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You may find a manual at your local dealership. You may try Helm, Inc.. You might have some luck on eBay. Your local auto parts store or bookstore will have all the usual aftermarket books like Chilton's and Haynes. There are hundreds of titles at Classic Motorbooks. Even Amazon.com carries most of the common ones. Specialists may have valuable text relating to your specific car. Lloyd's Auto Literature has reprints of hundreds of vintage manuals. You have no excuse. Get a manual.

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From Albert Amarol on 14 January 2004:

Hi,
I just need to know how to set the clock for my 2002 Chevy Silverrado 1500.

Thank You

From Chris Rampe on 16 November 2003:

i do have to say that the people that write this site cant get a point now i dont
understand the stupidity of the people that visit now ive been a master mechanic for
9yrs and i know that the manuals are very important.. makes the job 
easier/faster/less aggravating      well i hope people get your point..

From Brian Cole on 10 September 2003:

Just a word about your adversion to all the stupid people out there. There is
another pitfall that you haven't warned these people about. It's the cheap service
manual. I assume that since you're an "expert" you've actually read a few. When
these people go buy a Haynes manual from Auto Zone, there likely to end up with what
they started with -$15. Some of them are ok for reference like my S-10 manual.
However, my friend with a 90 Mustang LX has beat himself over the head with his book
for buying it. It's a fifty/fifty split. If you're really serious or need a decent
diagram, I'd spring for the Chilton. 

From Ricci Romano on 12 July 2003:

You ever think that a manual might not show what people are looking for? I have been
there so many times it is redicules. You would think that if you purchase a [gosh
darn] manual for 80 [doggone] bucks that they would show just your car and nothing
alse. NOPE WRONG. We are a bunch of morons printing these books to confuse you people
the public in any way possible. Point is that if you are going to offer help to
people, then dont make up some lame excuse like get a manual in your answers. Look at
the first page that is your answer for every [darn] ? asked. Lamo

From Chris on 8 July 2003:

Thanks for the info on good places to purchase service manuals. I have been searching
for a quality wiring diagram for a couple of days locally, and the past hour on the
internet. The wiring diagrams in my Haynes manual suck big butts when it comes to the
1997-2000 Ford Escort.

From Teri Hobbs on 22 June 2003:

to trevante carlson may 23 2003 re; vacuume routing
T C,
The mitchell manual company makes excellent vacuum routing diagrams for
virtually every vehicle, I recommend going to Mitchell Automotive
Manuals on the web and getting the "Emissions" routing diagram for your
car, it will have a very detailed map chart of the vacuum and emissions
hose and sensor connections according to engine size, make and model.
 
Good luck

From An Old House on 30 May 2003:

Could you tell me where to find the schematics for the 84 and 88 Chevy S10.  We are
puting the motor from a 1984 S10 into a 1988 S10 but can't find a manual that the
the wiring diagram.  The dealer says we can't get one.

Thanks alot

From Lana Hardy on 26 April 2003:

Dear Sirs:

My husband has a 1987 Corvette. 

It has a security system that keeps draining the battery.  Is there a 
manual available that would tell us how to disconnect the system?

Any kind of advice would be appreciated.

From Terry Gabel on 24 April 2003:

how does the fuel line layout on 91 mr2 toyota to fuel filter. we 
couldn't figure
out where to route fuel line from fuel rail.

From Barb Levy on 21 April 2003:

Hello
I am looking for a wiring schematic for my Grand Am. I have already 
looked in the owners manual and there is no info to be found. I am 
looking to test the wires and the relay for the horn assy because it is 
not sounding. If you have or know anyone I may contact please e-mail. 

From Melissa Todd on 3 April 2003:

belt replacement on a cavalier

From Jason Barrett on 21 March 2003:

believe it or not, those service manuals don't always show information 
pertinent to every situation. You should change the name of this site to 
IDONTKNOWSOREADTHESERVICEMANUALdotCOM

From Lead Head Joe on 20 March 2003:

can you where the air temp. sensor is on a 1998 V6 mustang?

From Melissa Broadwell on 1 March 2003:

I have a 95 GT and was wondering if could you tell me what is the 
coloring of the signal wires coming from the O2 sensors?  I have a 
Haynes manual and I see a GRY / RED from both and a RED / BLK from one 
and a  GRY / LT BLU  from the other.  All seem to go to the PCM.  Thanks 
for any help you could give.

From Geoff Sagencies on 24 February 2003:

Where is the diagnostic socket located on the Saab 93 diesel?

From Jack Hearing on 25 January 2003:

i just purchased a 2003 mustang gt. in your opinion what is the best 
grade octane fuel should i use.
                                                               thank you

From Daryl Swineheart on 20 January 2003:

Hi I`m looking for info on replacing the heatercore, in my 1992 camaro, 
V6 with air, do you have any schematics on this or any info? thankyou 
Daryl

From Chris Krienke on 11 January 2003:

I am currently restoring a 75 vette and I am having problems getting 
info on the vacume system. I have figured most of it out but I can't 
seem to find out where the bottom hose on the EGR switch that is mounted 
on the intake goes. The top hose goes to the EGR valve. Some help would 
shure be appreciated!!
Chris
Love the site!

