Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 09:58:12 GMT From: supersambanopsamejanews.com Subject: Re: BMW's crap engines!
In article <79nqs1$7co$1nopsamara0.mindspring.com>, "Tom Steele" <tpsteelenopsamspring.com> wrote: > You're a little late on this one. The engine in question is the 3.0 liter > 8-cyl in the 530i from 93-95. For some reason, BMW used a softer metal for > the cylinder liner (nikasil, I think), and the high sulfur content of US > fuel did indeed have an adverse effect. However, BMW corrected the problem > by first discontinuing the engine for the US market, then recalling the > model in question so they could adjust the engine management computer so > that the engine would run a little bit hotter. The increased running > temperature is said to have alleviated the problem. > > Every car company has their share of mistakes (witness the 3.0 V6 that GM > shoved down Saab's throat for the 900). > > Tom Steele > '97 900S 2.3 (the last of the non-turbos) Maybe in the US, but here in the UK this is new news. It was reported a few nights ago on the BBC program Watchdog. AFAIK BMW are not fixing this problem by tuning the ECU. They are replacing the whole motor! BTW the 3.0 V6 has a very good reputation in Europe. The latest Opel Vectra has this engine with 193BHP and a lot of torque as well. Maybe for die hard SAABers it is rubbish but for people that live in the real world it is a superb motor. Generally in Europe I think the impression is that possibly the best bit of Opels is the Engine. They are usually very strong and last a long time. The 2.0 ltr 16 valve motor (pre ecotec) is a legend amongst engine tuners. NJH. -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
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