Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
General Inspection
1987 Pontiac 6000 STESECTION General Inspection
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- Ensure proper starting procedure is being used.
- Visually check vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and proper connections, as shown on underhood Vehicle Emission Control Information label. Check ignition wires for cracking, hardness and proper connections at both distributor cap and spark plugs.
- Remove spark plugs. Check and replace as necessary.
- Remove distributor cap and check for moisture, dust, cracks, burns and arcing to ground through coil mounting screws or rotor.
- Try to turn distributor shaft by hand. Drive gear pin may be broken.
- In very cold temperatures, ensure oil is proper viscosity and not contaminated with gasoline.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.