Re: 740iL engines

["Nate Smith" <nate@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The clearest discussion of the V-8 engine issues is still at
www.koalamotorsport.com
Brett privides a list of the block casting numbers, and you can check for
yourself which block is in the car.

    - Nate

Nate Smith
Optimal Auto Care - BMW
2335 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA  95065
831-476-1332
831-476-1567 fax
nate@domain.elided
- ----- Original Message -----
From: <rickg@domain.elided>
To: <bmw@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 9:44 AM
Subject: 740iL engines


> Hello All -
>
> I recall reading that 1994 740iL's equipped with V-8's had a compatibility
> issue with gasoline in this country and engines failed at a premature
rate.
> BMW offered a replacement program as a result.  If a 740iL had it's engine
> replaced by the factory or BMW dealership would that not be documented in
> BMW's service history?
>
> My folks purchased a '94 740 this summer and was told by the dealer that
> the engine had been replaced.  Other than asking the dealer to supply
> documentation, how else could this be verified?
>
> Thanks
>
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