Engine swap declaration?

arunkennedy3 · 18-03-2019 09:48AM #1

Do I need to declare an engine swap even though the new engine is the exact same as the last one, same size, same model etc

Atlantic Dawn · 18-03-2019 11:54AM

Yes to update the details on logbook, done through filling in form RF111, potentially insurer may have issue too even though output would be the same, best to have it matching...

https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/pdf/RF111_en.pdf

w211 · 18-03-2019 01:14PM

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Yes to update the details on logbook, done through filling in form RF111, potentially insurer may have issue too even though output would be the same, best to have it matching...

https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/pdf/RF111_en.pdf

That form does not have a engine serial number, so no need to fill it if the liters are the same. Only point are that serial number. I am 99% sure nobody ever check it.

tphase · 18-03-2019 07:00PM

arunkennedy3 wrote: »

Do I need to declare an engine swap even though the new engine is the exact same as the last one, same size, same model etc

Pretty sure this came up before and George Dalton said there was no need if the engine is the same. Makes sense as you're not modifying anything, just replacing a part.

Think George also said new replacement engines from VW don't have a serial number,....

grogi · 18-03-2019 07:09PM

Engine is considered a spare part. If one changes for same spec one, there is no need to declare.

arunkennedy3 · 20-03-2019 10:09PM

grogi wrote: »

Engine is considered a spare part. If one changes for same spec one, there is no need to declare.

Perfect, thanks a lot

Toyotafanboi · 20-03-2019 10:22PM

Yeah, no need to declare a like for like swap, consider it a spare part.

The replacement engine number wont match your logbook but this is never really checked, the only circumstance I can think of is identifying a stolen vehicle etc.

Engine swap declaration?

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