328's became aluminum, therefore '96 (e) (archive)

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328's became aluminum, therefore '96 (e) (archive)

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Posted by Seedster on August 20, 2000 at 18:59:25:

In Reply to: engine block material? posted by kyle on August 20, 2000 at 17:13:46:

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does anyone know what year US 3 series six cylinder engines changed fron iron to aluminum blocks? Any advantage/disadvantage ... other than weight? Thanks.

Thats why the 328 has engine problems.. Frederick 19:20 8/20/2000 (2)
- Re: Only the Europe ones before the cyl.... Bob 21:53 8/20/2000 (0)
- i could've SWORN the 328 eng was more reliable (e) Seedster 19:30 8/20/2000 (0)

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