3.5 vs 4.6 Pros and cons....

[SydneyRoverP6B]

Ron,
Usual practice when doing an engine change here is present to rego office with some paperwork (RWC), they ask to see engine no to verify. In fact when I had a short engine replaced in my Subaru they asked to see the number, I said dont know where it is, might take some dismantling to find it, they didnt press any further. Getting a RWC (pink slip?) the inspector will verify the engine no and drive it along with all the other tests. Some changes require an engineering inspection as well on safety items, which oddly includes a gearbox change.

John,

It is the same up here when the engine has been changed. After the 4.6 went in, I had to take the Rover to a weigh bridge. Then arrange for an engineers certificate (although the person doing the inspection is not an engineer). He carried out an inspection both of the engine and underneath, then took it for a test run. I take all of the paperwork to Service NSW and they update the registration papers with the new mass, engine capacity, and engine number. Yes indeed, a road worthy certificate is the same as a pink slip (although these days they use white paper and not pink lol).

Ron.