Originally Posted by BigD1
I assume they are replacing long blocks because the blocks can't be rebuilt because of the cheapened sprayed on cylinder liners.
At least not at the dealer level. I don't know why these manufacturer just don't use tried and true iron liners in the aluminum block engines, sure its a few pounds more but reliability is there. I have seen camshafts rebuilt and pitting repaired using this transfer method and flame spraying and they didn't last long. Pass.
I assume they are replacing long blocks because the blocks can't be rebuilt because of the cheapened sprayed on cylinder liners.
At least not at the dealer level. I don't know why these manufacturer just don't use tried and true iron liners in the aluminum block engines, sure its a few pounds more but reliability is there. I have seen camshafts rebuilt and pitting repaired using this transfer method and flame spraying and they didn't last long. Pass.