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Old 10-28-2003, 12:36 AM
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Overheating BMW
BMW tow in today it was overheating we take the cylinder head out found number one piston melted..............Oppps ! too hot !

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Old 10-28-2003, 12:38 AM
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Here also a pic of number one cylinder damaged valve seat.
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Old 10-28-2003, 12:48 AM
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Wow, I have never seen a melted piston.

Thanks for the pic.
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What caused the melting?... running lean?... preignition?
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What caused the melting?... running lean?... preignition?
Wrong oil.
Didn't change it hot, didn't change it often.
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Old 10-28-2003, 01:17 PM
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4 sale
BMW for sale cheap. Low compression in one cylinder but otherwise runs out good. Look for it on ebay.
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What caused the melting?!?........its BMW......GARBAGE!

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