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Hi all, I'm guessing this has probably been discussed on here, but whenever i use the search function it comes up with a server error and wont load anything  basically, what i would like to know is - What is the law with regards to engine conversions. I have been told many different things, but most recently that it would have to be done by a reputable garage to coincide with laws??? Surely that isn't right? Thanks in advance |
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omega
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depends how far you go and if you mean the law or insurance
if you swap a 1100 engine for a 1300 engine then just dvla/insurance
if you go from a 1100 ford engine to a 3liter rover engine then you will most likely need a engerners report for the insurance and dvla.
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Last Edit: Jun 6, 2013 19:35:44 GMT by omega
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well i was told the law.
i know insurance wise it would have to be declared and on the logbook but i have been told the law now states that to change the logbook the conversion has to have been done by a garage...
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ah iv seen the edit.
so where would i stand on my corolla? as I'm looking to put a 1600 4AGE in instead of a 1300
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Seth
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To change the logbook you may need a letter from a garage confirming that the new engine is what you are saying it is on the form. The idea of this was to prevent people form claiming they'd fitted a smaller engine to a car to lower its tax class without actually doing it. The work itself certainly doesn't need to be carried out by the garage in question.
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There are many people (including some on here) who can write you a letter stating the engine was put in by a garage, you could always print one up yourself.
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Phew!
Thought that was gonna be a right pain in the rear end.
Thanks for your help.
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Jun 10, 2013 15:56:31 GMT
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Also, bear in mind that if you throw your docs and the letter to the DVLA black hole and get any hassle back, just send it again.
It'll be dealt with by a different person. Keep doing it until you get the result you need.
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Jul 21, 2013 21:46:38 GMT
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Usually a letter is only required when the conversion that you've done is for a smaller engine. Last I knew, they sometimes want to see the vehicle, or maybe if they're feeling nice, a receipt for the engine or work will suffice.
All in, don't be scared off by what people tell you. It's not such a harsh world out there really..
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toreno
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Jul 21, 2013 22:05:30 GMT
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am i correct in saying that you also have to prove what car the new engine came from ie have its chassis number and reg number to give the dvla ?
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Jul 23, 2013 19:43:52 GMT
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am I correct in saying that you also have to prove what car the new engine came from ie have its chassis number and reg number to give the dvla ? No, just a new engine number (sometimes) |
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Jul 26, 2013 21:17:56 GMT
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mate of mine flogged me the car he pulled his engine from,
he took a 1.6 mk1 caddy and put a 1.3 polo engine in there,
i think it was all straightforward and i've had no comeback
when i put the polo back on the road recently.
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Jul 27, 2013 20:03:52 GMT
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As long as the car is still in a road worthy condition , you inform your insurer of the engine change and get the V5C changed to show the new engine number and size then all is above aboard. I have never had any issue with engine changes but do not be tempted to print off your own garage 'receipt' as it is easy for the DVLA to find out if a garage is real.
The DVLA or insurer might ask for an engineers report in which case your local garage will be able to do a letter to say that your car is fitted with xxx engine and it is of the type that is fitted to that make/ model as standard.
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