A Nikasil engine that has survived is a bonus. Our 2000 XKR does not have a Nikasil engine but our 1980s BMW motorcycles do & their bores have not worn despite over 200k kilometres on the clock. As you say, sulphur was the problem & if a Nikasil engine has not been exposed to sulphur it should be as good as, if not better than a standard steel bored engine.
Well said. If the engine has not been exposed to sulphur fuel. All should be good. Interesting comment about less wear in the bores with Nikasil. Stands to reason.
A very good comprehensive guide. I had an XK8 for 10 years and agree with everything you say. I now have an XK 4.2 which as you know is a different animal
A Nikasil engine that has survived is a bonus. Our 2000 XKR does not have a Nikasil engine but our 1980s BMW motorcycles do & their bores have not worn despite over 200k kilometres on the clock. As you say, sulphur was the problem & if a Nikasil engine has not been exposed to sulphur it should be as good as, if not better than a standard steel bored engine.
Well said. If the engine has not been exposed to sulphur fuel. All should be good. Interesting comment about less wear in the bores with Nikasil. Stands to reason.
A very good comprehensive guide. I had an XK8 for 10 years and agree with everything you say. I now have an XK 4.2 which as you know is a different animal
Thanks Steve, I guess you mean the 4.2 x150 model. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the video.