RANT: Chilton's manual

[NeoPTLD]

I was going to pull the instrument cluster out, but I wasn't able to remove the transmission selector indicator linkage. Disconnecting and reconnecting the speedometer cable was very hard too.

The problems with Chilton's manual are it tells you to do this and that without telling you HOW to do it on things that aren't exactly self-explanatory.

Another problem is the photographs are often useless since they're often for different model or different engine.

 

[Spoooon]

I've used both Haynes and Chilton's. I think I prefer the Chilton's.

 

[Turin39789]

I voted haynes, but thats all I've if used

 

[agnitrate]

For my car, I hear the Haynes is the best. Perhaps it varies from car to car.

-silver

 

[geno]

I love them both, with the exception that the Chiltons I have has the WORST index I've ever seen...

 

[luvya]

I always wonder where collegehillshonda got their instruction manual. It's the most detailed, comprehensive manual I've ever seen.

 

[Gravity]

I use Bently.

 

[m2kewl]

helms manuals rock

 

[brtspears2]

I end up using both.

 

[luvya]

I always wonder where collegehillshonda got their instruction manual. It's the most detailed, comprehensive manual I've ever seen.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

I like Haynes because they are model specific. The Brits are into DIY big time, and the

photos are OK. If I get serious about my car, I add a manufactures service manual.

Just recently I have gone into Autozones website and was surprised at the info they have on-line for repair. It may not cover what you are doing but its worth a look.........:sun:

 

[atom]

Originally posted by: luvya
I always wonder where collegehillshonda got their instruction manual. It's the most detailed, comprehensive manual I've ever seen.

It looks like a dealership, so they have factory service manuals.

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: atom

Originally posted by: luvya
I always wonder where collegehillshonda got their instruction manual. It's the most detailed, comprehensive manual I've ever seen.

It looks like a dealership, so they have factory service manuals.

Do you know where we can get that?

 

[atom]

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: atom

Originally posted by: luvya
I always wonder where collegehillshonda got their instruction manual. It's the most detailed, comprehensive manual I've ever seen.

It looks like a dealership, so they have factory service manuals.

Do you know where we can get that?

Uh...the dealership? Depending on the car though, they can be very expensive.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: atom

Originally posted by: luvya
I always wonder where collegehillshonda got their instruction manual. It's the most detailed, comprehensive manual I've ever seen.

It looks like a dealership, so they have factory service manuals.

Do you know where we can get that?

Older car=they can be had used.

Newer car the cost may seem high, until its needed.

The problem with using the manufactures manual is they always are referring to special service tool xyz5732987-9941-w37 or some such. I have had to make tools or adapt pullers....

 

[NeoPTLD]

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: atom

Originally posted by: luvya
I always wonder where collegehillshonda got their instruction manual. It's the most detailed, comprehensive manual I've ever seen.

It looks like a dealership, so they have factory service manuals.

Do you know where we can get that?

There are usually a few different manuals.

Bodywork, electrical, chasis, engine and each cost about $100

 

[gogeeta13]

There is no subsitute for a FSM(factory service manual) but if you must, get a haynes.

 

[BatmanNate]

You can pick up a FSM on Ebay for $20-$40 for most models that will be a great deal more helpful.

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: NeoPTLD

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: atom

Originally posted by: luvya
I always wonder where collegehillshonda got their instruction manual. It's the most detailed, comprehensive manual I've ever seen.

It looks like a dealership, so they have factory service manuals.

Do you know where we can get that?

There are usually a few different manuals.

Bodywork, electrical, chasis, engine and each cost about $100

Not Nissans - They;re one big fat book 😛

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: BatmanNate
You can pick up a FSM on Ebay for $20-$40 for most models that will be a great deal more helpful.

Damn, I have to get myself one of these!

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: BatmanNate
You can pick up a FSM on Ebay for $20-$40 for most models that will be a great deal more helpful.

Damn, I have to get myself one of these!

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: BatmanNate
You can pick up a FSM on Ebay for $20-$40 for most models that will be a great deal more helpful.

Damn, I have to get myself one of these!

 

[Chaotic42]

My Haynes manual is pretty much like that. It assumes that I'm a better mechanic than I am. 😀

 

[Walleye]

haynes + chiltons + alldata + mitchell.

it's amazing how often they disagree with eachother on how an 84 camry should be mantained.

 

[luvya]

damn! I hate triple posts!