Newby question...
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Racer
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From: Lewes Delaware
Newby question...
Hey guys,
Just made the transition from the C3 forum to the C4 forum with the purchase of a '94 coupe. Having a difficult time finding a decent price on a used set of service manuals for a 1994 but I did locate a set for 1995 at a good price. Is there much difference between the 2 years?
Just made the transition from the C3 forum to the C4 forum with the purchase of a '94 coupe. Having a difficult time finding a decent price on a used set of service manuals for a 1994 but I did locate a set for 1995 at a good price. Is there much difference between the 2 years?
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Lewes Delaware
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 455
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From: Lewes Delaware
Yep, just as I suspected. Get a CD and then go into the printing business. Wouldn't it just make more sense to buy the dang gone books and not have the expense and hassle of a laptop and printing?
I know I'm old school when it comes to this. I don't tweet, don't do Facebook, don't have a laptop, don't read books on a tablet.
Now, if we could just get back to my original question...Is there much difference between the 1994 Corvette and the 1995 Corvette that would make buying a set of 1995 Corvette service manuals impractical?
I know I'm old school when it comes to this. I don't tweet, don't do Facebook, don't have a laptop, don't read books on a tablet.
Now, if we could just get back to my original question...Is there much difference between the 1994 Corvette and the 1995 Corvette that would make buying a set of 1995 Corvette service manuals impractical?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: New Jersey
Well to my memory there were the following changes (at a minimum)- 1. The optispark went from unvented to vented and changed the drive mechanism
2. There may have been some changes to the trans.
3. ABS/ASR was changed to new system.
4. The OBD system slowly changed on the LT1 from OBDI to OBDII and there may be differences in the connectors, codes and retrieving them.
The problems with using a different year FSM is that you don't always know where changes were made. I think you're much better off getting the manual for your year.
Not a lot showing on Ebay right now. Here's one set -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/381222202541?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82
Another -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/161165098261?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82
Here's a link to one from another website set but the price is a little steep -
http://www.diyrepairmanuals.com/prod...FYIfHwod2ycI6w
And another -
http://www.auto-repair-manuals.com/C...FdEYHwodB_sH7Q
If you buy the paper version make sure you get the 2 volume red cover final version. The white cover versions are preliminary versions.
2. There may have been some changes to the trans.
3. ABS/ASR was changed to new system.
4. The OBD system slowly changed on the LT1 from OBDI to OBDII and there may be differences in the connectors, codes and retrieving them.
The problems with using a different year FSM is that you don't always know where changes were made. I think you're much better off getting the manual for your year.
Not a lot showing on Ebay right now. Here's one set -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/381222202541?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82
Another -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/161165098261?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82
Here's a link to one from another website set but the price is a little steep -
http://www.diyrepairmanuals.com/prod...FYIfHwod2ycI6w
And another -
http://www.auto-repair-manuals.com/C...FdEYHwodB_sH7Q
If you buy the paper version make sure you get the 2 volume red cover final version. The white cover versions are preliminary versions.
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Well to my memory there were the following changes (at a minimum)- 1. The optispark went from unvented to vented and changed the drive mechanism
2. There may have been some changes to the trans.
3. ABS/ASR was changed to new system.
4. The OBD system slowly changed on the LT1 from OBDI to OBDII and there may be differences in the connectors, codes and retrieving them.
The problems with using a different year FSM is that you don't always know where changes were made. I think you're much better off getting the manual for your year.
Not a lot showing on Ebay right now. Here's one set -
1994 Chevrolet Corvette Dealer Shop Service Repair Manual Book Original 2 Books | eBay
Another -
1994 Chevrolet Chevy Corvette Service Repair Shop Manual Set Used 2 Volume X | eBay
Here's a link to one from another website set but the price is a little steep -
http://www.diyrepairmanuals.com/prod...FYIfHwod2ycI6w
And another -
http://www.auto-repair-manuals.com/C...FdEYHwodB_sH7Q
If you buy the paper version make sure you get the 2 volume red cover final version. The white cover versions are preliminary versions.
2. There may have been some changes to the trans.
3. ABS/ASR was changed to new system.
4. The OBD system slowly changed on the LT1 from OBDI to OBDII and there may be differences in the connectors, codes and retrieving them.
The problems with using a different year FSM is that you don't always know where changes were made. I think you're much better off getting the manual for your year.
Not a lot showing on Ebay right now. Here's one set -
1994 Chevrolet Corvette Dealer Shop Service Repair Manual Book Original 2 Books | eBay
Another -
1994 Chevrolet Chevy Corvette Service Repair Shop Manual Set Used 2 Volume X | eBay
Here's a link to one from another website set but the price is a little steep -
http://www.diyrepairmanuals.com/prod...FYIfHwod2ycI6w
And another -
http://www.auto-repair-manuals.com/C...FdEYHwodB_sH7Q
If you buy the paper version make sure you get the 2 volume red cover final version. The white cover versions are preliminary versions.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,674
Likes: 191
From: Shit Creek, USA
Yep, just as I suspected. Get a CD and then go into the printing business. Wouldn't it just make more sense to buy the dang gone books and not have the expense and hassle of a laptop and printing?
I know I'm old school when it comes to this. I don't tweet, don't do Facebook, don't have a laptop, don't read books on a tablet.
