Dnk Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 If it wasn't for the Nikasil engine problem I think I'd be having a bid https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/events/2021-auctions/the-practical-classics-classic-car-restoration-show-sale-2021/the-practical-classics-classic-car-restoration-show-sale-2021/cars/1997-bmw-840ci-sport-e31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Do love an 8 series, aren't all the nikasil problems sorted buy now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Swampy442 said: Do love an 8 series, aren't all the nikasil problems sorted buy now? Only if it had a replacement engine id have thought , i've emailed the auction house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) This is still on its original engine so I shall leave it at that. It could be fine if it was run on high quality fuel with less sulphur in it but who knows without say taking all the plugs out and popping a bore scope in each cylinder or as i've read have a leak down test done Edited September 1, 2021 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) Which, in the scheme of things, isnt a big problem..... I have a boroscope and plug spanner lol To be frank, Ive looked at these in V8 and V12 form and never once thought about the eating problem Edited September 1, 2021 by Swampy442 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 I doubt they would let you start messing with it to be honest. Parts availability would concern me. I shall let someone else have the pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I never liked them when I was younger but I've changed my mind over the years. Will it be an appreciating classic? Probably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Can’t beat pop up lights lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 20 hours ago, wile e coyote said: Can’t beat pop up lights lol I do like them when they're down to be honest, makes for a very clean front end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 Sold for £18,426 with buyers fee's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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