A shrink-fit sleeve assembly comprising a bit body includes at least one
sleeve port with a substantially tubular sleeve disposed therein and
interferingly engaged therewith. The sleeve port includes an internal
surface of substantially circular cross-section, and the tubular sleeve
includes an internal nozzle port and an external surface of substantially
circular cross-section. A lateral dimension of an external surface is
equal to or greater than a first dimension at ambient temperature. A
nozzle assembly and a method of manufacturing or retrofitting a drill bit
are also disclosed.