We found the following complaints for BMW 318IS (1991)
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This has been a widely reported failure on early 1990s 318 models. No safety defect listed.
Timing case profile gasket failure is verh high for the motor. Unexpected loss of engine coolant, which leaks slowly or all at once is due to gaskets design.
The head gasket was replaced twice.
While driving at high speed, 65mph, the profile gasket in my engine failed.large amounts of steam came out of the engine compartment and resulted in a condition of almost zero visibility. My windshield was covered with antifreeze and i could not see throught he steam.i believe this failure to be a serious safety issue.
Timing case profile gasket failure is verh high for the motor.unexpected loss of engine coolant, which leaks slowly or all at once is due to gaskets design.
Engine gasket failure, causing a sudden loss of coolanton the roadway under the driving wheels.
While driving at high speed, 65mph, the profile gasket in my engine failed.large amounts of steam came out of the engine compartment and resulted in a condition of almost zero visibility. My windshield was covered with antifreeze and i could not see throught he steam.i believe this failure to be a serious safety issue.
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