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03-30-2004, 01:21 PM
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Service Manual
Who knows the best our cheapest place to get a Factory Service Manual?
It makes life a lot eaiser later on down the road for general repairs.
03-30-2004, 02:04 PM
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The only place to get a factory service manual is the Helm co.They are not cheap. Do a google search for the website.
Mike
03-30-2004, 02:14 PM
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Don't forget there is Mitchell & Chilton also.
03-30-2004, 02:57 PM
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Mitchell and chilton do not supply factory manuals. They only have their own version and they are not as good.
Mike
03-30-2004, 03:32 PM
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I do not believe those manuals will be out for quite some time.
03-30-2004, 03:44 PM
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They are out (the dealers need them) and yes they are expensive. $170 for the shop manual and $60 for the wiring book
www.helminc.com
03-30-2004, 05:22 PM
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yes they are available from helms. i've already bought the service manual from them
03-30-2004, 06:35 PM
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PUX17: How hard is it to understand do you have to be a TECH to read and work with that manual our is it somewhat user friendly?
03-30-2004, 07:51 PM
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No, you just have to read and comprehend English, don't skip steps. There will be special equipment that you will not have.
03-30-2004, 07:51 PM
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I purchased the factory service manuals when I bought my 88 Ford and it was a great investment. I have done virtually all the maintenace on that vehicle myself and those manuals came in handy. I will be purchasing them for my 2004.