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GPM pistons - are they ok?

Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 8:51 pm
by Markus
I'm working on an SX150 engine with a quite new GPM piston. I've seen pictures of cracked GPM 66mm pistons on the MB "Gallery of horrors". - Any expierience with the 150 pistons?

Re: GPM pistons - are they ok?

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:30 am
by bristolmod
I have used them in the past. They're OK but certainly not brilliant.

I'd be inclined to get a "Mahle" from Scooter Restorations at around £30 and rebore the cylinder to be sure

Chris

Re: GPM pistons - are they ok?

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:55 am
by Special X
They used to be referred to as GriPMore back in the day due to there propensity for seizing up. As BM sayid the Mahle are a much better bet.

Re: GPM pistons - are they ok?

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:42 pm
by al-super3
IMO cut it in half and use as an ash tray lol