1986 Chevrolet El Camino Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1986 Chevrolet El Camino keeps to one body and two engines: the overhead-valve 5.0L V8 of 305 cubic inches and the overhead-valve 4.3L V6 of 262 cubic inches, both naturally aspirated on gasoline, in a two-door standard cab pickup sold as Base, Conquista and SS. Each engine has its own removal and overhaul sequence and its own specification tables, while the chassis, brake, axle and body sections serve the whole range without qualification.
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 1986 El Camino. Two recalls sit on the record for this year, both involving replacement filters sold for these vehicles. One covers fuel filters that may not seal at the connection, so gasoline can seep out and, near an ignition source, catch. The other covers oil filters that can seal inadequately and lose engine oil, again with a fire risk once the oil reaches something hot. A single owner complaint is on record, against the seat belts. Fuel line routing, lubrication service and restraint hardware all have procedures, torque values and diagrams here.
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
PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILURE. DEALER DIDN'T CARRY PART ANY MORE. CONSUMER POSED A QUESTION, SINCE IT WAS A SAFETY ITEM, WAS THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBLE TO FORCE MANUFAC
