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    Posted: 28-April-2005 at 08:52
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 ?



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Points: 3450 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-April-2005 at 09:02
v8's were not affected
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Points: 3450 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-April-2005 at 09:03
oh and it stopped in late 98
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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-April-2005 at 10:14
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

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Points: 3450 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-April-2005 at 10:59
Originally posted by kbannon kbannon wrote:

It did affect the V8 but not that of the M5, only that of the M60 (and also the straight 6 in the M52See www.koalamotorsport.com/tech/misc/v8shortblock.htm and www.bmwworld.com/engines/nikasil.htm


ok - i stand corrected
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Points: 798 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-April-2005 at 11:13
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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