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Hi just changed head gasket and torqued up to 22Ibft /30Nm plus 90 degrees then plus 90 - it's been suggested I re-torque them after running gently for 500 miles - anyone agree if so do I do another 90 degrees or ?? Thanks

Thanks for all replies to date - Original engine blew Head Gasket (due to inattention to cooling..) then got lucky and got another (absolute corker) original C2 2.7i engine shipped over from Germany with 100,000 Kilometres so just 62500 Miles. Replaced all Cooling items Radiator, Thermostat, Water P...

Reason is to aid cooling and I thought electric fan would be more effective and reliable. Being a 2.7 it produces more heat and on last engine the head gasket went.

I have a C2 2.7 and wish to fit an electric fan, I understand aircon fan from an E34 will do the job. Trying to find out about electrical connections particulary temp sensor ie whether it'll need additional wiring or can just use existing sensor / connections. Anyone have a link to a comprehensive g...

I have the genuine article a C2 2.7i in Alpina Green and the head went - to cut a long (and painful to recall!) I got lucky and located a C2 2.7i Engine overseas and had it shipped over. Only had 62kMiles and is an absolute corker - fell in love with the car all over again. Worth all the effort - so...

Hello, Ineed to swap the Heater Matrix - carpet soaked. Maybe also renew the Control Valve on the end. If anyone's done this - do you have to remove brake linkage or .. any tips appreciated. (325 E30 ) Is actually Alpina C2 2.7 but as far as these are concerned they are standard bits. Thanks in adva...

Hi gents - I need to replace the heater core but looks like the brake linkage is in the way of it sliding out. Is it easy enough to remove and replace this as I don't want to touch it unless have to. Core rusty (leaked out via valve body I think probably due to increased pressure for circulation due...

Nopt at mo but it's in Alpina Green and original

I have same issue - but have noticed hissing steam and rusty water on beige carpet. Ripping carpet out and looking to replace heater matrix. Last item left to replace in cooling circuit. Anyone know cost and procedure or links to instructions.. Ta PS it's an Alpina C2 2.7i (grin grin :-))

Have an E30 ALPINA C2 2.7 based on a 325i M20 with about 65,000 miles and want to change all oils Gearbox Diff Engine PAS recommendations please..? Gearbox changes are a bit stiff, wondering maybe incorrect oil, car has been stood sometime would this be possible cause.

Has yours got an original ALPINA six branch exhaust manifold..?

Cheers for all valuable inputs so far, don't worry about being off-track.. still value input. Interesting range of opinions on Poly bushing, didn't know about Alpina spec bushing, if still available thats what I'll do, in which case I'll have a brand new set of polys to sell! Except subframe bushes ...

It's Alpina Green - you must know the shape so well now you know the colour, you can imagine it ! :-) will put pics on later, when have a digi camera! Standard M-Tech Sport kit, all standard and original spec except I put a Close Ratio Sport Gearbox in, which by my calculation should let it hit 60 i...

Just got my C2 2.7 back on road after ages.. just had to tell someone.. this is one awesome driving machine, just the sound is enough to arouse..!

Viscous coupling is reverse thread, can't remember size of nut, but you have to give it a sharp tap/s (inertia etc)
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I had the same, the head overheated and cracked. I replaced the viscous coupling which I suspect to be the cause. Whilst at it I also replaced the Water Reservoir cap, thermostat (note there is a bleed valve on top of the thermo housing to bleed air from may want to try this). I am considering an au...

Anyone have any experience of a Quick Rack eg the E36 Rack conversion and a good six branch manifold on a 325 M20 engine. I have the engine out at momemnt on my C2 2.7 and would like to do both. But as the E36 option means the linkage is different to standard I wonder if six branch will be ok in con...

cheers, as a relatively new-user of Forum pleasantly surprised at speed of responses. Since overheating problem I've had head repaired and reconditioned and was thinking in terms of a preventative measure for future use. I'll look out for the M3 fan or the Aircon fans then I guess.
Sounds good.

Suspect it was the Viscous coupling (now replaced) but in any case would prefer an Electric fan as this will still be effective in slow traffic etc

I have an Alpina C2 2.7 and i'm wondering if in order to improve cooling it's possible to get such a thing. Or maybe an Electric Fan kit. Since it was overheating that caused the previous head to crack. Cheers

Did you get these..? If so did they fit ok etc I'm considering a six branch wonder if anyone knows if that should fit around the quick rack, if the linkage is different as per the E36 rack conversion

A few years back I had a crash in a 1991 325 Mtech Sport. Driving straight along at about 60 ish ;-) , a woman turned right across my path. I hit her Fiesta throwing it out of the way, and bounced off towards the right across oncoming lane down a ditch and into a big concrete block head on that held...

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Head Bolts - Retorque after 500 miles?

Re: Electric Fan on E30

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Electric Fan on E30

Alpina C2 Rebuild

Heater Matrix Replacement - is brake linkage removal needed

Re: Heater/blower unit removal

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Gearbox Oil Diff Oil Engine Oil Recommendations please (M20)

One man and his ALPINA C2 2.7

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ALPINA C2 2.7

Six Branch and Quick Rack Conversion

Anyone know of an Uprated Water Pump for M20 / Electric Fan