On 9/28/07, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > GM built a small car; I forget its name; which had aluminum > blocks/heads made of high silicon aluminum IIRC. The high silicon aluminum > cylinder walls were supposed to wear well but they didn't.
Wasn't that the Vega? BMW had the same problem with the 3-liter and 4-liter V-8s in '94 and '95 5-series and 7-series cars. Never heard of any head problems with those, but many people got a free short block under an extended warranty (with redesigned cylinder liners made of a new, improved alloy). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
