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Just sold my El Camino :/ It was time to let her go - feels bittersweet. On one hand, it's the car that started everything for me. Got me into cars, wrenching, learning how to do things by myself, all that. She was my first car, got me through high school, college, and was still my daily driver...

Disclaimer - I have not actually fully read the 2021 IPCC Climate Report Has anyone seen the news in the last couple days about the most recent predictions with the Earth's climate? Things are not looking too great. It seems like a lot of things are going to sh*t right now, especially in the...

Hi all, It’s time - I haven’t driven my El Camino much in the last year so I’m going to tag it as an antique with DMV. Went through inspection today, passed everything except emissions, which it failed miserably. In Delaware, the high and low rpm hydrocarbon limits are 220ppm. My car got over...

Hi all, Its been a looong while since I’ve logged on here - I hate to be the guy that only participates when he needs help! Promise I’ll try to be a little more active haha To make a long story short, I’ve got an 86 El Camino with a stock 305. She’s been sitting all winter so I went to jump...

Hey guys, I have a little dilemma going on I thought someone on here might be able to help me with. Long story short my car won't pass inspection because the drivers side rear brake isn't braking hard enough. See the below pictures - Basically there should only be less than about 100lbs...

Hey all, Is it possible to control the torque converter lockup on a 200R4 via a switch? Is there a fuse in the fuse box for the lockup - if not, where could I find the wire? I'm pretty sure it's electronically controlled - right? Long story short, my car just about stalls out in 4th gear when...

Hey guys, I posted about this about a month or two ago and you all helped me solve it fast, I got the car to the shop and she was fixed in no time. No it's having the same issues again, but it seems like it's not the same reason. It's a 1986 el Camino with a 200r4. It shifts in one direction...

Hey guys, I had a little problem that I was hoping someone could help me with. I was at the mall last night getting a birthday gift for my dad. I was getting in my car to leave, started it up and shifted into drive. I heard a snap and the shifter became really loose and moved freely. I pushed...

Hey guys, What are some relatively cheap (in the hundreds of dollars, not the thousands) parts for our cars that would make good gifts? Engine or cosmetic, anything lol. My parents are asking me if there's anything I want for the El Camino but nothing is really coming to mind haha. Do the UMI...

Hey guys, wanted to see if anyone has had a similar problem to this so I can get it fixed quick. I was driving the Camino and a bunch of gray smoke came out of the dash from the steering column and it smelled terrible. It went away after 3 seconds. I pulled over and turned off the engine to see...

Hey guys, Ive been thinking about switching to EFI on my 305 for better fuel management (mostly I want better mileage and throttle response. It's just a daily). I have the stock 4 Barrel quadrajet and my intake manifold is an Eddy Performer Air Gap. Two big questions: first, are there...

Hey all, Right now I have a fiberglass bed cover on my elco. It weighs about a million pounds and it's awkward to carry, and I hate taking it off whenever I need to transport something big. Does anyone know of any rollup type or foldable bed covers for a g body el Camino? Like this one...

Hey all, quick question. I think my power steering pump finally took a sh*t. I have to refill it every day. Are they hard to replace by yourself? Like are they a pain to get to, or are they not too bad? Anyone know a roundabout price for one from an auto parts store? Not that it matters I...

Hey all, I just grabbed a small Bose sub from a junkyard today, and I was wondering if someone could give me some info on it (and subs in general, since I don't know too much about them). Does this sub in particular have a built in amp? It has a large power and ground wire going into it, and...

Anyone ever seen a ram-air 305 air cleaner like this before? Is it home made? Its in a Malibu I saw on Craigslist. https://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/1978-chevy-malibu-classic/6478051316.html Ive seen similar setups (stock from the factory, though) on H.O. Montes and Camaros, but...

I got a nice chunk of cash for my birthday and I was thinking of putting it towards my car. I'd like to to get a lower set of gears for the rear end. Right now I have a 7.5" open rear with 2.56 gears. It's all stock. I also have a 200R4 with overdrive. Two things; first, is changing the ring...

I have an 86 El Camino with a 305 and I need to find out which one of these wires going into the steering column is for the horn. The little wire that actually connects to the steering wheel with the spring is yellow (not the same yellow as the one in the group going into the steering column...

Im on the lookout for an electric engine heater for my car. I've heard of things that you drill into your oil pan, things that you slide down your dipstick tube, and things that connect in-line to your lower radiator hose. I think I like the idea of the lower radiator hose thing the best. Looks...

I have an 86 LG4 carbed 305. When I floor it from a stop or from a low speed (this has also happened a couple times in 4th gear at low rpms too) the engine almost dies and barely chugs along for like 2 or 3 seconds. Anyone have an idea on what the best things to do to possibly cure this? (Also...