update: the bottom of the block has been reassembled.

[Sab]

Block..Skimmed..





Ill list all the work I'm having done soon

[nealpina]

That is some serious open heart surgery there.

Any reason for the engine rebuild? An ALPINA still looks great on ramps

Any further updates?

Hope it is sorted soon

[Peter&Janet]

Great when a restoration is done in a clinically clean spacious workshop.

Look forward to seeing and hearing about the progress, best of luck and hope all goes well.

[Sab]

Ok Guys here is the works done so far.

1. Full Engine re-build
2. 6 new cylinder and sleaves
3. head skimmed / Sprayed in heatproof mat black
4. New Clutch / flywheel
5. New hoses all round
6. Rear bushes
7. Undersealed
8. New window seals.

Neal: No particular reason for the restoration; 132,000 miles later I thought she would appeciate a good bit of TLC. As you know my passion for Alpina's, I cannot think of a better way to spend 6k. Lol!!!

Aimimg to have her back before christmas, then into the body shop for a deep polish and wheel re-firb..

[L8 ALPINA]

Money well spent. Love to see it at a meet one of the days

[simon13]

why would you strip and rebuild an engine with no problems? It would do double that milege without need for a major overhaul.

[Sab]

Hi Simon,

I went for the re-build because I want the car in showroom condition including the engine.
It's the way I like to do things when it comes to cars that pass 100k.

I know this habit of mine can be costly; you only live once. lol!

[Charles]

I know this habit of mine can be costly; you only live once. lol!

I'm with Sab on this one

[MickB3]

I know this habit of mine can be costly; you only live once. lol!

I'm with Sab on this one

Me too, Nice Job Sab

[Sab]

[Sab]

I wanted to inform you all that the engine back together and in the car. The wiring and loom is next then the gearbox and MY BABY IS COMING HOME!

[jacoda434]

looks simple i would have been ok at the photo's after that i would have been lost

[Sab]

Finally she is ready to be collected,she feels great and sounds amazing,

[Sab]

Thought I would pick this back up as more work has been completed.

. New Shocks and springs
. New crank seal
. New trunk lid wire harness
. All window trim external gutter rails & rubber trim)
. Rear vent window inner gaskets
. New Oxygen sensor
. Coolant flush
. Drilled and grooves brake disc with green stuff pads
. Brake calipers painted black
. inlet manifold gaskets
. Rocker cover gaskets
. Bonnet insulation
. New windscreen
. All 4 wheels refurbished
. Long engine cover that sits on the base of the windscreen
. Alpina Floor mats
. 4 Wheel Allignment
. Set of centre cap locks
. Set of tyre valves
. Interior dash bulbs (all)
. ABS sensor
. Rear trailing arm bushes
. Handbrake lever
. Washer Jets
. Under body welding
. High horn tone
. Low horn tone
. A/C belt tensioner
. Both door strikes
. Bowden cable for passenger seat
. Headlamp gaskets

To do.
1. Front & Rear subframe reinforcement (plates to be welded to chassis)
2. Valve cover to be resprayed or renewed (undecided)
3. Full respray (this year if funds permit).
4. Interior return (this year if funds permit).
5. Brake calipers - shot blast, paint gold, add Alpina decals and remanufacture replacing the pistons.

Parts in storage. All Oem purchased new from BMW

1. Full bumper trim
2. Fog lights
3. Indicators
4. Side repeaters
5. Kidney grilles
6. BMW roundels - bonnet and trunklid
7. Aluminium Alpina trunklid badge
8. B3.0 trunklid badge
9. Alpina kick plates (took 6+ months)
10. Boot seal
11. Brake lines/hoses
12. All Door and fender trim (exterior).
13. Front splitter Alpina decal in Aluminium
14. C Pillar covering Apron - left & right
15. gaskets and clips for msport side skirts
16. Outer door handles
• 91473131149 - F/R Shock.
• 91473131148 - F/L Shock.
• 91473133110 – F Coil X2 required
• 91473352114 – R Shock X2 Required
• 91473353107 – R Coils X2 Required
• 31129059288 – Rubber mounting X2 required
• 31126758510 – Wheel suspension joint X2 required
• 31111114348 – Washer X2 required
• 32216769539. Self locking nut X2 required
• 31106774717. Self locking nut X2 required
• 31111137888. Hex Bolt X4 required
• 31351091764 – Stabilizer Link X2 required
• 31351127263 – Swing support bracket X2 Required
• 07129964672 – Self locking nut X8 required
• 07129922716 – Self Locking nut X2 required
• 31351090268 – Rubber mounting X2 required
• 31351131622. Stabilizer support X2 required
• 07119905515. Hex Nut X4 required
• 07119902955. Hex Bolt X2 required
• 33319059300. Set rubber mounting
• 33319059301. Set rubber mounting
• 33171134871. Rubber mounting
• 33316770851. Vibration absorber
• 33321091100. Collar Screw
• 26111226237. Washer
• 33176760337. Hex bolt with washer
• 33331132546. Stopper X4 required
• 33311133463. Collar Nut X2 required
• 33311136428. Threaded bolt X2 required
• 33326760361. Reduced Shaft bolt
• 33321090693. Hex bolt with washer X2 required
• 33171090824. Hex bolt with washer X2 required
• 33321092247. Rubber mounting X2 required
• 33306852895. Ball Joint X2 required
• 33326771828. Rubber mounting X2 required
• 33326770824. Rubber mounting X2 required
• 33326863853. Eccentric Bolt X2 required.
• 33326760363. Eccentric flat washer X2 required
• 3332670668. Self locking collar nut X8 required
• 33321139132. Collar screw X2 required
• 33551131155. Rubber Mounting X2 Required
• 33506779734. Stabilizer support X2 required
• 07119905374. Self locking collar nut X2 required
• 07129922716. Self locking nut X2 required
• 07119913612. Hex bolt X2 required
• 33551126932. Stabilizer Link X2 required
• 07119902955. Hex bolt X2 required
• 33551139393. Swing Support bracket X2 required

[Gee.Singh]

Wow !!!!
😳