1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO Repair Guide

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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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Fig. 2: Oil pan - 1987-92 V6

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Fig. 3: Oil pan - V8

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Fig. 4: Removing the oil pan bolts

Fig. 5: Prying loose the oil pan

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Fig. 6: Removing the pan

Fig. 7: Removing the pan gasket
1. Disconnect the negative battery c able. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Remove the distributor cap. Remove the fan shroud assembly.
3. Raise the vehicle and support it safely with jackstands.

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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