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<misc> Cast iron liners

Austin wrote:

>I've read a number of posts regarding the sulfer/gas problems in BMW's late
>model aluminum block V8 engines. The question arises: Why doesn't BMW use
>iron cylinder liners pressed into the aluminum block? I believe Honda has
>been doing this for over a decade. . .    Just wondering.

Actually Honda stopped doing this about a decade ago...

They have been using silica impregnated aluminum, no durability
problems.

Hans