Was hoping to start an Indy this year, but looks like funds arn't going to allow it, so was thinking of starting with the doner stuff so all dirty (and cheapest) jobs would done. Was planning on refurbing/painting things and generally just doing stuff that keeps me thinking Im working towards a car. I read somewhere you can register a newer engine in a Sierra and still get an age related plate. Is that true? I don't mind If I have to fit it an MOT or whatevers needed, Il just look for a Sierra thats still on the road to make it easier. Or would I have enough points from the rest of the Sierra parts to do it?

Another reason I wouldn't mind doing it, would be to learn a bit more about cars, I know the basics, and I've maintained cars, changed brakes and shocks, but never got as far as clutches and things like that so if would be a good learning exercise.

What do you guys think? A good idea?

Gareth

Yes, thats what I did.

Do you have to give the DVLA any thing more than just the new engine number? Or do they need pics, or MOT or anything?

Gareth

I think you need to fit the engine into the sierra and take pics to send to DVLA.

there is talk about needing photos etc however the rules about age related plates mean you can get enough "points" for an age plate without using the engine from the donor.

Whether or not your local DVLA are up to speed enough on these rules is a bit of lottery though

I was hoping it would be a work around of sorts as well as a learning exercise. Il have to wait to fit the Zetec (or maybe Duratec) until after registration and just have to refurb the parts needed.

Thanks for the replies

Gareth

thats what i did. no problems,just sent the logbook off with the new engine no ,no pictures or anything else.
nobody asked or questioned anything

[Edited on 13/12/09 by jonesier1]