Chevrolet Chevelle: Service and Repair Manuals

Chevrolet Mid-size Cars - Chevelle, Malibu, Laguna S-3, Monte Carlo and El Camino (1964-1988) | Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual for the Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu, Laguna S-3, Monte Carlo and El Camino, including the SS models and diesel engines.

Model years: 1964-1988.

This Chilton workshop manual on the Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu, Laguna S-3, Monte Carlo and El Camino covers maintenance and repair of the gasoline and diesel engines (distribution, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system and gaskets).
It also addresses the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust and the electrical system. Additionally, it covers work on other components, such as the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.

• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
• Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.

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Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu, El Camino (1969-1987) | Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual on the Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu and El Camino.

Gasoline engines:
- 6 cylinders in line - 3.8 litre (230 cu in) and 4.1 litre (250 cu in)
- V6 - 3.3 litre (200 cu in), 3.8 litre (229 and 231 cu in), 4.3 litre (262 cu in)
- V8 - 4.4 litre (267 cu in), 5.0 litre (305 and 307 cu in), 5.4 litre (327 cu in), 5.7 litre (350 cu in), 6.5 litre (396 cu in), 6.6 litre (400 and 402 cu in), 7.0 litre (427 cu in), 7.4 litre (454 cu in).

Model years: 1969-1987.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the diesel engines.

This Haynes manual for the Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu and El Camino guides you through the maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it covers work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), propshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior and electrical system.

• Step-by-step instructions with detailed photos.
• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
• Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

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Chevelle (1970-1972) - Restoration and Authenticity Guide

The high-water mark of the muscle car era is usually credited as 1970, and for good reason; Chevrolet was now stuffing high-powered 454 engines into Chevelles. Adding a larger displacement above the still-available 396 (402) offered buyers the option to order the most powerful production car of that era. The 1970-1972 Chevelles remain the most collectible of the model to this day.

Author and historian Dale McIntosh pairs with restoration expert Rick Nelson to provide this bible of authenticity on the legendary 1970, 1971, and 1972 Chevelle models. Everything about restoring your Chevelle back to bone-stock is covered meticulously, including step-by-step instructions for chassis and interior restoration.
Understanding date variances on parts applicable to the build date of your Chevelle is vital to a factory-correct restoration, and including them in this book provides a depth of coverage on these cars that is unequaled.

Restoring a 1970-1972 Chevelle back to concours correct takes a certain amount of expertise. Thankfully, Rick and Dale have done a lot of the heavy lifting on the research side. With this authenticity guide, you can be confident that you have all the correct components and options accurately and expertly represented for your stock restoration.

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Chevelle Performance Projects (1964-1972)

Since the Chevelle cars were built in the 1960s and 1970s, suspension, steering, brake, and engine technology have taken giant leaps forward. Many Chevelle owners want to enjoy all the benefits of modern technology as well as the pleasure of driving a classic muscle car. But for many, completing a coil-over shock install, bolting on aftermarket disc brakes, or installing sub-frame connectors is something they've never done before and seems daunting.
In "Chevelle Performance Projects", author Cole Quinnell provides comprehensive instruction on upgrades to every component group of the car including chassis, suspension, brakes, transmission, driveline, engine, interior, and electrics.

Examples of component installs include HEI ignition, upgrading steering system, tubular A-arms, a 5-speed transmission swap, stiffer coil-over and leaf springs, and much more. Installing a modern GM LS engine is a popular project, and Quinnell covers this complex install from start to finish as well.

This book offers a full range of performance projects from mild to wild, so owners can perform minor to extensive modifications. Similar to other titles in the Performance Project Series, it features step-by-step procedures so owners can complete each project with ease.

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Swap LS Engines into Chevelles and GM A-Bodies : 1964-1972

The GM LS has become a favorite engine to swap into classic cars because it offers a superior combination of horsepower, torque, and responsiveness in a compact package. As such, these modern pushrod V-8 engines are installed in vintage GM muscle cars with relative ease, and that includes Chevelles and other popular GM A-Body cars.
In fact, General Motors manufactured about 500,000 Chevelles and A-Body cars between 1968 and 1970 alone.

Jefferson Bryant has performed many LS swaps throughout his career, and has transplanted the LS into several A-Body cars. In this comprehensive guide, he provides detailed step-by-step instructions for installing an LS powerplant into a Chevelle, Buick GS, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac GTO.

To successfully install an LS engine, you need to select or fabricate motor mounts and adapter plates to mount the engine to the chassis. Also, you need to integrate the electronic engine controls and wiring harness to the A-Body car.
If you run a fuel-injection system, a new tank or high-pressure fuel pump, fuel lines, and related equipment must be installed.

Bryant covers all of these crucial steps and much more. He explains essential procedures, time saving techniques, and solutions to common problems. In addition, he performs a new LT swap into an A-Body car.

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