Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/01/13

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Subject: Was RE: [Leica] DSLR choice - now Zeiss-Ikon
From: gregj.lorenzo at shaw.ca (GREG LORENZO)
Date: Fri Jan 13 18:12:50 2006
 
Marc James Small wrote:

> 
> I know almost nothing about Beech aircraft but I certainly never had to
> replace a cylinder bolt because of stripping out.  These cases are
> magnificently tough.  Corrosion is not an issue on VW aircooled 
> engines.The cases last:  the steel innards are what needs replacement.
> 

Perhaps a rebuild of a water cooled magnesium engine in a corrosive 
environment, like an Alberta winter c/w road salt, rapid thaws and freezing 
is in order. Give me aluminium or cast iron engine to rebuild here any day.

Regards,

Greg