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Re: M60 Engines (3.0 and 4.0 Liter V-8)

Jonathan,

Look at the past issues of the digest, there was a thread on this
several weeks back.  Be happy you've had the engine replacement.
Now you shouldn't have to worry anymore about it like those of
us who have not had the engine problems, yet. 

See: the archives at http://mailgate.wizvax.net/cgi-bin/lwgate/BMW-DIGEST/

Hope this helps,

Regards,
Kim Watters
E34/'95/530i/5-speed 32,000 miles
BMWCCA

> 
> From: "Berkowitz-Jonathan" <MSMAIL7.BERKOWIT@domain.elided>
> Date: 30 Aug 1996 08:44:08 GMT
> Subject: 530iA engines
> 
> Here is my story, sad but true.  Last year, with only 7,000 miles on the
> odometer, my engine warning light iluminated.  I brought the car into
> the dealer for service.  They claimed that the warning sensor was
> triggered by a faulty oxygen sensor.  It took them a week to get the
> part and replace it.
> 
> Thereafter I noticed that the engine temperature gauge ran hot.  I also
> started to notice a loss in performance and fuel economy.  I brought the
> car to another dealer for an oil change.  They advised me that the prior
> dealer had performed an open campaign and replaced both oxygen sensors,
> the oil, coolant and the chip that controls the engine firing sequence
> and temperature.
> 
> BMW claimed that they had to make this modification in all V-8s due to
> high sulfur content in the gasoline.  I have never used anything but
> Chevron premium as we all know that BMW recommends the use of Techron
> and premium fuel.
> 
> I just brought my 1994 530iA in for its first Inspection.  The result -
> a total engine replacement.  This is very disturbing.  The dealer
> informed me that they have replaced about 50 engines so far.  Has anyone
> had a similar experience?  Is BMW offering any incentives to buyers of
> these defective cars?
> 
> I would be interested in hearing from other 530 / 540 / 740 owners
> and/or mechanics.