The pan is from one of the Fastback Alpines [mini barracudas] certain models
had it, the engine most likely is not original and at some point a previous
owner did a swap. The Alloy pans are nice, not a bolt in for a series Alpine
but very doable. I think my car ran cooler with the alloy pan. From my
experience they are not real easy to find, I have bought and sold the pans
in nice shape at around $125-150, so if you can buy the car for that much
you are good no matter the condition of the car. Jim E
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Matthew Bouchelle
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 6:12 PM
To: alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: Series 3/5 question
I went to look at a rust bucket series 3 today that is up for sale locally
and the only part I found on it that was of interest was the oil pan. Not
being an Alpine owner, I'm not sure if this was a stock part or not but what
this car has is a 1725 series 5 engine in it but the oil pan is aluminum.
It has ribs on the outide and there was an embossed word on the right side
that was maybe 8 or 9 characters long and started with A (but definitely not
Alpine). Oh, it also had a rusty header on it.
Any ideas whether the oil pan is a rare part and would change my mind about
acquiring this sad hulk of should I let it go to the crusher?
Thanks,
Matt
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