V8 owners Poll Nikisil/Alusil

[632 Regal]

180 something K and no probs at all besides the stupid intake gaskets and O2 sensor codes from that problem.

My Mileage is in my signature that changes regularly.

[Eric Clark]

My "failing" nikasil turned out to be the valve cover gaskets.

[angrypancake]

add an option for "i don't care if its nikasil, i want a 540, dammit"
(yes i realize the two that have voted so far have 530's but people bitch a lot more when it comes to the 540s)

[632 Regal]

based on V8s which is either of the engines.

[gsotis]

I only have had problems with my o2 sensors so far

[Boom n Zoom]

Only 95,000Kms though and an Australian Delivery Sept '93 Build Date.

In fact, just a question: Is the '93 E34 540i VANOS Equipped? I ask as the power definately changes at about 3500RPM and from there it sings to redline.

Boom n Zoom.

[scott540]

86008 miles. no problems

[onewhippedpuppy]

137k, still going strong. Replaced the O2 sensors, cleaned the ICV, MAF, TB, took out the K&N and haven't got a CEL since.

[Tiger]

that's normal.

[dternst]

150K with normal maintenance and upkeep issues.