I'm pretty sure most makers using aluminium blocks use steel sleeves or
liners. Like you, I may be and am quite likely dead wrong.
BTW, the Vega wasn't the first iteration of this type of motor meltdown.
American Motors tried it in '62 and '63 with one of their straight six
motors.... with quite similar results.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Pearce
Winsor wrote:
"Chrome plating aluminum ...I think GM used it on the
unlamented Chevrolet Vega before that...In some cases
the process has been superceded by silicone treatments..."
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