SPEEDO - DRIVEN GEAR LEAK ZINC SLEEVE BRINELL WEAR

Some 1983 and early 1984 Firebirds with Warner Gear five-speed manual transmissions may exhibit oil leakage at the speedo driven gear sleeve area. The zinc sleeve (Figure 1) tends to wear which causes leakage.

A new steel sleeve, P/N 3869912, (Figure 2) has been released and is in production in vehicles built after VIN N165187 at Norwood and VIN L193035 at Van Nuys.

Whenever a leak is diagnosed in this area, it is imperative that the sleeve and seal be replaced. The sleeve, P/N 3869912, is part of a kit, P/N 345215, which includes a new seal and instructions.

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