From Susie Meadows Wind on 9 January 2003:

This is the wife of the mechanic who is helping a friend work on a 1974 
corvette and is wondering if there is any way to download diagrams for 
headlight assembly and emergency brake w/out buying manual. Seems there is 
also a problem w/ vacuum assisted doors that open up and hidden headlights 
too. We are both out of work so don't wanna buy manual as it is not our car. 
Can you help??
Susie meadows Wind/Vermont helper-bee computer-literate one

From Jim Harris on 27 December 2002:

i am replacing the heater core on a 94 GMC jimmy and i am having problems 
finding the info could you please direct me the right way    thank you Jim 
Harris

From Mike Adams on 24 December 2002:

I have spent all day looking for a schematic diagram on an '88 700R4 tranny 
out of a 1500 silverado. too much fun for me to have, can you help me or do 
you have any such diagrams off hand? 

                                            thanks,
                                    mike from kaukauna, wi

From D.L. Colby on 5 December 2002:

1991 Bravada
loacation of fuse box

From Michael Harris on 5 December 2002:

I need to know the proper procedure to Test Tie rod ends.
Something official from a manual.
I have a Mass State Inspector who insist's that he use a 12" pair of channel
lock
plyers, squeeze the tie rod end and if it moves they are bad. I think he is
wrong and so does my regular mechanic. I just need the proof. This is for a
1997 GMC Sierra SL1500 v8 350.

From Linda Ed on 30 November 2002:

Transfer wire diagram or drawing for a Ford Explorer 1993

From Mark the Gentleman on 19 November 2002:

I need some help in finding a 1978 Mercury Monarch Vacuum Skematic please.

Thanking You In Advance-
Mark
 

From Jake and Diana on 15 November 2002:

does anyone know where the turn signal flasher is on a 2000 Pontiac 
Grand Am SE and how to change it

From Mike Tuggle on 15 November 2002:

ford excort 94
how do i get the heater core out is there any tricks to the tread can you
 send me any pictures
 

From Walker County Buzz on 27 October 2002:

I am installing an intake manifold on a V8 buick but when having the heads
reworked I was told they was oldsmobiles heads from the factory what should I
torque the intake sequence down to olds or buick.

From Jeff Hawkins on 11 October 2002:

LOOKING FOR FIREING ORDER ON A 1972 PONTIAIC LEMANS  W/400 ENGINE,

From Paul D of Tennessee on 2 October 2002:

Help with 1992 Bonneville Fuel Filter
Just need to know where the thing is mounted and how to seal off the fuel while
changing. Thanks

From Mike "Dino" Dart on 20 September 2002:

I HAVE 1976 VEGA WAGON WITH NOMAD EMBLEMS ALL OVER IT BUT THE ENGINE WAS 
TAKEN APART . I WANT TO PUT THE ENGINE BACK THE WAY IT WAS . I HAVE THE SMOG 
PUMP AND NEED TO FIND OUT WHERE IT HOOK IN TO ETHER THE BLOCK BY THE EXHAUST  
OR IN TO THE EXH. MANIFOLD. THANKS DINO

From Collin Fill on 7 September 2002:

Hello
I am looking for an Emissions diagram for a 1978 CJ-7. This jeep is stock with a
304 AMC V8 standard trans. I am not sure what kind of smog equipment it came
with. I think this car is a Calif. car which is where I live. Tough smog
standards. Any help on where the vacuum lines go and to what components would
be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

From Richard Worley on 7 September 2002:

Hello   
    I am looking for instructions on operating the onboard computer for my car.
	 I have no idea what some of the functions shown on the dashboard mean.
Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

From Levi Vader on 7 August 2002:

    I already have a manuel on the Subaru but it does not tell me how to
disassemble the front axel. It shows how to on the rear axel. I hope you
can tell me how to do it. Or even tell me where I may go to find out.
Thank you.

From Carl Ricenice on 6 August 2002:

1963 GMC pick up

    I need to know how to adjust a new clutch for this vehicle also how much
gear oil to refill the tranny when its empty old muncie 4 speed top loader

From Dave "T-Bone" Byron on 2 August 2002:

I'm attempting to find the oil sensing unit on my daughter's 1990 4
Cyl.Camry.  It has a major leak.  I'm told by those who seem to know, the
sensing unit may be bad.  I've attempted on several occasions to find it but
can't.

I'm hoping you can point me to a drawing of the engine that will enable me to
find the oil sensing unit.

Thanks for your consideration

From Lee Hnrch on 28 July 2002:

       Hello,

I need to get the igntion out of the column of my 70 GTO. I have the stearing
wheel removed and can get the part of the column out that contains the
ignition. What is the best way to do this? Can I drill it our "pop" it out
some how? Any help would be appriciated.

Thanks

From Wayne Sinclair on 28 June 2002:

I need a shop manual for a 1965 ford galaxie .

