V-8 engine problems (archive)

I would like to know the true extent of the engine problems on the early V-8's. I have a 95 740il and have been told everything from only a few are affected to "Its not a question of if but when." How many fellow owners have had problems and how has BMW handled the replacement? Also is BMW firm on the warranty cutoff of 6 years or 100k miles? Has anyone had BMW replace an engine under warranty after this period? I would think this is an actionable defect as I'm sure the pollution goes up as the cylinders wear. Any information would be appreciated.

If you e-mail me with subject V-8, year, model, miles when engine replaced or current miles with no problem, I'll compile the statistics and publish them when I get enough responses.

Thanks.

Willis Weldin

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Goto www.koalamotorsport.com for summary (eom) Drew NYC 20:40 4/30/2000 (0)
Re: V-8 engine problems Nupes 20:39 4/30/2000 (0)
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Re: V-8 engine problems Steve 19:33 4/30/2000 (1)
- So did you talk to BMWNA, or just the dealer? Allan 01:06 5/01/2000 (0)
Re: V-8 engine problems Allan 18:12 4/30/2000 (0)

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