Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports is pleased to offer our clients the following. New reproduction driver- and passenger-side transmission dust-cover set for the 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird equipped with the 5.7L LS1 V8, Hawks Restoration Parts #HM24261712/1714.
This coordinated two-piece set closes the original lower openings around the transmission bellhousing and engine oil-pan area. Properly installed covers help reduce the amount of road dirt, moisture and debris reaching the flywheel, flexplate, torque converter and related bellhousing components.
Both sides use their original-style shape and mounting locations. The set fits LS1-powered fourth-generation F-body applications with either the T56 six-speed manual transmission or 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission.
Included Part Numbers
- HM24261712: Passenger-side RH transmission dust cover
- HM24261714: Driver-side LH transmission dust cover
Key Features
- Producer: Hawks Restoration Parts
- Complete driver- and passenger-side dust-cover pair
- New reproduction components
- Designed for 1998-2002 Camaro and Firebird LS1 applications
- Fits T56 six-speed manual transmissions
- Fits 4L60E four-speed automatic transmissions
- Factory-style molded shapes
- Side-specific fitment
- Black molded nylon construction
- Installs at the lower bellhousing and engine oil-pan area
- Closes the original left- and right-side access openings
- Helps limit road debris, dirt and splash around the bellhousing
- Replaces cracked, warped, damaged or missing originals
- Replaces GM reference #24261712 on the passenger side
- Replaces GM reference #24261714 on the driver side
- Sold as one two-piece set
- Hawks Restoration Parts #HM24261712/1714
Year and Model Interchange
| Model Year | Chevrolet Applications | Pontiac Applications | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Camaro Z28 and SS | Firebird Formula, Trans Am and Firehawk | 5.7L LS1 V8 | T56 manual or 4L60E automatic |
| 1999 | Camaro Z28 and SS | Firebird Formula, Trans Am and Firehawk | 5.7L LS1 V8 | T56 manual or 4L60E automatic |
| 2000 | Camaro Z28 and SS | Firebird Formula, Trans Am and Firehawk | 5.7L LS1 V8 | T56 manual or 4L60E automatic |
| 2001 | Camaro Z28 and SS | Firebird Formula, Trans Am and Firehawk | 5.7L LS1 V8 | T56 manual or 4L60E automatic |
| 2002 | Camaro Z28 and SS | Firebird Formula, Trans Am and Firehawk | 5.7L LS1 V8 | T56 manual or 4L60E automatic |
Coupe and convertible LS1 applications are included where the corresponding model and body style were produced.
Product Features
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product type | Transmission bellhousing dust-cover set |
| Vehicle platform | Fourth-generation GM F-body |
| Model years | 1998-2002 |
| Engine | 5.7L LS1 V8 |
| Manual transmission | T56 six-speed |
| Automatic transmission | 4L60E four-speed |
| Driver-side cover | HM24261714 |
| Passenger-side cover | HM24261712 |
| GM reference numbers | 24261714 and 24261712 |
| Material | Molded nylon |
| Color | Black |
| Installation position | Lower bellhousing and engine oil-pan area |
| Condition | New reproduction |
| Quantity | Two covers |
Driver- and Passenger-Side Coverage
This package includes both side-specific pieces required to restore the original lower bellhousing coverage.
Driver-Side Cover — HM24261714
The left-hand cover installs on the driver side and replaces the application associated with GM reference part number 24261714.
Passenger-Side Cover — HM24261712
The right-hand cover installs on the passenger side and replaces the application associated with GM reference part number 24261712. This piece is also commonly cataloged as an engine starter-opening or transmission torque-converter dust cover.
The two covers are different shapes and are not interchangeable from side to side.
T56 Manual-Transmission Compatibility
The set fits applicable LS1-powered Camaro and Firebird models equipped with the T56 six-speed manual transmission.
On manual-transmission vehicles, the covers help close the lower openings around the bellhousing and flywheel area. They do not replace the bellhousing, clutch inspection components or internal clutch-system parts.
4L60E Automatic-Transmission Compatibility
The same left- and right-side covers fit applicable LS1-powered vehicles equipped with the 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission.
On automatic-transmission vehicles, the covers help limit exposure around the lower bellhousing, flexplate and torque-converter area. They are protective shields and are not designed to repair transmission-fluid or engine-oil leaks.
