Re: Haynes versus Chiltons

"larry moe 'n curly" <larrymoencurly@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> I bit the bullet and shelled out $140 for a factory manual and
> haven't regretted it one bit. It's amazing how much clearer the
> instructions are and how so much more detail is provided.

I have the Haynes, Chilton, and genuine factory manual for my Chevy
truck, and I must say I agree with you. However, for us DIY-ers, the
Haynes and Chilton books often offer an added value: where the "real"
manual says to "remove the widget using special tool #41243113", the
aftermarket books may say "ease the widget out using a smallish flat
screwdriver, as shown in photo 4a, but be careful - it's easy to slip
and scratch the mating surfaces".

I always study the factory manual, but I read the other books, too, to
make sure I understand what I'm doing, and to pick up any little hints
like that *before* I start working.

-tih
--
Don't ascribe to stupidity what can be adequately explained by ignorance.
.

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