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 manual documents 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.