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Re: And the answer is- not the head gaskets
[re: Mark Hanman]
16/09/2010 12:42
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Hi,
the cylinder's aren't coated at all, the alloy is called "AluSil".The Nikasil thingy is an urban legend and has been disproved some time ago by a chemical analysis of both ABH and PT blocks.
Sorry to hear that you have that big problems. Keep your eyes open, there have been several Audi V8 sold lately on ebay.co.uk. One was sold for below 300 pounds I think and had little miles on it. Several defects, but the engine was fine (at least it was stated so). Easier than overhauling the engine!