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HIF44 conections
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:55 am
by Hendy1201
Hi all
Finally got my 1275 engine in the car and the majority of it connected up, however, I would like some advice on connecting the throttle and choke cables to the HIF44 carb please. Can I use the standard minor cables or is there a better alternative? Also how do the cables fit to the heat shield/plate? Any pics would be great please.
On a different note, altering the V5 with the DVLA, is it right I need a garage to inspect the car and get written proof of the change before notifying them. Thanks in advance.
Oh yeah,and sorry if I don't reply til Sunday but i'm away this weekend.
Will
Re: HIF44 conections
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 6:03 pm
by PaulTubby
on the v5 note, you dont need a written garage note, just get your log book and on it inside its got any change to vehicle details, just edit it with its new engine size, date it and sign the declaration and send it back to dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba and you will have it back withing approx 14 days. Job done !
Re: HIF44 conections
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:48 am
by Neil MG
PaulTubby wrote:on the v5 note, you dont need a written garage note, just get your log book and on it inside its got any change to vehicle details, just edit it with its new engine size, date it and sign the declaration and send it back to dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba and you will have it back withing approx 14 days. Job done !
Can you still get away with that these days?
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Ow ... DG_4022054
Re: HIF44 conections
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:56 pm
by Hendy1201
I had read that too, but was unsure if it was just when the tax group would be changed.
Re: HIF44 conections
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:21 pm
by Hendy1201
Bump! Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.
Re: HIF44 conections
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:29 pm
by bmcecosse
You will likely need a longer throttle cable - be sure to buy TWO, ands carry the spare in the glove box. You may get away with the choke cable you have. DVLA were being very sticky about engine upgrades for Minis and Minors for a while - my advice is to get the car MOTd and taxed up for a year before sending the V%c to DVLA - but do tell your Insurance co. I believe they have now relented for Historic cars - since the reason for the stickiness before was where people were claiming they had fitted a smaller engine to their car -to drop TAX class and save money. Since a Historic is free TAX - they have finally realised there wouldn't be any point......