Nikasil Engines

[johnxjsc1985]

Hi is anyone else running original Nikasil engines. Mine is a late 99 XKR its done just 60k never uses oil and I do me never it has no rattles and starts first time everytime.
I know all the bad publicity and horror stories but I wondered how many engines are still out there?

[johnxjsc1985]

I always use the super unleaded and I also heard cheap fuel was also a problem.I had a blow test done and it came out start 854 finished 876 = 22.
just done about 1500 miles absolutely no issues on starting and no oil use at all.
It is going in for new timing chains and tensioners soon.

[johnxjsc1985]

deadslow said:

Interesting. I am considering a 99 XJR which has a Nik engine. Blowby test apparently carried out and all fine. What should I be looking for if I ask the guy for the results of the test?

(I feel this thread is practically an omen telling me to buy )

If you read too much you will not buy it.
The sulphur problem was sorted in early 2000 so mine only had a couple of months on it.The way I understand it is this. If it starts well with no issues and does not use oil then you are on your way and to be fair these are signs you would checkout in any Car.Look at some of the responses with Cars doing well over 150k.
Nikasil is actually a good thing if used properly I think Porsche/BMW still use it.