Alpina B8 #64 of 93 Limo

[Scooter]

Lots done over the last week. Driver's window installed with new plastic slider clips. I'll replace others later in the other three windows. I decided not to replace the vapour barrier seal for now. The barrier was sticking ok once it was heated. "New" door card also installed.

Fuel leak was also fixed. Here is the old line removed. I guess the seal is just old and was causing the leak.



I was able to replace the line without dropping the tank. Using my phone with the light on, I could see the clip on either end that you had the lift the line in/out of. If you have big hands or fat fingers it might be a bit difficult to do. The hardest part for me was getting the rubber line connected to the hard line under the car. If you have the car on a hoist I'm sure it's not a problem, but lying under the car and working in a tight space, it was a PITA.

Photos of the two clips on top of the tank.





She's now in good enough shape to put insurance on. I plan to put it on for 7 months before the end of this month since ICBC insurance rate hike comes into effect April 1.

When I was checking for the fuel leak I also noticed the exhaust hanger looked odd, so I ordered two new ones. I also suspect this may have been causing the mystery rattle I couldn't find. The old hanger was really hard, and was just hanging loosely at the hanger location. I'm guessing it was also some kind of generic type hanger.

Old left, new right.

[Stirling]

Must be nice to be able to work on your car in February/March!

Around here the snowbanks are over my head.

Are you able to get Hagerty insurance on the Alpina? Much, much cheaper than regular companies.

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by Stirling

Must be nice to be able to work on your car in February/March!

Around here the snowbanks are over my head.

Are you able to get Hagerty insurance on the Alpina? Much, much cheaper than regular companies.

If it makes you feel any better my place looked like this a few weeks ago.



Not really...Insurance over here must be purchased through government owned ICBC...well...Basic insurance needs to be. You can purchase extended insurance through private insurers, but so far, when I've checked it's more expensive or they won't provide coverage for vehicles more than 15 years old.

[Stirling]

Hagerty specializes in older vehicles and collectibles. Try their online quote mechanism here:

https://www.hagerty.ca/apps/manifold...&make=56%3BBMW

[Scooter]

Cleaned up and ready for a drive last weekend.



Quite a contrasting photo to the last one I posted!!!

[Stirling]

Gorgeous as usual, and the yard is looking good too.

[jeazyc]

hey im a local to your town of residence. I made an account to comment that I would love to see this car. thanks for your time!

[bimmerfan]

Is it legal in your town to wash your car on the street with chemicals?