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Peter Fenwick 
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Joined: 27-August-2003 Location: Lost somewhere in time... Status: Offline Points: 6484 |
 Posted: 30-March-2004 at 09:24 |
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If you approached a Ford dealer or and Alfa dealer with a car that had bore wear after having covered 80K + mls they would just say that this was normal and that engines don't last forever. |
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Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel.
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Hans Freikit
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Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 143 |
Posted: 09-April-2004 at 18:29 |
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Got my car back today, final bill was approx £160. Having to keep the revs under control, but it's certainly a much happier car. Links to pics of the cleaned engine bay below, and one of the exterior (new wheels have gone on too!) (56k warning: pics are 500K each) http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=4fd05169-60bd-77af-107b-7fa52a885366&size=lg http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=75c97c73-491f-3e67-40a8-76844f452ce1&size=lg http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=71f624e8-160a-64df-3f24-430f4c3e748c&size=lg http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=5ce014af-3355-2e03-50bc-24a040513f5e&size=lg HF
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Andy T
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Joined: 22-April-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 16 |
Posted: 28-April-2004 at 00:43 |
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Hey All 22/04/04
NIKASIL?? My car just been for an engine check regarding the Nikasil issue,it needs a new engine,Wollaston BMW Northampton ,gonna apply for Goodwill payment for cost,1996,N reg,e36,328i se saloon ,70,000 on the clock,last 2 years non BMW dealer history,fingers crossed for replacement.BMW Head Office seem sure it will be OK but will let you know the result!!! Thanks Andy Edited by Andy T |
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Andy T
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Joined: 22-April-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 16 |
Posted: 28-April-2004 at 00:44 |
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Update!! NIKASIL ISSUE 27/04/04
Hey All Again Good and Bad News Been told today by Dealer that BMW Uk will pay for the engine about £3,500 but not the labour which is about £900.00 As I was told by Customer servivces at Head Office last week that a regional manager would agree 100% parts and labour on only learning of the cars nikasil issue and 70,000 miles without knowing any other details of the car you could say I'm disapointed to say the least. I won't be leaving it there will be on the phone to BMW UK Head Office again tomorrow as this regional manager is coincidentally the regional manager for Wollaston in Northampton so cannot understand why he did not agree to cover labour aswell. Surely if they agree to replace the engine (As there was clearly a Nikasil issue)they cannot expect labour to not be included. Will let you know the outcome Thanks Andy |
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Andy T
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Joined: 22-April-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 16 |
Posted: 28-April-2004 at 00:49 |
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Hey All Thanks to this forum and others for ALL the information about this issue of which I had no previous knowledge and for guiding me in the right direction on how to deal with this issue. Will of course let you know how the work progresses Many Thanks Andy T |
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Andy T
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Joined: 22-April-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 16 |
Posted: 28-April-2004 at 00:51 |
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Hey All Andy T |
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alarustic
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Joined: 23-February-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 70 |
Posted: 28-April-2004 at 07:15 |
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Congrats Andy, I know what a good feeling it is to have your engine replaced under warranty! Keep us posted with progress. Mine has covered about 2.5k since the change and is still guzzling - but the performance is awesome, it really is! Alarustic. |
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Hans Freikit
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Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 143 |
Posted: 28-April-2004 at 09:33 |
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Alarustic - I've set my OBC to count down the distance until the "running in" period (2000km according to the Owner's Manual) has elapsed. After today's drive to work, there are 333 miles left to cover.... Otherwise, my 328 is purring away nicely. Engine is a lot smoother, seems to pull away more cleanly from standstill. And no massive oil consumption, which has got to be a bonus ! Fuel economy is down a little, as discussed elsewhere, but not to any worrying extent. I also had a slight shudder coming through the steering at about 50mph. This has completely gone now, but I don't know whether that was down to the new alloys or the engine refit. Reckon I've got two weeks max before I can open her up properly again - can't wait HF |
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Scott328i
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Joined: 06-May-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 38 |
Posted: 06-May-2004 at 15:20 |
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This is all a bit new to me, but I have bought a 328i Sports Coupe 1996, 65k and FBMWSH. Since reading the Nikasil issue, I have naturally become a bit concerned. I rang BMW(GB) Ltd and gave them my vehicle details and they told me that my engine was not effected. Whilst in my local BMW dealer, they checked all the tech specs on my car and found that my engine IS the type that suffers with Nikasil problem, but as it has spent all it's life in Bonny Scotland it should be ok coz they did not have the low sulphur fuel. Just to make sure, it goes in tomorrow for a compression check as there does seem to be a slight dip in 1st gear. Hopefully it will be ok, but will let you know. |
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alarustic
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Joined: 23-February-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 70 |
Posted: 06-May-2004 at 15:47 |
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Yes the fact it's in Scotland means it should be ok. My dealer in Edinburgh said they'd only seen one fail before mine, so it is pretty rare up here and your car should be ok. Intersting BMW(GB) told you your engine wasn't affected, that's kind of them!!!! The compression check is the way to go, then you can have peace of mind! |
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Scott328i
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Joined: 06-May-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 38 |
Posted: 07-May-2004 at 17:56 |
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Thanks mate. Picked it up from BMW today. Compression fine - firing on all 6 cylinders!! Only cost £75 including new set of spark plugs. Perhaps I should just stop worrying and enjoy driving the car. They assure me not to worry about it. Best Wishes Scott
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kbannon
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E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 07-May-2004 at 18:22 |
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Glad to hear all is well!
That's the spirit! |
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Any update on yours HF?
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