engine CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide

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5.0L AND 5.7L ENGINES

Fig. 3: Pushrod removal - V8 engines

Fig. 4: Removing the AIR tube clamp - V8 engines

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Fig. 5: Air hose removal - V8 engines

Fig. 6: Prying loose the head;V8 engines

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Fig. 7: Lifting off the head - V8 engines

Fig. 8: Scraping off the old gasket material - V8 engines

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Fig. 9: Torquing the upper head bolts - V8 engines

Fig. 10: Torquing the lower head bolts - V8 engines

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Fig. 11: Cylinder head bolt torque sequence - V8 engines
1. Disconnect the negative battery c able. Drain the cooling system and
relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Raise and support the vehicle safe ly. Drain the engine oil and remove
the oil filter. Lower the vehicle.
3. Remove the drive belt(s) and remove the intake manifold.
4. Remove the power steering pump, alternator bracket or the air
conditioning compressor mounting br acket and position aside. Do not
disconnect the lines from the air conditioning compressor.
5. Remove the exhaust manifolds and the valve covers.
6. Remove the rocker arms and pushrods.
7. Remove the cylinder head bolts and the cylinder head.
To install: 8. Clean the gasket mating surfaces of all components. Be careful not to
nick or scratch any surfaces as this will allow leak paths. Clean the bolt
threads in the cylinder bl ock and on the head bolts. Dirt will affect bolt
torque.
When using a steel gasket, coat both sides of the new gasket with a thin even
coat of sealer. If using a compos ition gasket, do not use any sealer.
9. Position the head gasket over the dow el pins with the bead up. Install the
cylinder head over the dowel pins and gasket.
10. Coat the threads of the head bo lts with GM 1052080 thread sealer or
equivalent. Install the head bolts and tighten in sequence, in three
passes, to 65 ft lbs. (92 Nm).
11. Install the exhaust manifolds.
12. Install the pushrods and rocker arms, refer to the procedures outlined earlier in this section. Install the valve covers.
13. Install the power steering pump and al ternator bracket or air conditioning
compressor mounting bra cket, as necessary.
14. Install the intake manifold.
15. Install the accessory drive belt(s).

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16. Fill the cooling syst
em with the proper type and amount of coolant.
Connect the negative battery cable.
17. Raise and support the vehicle safely . Install a new oil filter, lower the
vehicle. Fill the crankcase with the proper type and quantity of engine oil.
18. Start the engine, check for lea ks and check the ignition timing.
OIL PAN
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CAUTION - The EPA warns that prolonged contact with used engine oil may
cause a number of skin disorders, incl uding cancer! You should make every
effort to minimize your exposure to used engine oil. Pr otective gloves should be
worn when changing the oil. Wash y our hands and any other exposed skin
areas as soon as possible after exposure to used engine oil. Soap and water, or
waterless hand cleaner should be used.
EXCEPT 2.5L ENGINE

Fig. 1: Oil pan - 1982-86 V6

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4. Drain the engine oil.
CAUTION
- Be sure that the catalytic c onverter is cool before proceeding.
5. Remove the air injection pipe at t he catalytic converter, if applicable.
6. Remove the catalytic converte r hanger bolts. Disconnect the exhaust
pipe at the manifold.
7. Remove the starter bolts, loosen t he starter brace, then lay the starter
aside.
8. Remove the front engine mount through-bolts.
9. Raise the engine enough to provide sufficient clearance for oil pan
removal.
10. Remove the oil pan bolts.
If the front crankshaft throw prohibits remo val of the pan, turn the crankshaft to
position the throw horizontally.
11. Remove the oil pan from the vehicle.
12. Remove the old RTV sealant or gasket from the oil pan and engine
block.
To install: 13. Run a
1/8 in. (3mm) bead of RTV around the oil pan sealing surface or
install a new gasket. Remember to keep the RTV on the INSIDE of the
bolt holes.
14. Install the pan and pan bolts. Torque the pan bolts to:
• 2.8L & 3.1L V6 (M6 x 1 X 16.0 bolts): 6-9 ft. lbs. (8-12 Nm)
• 2.8L & 3.1L V6 (M8 x 1.25 x 14.0 bolts ): 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm)
• 1982-84 V8 engine (5/16-18 bolts): 165 inch lbs. (10 Nm)
• 1982-84 V8 engine (1/4-20 bolts): 80 inch lbs. (8 Nm)
• 1985 V8 engine (5/16-18 x 1.44 studs): minimum of 10 inch lbs.
• 1985 V8 engine (stud nuts): 150- 180 inch lbs. (17-20 Nm)
• 1985 V8 engine (1/4-20 x 0.56 bolts): 72-90 inch lbs. (8-10 Nm)
• 1985 V8 engine (1/4-20 x 0.50 x 0.56 studs): 72-90 inch lbs. (8-10
Nm)
• 1986-92 V8 engine (stud nuts): 150-250 inch lbs. (17-28 Nm)
• 1986-92 V8 engine (1/4-20 x 0.56 bolts): 72-130 inch lbs. (8-14
Nm)
• 1986-92 V8 engine (1/4-20 x 0.50 x 0.56 studs ): 72-130 inch lbs.
(8-14 Nm)
15. Lower the engine and install t he front engine mount through-bolts.
Torque bolts to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
16. Install the starter and starter brace, then secure using starter bolts.
17. Connect the exhaust pipe at the manifo ld. Install the catalytic converter
hanger bolts.
18. Install the air injection pipe at the catalytic converter.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Install the fan shroud assembly . Install the distributor cap.
21. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery and air cleaner.

