Jim wrote:
If I recall correctly, the Vega engine block used a high-silicate
aluminum,with the bores etched to expose the silicate substrate. This was
supposed to avoid the need for cylinder liners... we had a 1974 Vega, bought
new.
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I had a 1977 Vega. By this time the aluminum engine problem was fixed. What
a powerhouse - HP stood for hamster power, not horsepower.
John Cwiklinski
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