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Owner's manual
Can someone tell me the best place to obtain an owner's manual? My '88 GTA needs one; also, any recommendations on who makes the best repair manual?
thanks, Frank
thanks, Frank
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Car: 92 Z, 91 Formula, 04 CTS, 01 Tahoe
Engine: 355 forged 4 bolt, SuperRam, 58mm t
Transmission: T5, looking for t-56
For owner's manuals: Helm inc. PO Box 07130 Detroit,MI 48207 Phone#: 1-800-782-4356 Last time I checked,they were $21. As far as rpair manuals,I like the Chiltons personally.Haynes are good also,though I've heard of a couple misprints in some of their manuals.
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Frank, don't get the Haynes repair manual, it tells just about everything birds under '85, newer that that nothing.. there is a small revision about birds 85->92, but thats a bs little info..
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As far as the repair manuals, I just got my Helm's Shop Manual for my 84 Z28 today. It is FAR better than Haynes or Chiltons. Mostly because it has more info in it and it is specifically for your year vehicle. Haynes & Chiltons try to fit 10yrs worth of vehicles into one smaller book.
The down side is the Helm's Manual is $60.
But if you plan on keeping your vehicle and doing a lot of the maintenance yourself, Helms is the way to go.
www.helminc.com
Randy
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1984 Z28 L69, 5 Spd, T-tops
"Don't sweat the petty things...Just pet the sweaty things"
The down side is the Helm's Manual is $60.
But if you plan on keeping your vehicle and doing a lot of the maintenance yourself, Helms is the way to go.
www.helminc.com
Randy
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1984 Z28 L69, 5 Spd, T-tops
"Don't sweat the petty things...Just pet the sweaty things"
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
Transmission: 700R4
I agree with Wolfcoast. I still like (and use) my Haynes though. When I need in-depth stuff (such as hardcore tech or diagnosis), I go back to the Helm's.
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I bought mine on ebay for $8 brand new with shippng.
Thought I was the only sick one out there that NEEDED the owners manual
[This message has been edited by 88firebird305 (edited November 12, 2001).]
Thought I was the only sick one out there that NEEDED the owners manual
[This message has been edited by 88firebird305 (edited November 12, 2001).]
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I get some stuff locally & I bought a load of information from crazy jerry, He had alot of stuff that I have used on my web site.
http://www.crazyjerry.com I bought so much stuff he gave me a discount. When I need something I am definately going back.
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http://www.crazyjerry.com I bought so much stuff he gave me a discount. When I need something I am definately going back.
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83 Camaro
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
oh, by the way, the reason I like to have an owners manual is to see which options came on my car, then I can go thru the salvageyards & install them ALL on mine.
My car has more options than most GTAs now. Everything Except the Digital dash & the push button heater/AC controls.
John
My car has more options than most GTAs now. Everything Except the Digital dash & the push button heater/AC controls.
John
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Car: 1999 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: LS1 - 346 ci
Transmission: 4L60E
Am I one of the few that actually has the original owner's manual???
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Stock 2.8 MPFI auto w/ Flowmaster 80 Series, More to come......
Pioneer DEH-11
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2x 10" Pioneer subs powered by 300 Watt Jensen amp
2- 6x9" Pioneer (rear)
More to come..... (hey, i dont got a job yet)
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Stock 2.8 MPFI auto w/ Flowmaster 80 Series, More to come......
Pioneer DEH-11
Targa E-910 7-Band Equalizer w/ crossover
2x 10" Pioneer subs powered by 300 Watt Jensen amp
2- 6x9" Pioneer (rear)
More to come..... (hey, i dont got a job yet)
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I have my original, but I have 2 cars. I did not buy an owners manual for my other car yet if ever. I mostly purchase sales brochures & service manuals.
John
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