Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
Good call Mike!The plan was to introduce a large proportion of silica into the metal of the block.Theoretically this was supposed to retain oil and offset the tendency for similarmetals to gall.Everything wore quickly and when they got hot.... Seen any running lately?*please* don't build an airplane around this motor.LLNmbell1(at)columbiaenergygroup.com wrote:> II remember that about the Vega also, and I didn't own one. The engine, I> believe, was an aluminum block WITHOUT steel liners. They used some sort of> hardening process on the cylinder walls instead. This may have been a major> contributor to its early demise. I don't think that this engine was known for> its longevity.>> Mike Bell> Columbia, SC>> Maiser(at)adena.byu.edu on 09/13/99 06:01:11 AM> Please respond to piet(at)byu.edu @ INTERNET>> To: piet(at)byu.edu @ INTERNET> cc:>> Subject: Chevy Vega>> B. Derringer wrote "what ever happened to the Vega Piet from some> years ago" I would imagine the same thing that happened to all the> Vega's from some years ago! I owned a 1974 Vega, Worst car Chevy ever> built. I think it alone was the the reason Japan kicked Detroit's butt> back in the 70's. still, I remember seeing pictures of several airplanes> with that horrible engine in it. If any one is considering using a Vega> motor these days, Please get mental help. Leon S.________________________________________________________________________________