Chilton's, Haynes vs. Dealership Shop Manuals

[Mogobs30th]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by chas:
i wouldnt say that haynes shows you the 'short cuts'. it often provides some good advice or methods to speed your repair. it doesnt cover everything in detail but usually covers all the important points.<hr></blockquote>

I'm sorry, but "Speedy" repairs isn't something I am too fond of. I need the details. I may be putting aftermarket parts on the car, but removal and installation procedures are still the same. I just think that if I do this project right and with patience, that I could have a fast V6 and still have a car that can be driven somewhere other than the dragstrip. I don't want to have to worry about having to fix something internal that was simple when the engine was out but a PITA with it back in. Just want to do the job right the first time.

[chas]

i wouldnt call the repairs 'speedy'. i said it provides helpful suggestions that can make the job go faster. like removing the seal from the transmission filter intake bore. you cant get a seal puller in there. what do you do? the shop manual probably says '6) remove the seal using gm tool xxx-xx-xxx' helpful isnt it? haynes suggests a screwdriver and shows you how you can pry/drive it out.