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Make sure the engine has been replaced (archive)
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Posted by Winton 94 740il on September 30, 2001 at 21:47:01:

In Reply to: CARFAX PLEEAAAAAAASSSSSSE posted by Brilliant Red1 on September 30, 2001 at 20:45:24:

94 and 95 740iLs had problems with the original engines, which reacted poorly to U.S. gasoline. Most of those engines were replaced by BMW. Some, however, were not. The car had to fail an idle test in order for the engine to be replaced. So, you need to be sure the car has a new block.

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