chilton or haynes

[aleej]

which manual yall like better? chilton or haynes? i prefer haynes

 

[Tbars4]

...although neither books are as good as they used to be, i prefer having both on hand if possible...over the years i found that if one book didn't have what i was looking for, the other one usually did...

 

[IZwack]

^-- x2, both.

But for the most part, you can find most of the diagrams and "how to" steps from AutoZone's repair guide -- free online: http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm

The diagrams AutoZone uses are very similar (if not exactly the same) as the diagrams in the Chilton repair manual.

 

[spabula]

i was in a pinch one night and i needed some info....( before I found this site) and I signed up for the ChiltonDIY online manual. What a bunch of trash. view few, if any pics, and alot of the info isn't even correct ( they generalized too much between different vehicles).... The heat generated from me burning the $20 bill instead of spending it on that would have been more useful

But the hardcopies are ok. I am inline with tbars4... use 'em both.

 

[princessxlt]

X2 on both.

 

[storlied]

I have a Haynes, never had a chance to checkout a Chilton. Many of people have told me to burn the Haynes and get a Chilton.

When it comes down to it.. Ford Service Manual.. very very detailed.. it's like putting together a model.

 

[aleej]

where can i get one of these nifty ford manual.. w/o spending a but load of money?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check Helm Publications or EBay for a Ford manual. I use both the Chilton, and the Haynes manuals. Chilton has a CD too. I bought one in Pep Boys a while ago. BTW, I thought that there would be a poll above saying which manual do you use, then have check boxes for Chilton, Haynes, Both or Neither.

 

[aleej]

Check Helm Publications or EBay for a Ford manual. I use both the Chilton, and the Haynes manuals. Chilton has a CD too. I bought one in Pep Boys a while ago. BTW, I thought that there would be a poll above saying which manual do you use, then have check boxes for Chilton, Haynes, Both or Neither.

i wanted to but i dont know how to make one im so dumb with these forum things:scratch:

 

[billz260]

I have both...

 

[IZwack]

where can i get one of these nifty ford manual.. w/o spending a but load of money?

- Bookstores such as Barns & Noble, or Borders (also online)
- local auto stores such as PepBoys, and Advanced Auto

 

[BrooklynBay]

WWW.Helminc.Com (1-800-782-4356). A moderator could add a poll on the top of this thread if you want.

 

[aleej]

WWW.Helminc.Com (1-800-782-4356). A moderator could add a poll on the top of this thread if you want.

sure... add away!!!

 

[BrooklynBay]

Maybe IZWack could volunteer since he posted in this thread?

 

[Maniak]

Poll Added..

~Mark

 

[BrooklynBay]

Thanks!