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Re: BMW, ENGINE SELF DESTRUC
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/23/1998

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Hmmmm....

Usually, if the engine got hot enough to melt the pistons, I would look for the cause of that.

Maybe a real lean condition?

Timing way off?

Possible coolant system restriction/proble... Login to read more.