From Keith Maestas on 27 June 2002:

Hello,
My name is Keith Maestas.  I have a 1998 Ford Escort.  I am having some problems with
my air conditioning and think that it is the ccrm relay.  The only problem that I
have is I cannot find it!  I have looked everywhere I could tink of and have run out
of ideas.  Can you tell where to find it?

Thanks for your time

From Rhetta Kutch on 19 June 2002:

I have 1985 vw gti and I changed the timming belt and wanted to know what position
that the crank has to be in. that would be the top crank on the side of the motor.

From Mike Gray on 12 June 2002:

i am trying to locate a phantom view, or a drawing of the front suspension
on the Honda Odyssey Van.   Can you help?

From Iminden Hall on 1 June 2002:

I have a severe rattle comming from the rear area,could it be that metal sway bar
that runs under the rear axel?Is it supposed to have rubber sleaves? If so, what is
the best way to repair it.Could it be the rear shocks or brakes?I can't find a manual
for this car anywhere.

From Milton Douglas on 5 May 2002:

1992 Buick Regal headliner

I would like to find out how to remove this headliner and also to push out the roof
because of an accident.
Thank you.

From Daniel Kutch on 27 April 2002:

I would like to know if anybody has diagrams or pictures of an engine like
mine so i can see how the vacuum hoses go and the air conditioner is hooked
up and the power steering pump. I just rebuilt the whole engine and thats
the only thing holdin me up on getting it runnin, its a 86 iroc-z with a 305
in it, if u or anyone you know could send me some pictures of one like mine
i would apperciate it. Thanks!

From Carol Brown on 26 April 2002:

fuel filter location on a ford ranger pick-up

From Bud Bonnie on 26 April 2002:

can you guys help me on were to find the PVC valve on a 1997 chevy camaro, its the
V-6 model? thanks

From Guy Wilson on 23 April 2002:

Hi,

  I recently bought an ACCEL 300+ ignition and want to hook it up to my 1985 Toyota
  Celica. Do I leave the stock igniter connected? Can you give me a wire diagram to
  include the colors from the igniter?

                                                 Thanks

From Bonnie Francis on 18 April 2002:

Can you tell me where on line I can locate the schematics for the vacuum hoses from
carburetor out.

From Jennifer Garrison-Marlow on 15 April 2002:

I need to replace my power window motor and regulator in my 1999 Pontiac
grand am se drivers side door.  Can you please tell me how to or where to
find directions or diagrams to fix it?
Please let me know ASAP, my window is broken and has been for about 3
weeks. HELP

From Robert Potter on 12 April 2002:

help 86 tbird fails deq with high nox readings...need to change out egr valve.. i am
a mechanic not automotive but know tools well. is there some online illistration and
step by step guidelines to this repair...

From Don Smith on 25 March 2002:

where should the fuel line conect. if i close the left srew it does nothing and the
right is set at 3 turns but still backfires if you get on it. do you hve any
sugestions?

From Chicago Andris on 10 March 2002:

aRE THERE ANY ONLINE SITES THAT WOULD HAVE REFERENCE INFORMATION SUCH A
CHILTONS MANUAL ONLINE?

From Cecil Janepate on 1 February 2002:

I would like to know the procdure of adjusting valves on 305 gmc engine .
Mine is a 79 GMC truck. Building engine is no problem,but I have yet found a
way to adjust valves good.

Any help would be valued.
Thank you for your time

From Carol Bear on 13 January 2002:

is there a web site that can give you such things as where the fuel lines fuel filter
ect are on a 1991 ford explorer

From Susan West on 25 July 2001:

HELLO .

i need a alternator put in my , 1990 pontiaic grand am, 4 cly.pleses help. 
is it hard to do?

From Ronald Feragotti on 6 July 2001:

  I HAVE A 91 CAMARO RS AND I AM IN JAPAN WHERE RESOURCES ARE
VERY LIMITED. I AM LOOKING FOR THE STARTER ENABLE RELAY AND THE
CHILTIONS MANUAL I HAVE SAYS ITS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE KICK PNL. BUT 
ITS NOT OF COURSE BECAUSE THAT WOULD BE TO EASY. RIGHT NOW I HAVE 
MY STARTER HOOKED UP TO A TOGGLE SWTICH. ANY INFO YOU CAN 
PROVIDE WOULD BE HELPFUL.

From Michael Michalski on 1 July 2001:

how does the housing for the dip stick get secured to the engine block
so it does not move.their is a clip but Icant remember how it goes
on.this is for a 1991 4-wheel drive.GMC 1500 sierra series

From Melissa Fleming on 30 June 2001:

87 firebird
do I have to pull the engine to get the oil pump off? There is not enough clearance 
between the oil pan and the crossmember to just pull it off.. I am hoping there is 
another way......

From John Smeltzer on 18 June 2001:

I was on your website and see that you give instructions on how to replace the brake 
pads on a pontiac. Do you have instructions for a 2000 Dodge ram 2500 ( pick-up ) ?

Thanks John Smeltzer

From Laverre Bugg on 12 April 2001:

How hard is it to replace the starter on a 97 Mustang GT? The garage
wants about $180. What's up with that?

                                                    Thanks alot, Laverre