1984 Chevrolet El Camino Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1984 Chevrolet El Camino documents three overhead-valve engines under one two-door standard cab pickup body, the 305-cubic-inch 5.0L V8, the 231-cubic-inch 3.8L V6 and the 350-cubic-inch 5.7L V8 diesel, in Base, Conquista and SS trim. The two gasoline engines share an approach to fueling and ignition; the diesel does not, and its material is kept separate. Chassis, brake, axle and body sections apply across the whole range with their own torque values and clearances.
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 3.8L V6 (231 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
Trims covered
- Base
- Conquista
- SS
Known issues on the 1984 El Camino. The federal record shows two recalls for this year. One is a replacement oil filter condition: filters sold for these engines may seal inadequately, lose engine oil and raise a fire risk. The other is a bucket seat back lock that may not function in a crash, so the seat back is not held where it should be. One owner complaint is on record, about the tires. Engine lubrication service, seat and interior hardware, and the wheel and tire specifications that accompany axle and suspension work are all documented here with the relevant torque figures.
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNC
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING H
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BUBBLES ACCUMULATED ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. UNIROYAK, SIZE P205/75R14. *AK
