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M3 Over-rev & CLASS ACTION

> From: [email protected]
> Subject: M3 (E36) Engine "Over-rev" and Engine Replacement
> 
> I own a 1995 M3.  I recently sustained damage to my engine (no compression in
> 6th cylinder).  BMW dealer diagnosed mechanical over-rev (through spark plug
> inspection and "listening to the engine").  Through research, I found a
> number of engine replacements in E36 M3s attributed to over-rev.   I have the
> following questions:
> 
> 1.  Have other BMW owners had or heard of this issue-I would like to hear
> from you!!!

YES!!!!!


> 2.  What can BMW (or I) do to check engine operation (i.e. prove over-rev).

THEY CANNOT!!

> Can you "probe" the engine control unit or check rev limiter?  What else?
NO!!!

> 3.  What recourse do I have with BMW NA (this is an expensive proposition).
> 
BMW NA paid for mine (replacement of exhaust valves, lifters etc..)
INSIST ON IT! They used to fix it under warranty, now they fix it under
goodwill money.

ALSO, notice to all!! There is a class action lawsuit brimming for all
E36 manual transmissioned cars! Email me if you have or had the over-rev
problem. The law firm needs this to get things going. All E36 manuals
will be included in the class.

Eric Sternberg
95 M3 re-built head (courtesy of BMW NA "goodwill")