TSB 01-06-01-O1OA (S: Engine - Polymer Coated Service Pistons

Details

File In Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System Bulletin No.: 01-06-01-010B Date: February, 2003 INFORMATION Subject: Polymer Service Pistons Models: 1996 Buick Regal 1996-98 Buick Skylark 1996-99 Buick Century 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, Corsica 1996-99 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo 1997-99 Chevrolet Malibu 1996-98 Oldsmobile Achieva 1997-99 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1996-98 Pontiac Grand Am 1996-99 Pontiac Grand Prix with 3.1 L Engine (VIN M - RPO L82) This bulletin is being revised to clarify the models and parts information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-06-01-O1OA (Section 06 - Engine). A service piston with a polymer coated piston skirt is available for the above engine. Polymer pistons should be used in these applications any time piston replacement is necessary. Notice : Do not install pistons in model years other than listed in the parts table below. Damage to the piston , cylinder block or cylinder head may occur if the wrong piston is installed. Refer to Corporate Service Bulletin Number 01-06-01-002 for revised piston pin installation procedure. Parts Information Parts are currently available from GMSPO. Disclaimer