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Re: 95 540i engine ... (archive)
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Posted by Jeremy spann on May 20, 2001 at 19:18:22:

In Reply to: 95 540i engine ... posted by Anthony on May 20, 2001 at 09:19:20:


Got my car appraised for $5k less than market value due to "Nickelite" ? Engine. Something about Aluminum V.S. some other kind of metal alloy for the engine block. Can any body clarify for me. Is the old engine likely to "disintegrate" over time ? Help !!!

I used to work for a dealership and we would change out a block with that problem at least twice a month. I not postitive but I has something to do with scoring near the top of the cylinder in a way that ruins the engine. I've seen what the effects are and they are not pretty. It is a clear defect in engineering by Bmw. I never saw one that wasn't replaced out of warranty. i can't tell you exact details only htat you should get it looked at. SORRY.


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