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changing engine number on V5 pre-SVA
cd.thomson - 22/12/08 at 03:19 PM

Is it necessary to have the engine number the same as on the donor V5 to avoid getting a Q-plate?

How would you go about changing the engine number? I guess the new engine number/original chassis number has to be verified?

chrsgrain - 22/12/08 at 03:33 PM

I changed the engine on my sierra donor before I took it apart, and notified DVLA of the change, so that I got issued with a V5 showing the new engine number..... Then I took it apart and used it in the Rush..... if that seems a bit odd, U2U me here or on the Rushowners site for more details!

Chris

mark chandler - 22/12/08 at 03:54 PM

Just send the V5 off with the new engine number, it will wing its way back after a few days.

As far as DVLA are concerned your car is under SORN, this just means they will not be chasing you for tax but the vehicle is details are still valid.

Regards Mark

coozer - 22/12/08 at 03:58 PM

I did it after dismantling the donor. It helps clean up any confusion about the origin of the motor, acting as a receipt.

And yes, helps avoid a Q plate.

Merry xmas,
Steve

omega 24 v6 - 22/12/08 at 05:13 PM

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And yes, helps avoid a Q plate.


Not necessarily I'm afraid. I have the donor v5 (vauxhall xe) for the engine (complete with a modified no as you asked) But no receipts for box or axle (sierra and capri) so I'm told I'll be getting a q plate by the dvla as not enough parts/reciepts from a single donor.

chrsgrain - 22/12/08 at 07:08 PM

^^^^ With no stamped on numbers or marks on the axle / box, are you sure they didn't come out of a single donor???

Chris

omega 24 v6 - 22/12/08 at 08:11 PM

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^^^^ With no stamped on numbers or marks on the axle / box, are you sure they didn't come out of a single donor???


Being that the box and axle are from a ford AND rear wheel drive and the fact that the v5 is for a frontwheel drive cavalier then I think my case would be shot down

chrsgrain - 23/12/08 at 10:46 AM

Ah - yep - good point!

Chris

FEZ1025 - 24/12/08 at 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by omega 24 v6
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^^^^ With no stamped on numbers or marks on the axle / box, are you sure they didn't come out of a single donor???


Being that the box and axle are from a ford AND rear wheel drive and the fact that the v5 is for a frontwheel drive cavalier then I think my case would be shot down


Do you think they will know that, the lads in VOSA may know but DVLA haven't a clue.

Alan...

omega 24 v6 - 24/12/08 at 09:28 AM

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Do you think they will know that, the lads in VOSA may know but DVLA haven't a clue.


Perhaps not but being honest will save time in the end IF someone is clued up on cars. Many of them are and IMHO it's not worth the bother of looking like your trying to shaft the system. A Q plate will do for me. I'll just be glad to see it on the road finished.

Hellfire - 25/12/08 at 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by cd.thomson
Is it necessary to have the engine number the same as on the donor V5 to avoid getting a Q-plate?

How would you go about changing the engine number? I guess the new engine number/original chassis number has to be verified?


No, it isn't necessary. Provided you use enough parts from the donor vehicle, you can qualify for an age related plate quite easily without the engine. We fitted a bike engine and still qualified for an age related plate.

Phil