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Posted by: Eugenio_SS Apr 8 2008, 09:27 PM

I'm looking to get my hand on the huge manuals for 4th gen... that include every single bolt spec, howto stuff, and so on.
Think it's called Haynes or something like that... unless that's something different.
I need them, and wonder if anyone has soft copies of them or know where I can find them.

did some searches... no luck.

Thanks,

Posted by: cccbock Apr 8 2008, 09:33 PM

I have them for my car. I think they are "Helms" manuals, the official GM shop manuals. Each year has its own manual.

I also have a giant pdf file of the GM Fbody parts manual that covers all 4th gen years. I might be able to email it, but it is a very large file.

Anyway, if nobody pipes in here pretty quick, I'll go check them for address etc.

Bock

Posted by: cccbock Apr 8 2008, 09:37 PM

Go here

http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.asp?Style=AH39SBACDOLRX5T&Mfg=GMC&Make=CHV&Model=CAMA&Year=1996&Category=&Keyword=&Module=&selected%5Fmedia=&mscsid=BKD8PMRSE0DL9MMWK3C92B8CG85H3N58

Bock

Posted by: Eugenio_SS Apr 8 2008, 09:39 PM

how big a file is it ?
I might setup some sort of ftp so you can have access.

Posted by: trackbird Apr 8 2008, 10:03 PM

I got 3 books, about 1100 pages when I ordered the ones for my 2002.

Posted by: cccbock Apr 8 2008, 10:05 PM

125MB

Bock

Posted by: Eugenio_SS Apr 8 2008, 10:09 PM

they are mine, now
how much for them and shipping ?

Posted by: trackbird Apr 8 2008, 10:19 PM

Long gone. Sorry.

Posted by: Eugenio_SS Apr 8 2008, 10:32 PM

why are you still standing there ? go get them

Posted by: bsim Apr 8 2008, 11:04 PM

I just went to the dealer...

Posted by: Eugenio_SS Apr 9 2008, 05:57 AM

and how much did that cost you ?

Posted by: bsim Apr 9 2008, 06:00 AM

$130.

Posted by: trackbird Apr 9 2008, 02:34 PM

When I bought mine a couple years ago, Helm had a sale around christmas time. I paid $65 plus freight. The 2001's were on sale (like 95-2001) and the 2002 was still $130. So, I just bought a 2001 manual and it worked great on my 2002. If you can wait, you might watch for that. There is a thread on here somewhere. As I remember Sgarnett and I both bought a set when I posted about the sale.

Posted by: vanwyk4257 Apr 9 2008, 03:24 PM

Check on ebay as well. I have a 1994 model but I picked up a used 1993 Factory Shop Manual for around $20 that covers 99% of what I need for my 1994. I think I saw new ones for various year F-bodies selling for around $100 per set, but you may be able to find used ones as well.

Posted by: Wayno Apr 9 2008, 04:49 PM

Jim Fossum has a set for 1998 model year listed on SCCAForum for $50.

Posted by: Eugenio_SS Apr 10 2008, 02:19 PM

can't find the thread... have a link ?

Posted by: bsim Apr 11 2008, 03:31 AM

Sold I believe: http://sccaforums.com/forums/thread/18473.aspx

Posted by: 00 Trans Ram Apr 11 2008, 06:37 PM

Just MAKE SURE they are for your year. I know for a fact that some wires behind the dash changed color between certain years. Purple became brown, and so on.

You don't want to be wondering why the book shows "Purple w/ white stripe and pink" when what you see is "Brown and teal w/ white stripe".

Posted by: 98_1LE Apr 14 2008, 07:55 PM

I have a buddies 2002 set here I would sell cheap


j/k, seeing if this will get his attention.

Posted by: Eugenio_SS Apr 14 2008, 10:33 PM

got my attention, though... hehehe
does that mean that if you don't get his attention, you actually sell them for cheap ?

Posted by: Nick Apr 15 2008, 02:25 AM

Glenn has first shot. If he doesn't want them, they are available.

Posted by: 98_1LE Apr 15 2008, 03:23 AM

9/10

Posted by: mitchntx Apr 16 2008, 12:25 AM

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=902597

For a 2k F-Car ... $60

No affiliation

Posted by: 35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS Apr 16 2008, 11:52 PM

I don't have a GM Techline DVD with all GM vehicles from 1998-2005.... (Chevy, Caddy, Saab, etc)

PM me

Posted by: bsim Apr 18 2008, 02:22 PM

Here's a set for 1999, I'm not affiliated to the seller...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=2000304

Posted by: Eugenio_SS Apr 21 2008, 01:31 AM

thanks Mitch... ended up buying it.
plus my car is a 2000.

Posted by: mitchntx Apr 22 2008, 02:16 AM

And yet another Helms for sale ...

http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=624908

Again, no affiliation

Posted by: ESPCamaro May 20 2008, 10:56 PM

Are the Helms manuals actually GM SHOP MANUALS?

It's like smacking my nuts between 1x6's finding FACTORY manuals for a BMW but I got lucky and found some for twenty bucks no less..............BUT for the things I was looking for FACTORY manuals were necessary.......Why or what are you looking for in them???

Posted by: cccbock May 21 2008, 01:45 AM

Yes

Posted by: Blainefab May 21 2008, 07:36 AM

I have a friend with a full set of Helms for a 1996 Fbod - He wants $60 + shipping.

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