Important Fitment Requirements
- Vehicle must be a 1998-2002 Camaro or Firebird
- Vehicle must use the 5.7L LS1 V8 configuration
- Compatible transmissions are the T56 manual and 4L60E automatic
- Designed for the corresponding original-style LS1 oil pan and bellhousing arrangement
- Driver- and passenger-side pieces must be installed in their correct positions
- Modified oil pans or aftermarket bellhousings may affect fitment
- Engine and transmission swaps may change the required cover configuration
- Compare both reproductions with the original mounting locations before installation
This set is not intended for the 3.8L V6 engine configuration.
LS1 Applications Only
These covers are designed for the fourth-generation F-body LS1 drivetrain arrangement.
Compatible applications include:
- 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
- 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS
- 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula
- 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
- 1998-2002 Pontiac Firehawk
- T56 six-speed manual transmission
- 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission
The covers are not intended for base Camaro or Firebird models equipped with the 3.8L V6.
What This Listing Includes
This listing includes:
- One HM24261714 driver-side transmission dust cover
- One HM24261712 passenger-side transmission dust cover
The listing contains both side-specific covers required for the LS1 application.
Why Replace Missing Transmission Covers?
Original covers can become cracked, distorted or lost during engine, clutch, torque-converter or transmission service. Operating without them leaves larger openings around the lower bellhousing area.
Replacing both covers helps:
- Restore the original drivetrain configuration
- Reduce exposure to road dirt and debris
- Limit direct splash around the bellhousing openings
- Protect the flywheel or flexplate area
- Complete an LS1 engine or transmission installation
- Improve the appearance of the lower engine and transmission area
- Replace mismatched or damaged original pieces
These covers are protective shields rather than liquid-tight seals. They will not correct an existing rear-main-seal, oil-pan or transmission-fluid leak.
Installation Notes
Allow the engine, transmission and exhaust system to cool completely before beginning installation.
Before installing the covers:
- Safely raise and support the vehicle.
- Identify the driver- and passenger-side covers.
- Inspect the lower bellhousing and oil-pan mounting areas.
- Remove dirt, oil and debris from the contact surfaces.
- Compare each reproduction with the corresponding opening.
- Verify that the driver-side cover is positioned on the left side.
- Verify that the passenger-side cover is positioned on the right side.
- Confirm clearance around the starter, bellhousing and rotating components.
- Tighten the attachment points evenly to the appropriate service specifications.
- Rotate the engine by hand when appropriate to verify internal clearance.
- Start the engine and listen for contact or abnormal noise.
- Reinspect the covers after the first complete heat cycle.
Do not operate the engine if either cover contacts the flywheel, flexplate, torque converter or another rotating component.
Modified Drivetrain Applications
Fitment is based on the original 1998-2002 F-body LS1 drivetrain configuration.
Additional verification is required when the vehicle has:
- An aftermarket engine oil pan
- An aftermarket transmission bellhousing
- A transmission conversion
- A different starter arrangement
- An LS engine swapped into another platform
- A modified crossmember or drivetrain position
- Non-original exhaust routing near the bellhousing
The LS1 engine designation alone does not guarantee fitment in a vehicle that does not use the original fourth-generation F-body oil-pan and transmission arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles fit HM24261712/1714?
The set fits applicable 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models equipped with the 5.7L LS1 V8 and either a T56 or 4L60E transmission.
Are both transmission dust covers included?
Yes. The package includes one driver-side cover and one passenger-side cover.
Which part number is the driver-side cover?
HM24261714 is the left-hand driver-side cover and replaces GM reference number 24261714.
Which part number is the passenger-side cover?
HM24261712 is the right-hand passenger-side cover and replaces GM reference number 24261712.
Do the covers interchange from side to side?
No. Each cover has a side-specific shape and installation position.
Does this set fit the T56 manual transmission?
Yes. It fits applicable LS1-powered F-body vehicles with the T56 six-speed manual transmission.
Does it fit the 4L60E automatic transmission?
Yes. It also fits applicable LS1-powered vehicles equipped with the 4L60E automatic transmission.
Does it fit a 3.8L V6 Camaro or Firebird?
No. This set is designed for the 5.7L LS1 V8 application.
What are the covers made from?
The covers use molded black nylon construction similar to the original application.
Will they fit an LS-swapped vehicle?
They may fit when the swap uses the corresponding fourth-generation F-body LS1 oil pan and bellhousing arrangement. Modified applications must be inspected before ordering.
