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| View Poll Results: Which car care manual do you prefer? | |||
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72 | 47.68% |
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79 | 52.32% |
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04-26-2008, 02:23 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
I use Nodata when I'm at school for whatever I can, mainly because it's free.
Normally I stick to Chilton, I'd get an FSM if I was ever into my truck enough to warrant the expense. I don't trust Haynes manuals much...when I first got my truck the old owner had a Haynes, I was flipping through it looking at simple things, and the only instructions it gave for changing the headlight bulbs had you taking off the grille shell.  
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04-26-2008, 02:52 AM
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FSC Ladies
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
looks like my vote just evened it to 50/50. rock on.
Not your average girl :)
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04-27-2008, 09:58 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
chiltons all the way
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05-01-2008, 11:21 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
factory service manuals. check EBay.
1977 Chevy K20 - 350/350/203 10/14FF
1980 GMC K2500 - 350/465/205 10/14FF 1992 Chevy C1500 SWB - 5.7/4L60/14SF - totaled 5/9/08 1993 Chevy C2500 - 350/80E/241 10/14FF 1994 Chevy K1500 - 350/60E/241 IFS/G80 10 bolt READ HERE BEFORE ASSUMING YOU NEED A NEW ENGINE! |
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05-10-2008, 07:44 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
I picked up the 3 volume set of factory service manuals(about 5,000 pages) for $60 on Ebay
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05-13-2008, 08:15 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
Another vote for the factory service manuals. I picked up a complete set for my '88 on ebay for $40 delivered. Provides far more detail than either of the other two.
Just set up an automated search on Ebay that emails you whenever a new set shows up. You should be able to find a cheap set quickly.
1988 K1500 - 350 - Regular Cab, Long Box
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05-17-2008, 07:11 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
I've never liked using Alldata. It seemed to vague to me. Its kinda like using a Chiltons or Haynes manual. Just enough information to piss you off.
However, for the simple stuff I use a Haynes. But for in depth repairs its FSM all the way. Of course working at dealerships, you get kinda spoiled when using factory service information. GM service is just a phone/fax away from my information. Last edited by frdfandc : 05-17-2008 at 07:12 AM. |
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05-17-2008, 08:40 PM
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73-98 trucks for life...
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
Both chiltons and haynes suck, badly. I have both for my 78 and together they don't have everything you need. I got my factory manuals for my 98 for $50, much better idea.
78 c10, shortbed/stepside: 5/5" drop, muncie M20, 11:1 388 stroker. Playtoy and first vehicle.
98 gmc x-cab: 5.7L, 17"s, 5/6" drop, flowmaster,K&N, air ride helper bags, kicker sterio. 06 Honda CBR600F4i: freakin rocket ship ----------Disclaimer: I can't spell----------- |
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06-16-2008, 02:20 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
Mitchell beats the crap out of both of them
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06-19-2008, 11:47 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
the older Chilton manuals were AWESOME but the newer ones honestly kinda suck...Haynes isn't even really worth having...it's kinda like the friend that sits around drinking all your beer pretending like he knows how to fix your truck, when in all honesty he's as retarded as a football bat...
Helms manuals are the only thing worth having...anything else is a waste of money...  <---thanks 454SS!!1991 Chevy Silverado K1500 extended cab, 350, 700R4 with shift kit, exhaust work...in need of body work...lol... 1983 GMC Sierra K1500 sold... 
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06-19-2008, 11:57 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
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06-19-2008, 11:58 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
Bowling Shoes!
<---thanks 454SS!!1991 Chevy Silverado K1500 extended cab, 350, 700R4 with shift kit, exhaust work...in need of body work...lol... 1983 GMC Sierra K1500 sold...
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06-19-2008, 08:08 PM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
Chilton out of the two. But since I lost mine when I moved I might have to check out the gm manuals.
98 Silverado Z71
6" Rough Country Suspension, 3" PA Body Lift, 36x12.5 TSL Radials on 15" Classic II's 
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07-15-2008, 01:49 PM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
I have 2 haynes manuals
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08-18-2008, 05:03 PM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
Hey Gang-
Found a set of 4 service manuals for $89. Is that a good price with $9 shipping? I like learning things new things about my truck (cars in general) and I use my chilton manual a lot, but if people are saying that the FSM is the best, I would like to purchase it. thanks, Ryan |
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08-19-2008, 11:20 PM
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King Of The Hill
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
89 isnt a bad price at all. i paid about that for my 77 manual, and i bought my 80 and 84 (i know, i dont have an 84) manuals for $20. craigslist FTW!
1977 Chevy K20 - 350/350/203 10/14FF
1980 GMC K2500 - 350/465/205 10/14FF 1992 Chevy C1500 SWB - 5.7/4L60/14SF - totaled 5/9/08 1993 Chevy C2500 - 350/80E/241 10/14FF 1994 Chevy K1500 - 350/60E/241 IFS/G80 10 bolt READ HERE BEFORE ASSUMING YOU NEED A NEW ENGINE! |
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08-20-2008, 12:05 AM
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Re: Chilton or Haynes?
I normally use Haynes because it's easier to find one locally. If I order online I get a FSM. When I was going to school I used Mitchell or Alldata depending on what I was looking for. The old Chiltons are worth their weight in gold if you can find one for you vehicle. imo.
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