1985 Chevy El Camino 4.3 V6 (Hard Starting)
30

Asked by LoveCars4ever Sep 24, 2014 at 03:56 PM about the 1985 Chevrolet El Camino RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 1985 El Camino is having issues when starting both cold and hot starting.   I am noticing that it is requiring more rotations of the engine before actually starting.  I am certain this is a maintainence issue.
I pulled the Air Cleaner off and have noticed that the Electronic Fuel Injected Carburater is a bit gummed up and requires cleaning.  But I am still thinking Choke issue.
Is the choke, thermostat controlled?
Is is possible with a dirty carburater that it may be causing the Choke to stay in a closed position?
Will running injection cleaner through the gas tank help?
Again, I am stuck on the Chock.  I really think that the choke is causing a lack of air to get into the engine to allow for a smooth and quick start.
Any suggestions or direction you provide is appreciated.

5 Answers
17,465

crumbob answered 9 years ago

it is either EFI or carberated not both is your fuel filter gumed up if you run seafoam through it it might help

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
30

LoveCars4ever answered 9 years ago

Thank You, yes. It has a carburater on it but appears to be electronic injection inside the two ports. I am in the process of cleaning the carb and also running injection cleaner with full tank to insure jets are not an issue. Also i have never heard of Seafoam....how is it used?

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
30

LoveCars4ever answered 9 years ago

Also the fuel filter was changed a year ago and has had the plugs replaced recently.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 1985 Chevy El Camino 4.3 V6 (Hard Starting) 5 Answers

    My 1985 El Camino is having issues when starting both cold and hot starting. I am noticing that it is requiring more rotations of the engine before actually starting. I am certain this is a maintai...

    1985 Chevrolet El Camino RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 86 chevy el camino 4.3 v6 3 Answers

    I got a 1986 chevy el camino 4.3 v6 tbi injected I'm having a problem it will turn on 1st Turn no problem will idle right timing it right but once I push the gas it bogs down what. Can it be please...

    1986 Chevrolet El Camino RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1985 el camino 1 Answer

    1985 el camino, I have trouble after i start the car it shuts out, but when I push gas it stays on. Carburetor was rebuilt, new battery, new air filter, tune up done all sparks, new alternator belt...

    1985 Chevrolet El Camino RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1982 Chevy El Camino carburetor issue 1 Answer

    The car had been sitting since 2012. I recently obtained it and started working on it. I got it to run. It passed inspection however it has no power. It has the 3.8L v6. When I floor it, it tries t...

    1982 Chevrolet El Camino RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1975 El Camino Classic 2 Answers

    Looking to replace an outer window felt on my 75 El Camino Classic. Is the Chevelle interchangable wint the El Camino?

    1975 Chevrolet El Camino

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

El Camino

Looking for a Used El Camino in your area?

CarGurus has 1 nationwide El Camino listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet El Camino Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    james sparrow
    Reputation
    680
  • #2
    John Brensinger
    Reputation
    670
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    510
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Camaro
17 Great Deals out of 463 listings starting at $11,749
Used Chevrolet Corvette
20 Great Deals out of 707 listings starting at $10,989
Used Chevrolet C/K 10
2 listings
Used Chevrolet Impala
6 Great Deals out of 127 listings starting at $5,531
Used Dodge Charger
28 Great Deals out of 900 listings starting at $5,995
Used Chevrolet Nova
2 listings
Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo
4 listings starting at $9,800
Used Ford Mustang
39 Great Deals out of 1,657 listings starting at $7,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.