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    Posted: 21-October-2003 at 22:20

Hi all,

I recently became the owner of a 320i fitted with the 6 cylinder M52 Engine and I am delighted with the car so far.

In the last few weeks, oil consumption has become a bit of an issue and I have been reading articles on the Internet about cylinder bore wear on the 6 - cylinder cars manufacured between 96 and 98.

I would appreciate any information on this issue

Thanking you in advance

MAC

 

 

 
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2004 E46 318ci M-Sport

Previous: 1997 E36 320i Saloon
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Points: 5245 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-October-2003 at 09:23
Do a quick search on nicasil / nikasil - this topic has come up a number of times.

Also take a look at http://www.lestac.co.uk/bmw/nikasil.htm
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Points: 59 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-October-2003 at 19:57

I’ve just received my 323 back after getting the new block and pistons fitted (at BMW’s expense, do a search of my previous posts for the full info).
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Points: 304 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-October-2003 at 21:19
Was that 'Happy engine to me.........' by any chance?

1996 N Montreal blue 328i saloon 45k / 01 Y Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat.
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Points: 59 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-October-2003 at 22:25

That would be correct. New pistons & Block (just pay for oil, antifreeze and auxiliaries)  . + Water pump, Thermostat, & Clutch (hay get it while the labour is free) 2 days insurance on loan car (03 reg 318 coupe) Total cost to me £320.06

 One happy customer.

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Points: 200 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-October-2003 at 17:20

Dave,

Just one question, how long did it take  to get all that work done ?

My 320i is going in on Wed next and I'll be raising the Nikasil issue.

Fingers Crossed....

Mac.

 

 
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2 full days. Dropped the car off at 8am Monday got a phone call 4:30 Tuesday to say it will be ready in an hour after a wash & Vac
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Points: 59 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-October-2003 at 17:54

The car first went in on a Monday they diagnosed bore wear and got in touch with BMW UK. The dealer has to waite for a fax from BMW to see how to proceed, this took two & half days (apparently BM were having problems with computers). Then I could choose a day to take it in.

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Points: 1 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02-December-2003 at 21:08

I have a '95 E36 with - guess what - terminal nikasil problems. west london bmw could have been more helpful but hopefully customer services will see the light.

I can't recommend the http://www.lestac.co.uk/bmw/nikasil.htm site highly enough. Clear, succinct and fair. I'll post the results

good luck

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see this post for my problems on this issue.  BMW have been very helpful

http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4127&PN=2 

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