Bombroof BMW's ?
23 May 2008, 12:13 PM
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23 May 2008, 08:08 PM
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parents had a 6 month old bmw 320i back in 1990 (low mileage from main dealer). Back in the days of 1 year warranties 
the head gasket went despite it being fully bmw serviced and driven like miss daisy at about 18 months.
the head gasket went despite it being fully bmw serviced and driven like miss daisy at about 18 months.
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Nikasil issues are ancient history now, totally irrelevant.
The 330d engine is basically a 6 cylinder version of the 320d engine - lots of parts are either the same or similar, including the manifold. You probably hear more stories about 320d's because there are so many more of them around.
You could replace the manifold as a preventive measure if you're worried, or remove the flaps entirely as some owners have done.
The 330d engine is basically a 6 cylinder version of the 320d engine - lots of parts are either the same or similar, including the manifold. You probably hear more stories about 320d's because there are so many more of them around.
You could replace the manifold as a preventive measure if you're worried, or remove the flaps entirely as some owners have done.
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Nikasil issues are ancient history now, totally irrelevant.
The 330d engine is basically a 6 cylinder version of the 320d engine - lots of parts are either the same or similar, including the manifold. You probably hear more stories about 320d's because there are so many more of them around.
You could replace the manifold as a preventive measure if you're worried, or remove the flaps entirely as some owners have done.
The 330d engine is basically a 6 cylinder version of the 320d engine - lots of parts are either the same or similar, including the manifold. You probably hear more stories about 320d's because there are so many more of them around.
You could replace the manifold as a preventive measure if you're worried, or remove the flaps entirely as some owners have done.
Anyway, I feel this shouldnt put people off BMWs engine wise. Obviously its bad that something breaks, and in this case, its an odd part that breaks. I mean, if anyones engine ingested a piece of metal, I think it would be bye-bye engine....for anyone, whether it be a real bomb proof audi 5cyl or a mercedes w124.......
Does anyone know if BMW have a remedy?
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I've a feeling the later manifolds have the flaps on a slightly thicker pivot than the earlier ones, which should mean they're a bit stronger and less likely to break. Don't quote me on that, though...
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No such thing as a bomb-proof car: VAG, Mercs (especially the Chrysler era ones), BMWs - eventually bits do wear out and/or break at some point. Even the shopping trolley Corrolla is not 100% without fault.
What does make the difference is probablilty or "likelihood" of failure of particular parts and how many parts do go wrong. Whilst some owners are suffering knackered engines due to a failed part....how many are chugging happily along without a problem?
Granted some cars are alot worse than others ,but buying a particular brand is no guarantee that its engine won't self-destruct - if that were the case cars would have 10year warranties........
hmmmm....time to look at a new Kia?
What does make the difference is probablilty or "likelihood" of failure of particular parts and how many parts do go wrong. Whilst some owners are suffering knackered engines due to a failed part....how many are chugging happily along without a problem?
Granted some cars are alot worse than others ,but buying a particular brand is no guarantee that its engine won't self-destruct - if that were the case cars would have 10year warranties........
hmmmm....time to look at a new Kia?
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26 May 2008, 09:39 AM
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They don't seem to fail in the Rovers which is ironic, they dont develop as much power ?
The Rover engines are employed to do that, it does make me wonder, the home grown stuff gets slagged when it broke down and when it didnt as well but people will defend a German car company to the hilt when it makes something unreliable.
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No such thing as a bomb-proof car: VAG, Mercs (especially the Chrysler era ones), BMWs - eventually bits do wear out and/or break at some point. Even the shopping trolley Corrolla is not 100% without fault.
What does make the difference is probablilty or "likelihood" of failure of particular parts and how many parts do go wrong. Whilst some owners are suffering knackered engines due to a failed part....how many are chugging happily along without a problem?
Granted some cars are alot worse than others ,but buying a particular brand is no guarantee that its engine won't self-destruct - if that were the case cars would have 10year warranties........
hmmmm....time to look at a new Kia?
What does make the difference is probablilty or "likelihood" of failure of particular parts and how many parts do go wrong. Whilst some owners are suffering knackered engines due to a failed part....how many are chugging happily along without a problem?
Granted some cars are alot worse than others ,but buying a particular brand is no guarantee that its engine won't self-destruct - if that were the case cars would have 10year warranties........
hmmmm....time to look at a new Kia?
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