Re: 6 Cylinder Engine Failures

[John G.Burns <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I read with horror in the latest issue of Roundel about hundreds of new
> 6 cylinder engines in late model BMWs failing in Britain.  Apparently
> the failure is due to the high sulfer content in British gasoline which
> is reacting adversely with the nickel cylinder liners.  Well this poses
> a very interesting (and worrisome) question for non British owners which
> could go something like, "Even though my gasoline has lower sulfer
> levels, is it merely a matter of time before my engine fails too?"

This fault was confined to the early 2.8 engines. The euro
engines have an alloy block, the US gets an iron block so
you can sleep well tonight.

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