chilton or haynes?

[maddjkr]

So which is best? Chilton or Haynes? I need something that breaks things down into basics and reads like im an idiot. :huh: Thanks

Mike

 

[Justshootme84]

Both are good, so get both if you want to cover everything as they're low cost. The Haynes will guide you on 98% of the basic sysytems, anything missing you ca nfind online or here at the forums.

 

[maddjkr]

cool thanks. I thoguht haynes was better but I went out and got the chilton today. Not enough pics or explanation for me.

Thanks

Mike

 

[spiral]

I asked this question of some friends too. They recommended the Haynes. I just bought one off of eBay for $5.75 including shipping. I LOVE eBay. B)

 

[Drown]

I prefer haynes over chilton.As stated above,it goes into more detail,pictures and testing of individual components. My father in-law bought a Chilton's for his van we were working on the other day and I just wanted to throw it in the garbage.

 

[hmbrewr]

IMHO you can't beat Helms! They ARE pricey ($90 for just the shop manual) but they detail EVERYTHING. There are seperate manuals for engine, vacuum and electrical, and wiring. If you plan on doing you own wrenching, these are worth the $$$$.

 

[hmbrewr]

Sorry. Forgot to include the address.

http://www.helminc.com/

 

[ocalabronco]

i like my haynes manuals

 

[Seabronc]

If you are really serious about wrenching opn that truck, get a set of shop manuals. You can quite often find them on ebay. Haynes and Chilton are the readers digest version. The shop manuals will cost you a few bucks but well worth it. That combined with an EVTM for your vehicle and you will have more information than you can stand /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> .

There are several book dealers on ebay that specialize in that type of book. Even if they don't have any for sale, you can email them and let them know what you are looking for. They may have it but not listed on ebay.

I think I paid around $75.00 for my shop manuals and around $15.00 for the EVTM. Then I baught a set of parts catalogs for 80 - 86 for around $125.00. It has been well worth the investment. If you had to choose between them, I'd get the EVTM first since it is the biggest help in trouble shooting.

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[killerbronco666]

i like haynes

 

[cowboydan]

i have hayns manual on cd. now i just buy codes. my cd has all models and all years. way more conv.

 

[live_wire_318]

ive used both and i like to use them at the same time cause one will give more info then the other in some cases so its piggyback info but if you just want to wet one, well if you learn from pics go with haynes but if you learn from reading chilton