garryc Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Cutting a long story short my S3 Lightweight had an engine transplant some 15 yrs ago before I bought it. It went from 2.25 standard to 3.5V8 with the logbook being amended accordingly. Ive spent the last few years rebuilding it and I've fitted a 300tdi. Come to register the change on DVSA and it tells me I have to have a written letter from the garage that did the work. No garage did the work. I did it. So I'm stuck Has anyone had any experience as to the way forward here? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Normally with these they just ask for an engineers report. This seems to just entail getting your garage or an MOT tester to write a letter on headed paper that they think it's been satisfactorily fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 In the past I have changed engines just by writing to DVLA, but a couple of years ago they asked me for exactly that for my Range Rover 'classic' (also v8 to 300tdi), I was fortunate in that I was able to get a letter. I suppose the easiest solution is a friendly garage who is willing to provide .... or try and get (pay) a Land Rover indy to examine the conversion and state that it has been carried out to a satisfactory standard. In my experience now DVSA put notes on the system, once you get something like that requested it will be there whoever you speak to or deal with in the future so you are kind of stuck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryc Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Thank you both for your guidance. I’ve got access to an independent garage so I’ll ask them to confirm by letter it’s fitted and confirm the engine number. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I believe its not the standard of the work they are interested in, but the provenance of the engine or whatever, that has been fitted. Probably so that they can count up how many originality points you have used up, and then sting you for an SVA, Q plate etc. Its all about the money they can rinse out of you, in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 8 hours ago, smallfry said: Probably so that they can count up how many originality points you have used up, and then sting you for an SVA, Q plate etc. Its all about the money they can rinse out of you, in my opinion Whilst they are probably counting points the engine I worth only one from memory. These days they seem hell bent on not giving out Q plates, I had to convince them I wanted a Q on the ibex. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, miketomcat said: These days they seem hell bent on not giving out Q plates, I had to convince them I wanted a Q on the ibex. Is there an alternative when going through an SVA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Blanco said: Is there an alternative when going through an SVA? Age related plate based on component origins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Good to know, I don't fancy a Q particularly, and most of my 130 is 1999, so I guess I could end up back on a T plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B reg 90 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just write a letter saying you fitted it and specify the engine's origin's (provide some proof), state that it's fitted using LR parts, i.e. bellhousing for LR, LR engine mounts, LR fuel system, exhaust system follows a safe route, air intake is not in passenger compartment, etc. Stick in some nice pictures showing the quality fitment. Wait and see what happens. Worst case you have to get a garage to put in on headed paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romahomepete Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 As above, they need to be familiar with their own rules, it is a classic so doesnt need anything from a garage or engineer. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 I spoke with a local garage about this when I get around to upgrading the 6x6's engine and they were quite happy to drop the vehicle off, they'll check the engine number and write a letter stating that yes it's been installed safely. MOT guy would do the "inspection". Mind you - does help he's a Land Rover nut and really enjoyed seeing the Sandringham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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