M52 Engine problems
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Printed Date: 05-May-2024 at 20:43
Topic: M52 Engine problems
Posted By: Mac
Subject: M52 Engine problems
Date Posted: 21-October-2003 at 22:20
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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
------------- Regards Mac Current Drives: 1992 E30 325i Cab 2004 E46 318ci M-Sport Previous: 1997 E36 320i Saloon |
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Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 22-October-2003 at 09:23
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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 - http://www.lestac.co.uk/bmw/nikasil.htm ------------- 
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Posted By: Dave
Date Posted: 22-October-2003 at 19:57
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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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Posted By: STEVE328
Date Posted: 22-October-2003 at 21:19
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Was that 'Happy engine to me.........' by any chance?
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1996 N Montreal blue 328i saloon 45k / 01 Y Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat. |
Posted By: Dave
Date Posted: 22-October-2003 at 22:25
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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. ------------- Dave E |
Posted By: Mac
Date Posted: 24-October-2003 at 17:20
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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.
------------- Regards Mac Current Drives: 1992 E30 325i Cab 2004 E46 318ci M-Sport Previous: 1997 E36 320i Saloon |
Posted By: Dave
Date Posted: 24-October-2003 at 17:42
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  ------------- Dave E |
Posted By: Dave
Date Posted: 24-October-2003 at 17:54
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The car first went in on a Monday they diagnosed bore wear and got in touch ------------- Dave E |
Posted By: JamesG
Date Posted: 02-December-2003 at 21:08
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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 - http://www.lestac.co.uk/bmw/nikasil.htm site highly enough. Clear, succinct and fair. I'll post the results good luck JamesG ------------- JamesG |
Posted By: scruffythefirst
Date Posted: 03-December-2003 at 13:30
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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 - http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4127&PN=2 Scruffy ------------- Scruffy |