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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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I recently purchased an '02 6spd coupe. I have always performed my own maintenance, repairs, and modifications on my cars and plan the same for this one. Can anyone recommend the best repair manual available for this car? I appreciate any learned forum members' opinion. Thanks, Mike.
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Buy the chassis service manuals published by Helm, Inc. They are the same manuals printed for dealers.

http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.a...4D5W8MMJC0EFSD

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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Thanks guys, that looks good. One more related question. Is there a repair manual available on a disc?
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Buy Helm Service Manuals through Corvette Forum supporting member Gene at http://www.gmpartshouse.com (Helm manuals are the official service manuals used by GM service departments.

FYI – GMPartsHouse will save you LOTS of money when buying genuine GM parts. Use them. (Everything from keyless entry fobs to complete GM crate engines.)
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by VeroWing
Thanks guys, that looks good. One more related question. Is there a repair manual available on a disc?
Helms sells the service manuals on a DVD that includes all GM cars not just Corvette and they cover several years back. They are expensive. Last time I checked they were $400+
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Once again, thanks. I'll definitly patronize supporting members of this forum whenever I can. Mike
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get a set of GM service manuals for your year off FleeBay. Should run you less than $80 delivered.
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I'd buy the GM Manuals. You can find them in C5 Parts every now and then.
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Buy Helm Service Manuals through Corvette Forum supporting member Gene at http://www.gmpartshouse.com (Helm manuals are the official service manuals used by GM service departments.

FYI – GMPartsHouse will save you LOTS of money when buying genuine GM parts. Use them. (Everything from keyless entry fobs to complete GM crate engines.)
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Thanks!
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http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ken...rtspage1.shtml

Fitchner Chevrolet had the best price I found on OEM service manuals. $120. They are a forum sponsor as well.
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