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micky_h ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() Joined: 17-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 798 |
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I'll probably be stand corrected but if the car hasn't shown the problem so far,or has already had the liners swapped,then there shouldn't be any problems as UK petrol is now low sulphur.Apparently it was the high sulphur content that was attributed to causing the problem.
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Eamo ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450 |
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ok - i stand corrected ![]() |
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kbannon ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
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It did affect the V8 but not that of the M5, only that of the M60 (and also the straight 6 in the M52
See www.koalamotorsport.com/tech/misc/v8shortblock.htm and www.bmwworld.com/engines/nikasil.htm Edited by kbannon |
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Eamo ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450 |
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oh and it stopped in late 98
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Eamo ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450 |
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v8's were not affected
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1985m635 ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 06-September-2004 Location: Great Britain Status: Offline Points: 23 |
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the last few years problems have arisen with engines built with 'Nikasil'
cylinder bore linings. Both BMW and Jaguar have found it necessary to replace many thousands of their V8 and 6 cylinder units with the more traditional (and reliable) steel or cast iron lined engine, all at thier own cost. WHAT I WANT IS A BMW V8, BUT FIRST CAN ANY BODY TELL ME WHEN THIS Nikasil BUSINESS STOPPED ? Edited by 1985m635 |
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