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Lifetime MemberHi Vetheads. Can you tell me who makes the best repair manual? I have a Haynes but am wondering if there's better. Thanks, Terry 
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Hi All,
The Haynes is a good manual but it seems limited on some things. I use the orginal GM for my 82 it seems to be more detailed on most items.
The one I don't care much for is the Chiltons, it wonders all over the place.
Hope this little bit helps.
The Haynes is a good manual but it seems limited on some things. I use the orginal GM for my 82 it seems to be more detailed on most items.
The one I don't care much for is the Chiltons, it wonders all over the place.
Hope this little bit helps.
If you don't have an Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) in your garage library I'd recommend getting one of them. Lots of great detail on how your car is put together.
Jim Olson 
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Vette(s): 1981 Corvette, 350, 4 speed, 30,000 miles. Red outside, black leather interior, painted tops.
I like the original GM manual. You can usually find them on ebay or order them from helminc.com
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BRADENTON, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350 auto trans, delux int, air, ps, pb, t/t wheel, pw, 79,000 org miles Rare one year only color
i also have the GM shop manual 300 pages as well as the A I M manual 200 pages. You should be able to get both for around $60
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I got the orginal GM manuals for my 81 but haven't heard of the AIM manuals before - can I get them on ebay too?
Don & Kelly Davis
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Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350 auto trans, delux int, air, ps, pb, t/t wheel, pw, 79,000 org miles Rare one year only color
i have seen them on Ebay 20-25$ money well spent! 
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As mentioned, the original GM service manual for your car is the best way to go, along with the AIM. You would be surprised at the amount of usefuel info in the AIM. Go to www.ncrs.org and click on the store logo. Buy your publications directly from them and they will ship the same day.
Gary
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