Thanks Norrie. I knew that the car was built by Mark Adkin according to the service history, but I have to admit I didn't know there was a stamp on the engine.Norrie wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 1:46 pmI have seen the car a couple of times at BMR. Its a great job. The car has the original Sytner Nottingham technician in initials "MA" stamped on the engine. This is for Mark Adkin who did the work on the vehicle's engine. Very nice your will make 5 in total I know of and have seen.
Alpina C2 2.7 #515 Restoration
Re: Alpina C2 2.7 #515 Restoration
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F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
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Re: Alpina C2 2.7 #515 Restoration
It’s on the top of the inlet and also near bottom of dipstick
There is a 4 digit engine number stamped at the. Back of the engine if I remember windscreen side
Did u decide not to put the alpina exhaust on?
There is a 4 digit engine number stamped at the. Back of the engine if I remember windscreen side
Did u decide not to put the alpina exhaust on?
Re: Alpina C2 2.7 #515 Restoration
Hap, I was referring to MA stamp on the engine. I checked out the rest of the numbers during the purchase to ensure it all the matched up.
I think Simon13 mentioned here that the RHD Alpina used Janspeed mild steel six branch manifold . This six branch came with the car but the rest of the exhaust was not original Alpina and is NLA. Barry had a nearly new full Fritz Bitz stainless exhaust which is fitted to the car. If I come across a good Alpina exhaust then this will be fitted at a later date.
I think Simon13 mentioned here that the RHD Alpina used Janspeed mild steel six branch manifold . This six branch came with the car but the rest of the exhaust was not original Alpina and is NLA. Barry had a nearly new full Fritz Bitz stainless exhaust which is fitted to the car. If I come across a good Alpina exhaust then this will be fitted at a later date.
Current Collection:
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
Re: Alpina C2 2.7 #515 Restoration
I was looking at the car with Simon SPA69 who owns a C2 2.7 and we were casting our eye over it. My knowledge is very limited, but his as an owner of one is far greater. We concluded this was a great example. I noticed the exhaust but almost immediately dismissed the fact that it was not original on the basis that I did not even consider there would be any availability to the original specification. I said to Simon "thats not the original exhaust is it?" I very much took it from his response that finding an original might be difficult?
It is a fantastic example and the quality of work from BMR looks first class. I am using them for my E65 B7 and my E39, my sons 435d and his partners Mini.
It is a fantastic example and the quality of work from BMR looks first class. I am using them for my E65 B7 and my E39, my sons 435d and his partners Mini.
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F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
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Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
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Honda accord 2.2 coupe
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Re: Alpina C2 2.7 #515 Restoration
An update on #515, the car was found to have a small crack on the head. It was still on the original head so it went for a full engine rebuild with repairs to the head so the original head is retained. All the the pistons and engine components will be replaced.
The car should be like new when its ready
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The car should be like new when its ready
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Re: Alpina C2 2.7 #515 Restoration
Amazing, that will be better than when it was built. Brilliant, well done.what an investment.
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E30 M3 1990
X5 4.6is
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E30 M3 1990
X5 4.6is
VW Mk4 R32
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Hopefully Elan doesn’t mind me posting but I know some folk here don’t use Facebook.
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I saw it today, the engines in the bay! Still some work to do refitting everything but looks good.
Will be a top C2 when the engines run in
Will be a top C2 when the engines run in
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stuff like the paint code used on the inlet and rocker cover should be put somewhere, it seems one of the most frequently asked question is, what is the RAL colour of those items?
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1985 e23 B10 (sold)
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