Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Piston: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Polymer Coated Service Pistons
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.
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