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Does anyone know of a good source to buy a service manual at a decent price. I went to the Helms site and it was $200 with this disclaimer

"This manual is a digital reprint of the original publication. It is possible that this item will be in loose-leaf format. Any wiring diagrams in the original shop/service manual are NOT reproduceable and are no longer available."

I think the wiring diagrams are essential for the manual so this doesn't help me.

Where can I get a complete set?

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Does anyone know of a good source to buy a service manual at a decent price. I went to the Helms site and it was $200 with this disclaimer

"This manual is a digital reprint of the original publication. It is possible that this item will be in loose-leaf format. Any wiring diagrams in the original shop/service manual are NOT reproduceable and are no longer available."

I think the wiring diagrams are essential for the manual so this doesn't help me.

Where can I get a complete set?

Thanks,
Carmen
Ebay? Heres a 2009 FSM for 170 or best offer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Chevy-Chevrolet-Corvette-Workshop-Shop-Service-Repair-Manual-Set-Vol-1-4-/161712007330?hash=item25a6c968a2&vxp=mtr
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Thanks PZ I'll check it out.
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Has anyone used the Chilton's online DIY manual?
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Check out ALLDATAdiy. I got a five year subscription for $45 and others have said you can get a two year for less than $20. Has theory of operations, repairs, component locations, wiring diagrams, etc.
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Check out ALLDATAdiy. I got a five year subscription for $45 and others have said you can get a two year for less than $20. Has theory of operations, repairs, component locations, wiring diagrams, etc.
Thanks, I'll check it out.
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add the search to your ebay account. I think I paid like $125 shipped for mine off of ebay. Had to keep my eyes open though.
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If you're looking for service instructions, I usually use this site:

http://workshop-manuals.com/chevrole...tem_diagnosis/

The layout kind of sucks and it asks for donations every few pages, but it's free
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Originally Posted by schpenxel
If you're looking for service instructions, I usually use this site:

http://workshop-manuals.com/chevrole...tem_diagnosis/

The layout kind of sucks and it asks for donations every few pages, but it's free
Interesting site. You're right that it's clumsy to use but it looks like it's the whole shop manual.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Patdown
Check out ALLDATAdiy. I got a five year subscription for $45 and others have said you can get a two year for less than $20. Has theory of operations, repairs, component locations, wiring diagrams, etc.


Not the factory manuals, but very very good, and light years better than what I remember seeing in Chiltons.

Do a web search for an alldata discount code, and you can get a 3 year subscription for like $12 or some ridiculous low amount.
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Originally Posted by Kent1999


Not the factory manuals, but very very good, and light years better than what I remember seeing in Chiltons.

Do a web search for an alldata discount code, and you can get a 3 year subscription for like $12 or some ridiculous low amount.
when I need info I just open my manuals. Just buy the books.
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Not the factory manuals, but very very good, and light years better than what I remember seeing in Chiltons.

Do a web search for an alldata discount code, and you can get a 3 year subscription for like $12 or some ridiculous low amount.
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when I need info I just open my manuals. Just buy the books.
Oh yeah, I'll probably buy the factory manuals, but NOT for $240 (the price at Helms, last time I checked). For $12, I immediately have 95% of what I need, including printable wiring diagrams and other pages, giving me time to wait for a good deal to come along on a used set of the printed manuals.
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