One Motor Registered In Two Cars

[BlueKsev]

Hey i've picked up a new ke70, want to get it registered again and it needs a motor and gearbox

 

I have my old 4k and 4 speed out of my ke70 sitting around in running condition.

My problem is, it is the motor that my old ke70 is ment to have in it (i have converted to 4a) so it is ment to be in use in a registered car.

I'm wondering if they will pick that up if i put it in the new ke70 and take it through a roadworthy??

They would check the engine numbers i would think, but would they have to cancel one of the rego's because the motor is ment to be in both cars??

 

I'm in tasmania too but i would think this would be the same in all states.

 

Cheers

[oldie]

Hey i've picked up a new ke70, want to get it registered again and it needs a motor and gearbox

 

I have my old 4k and 4 speed out of my ke70 sitting around in running condition.

My problem is, it is the motor that my old ke70 is ment to have in it (i have converted to 4a) so it is ment to be in use in a registered car.

I'm wondering if they will pick that up if i put it in the new ke70 and take it through a roadworthy??

They would check the engine numbers i would think, but would they have to cancel one of the rego's because the motor is ment to be in both cars??

 

I'm in tasmania too but i would think this would be the same in all states.

 

Cheers

Personally,I think that you could possibly get away with it if you say the right things. As far as the actual roadworthy test is concerned I don't think it would really matter.But,when it comes to presenting it for rego,if thats what you have to do in Tassie (Idont know how it works there)they would probably cross reference the number and find it allocated to another vehicle,then ask questions. To me,the easiest thing to say would be that yes,this engine is out of another registered car that you own (have proof of ownership for that car with you) but that you have removed it to place in this vehicle as you are replacing the engine in that with another better condition one.Hope you understand what I mean,it may work,may not,I guess you could always ring them and ask!

[BlueKsev]

Yeah, down here after a vehicle has been unregistered for 3 months or more, it requires a full roadworthy inspection.

And yes, thats not a bad idea, i just hope they don't say something like, "well if the motors out of it we may as well take the rego off it as you will need an inspection for a new one anyway"

 

also do you know if it is the garage/ workshop that does the paperwork and puts the engine number down in the system, or would they have to report it all to the people that run the car registering system - can't think of the name of them at the moment haha, the Tasmanian governments department of transport or something like that.

Because i'm sure the people at the workshop will be a lot more easy and understanding on me then the ones in the offices doing the paperwork.

[oldie]

Yeah, down here after a vehicle has been unregistered for 3 months or more, it requires a full roadworthy inspection.

And yes, thats not a bad idea, i just hope they don't say something like, "well if the motors out of it we may as well take the rego off it as you will need an inspection for a new one anyway"

 

also do you know if it is the garage/ workshop that does the paperwork and puts the engine number down in the system, or would they have to report it all to the people that run the car registering system - can't think of the name of them at the moment haha, the Tasmanian governments department of transport or something like that.

Because i'm sure the people at the workshop will be a lot more easy and understanding on me then the ones in the offices doing the paperwork.

 

I can't see why they would suggest to you that you deregister the other car,thats just losing them money. Regards your other question,I would assume that the person doing the RWC would write the engine number down on the certificate and when you book the rego appointment they would check this against the actual car and possibly your proof of ownership of the engine in now and where it came from but thats only a guess and not based on any knowledge or experience of Tassie.

[BlueKsev]

Yeah okay, yeah i might go have a talk with someone this week about it and see what i can do,

Also if i don't need a full roadworthy for my 4a-c conversion i might be able to get that modplated after i put emissions gear etc back on and then the other motor will be free to use

[philbey]

To be blunt I don't believe it's is legal. If you disagree, call your registration authority and take it up with them. When you get nailed by the cops, telling them "a bloke on rollaclub said its alright" won't fly.

 

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