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540 V8 Sulfur Problems

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>Date: 12 Aug 96 17:16:19 EDT
>From: Jerry Stadulis <73621.2717@domain.elided>
>To: <pdkmd@domain.elided>
>Subject: 540 V8 Sulfur Problems
>X-UIDL: 82e1b7e6c02a2c6a44b744e310ba2539
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>Paul,
> 
>In April 1995 BMW applied a fix for these engines at the factory.  It
consisted 
>of a modification to the engine-management computer, and a hotter-opening 
>thermostat.  My car (build date: 9-95) came from the factory with the mods.
The 
>mods were available for all the other cars, although I don't know if there
was a 
>recall program per se.
> 
>BMWNA extended the warranty on _all_ the modified engines to 6yrs/100K miles 
>"on all internal engine components lubricated by engine oil" so that all cars 
>have the same warranty, and so no car would suffer a value deduction if it 
>were to be sold.  These last two points are from my warranty paperwork.
> 
>I have 7800 miles on mine, and have had no problems so far (knock on wood1).  
>They are _fantastic_ cars.
> 
>BTW, I'll be out of town until Friday, in case you have any other questions.
> 
> Regards,
> Jerry
> Arlington, TX (12-Aug-96, 16:10)
> '95 540i-6 spd
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