2001 3800 s2 firebird

[thatpewterfirebird]

need help finding a balancer and a replacement balancer bolt. im at a lost after confusing myself researching.

[ssms5411]

Yeah I couldn’t find one either, only for 95-97 , but I think the 98-02 are a shorter bolt, you should be able to reuse your balancer their all metal not like my 1996 which is rubber on the inside which dry rots and goes bad.

[FirebirdGT]

need help finding a balancer and a replacement balancer bolt. i'm at a lost after confusing myself researching.

Why do you need to replace the balancer? 95-96 is p/n 12563267 - replaced with p/n 12563281 for 1997-2002, which does use a shorter bolt and is discontinued.

I installed the 97+ on my 96 years ago.

95-96 on left - 97+ on right

[ssms5411]

Nice Robert, I forgot that it’s 1997 to 2002 that are the same. This is a sticky on the top of the threads also.

[thatpewterfirebird]

So I replaced my crank sensor and ****ed up my original one pulling it off wrong. The one I got off a Camaro at the scrap yard is wobbling bad. I have the one on the right and I just reused my bolt. So get the one on the left? And what about a bolt?

Why do you need to replace the balancer? 95-96 is p/n 12563267 - replaced with p/n 12563281 for 1997-2002, which does use a shorter bolt and is discontinued.

I installed the 97+ on my 96 years ago.

95-96 on left - 97+ on right

[ssms5411]

No you still use the one on the right. The bolts are TTY so you need a new bolt.

[thatpewterfirebird]

Where would I source a bolt though?

[ssms5411]

Looking around on the internet , you might be able to use a Grand Prix series 3 balancer and bolt, not the super charged one, the N/A one. It’s the one with the rubber on the inside and uses the longer bolt. Just from what I’ve read might be an option since I couldn’t find a new bolt. And if that’s the case then a Camaro 95-96 balancer and bolt could be used. Might need a case relearn on the computer. Maybe FirebirdGT will chime in and see if that is a option.

[FirebirdGT]

Might need a case relearn on the computer. Maybe FirebirdGT will chime in and see if that is a option.

If a 97+ will work on my 96, a 95-96 will work on a 2001. Looks like GM standardized on the 95-96 version as it was also used on the FWD 3800's

Always needs a Case Relearn when replacing sensor

[FirebirdGT]

About this 24505673 Balancer

This part is a balancer, crankshaft, for General Motors cars. It fits for General Motors vehicles which were sold in the U.S., Europe, and UK. It's a genuine General Motors part with an OEM part number 24505673. Please keep in mind that this balancer is interchangeable with 12563281 for the U.S. market since June 1, 2000.


https://www.gmpartsonline.net/p/Chev.../24505673.html

[ssms5411]

If a 97+ will work on my 96, a 95-96 will work on a 2001. Looks like GM standardized on the 95-96 version as it was also used on the FWD 3800's

Always needs a Case Relearn when replacing sensor

That’s what I was thinking so OP use a 1996 balancer and bolt. Look up case relearn because you’ll probably need it. The dealer or anyone with a Tech 2 or Hptuners can do it.