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22. Fill the engine with engine oil.
23. Start the engine and
check for leaks.
2.5L ENGINE

Fig. 8: Oil pan - 2.5L
1. Disconnect the negative batte ry cable at the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it safely with jackstands.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the manifold.
5. Loosen the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.
6. Remove the starter assembly.
7. Remove the flywheel dust cover.
8. Remove the front engine mount through-bolts.
9. Carefully raise the engine enough to provide sufficient clearance to lower
the oil pan.
10. Remove the oil pan retaining bolts and remove the oil pan.
To install:

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11. Clean all old RTV from the mating surfaces.
12. Install the rear gasket into the
rear main bearing cap and apply a small
amount of RTV where the gasket engages into the engine block.
13. Install the front gasket.
14. Install the side gaskets, using grease as a retainer. Apply a small amount
of RTV where the side gaskets meet the front gasket.
15. Install the oil pan.
Install the oil pan-to-timing cover bolts la st, as these holes will not align until the
other pan bolts are snug.
16. Torque the pan bolts to 53 inch lbs. (6 Nm) for 1982-1985 models and 90
inch lbs. (10 Nm) for 1986 models.
17. Lower the engine and install the fr ont mount through-bolts. Torque bolts
to 48 ft lbs. (65 Nm).
18. Install the flywheel dust cover.
19. Install the starter assembly.
20. Connect the exhaust pipe at the manifold.
21. Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery.
24. Fill the engine with engine oil and start engine. Check for leaks.
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Oil pump - V8

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1. Drain and remove the oil pan.
CAUTION - The EPA warns that prolonged contact with used engine oil may
cause a number of skin disorders, incl uding cancer! You should make every
effort to minimize your exposure to used engine oil. Pr otective gloves should be
worn when changing the oil. Wash y our hands and any other exposed skin
areas as soon as possible after exposure to used engine oil. Soap and water, or
waterless hand cleaner should be used.
2. Remove the oil pump-to-rear main bearing cap bolt. Remove the pump
and the extension shaft.
3. Remove the cotter pin, spring and pressure regulator valve.
Place your thumb over the pressure r egulators bore before removing the cotter
pin, as the spring is under pressure.
To install: 4. Assemble pump and extension shaft to rear main bearing cap, aligning
slot on top end of extension shaft with drive tang on lower end of
distributor driveshaft.
When assembling the driveshaft extensi on to the driveshaft, the end of the
extension nearest the washers must be inserted into the driveshaft.
5. Insert the driveshaft extension through the opening in the main bearing
cap and block until the shaft mates in to the distributor drive gear.
6. Install the pump onto t he rear main bearing cap and install the attaching
bolts. Torque the bolts to specifications:
• L4 engines: 22 ft lbs. (30 Nm)
• V6 engines: 25-35 ft lbs. (35-47 Nm)
• V8 engines: 65 ft lbs. (88 Nm)
7. Install the oil pan and fill t he crankcase with engine oil.
CRANKSHAFT DAMPER
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION