Originally posted by Alan Coles:
ODC, there are other cars that have this problem to lesser degrees. BMW E36 M3's have a reputation for this and like the SVT the "common wisdom" cure is to run �½ qt over spec.

Again, I'm not completely convinced this is the problem. That doesn't mean I know what the problem is but proper diagnostic procedures need to be followed to arrive at any any legitimate conclusions.

Regards, Alan



The M3's engine is more of a specialized unit than the tweaked Duratec here though right ? I don't think the US spec E36 M3 engine has anything to do with the 330/328 ?

Somebody mentioned the keyword ... crankwalk -- this reminds me of crankwalk so much. It happens randomly, erratically, nobody can diagnose it, recognized (unofficially) by the manuf. through parts changes, nobody knows the cure (except to buy 1990 dsm's with the 5bolt).

In two or three years, I can see myself selling the car, I can only imagine how cheap I'd have to let it go for if the engine detonated and became a rebuilt title. I guess its extra oil, accusump and DMD and to try and not tempt fate too much.