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1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk 5.7L 1-2 Accumulator Piston
Posted to GM Transmission on 5/23/2002 11 Replies

This one is my son's car he just purchased. Previous owner thought the 1-2 shift was too "sloshy" and had a trans tech install washers behind the 1-2 accumulator piston to limit movement but this has created a harsh 1-2 shift. I don't have a lot of experience ...

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car Vehicle Data

1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk

VIN 2G2FV22G8W
Engine5.7 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
Affected1-2 Accumulator Piston
ConditionsHarsh Upshift
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk

VIN 2G2FV22G8W
Engine5.7 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
Affected1-2 Accumulator Piston
ConditionsHarsh Upshift