Question about C5 factory manuals
07-09-2005, 10:54 PM
#1
Question about C5 factory manuals
Hi All,
I have a '98 C5. I may upgrade either the complete car or parts of it in the future. Should I get myself a '98 manual or an '04? Does the '04 manual cover 97 through 04 or just 04?
I have a '98 C5. I may upgrade either the complete car or parts of it in the future. Should I get myself a '98 manual or an '04? Does the '04 manual cover 97 through 04 or just 04?
07-10-2005, 01:02 AM
#4
Race Director
Originally Posted by JackTsDBG
Shop manuals are model year specific, so the 04 manual covers the 04. You want to service your 98, so buy a 98 manual.
Yes, you definitely need to buy the manual for your model year. Things have changed enough through the model years that you will run into some difficulties trying to use manuals for later model years.
07-10-2005, 02:02 PM
#5
Safety Car
I've got the 04 manual and even it sometimes isn't up to speed with the car. I've found drawings and instructions that were used for the earlier models.
07-10-2005, 05:44 PM
#7
Burning Brakes
You can order them from www.helminc.com...They're the factory autorized distributor for all GM manuals. Get out your wallet cuz they're not cheap! The 3 volume, 5" thick set for my '02 ZO6 cost me about $150 with shipping. 
07-10-2005, 09:28 PM
#8
Tech Contributor
Originally Posted by Its_Go_Time
You can order them from www.helminc.com...They're the factory autorized distributor for all GM manuals. Get out your wallet cuz they're not cheap! The 3 volume, 5" thick set for my '02 ZO6 cost me about $150 with shipping.
Thanks !
Moving this to my birthday wish list for my wife.....
Why pay for them when your wife can right ?
Toque
07-10-2005, 11:30 PM
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Actually there is another choice on the Helm web page. They have a DVD containing the factory manuals for all GM cars and trucks covering 1998 through 2005. It is a little pricey at $400 but if you have more than 1 GM car it may be worth it. Here is what it contains:
More than 3000 pages of repair instructions written by General Motors, this is the original manual. It contains Diagnostic Information and Procedures, Schematics and Routing Diagrams, Component Locator, Repair Instructions, Description and Operation, Specifications, and Special Tools and equipment. Service information on HVAC, Body & Accessories, Restraints, Steering, Suspension, Driveline/Axle, Brakes, Engine and Transmission/Transaxle.
Bill
More than 3000 pages of repair instructions written by General Motors, this is the original manual. It contains Diagnostic Information and Procedures, Schematics and Routing Diagrams, Component Locator, Repair Instructions, Description and Operation, Specifications, and Special Tools and equipment. Service information on HVAC, Body & Accessories, Restraints, Steering, Suspension, Driveline/Axle, Brakes, Engine and Transmission/Transaxle.
Bill
07-11-2005, 03:25 AM
#11
Race Director
Originally Posted by Toque
Where can I get 2004 manuals for my Z06 ?
Toque
Toque
Fichtner Chevrolet
406-628-4121
Email: parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com
Order On-Line
or
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Contact: Gene Culley, Parts Manager
610-495-1700
Email: gculley@fredbeans.com
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