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  1. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    e36 blue smoke I have recently bought this e36 with a 328 swapped engine I've been having blue ish grey smoke from the exhaust when I build the rpms up or on hard acceleration the engine oil stinks of fuel an feels like very thin I doubt it has been changed in a while but the oil level doesn't...
  2. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Posted this as part of my project page below but thought it would be useful to post it on its own in case someone was searching for this issue ... http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f187/1995-e36-320i-convertible-wheeler-dealer-special-t227466/ To recap this is an October 1995 manufactured...
  3. General BMW Discussions
    Hi, I'm on my 2nd 328i, the first was a 1996 that had had the failed Nikasil engine replaced in 1999 with an iron lined block. I now have a 1997 that still has, what I believe to be, a nikasil block, but it runs perfectly. I thought they were either nikasil or iron lined blocks in these...
  4. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi all, Recently, I read about the infamous Nikasil issue that is common with European M52B25 engines, the engine that is in my 323i. I've seen those two identification pictures that are posted in every Nikasil thread, but I cannot for the life of me figure out where the little metal tab is...
  5. BMW Engine Conversions
    My 1997 328 Sport blew a radiator, so I replaced it. With the new rad in and bled properly, the system pressurises itself. I am assuming that as I have nikasil liners that they have given up and are releasing combustion gasses through the cylinder wall. I've owned 3 Turbo'd ROVERS with no...
  6. BMW Engine Conversions
    Hello everybody! I have an E36 328i with an M52B28 286S1, aluminium engine. The engine went wrong (high oil consumption, low compression in some cylinders etc) and we picked the engine into peaces to diagnose the problems. Unfortunately the nikasil is not in a perfect condition so I am thinking...
  7. General BMW Discussions
    I'm looking at a 1992 8 series 850i, with the M70B50 engine. Was this engine produced using the nikasil production process? If it was I'm leaving it well alone. Regards Paul.
  8. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hello Gents. This is my first post as I have literally just joined. So, hello and I hope everyones well...... Last week I bought myself a 1998(March) 323i manual coupe in Boston green. Absolutely fantastic car and have already done the M50 inlet conversion after buying one in my local(ish)...
  9. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi is there any way of checking if the engine has been replaced with just the engine number or chassis number, thinking of buying a car in London but being up North it's a long way to go. It's an old lady selling so i cant really ask her to check the tab. Cheers Ian
  10. General BMW Discussions
    I have an e36 328i sport and the date of first registration is 12/02/1998. Will it be nikasil or alusil? Also, is this as big of a deal as it is made out to be? The reason I ask is that i'm planning on putting some money into the car but don't want to invest in the car if it is bound to have...
  11. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    was the nikasil engine fitted to the 323 or 325 car. i'm looking to swap my e46 saloon 318, with a e36 convertible. i'm really after a 328 but will settle for a 325 or 323 for the right price, just wondered if the problem was with the 328 cheers
  12. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    basically the title says it all!!! just bought my 328i and just curious to know if it has a nikasil head or not. if it does what can i do about it!!!!!
  13. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hey Up Peepz, Been a member on this forum for a while as a while ago I was looking at getting a e34 525i but ended up getting a Volvo S70 T5 lol. Either way I have heard about this Nikasil issue and I spoke to someone about it recently who said if it is still running now it will be fine but is...
  14. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hello do all 328i engines suffer from mikasil problems? is it true that this problem was rectified by bmw and that cars made after 9/98 do not suffer from this as the have alloy liners! please help as i am currently thinking of buying a 1999 328i registered 4/99 and i dont want to mess around...
  15. BMW Z Series - Tech Talk Z1, Z3, Z4, Z8, Z9
    Hi, I have now discovered that the beautiful car I have bought is a 1998 (1997 build) Z3 2.8 with the dreaded Nikasil lined aluminium cylinders, should I be worried by this, the car has done 84000 miles, it is in excellent condition and the engine runs as sweet as a nut. john:confused
  16. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi guys, I know this question may have been asked milions of times, but after reseraching it here are the two question still remained for me 1 would engine compression confirm if the engine nikasil layer is worn or not? according to bently the minimum compression should be 145-160? any ideas...
  17. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    ????????????? bad news on the nikasil eh !!!!!?????
  18. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi folks, This is my first post since my introduction post. Im more into my e28s but have had an e36 as our daily for about a year. That was a 96 318i and was great but weve just had twins so have just bought a 97 323i touring to give us a bit more space. Anyway, theres no history...
  19. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi there, I have alreadt searched the net and drawn a blank on this one, so i was wondering if anyone could help? I have a 98 S plate E36 with M52B28 engine, I know that the date of registration suggests the car is after the nikasil era, but need to know when the engine was produced as the...
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