Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods

The BMW Nikasil Issue

Article by: Simon Worby Article applies to: E31, E32, E34, E36, and E38 models with aluminum blocks most notably the following: 320i, 323i, 328i, 520i, 523i, 528i, 530i, 540i, 728i, 730i, 740i(l), 840i What is the “Nikasil issue”? The “Nikasil issue” is a serious problem that affects all BMW motor […]

The BMW Nikasil Issue

Article by: Simon Worby Article applies to: E31, E32, E34, E36, and E38 models with aluminum blocks most notably the following: 320i, 323i, 328i, 520i, 523i, 528i, 530i, 540i, 728i, 730i, 740i(l), 840i What is the “Nikasil issue”? The “Nikasil issue” is a serious problem that affects all BMW motor […]

The BMW Nikasil Issue

Article by: Simon Worby Article applies to: E31, E32, E34, E36, and E38 models with aluminum blocks most notably the following: 320i, 323i, 328i, 520i, 523i, 528i, 530i, 540i, 728i, 730i, 740i(l), 840i What is the “Nikasil issue”? The “Nikasil issue” is a serious problem that affects all BMW motor […]

The BMW Nikasil Issue

Article by: Simon Worby Article applies to: E31, E32, E34, E36, and E38 models with aluminum blocks most notably the following: 320i, 323i, 328i, 520i, 523i, 528i, 530i, 540i, 728i, 730i, 740i(l), 840i What is the “Nikasil issue”? The “Nikasil issue” is a serious problem that affects all BMW motor […]

The BMW Nikasil Issue

Article by: Simon Worby Article applies to: E31, E32, E34, E36, and E38 models with aluminum blocks most notably the following: 320i, 323i, 328i, 520i, 523i, 528i, 530i, 540i, 728i, 730i, 740i(l), 840i What is the “Nikasil issue”? The “Nikasil issue” is a serious problem that affects all BMW motor […]

Heater Water Valves

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: The heater is on full ALL of the time. It can also happen that you have no heat at all. If you have no heat and unplugging the plug on top of the heater valve gives you a […]