I recall the almuminum cylnder bored early designs - what were they thinking? 
 Has there ever been a successful engine that ran on aluminum cylnder bores - 
historically?  Did they have something that they could look at that set some 
kind of precident for doing such an unconventional thing?   
Reminds me of the era where they were skipping a primer coat to save money on 
paint only too see the paint peel off soon after the car was sold. 
I confess, due to my desire to buy American I bought a new Chevy truck in 
2001.  It now has  70k miles.  It still runs tight and strong and has caused me 
little to no trouble.  Something improved somewhere - I think! 
Kirk 
 
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