Walleroo Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Hi, Swapping out my engine in a couple of weeks time. With regards to informing dvla and insurance I'm guessing it needs to be done.. What I'm interested in is that the engine is pre 92 whereas my car is on a K plate. Will I still need a cat?... Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 I think rich [ rpsmith ] was on about this a while back something to do with proving the year of the engine . 92 on was a cat anything befor you can get away with out a cat but as your car is 92 i would get advice from a test station the 1 you use would be best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 In theory no you don't need a CAT as the emissions test goes on the oldest component (either engine or chassis, which ever is oldest) Here we go http://www.celica-club.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/134329-proving-engine-age-3sge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mill5y Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 I had a k plate calibra years ago that was decat and never had a problemm.. Guess its just down to tester. K being 92 shouldnt of thought anyone be that fussed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princy Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 As from the thread Rich linked to, it's dependant on the engine and whether the engine left the factory with a cat fitted, if it did and the tester knows this it'll have to pass the cat test If it didn't but the tester thinks it did then the responsibility is on you to prove it never had a cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorjack Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 We do a lot of this on PNG. As said, its the older of the two - engine or car - which decides what emissions test the car has to go through. Its up to the vehicle presenter to prove the age of each if required (obviously for the car its easy due to V5/reg information, but proving engine age may be harder - do you have the donor car? You could use the V5 from that, i.e. matching up the engine numbers as proof). Or you could try for the 'custom build' emissions option depending on vehicle age. For the DVLA and insurance thing, certainly does need doing - its an offence to have incorrect information on the V5, let alone the insurance angle. To register the swap I'd strongly recommend visiting your local office in person as it saves all the hassle and time taken to do it via post. You will need evidence of the change (independent inspection, letter from the manufacturer, receipt of fitment, etc), plus all the documents to get tax if you're changing tax class. DVLA may not ask for evidence, but they're supposed to especially if you're changing taxation classes. Plus insurance may want some inspection report or proof of change so best to get it done. I had no hassle at my local DVLA office (Exeter) when I logged the 3.0 in the Nova. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Insurance Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Engine swap insurance here: http://www.skyinsurance.co.uk//engine-swap-insurance.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleroo Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 That's brilliant. Thanks for all the info. I will get it all sorted. Mine was registered on the 1st January 1993.... According to my V5 I won't have the other vehicle V5 so it looks like I will be stuck with a cat. I didn't know if it could e done via the engine number. Ah well. Bang goes that idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 So come on then, what engine is it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorjack Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 You might be able to trace the engine via a dealer? Not sure if they could find any info from EPC or suchlike with the engine number... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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