http://www.datatown.com/chrysler/

"Some of these engines [BMW] failed catastrophically, with punctured
blocks and huge clouds of burnt oil and coolant pouring from the engine
compartment. Based on my careful reading of the one-hundred failures to
date, at least 13% of documented failures posed a serious hazard." as
read on the following website: http://yoy.com/yoy/auto/m3_failwhat.shtml

"Buyers should stay away from bargain-priced new and used minivans that
require frequent and costly repairs. Chief among these are Chrysler
minivans, Ford Windstars, GM front-drives, and the Mercury
Villager/Nissan Quest. Chrysler models had engine, drivetrain,
electrical and fuel system, AC, brake, and body deficiencies galore.
Windstars are noted for engine, automatic transmission, brake, steering,
suspension, and fuel system failures. The newest Quests are selling
poorly and use many failure-prone Altima/Maxima parts. VW Campers are a
good idea poorly executed. These minivans are nicely laid-out, but they
aren't reliable and servicing is practically non-existent. Plus, they
are costly." from: http://www.lemonaidcars.com/update.htm

If I'm reading you correctly, are you saying that poor maintenance is
the cause of all or most auto engine failures and that airplane engine
failures are caused by engine design problems?



Morgans wrote:

"Scott" wrote in message
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My point was simplicity. It doesn't get much simpler than an A-65.
I've heard of auto engines blowing rods through the block...I've heard
of auto engines burning off a valve head (equivalent of blowing a
jug)...I've heard of stuck valves...yes, changing things like hoses and
belts can prevent a failure down the road, but face it, **** happens to
airplane engines and auto engines. If you fly or drive long enough, I
bet either has an equal chance to leave you walking at some time in your
career.



If you have heard of these things happening, I would ask at how many miles,
and what abuse had been given to the engine, like no oil, not enough oil
changes, over revving, and what kind of engine?