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      08-29-2008, 08:38 PM   #1
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Question BMW Delaying X6 xDrive50i delivery

Has anyone heard the newest development with the TTV8? Heard from a very reliable internal BMWNA source which makes this pretty credible. Apparently, with the delivery of a few 2008 50i's so far, there have been a few (more than expected) engine fires. Apparently with the twin turbos of the V8 are mounted on the top of the engine, with the oxygen sensors heat shield, there is still not enough cooling. Engines are overheating thus resulting in engine fires!!! UGH

I am so bummed because I am first up for a 2009 but now I am worried--BMW is scrambling to find a redesign, I doubt it will be a major engine redesign (i.e. relocation of the TTs). BTW, there is s difference in design with the TTV6--these turbos are lower and near the rear of the engine with better air flow.

Has anyone else heard about this problem? I see some folks are having their 2008 V8 "delayed" so I wonder if this is the real cause.
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