sweetwaterbroncoII 15+ Year Member Joined Nov 18, 2008 Messages 226 Points 3,101 City Sweetwater, TN Vehicle Year 1990 Transmission Manual Jan 22, 2009 #1 Which DIY manuel is the best? Haynes or Chilton?
Ruffinit 15+ Year Member ⭐Supporting Member U.S. Military - Veteran Joined Oct 22, 2007 Messages 264 Points 3,101 City Muscatine, Iowa Vehicle Year 1996, 2003 Transmission Manual Jan 22, 2009 #2 I have both. Each of them have their strengths and weaknesses. I also have a Ford Shop Manual.
Jorley 15+ Year Member U.S. Military - Veteran Joined Feb 28, 2008 Messages 442 Points 3,101 Age 66 City Crawfordville,Fla. Vehicle Year 1984 Transmission Manual Jan 22, 2009 #3 I've always used Chilton. Just seem to like it better, could be that I remember when I was a kid, my Dad using the big hard cover chilton manual.
I've always used Chilton. Just seem to like it better, could be that I remember when I was a kid, my Dad using the big hard cover chilton manual.
BlackBII Ranger Custom Article Contributor OTOTM Winner Truck of Month TRS Banner 2010-2011 Joined Aug 14, 2007 Messages 7,963 Points 3,101 City UT Vehicle Year 1989 Engine 4.0 V6 Transmission Manual Total Lift 5 Tire Size 33 Jan 22, 2009 #4 I like the chilton's better. Although, very rarely do I ever use it....
Psychopete 15+ Year Member Joined Aug 10, 2007 Messages 3,201 Points 3,101 City FW, IN Transmission Automatic Jan 22, 2009 #5 BlackBII said: Although, very rarely do I ever use it.... Click to expand... +1 Sometimes they can be helpful, but they just do not have enough detail. What I really like is the actual shop manuals and EVTMs. The shop manual for my junk car has been very helpful. Found it for $30 on Ebay. Pete
BlackBII said: Although, very rarely do I ever use it.... Click to expand... +1 Sometimes they can be helpful, but they just do not have enough detail. What I really like is the actual shop manuals and EVTMs. The shop manual for my junk car has been very helpful. Found it for $30 on Ebay. Pete