1986 Chevrolet P20 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1986 Chevrolet P20 covers the platform in chassis and two-door van form, listed as Base Delivery and Base Stripped. Three engines carry it: the 6.2L V8 of 379 cubic inches on diesel, and the 4.8L inline-six of 292 cubic inches and 5.7L V8 of 350 cubic inches on gasoline, each naturally aspirated with overhead valves. Frame, driveline, brake and chassis wiring procedures are given in full here, and they apply whether the vehicle left as a bare chassis or as a finished van.

Engines covered

• 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

• Chassis
• 2-door van

Trims covered

• Base Delivery
• Base Stripped

Known issues on the 1986 P20. The federal record here amounts to two blanks, one where recalls would be listed and one where owner complaints would be. The manual's job is the routine one. It provides engine procedures and specifications for the diesel V8, the gasoline V8 and the inline-six, fuel and cooling system service, transmission, driveshaft and axle work, brake and steering specifications with their torque values, and wiring diagrams and diagnostic charts covering the chassis and body circuits.