1985 Chevrolet El Camino Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1985 Chevrolet El Camino narrows to two engines, a 5.0L V8 of 305 cubic inches and a 4.3L V6 of 262 cubic inches, both overhead-valve, naturally aspirated and burning gasoline, in the two-door standard cab pickup body. Buyers chose between Base, Conquista and SS trim. Two engines mean two sets of firing orders, timing figures and torque sequences, and the manual gives each in full alongside the chassis, driveline and body work they have in common.
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
Trims covered
- Base
- Conquista
- SS
Known issues on the 1985 El Camino. The federal record for the 1985 El Camino is clean: no recalls and no owner complaints. That leaves the manual to be judged on what it documents, which is the full mechanical picture of the truck. Engine overhaul with clearances and torque sequences for both the V8 and the V6, carburetor and ignition adjustment, transmission and rear axle service, front suspension alignment specifications, brake overhaul, and wiring diagrams for the charging, starting, lighting and instrument circuits are all here, with diagnostic charts that start from the symptom and work toward the component.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHI
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING N
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FU
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT
