Nikasil bore wear
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Forum Name: BMW 7 Series
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Printed Date: 03-May-2024 at 06:27
Topic: Nikasil bore wear
Posted By: 320ci
Subject: Nikasil bore wear
Date Posted: 23-March-2006 at 02:02
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A friend of mine is thinking of getting a E38 728. He would like to know when did the nikasil bore wear end on this engine? Cheers ------------- 
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Posted By: gordon530
Date Posted: 23-March-2006 at 03:56
| I think it was Production post April 98 which got the later (Alusil ??) block as oppose dto Nikasil. May also have change to dual vanos around the same time. |
Posted By: Del64
Date Posted: 25-March-2006 at 04:00
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Thats the one the cars with double Vanos fitted are generally the lter Alusil only blocks. ------------- 2009 520d SE Business Edition Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience. |