Now, if we could just get back to my original question...Is there much difference between the 1994 Corvette and the 1995 Corvette that would make buying a set of 1995 Corvette service manuals impractical?
I know I'm old school when it comes to this. I don't tweet, don't do Facebook, don't have a laptop, don't read books on a tablet.
Now, if we could just get back to my original question...Is there much difference between the 1994 Corvette and the 1995 Corvette that would make buying a set of 1995 Corvette service manuals impractical?
I buy the CD, then only print what I need. Printing the whole book for just a few pages is a waste, IMO. It isn't something I will ever read cover to cover. It also allows me to compile a three ring binder with sections that I have worked on, for future reference.
Then again, I live in 2016.
Le Mans Master
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From: South-central Missouri
Well, that's a mistake (not to). Think of all the frustration you miss by not having to page back and forth to find everything you need for some jobs!
Actually, IMO if everyone read them from cover to cover, a large % of the questions asked on this forum wouldn't be asked. But, not only that, one gets a more comprehensive understanding of the entire car at his leisure instead of having the frustration of having to attempt to learn the intricacies of each individual system when a failure occurs. Just sayin...
Actually, IMO if everyone read them from cover to cover, a large % of the questions asked on this forum wouldn't be asked. But, not only that, one gets a more comprehensive understanding of the entire car at his leisure instead of having the frustration of having to attempt to learn the intricacies of each individual system when a failure occurs. Just sayin...
Drifting
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From: New Jersey
Well, that's a mistake (not to). Think of all the frustration you miss by not having to page back and forth to find everything you need for some jobs!
Actually, IMO if everyone read them from cover to cover, a large % of the questions asked on this forum wouldn't be asked. But, not only that, one gets a more comprehensive understanding of the entire car at his leisure instead of having the frustration of having to attempt to learn the intricacies of each individual system when a failure occurs. Just sayin...
Actually, IMO if everyone read them from cover to cover, a large % of the questions asked on this forum wouldn't be asked. But, not only that, one gets a more comprehensive understanding of the entire car at his leisure instead of having the frustration of having to attempt to learn the intricacies of each individual system when a failure occurs. Just sayin...
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I don't use a tablet, and I don't want anything to do with these social media sites. They claim to be "social", but in reality they just promote living in solitary.
[sarcasm]There is this great thing called Google that is frequently used from these things called desktop computers, and it would be easy for most people to google "corvette forums" while looking for any Corvette forum, and this one just happens to be the 1st result.[/sarcasm]
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Hey guys,
Just made the transition from the C3 forum to the C4 forum with the purchase of a '94 coupe. Having a difficult time finding a decent price on a used set of service manuals for a 1994 but I did locate a set for 1995 at a good price. Is there much difference between the 2 years?
Just made the transition from the C3 forum to the C4 forum with the purchase of a '94 coupe. Having a difficult time finding a decent price on a used set of service manuals for a 1994 but I did locate a set for 1995 at a good price. Is there much difference between the 2 years?
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One has to wonder how you found your way to this forum with your stone tablets, chisel and hammer.
I buy the CD, then only print what I need. Printing the whole book for just a few pages is a waste, IMO. It isn't something I will ever read cover to cover. It also allows me to compile a three ring binder with sections that I have worked on, for future reference.
Then again, I live in 2016.
I buy the CD, then only print what I need. Printing the whole book for just a few pages is a waste, IMO. It isn't something I will ever read cover to cover. It also allows me to compile a three ring binder with sections that I have worked on, for future reference.
Then again, I live in 2016.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,674
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From: Shit Creek, USA
When I grease a page, I can reprint it. But if you use the binder with sheet protectors, it's all good.
And, it lays flat. I hate working with bound books in the garage anymore. Fighting the bind is how I used to grease the pages.
My house is a disaster area, but I keep up with the wheels.
And, it lays flat. I hate working with bound books in the garage anymore. Fighting the bind is how I used to grease the pages.
My house is a disaster area, but I keep up with the wheels.
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Racer
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From: Lewes Delaware
This discussion is very funny to me! In my years on the C3 forum I didn't see such a huge difference of opinion in regards to something as simple as this. I'm guessing that the C4 forum has a pretty good mix of various generations. That would account for the insults and lack of maturity.
I've always been a proponent of not chiming in on a thread if I didn't have anything positive or of value to add. Anyway, thanks to those who answered my original question. I will take heed and search out the 1994 service manuals...as soon as I sharpen my chisel...
I've always been a proponent of not chiming in on a thread if I didn't have anything positive or of value to add. Anyway, thanks to those who answered my original question. I will take heed and search out the 1994 service manuals...as soon as I sharpen my chisel...
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From: Northern Colorado
This discussion is very funny to me! In my years on the C3 forum I didn't see such a huge difference of opinion in regards to something as simple as this. I'm guessing that the C4 forum has a pretty good mix of various generations. That would account for the insults and lack of maturity.
I've always been a proponent of not chiming in on a thread if I didn't have anything positive or of value to add. Anyway, thanks to those who answered my original question. I will take heed and search out the 1994 service manuals...as soon as I sharpen my chisel...
I've always been a proponent of not chiming in on a thread if I didn't have anything positive or of value to add. Anyway, thanks to those who answered my original question. I will take heed and search out the 1994 service manuals...as soon as I sharpen my chisel...
be careful there are a few on here the only tool is a hammer and chissel. Welcome to c4, did I miss the pics.