FTO AUSTRALIA

Is it needed? Or do I just put down the new engine number on the rego papers and/or get it engineered/etc?

NSW if it makes a difference.

You need to go to a blue slip place and get them to grab the engine number and fill out their paper work. Then take it to the RMS ( RTA ) .

aza013 wrote:You need to go to a blue slip place and get them to grab the engine number and fill out their paper work. Then take it to the RMS ( RTA ) .

So will they perform a full blue slip check on it or just check the engine number?

Actually in NSW they don't care anymore.

My Hilux has a 4Y engine in it. Rego papers still have it with the 3Y..

Asked when I did a rego check, and was told didn't matter as it was relatively the same and no-one verifies engine numbers at point of rego..

rock_it wrote:Actually in NSW they don't care anymore.

My Hilux has a 4Y engine in it. Rego papers still have it with the 3Y..

Asked when I did a rego check, and was told didn't matter as it was relatively the same and no-one verifies engine numbers at point of rego..

So I dont even have to tell the RTA that I did an engine swap?

Daniel2019 wrote:

rock_it wrote:Actually in NSW they don't care anymore.

My Hilux has a 4Y engine in it. Rego papers still have it with the 3Y..

Asked when I did a rego check, and was told didn't matter as it was relatively the same and no-one verifies engine numbers at point of rego..

So I dont even have to tell the RTA that I did an engine swap?

I think it only becomes an issue if the vehicle is stolen and has been modified, or if you're swapping out an engine that wasn't a factory option for that chassis (i.e. bennoz's 6A13tt). Seeing as you're sticking with the mivec-6A12, it shouldn't be a problem. Most people don't know what engine should be in it anyway, so wouldn't think to check

Daniel2019 wrote:

rock_it wrote:Actually in NSW they don't care anymore.

My Hilux has a 4Y engine in it. Rego papers still have it with the 3Y..

Asked when I did a rego check, and was told didn't matter as it was relatively the same and no-one verifies engine numbers at point of rego..

So I dont even have to tell the RTA that I did an engine swap?

I wouldn't..

At work we had to change an engine over (relpaced with a new one), no engine number was changed on rego papers (oversight). There was no problems until the vehicle went to auction for sale and the new owner tried to get a REVS check, then reported the incorrect engine number to the RTA. Work was contacted by the RTA as they assumed it was a stolen engine, proof of purchase paper work was then produced and the rego papers were changed.

So it doesn't matter until it matters.

It's better to get it done as it will save your self the pain later.

PHIL069 wrote:At work we had to change an engine over (relpaced with a new one), no engine number was changed on rego papers (oversight). There was no problems until the vehicle went to auction for sale and the new owner tried to get a REVS check, then reported the incorrect engine number to the RTA. Work was contacted by the RTA as they assumed it was a stolen engine, proof of purchase paper work was then produced and the rego papers were changed.

So it doesn't matter until it matters.

I see. Id rather have it done properly on the RTA database and whatnot.. which would mean no blueslip, but notifying the RTA via taking it to a licensed garage to get it checked, correct?

Daniel2019 wrote:

PHIL069 wrote:At work we had to change an engine over (relpaced with a new one), no engine number was changed on rego papers (oversight). There was no problems until the vehicle went to auction for sale and the new owner tried to get a REVS check, then reported the incorrect engine number to the RTA. Work was contacted by the RTA as they assumed it was a stolen engine, proof of purchase paper work was then produced and the rego papers were changed.

So it doesn't matter until it matters.

I see. Id rather have it done properly on the RTA database and whatnot.. which would mean no blueslip, but notifying the RTA via taking it to a licensed garage to get it checked, correct?

I would assume that would be correct, go to RTA site and do some investigating.

PHIL069 wrote:

Daniel2019 wrote:

PHIL069 wrote:At work we had to change an engine over (relpaced with a new one), no engine number was changed on rego papers (oversight). There was no problems until the vehicle went to auction for sale and the new owner tried to get a REVS check, then reported the incorrect engine number to the RTA. Work was contacted by the RTA as they assumed it was a stolen engine, proof of purchase paper work was then produced and the rego papers were changed.

So it doesn't matter until it matters.

I see. Id rather have it done properly on the RTA database and whatnot.. which would mean no blueslip, but notifying the RTA via taking it to a licensed garage to get it checked, correct?

I would assume that would be correct, go to RTA site and do some investigating.

I'll make an anonymous phone call

It certainly used to matter. I've done a few minis before that have had engine swaps, I've always had to provide proof of purchase for the motor. I've got a proof of purchase for the FTO motor, although I've not yet had it engineered.

Bennoz wrote:...although I've not yet had it engineered.

it doesn't matter until it matters