August/September ish I think Pete It wasnt straight after the engine swap, but not far off. I just filled out the new engine number on the Quantum V5 with that of the Fiesta, covering letter showing what I was doing and got a new Quantum logbook back after a few weeks.
I was more surprised that the number on the engine matched the V5 Andy On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 9:23 PM, Pete M <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > On 22 Jan, 13:55, "Andy Haworth" <[email protected]> wrote: > > I had no problems with the RST engine, but I'd bought the whole car and > > broke it for parts after I'd taken what I needed so it was just a case of > > supplying a copy of the FRST V5 > > > > Apparently they're asking for garage invoices for the work if just a > > straight engine swap. I think a receipt from a seller might be OK, my > > scrapyard doesn't do paper though, other than the ones that have pictures > of > > the Queen on them > > Interesting - when did you submit the change? I submitted my change > at the beginning of December, enclosing the V5 from the Quantum and > the Mondeo Si donor, and got two letters back from different people > (one for the H4, one for the Mondy) saying that I needed evidence. > The list of acceptable evidence was: > * receipt of purchase from garage confirming the engine number, engine > size and fuel type > * if an existing engine has been converted, written evidence from the > garage that carried out the work > * an inspection report from the AA or the RAC, or one provided for > insurance purposes > * written confirmation from the manufacturer containing the engine > number and size > > I didn't have any of this, and certainly don't want to pay to have the > non-running Mondy inspected just so that it can go off to the scrappy > (sorry, "Authorised Treatment Facility" as they're now called!). I > phoned DVLA and they said that they want some form of third party > evidence that the engine swap has happened in the Quantum (thankfully > they weren't so interested in the car to be scrapped) as it may have > an impact on the taxation class (although 1.6 - 2.0 doesn't > yet.....). The H4 was MoTed at the beginning of January and my local > garage obliged with a letter. So that's been sent off with the V5 and > I'm just waiting to see if that's ok as I'm reluctant to get rid of > the Mondeo until I know that I don't need any further evidence from > its V5... > > > Pete > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
