2.0 16v N958KFG for sale but be quick

[Dean]

I thought the seller name looked familiar.
Im not sure it was the 16v directly that suffered piston slap, i think this 16v engine had the cast iron XU block with a 16v head fitted although there are other changes obviously.
The XU10 petrol engine suffered piston slap in the early years of XM production from what i remember but wasn't aware the later 16v suffered.

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[Dieselman]

I thought the seller name looked familiar.
Im not sure it was the 16v directly that suffered piston slap, i think this 16v engine had the cast iron XU block with a 16v head fitted although there are other changes obviously.
The XU10 petrol engine suffered piston slap in the early years of XM production from what i remember but wasn't aware the later 16v suffered.

D

Yep. known problem. All that efficiency comes at a price, light mass and low friction = high wear and lack of piston control.

[MTXM]

Probably best stick with the diesels and PRV V6 then!! Regards, Matthew T.

[Dieselman]

Probably best stick with the diesels and PRV V6 then!! Regards, Matthew T.

Are you a convert now, Matthew?

[MTXM]

Not quite Will, although I was quite impressed by the experience of driving Ray's car! I think the early V6 is unequaled for character and performance and for me remains the ultimate XM power plant! With regards, Matthew T.

[Dean]

I believe (again could be wrong) that the engines were modified to cure the problem but there was no recall and affected engines were dealt with on a case by case basis.

Are you back now Matthew?

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[MTXM]

Yes Dean I am back in the UK and almost home after the apartment around 9.30am local time! With regards, Matthew T.

[xmexclusive]

I seem to recall that early on the PRV V6 pistons were also modified by an increase in length.

John

[xmexclusive]

Alloy wheels from this car now offered on ebay.

[MTXM]

And the lucky purchaser has to leave their old wheels behind! Regards, Matthew T.