george
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Registered: 23rd Feb 08
Location: Rainham, Kent
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do i just send my log book off with the new details and thats it or is there more to it than that?
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george
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Registered: 23rd Feb 08
Location: Rainham, Kent
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anyone?
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luke85
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Registered: 26th Nov 07
Location: Chesterfield
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Thats it yes
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waynemar
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Registered: 4th Jan 08
Location: aberdeen
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arite mate, just send the v5 away to the dvla with the new engine number on it and they will send you it back with the new info on it.
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corsa_godfather
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Registered: 6th May 03
Location: Greenock,Scotland
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No mate,
You have to have an engineer report done on the car.
Basically saying the car has been coverted from this to this,and that the engine mounts are securing the engine to the car,brakes and suspension have been upgraded and the car is up to m.o.t standard.
New engine number and type of car it came out of
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luke85
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Registered: 26th Nov 07
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_godfather
No mate,
You have to have an engineer report done on the car.
Basically saying the car has been coverted from this to this,and that the engine mounts are securing the engine to the car,brakes and suspension have been upgraded and the car is up to m.o.t standard.
New engine number and type of car it came out of
Have you ever done it?
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corsa_godfather
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Registered: 6th May 03
Location: Greenock,Scotland
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My mates just sent his back to them,he sent them the logbook with engine number,they sent him it back requiring an engineers report or a rac or aa inspection!
I have my engineer report in the car for the corsa,just waiting on the logbook coming for it so i can send it away.
Why do you ask?
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luke85
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Registered: 26th Nov 07
Location: Chesterfield
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Ive done 2 LET conversions now and they never asked for an engineers report or any other info, Just sent me back the log boox with the new engine number and size.
Then a few weeks later you get a bill to upgrade the remainder of the tax you have left on the car so you have to send them a cheque
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RO55 KNY
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Registered: 3rd Nov 08
Location: Lochgelly Fife Scotland
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i know this is a bit off the topic but i was just wondering do you tell the insurance about the engine? and if so what sort of prices are you paying to insure it with the new engine. Cheerz Ross
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luke85
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Registered: 26th Nov 07
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Yeah you have to tell the insurance, its expensive but not impossible to pay.
Think my first corsa LET was when I was 20 and it cost about £1500 TPFT with one claim from when I was 17. Adrian flux always worked out the best for me
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RO55 KNY
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Registered: 3rd Nov 08
Location: Lochgelly Fife Scotland
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kool mate cheerz. well i was going to do a conversion but tried to get insurance or a ruff price before i actually did it and as soon as i said it had an engine mod they didnt want to go near me. maybe because i am only18 but i drive a 1.8 corsa and it isn't that expensive for ensurance.
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luke85
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Registered: 26th Nov 07
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You could try adrian flux like I said but its going to cost a fair bit with you only being 18, doubt they would turn you away though.
As for the engineers report business it sounds like it could just be luck of the draw as to wether they ask for one or not
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corsa_godfather
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Registered: 6th May 03
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quote:
Originally posted by luke85
Ive done 2 LET conversions now and they never asked for an engineers report or any other info, Just sent me back the log boox with the new engine number and size.
Then a few weeks later you get a bill to upgrade the remainder of the tax you have left on the car so you have to send them a cheque
fcuk me u lucky cnut,heard few ppl getting away with that,dont know if they are clamping down on it now though
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big*boy*rob
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Registered: 10th Feb 07
Location: great yarmouth
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were would you a engineers report done? a car garage? or somthing like that
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john_c20xe
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Registered: 10th Feb 08
Location: Eastbourne, EastSussex
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evry1 i know had to get engineers report too, just have to get a mate who has a qualification to do it
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B3KAN
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Registered: 15th Feb 07
Location: Inverness, Highland
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Ive done a few conversions now and none needed a report, luck off the draw i guess 
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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I thought they only asked for a report in some cases.
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scunnylad
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Registered: 11th Jun 08
Location: Ashby, North Lincolnshire
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i sent mine off before xmas and and they requested an engineer report just nip to your local vauxhal garage and get them to come out and write you a letter to say they ure engine is in your car and send that off. my v5 is on its way back now
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
Location: Manchester
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I've just received a new V5 and cover later stating I need a report doing before they can change the engine details.
Can a CPC qualified mechanic write out a letter on headed paper for me?
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haydenover
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Registered: 17th Jul 07
Location: Portsmouth
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hi mate for mine i had to go to the dvla fill out my current logbook with all the changes, and then prove that the car has got the engine fitted via a receipt so they know its done properly, show thats its got a MOT. If you cant prove the engine is in the car then you will need a engineers report.
I had to do this all to change my tax over from a 1.2 to 2000cc and they will send you the logbook with all the changes that have been made.
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
Location: Manchester
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Hi, when you say you had to go to the DVLA did you go to your local office?
I'm going to ask my garage to see if they'll do it for me. Although the car isn't MOT'd yet as i'm waiting to get the logbook then insure it then take it for MOT.
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