1985 Chevrolet K30 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1985 Chevrolet K30 spans a wide order sheet: four engines — the 7.4L V8 of 454 cubic inches, the 6.2L diesel V8 of 379, the 4.8L inline-six of 292 and the 5.7L V8 of 350 — across four body configurations, from a two-door standard cab pickup to a four-door crew cab pickup, plus cab and chassis in both door counts, in Custom, Scottsdale and Silverado trim. Every section names the engine and body it applies to, which is what keeps a manual this broad usable.
Engines covered
- 7.4L V8 (454 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.2L V8 (379 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
- 4.8L inline-six (292 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 4-door cab & chassis
- 4-door crew cab pickup
- 2-door cab & chassis
Trims covered
- Custom
- Scottsdale
- Silverado
Known issues on the 1985 K30. No recall has been issued for the 1985 K30, and no owner complaint has been recorded against it. Judge the manual on coverage instead. It carries engine mechanical procedures and specifications for the six and the three V8s, fuel and ignition diagnostics, diesel injection service, cooling, charging and starting tests, transmission and axle repair, brake hydraulic and adjustment specifications, steering and suspension torque values, and wiring diagrams for the lighting and accessory circuits.
THE WHEEL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS BETWEEN THE DISC AND RIM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS AND
REPLACE WHEELS HAVING THE SUSPECTED MANUFACTURING CODE NUMBER.
IN SOME 16 X 6 DISC WHEELS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT MAY CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK IN THE DROP CENTER PORTION OF THE RIM. IF THE CRACK WERE TO OCCUR ON A WHEEL WITH A TUBE TYPE TIRE M
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT EACH WHEEL AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
CERTAIN TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE ROOF MARKER LAMPS.
INSTALL ROOF MARKER LAMPS.
