Haynes or Chiltons?

mean81GT · 09-12-2002, 02:27 PM

I recently posted my mercv sable 3.8 questions, and was advised tyo get a ford shop manual on cd rom for the car. Well, after trying to find this thing for a while, i finally found out why i can't. There are copyrights from Ford, and I can't get it yet. But, they all recommenmd Chilton's. I have the Haynes book now, and it doesn't go into enough detail.

Which has more detail, Chilton's or Haynes? or are they the same.

Kamaro Killer · 09-12-2002, 02:31 PM

I have both for my 88 5.0 and they both suck. I would advice getting both though. There are vacumm diagrams in the Chilton that aren't in Haynes, and there are better diagrams in Haynes than in Chiltons. I know there are better ones out there, but I'm not sure of the name(s). Take care, Keith

mean81GT · 09-12-2002, 03:47 PM

has anyone ever heard of Helm manuals? i was searching on the internet today and found them. never heard of them.

Kamaro Killer · 09-12-2002, 04:40 PM

but I think Helm is the factory manual you would find at ford. It's an expensive book, but from what I've heard it's one of the better manuals out there. You'll have a hard time finding that book unless you get it online or order it directly from Helm. Take care, Keith

Mustangbelle306 · 09-12-2002, 05:19 PM

yes they are copyrighted, but if you find a disgruntled Ford employee (like we did

) you can get yourself a burned copy!

Haynes manuals suck the proverbial big banana, but for the price I guess they are ok, for little stuff like interior panels.

PKRWUD · 09-13-2002, 12:56 AM

Haynes and Chiltons are better than nothing, but they don't go into deep detail, or give you very good diagnostics. Helms sells factory manuals, and is the best bet if you are looking for info on a specific vehicle. CD's can be found on eBay for just about any vehicle, but I don't like them. I guess I'm just too used to having pages to flip through.

Take care,
~Chris

mean81GT · 09-13-2002, 07:45 PM

i'm with you pkrwud, i like being able to put the book next to my work to refer to if needed. i would hate having to run inside constantly to print out pages.

thanks for all the help guys.

09-12-2002, 02:27 PM	#1
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	Haynes or Chiltons? I recently posted my mercv sable 3.8 questions, and was advised tyo get a ford shop manual on cd rom for the car. Well, after trying to find this thing for a while, i finally found out why i can't. There are copyrights from Ford, and I can't get it yet. But, they all recommenmd Chilton's. I have the Haynes book now, and it doesn't go into enough detail. Which has more detail, Chilton's or Haynes? or are they the same. __________________ I'm a glutton for punishment.

09-12-2002, 02:31 PM	#2
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	they both suck!! I have both for my 88 5.0 and they both suck. I would advice getting both though. There are vacumm diagrams in the Chilton that aren't in Haynes, and there are better diagrams in Haynes than in Chiltons. I know there are better ones out there, but I'm not sure of the name(s). Take care, Keith __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

09-12-2002, 03:47 PM	#3
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	has anyone ever heard of Helm manuals? i was searching on the internet today and found them. never heard of them. __________________ I'm a glutton for punishment.

09-12-2002, 04:40 PM	#4
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	I'm not sure but I think Helm is the factory manual you would find at ford. It's an expensive book, but from what I've heard it's one of the better manuals out there. You'll have a hard time finding that book unless you get it online or order it directly from Helm. Take care, Keith __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

09-13-2002, 12:56 AM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Haynes and Chiltons are better than nothing, but they don't go into deep detail, or give you very good diagnostics. Helms sells factory manuals, and is the best bet if you are looking for info on a specific vehicle. CD's can be found on eBay for just about any vehicle, but I don't like them. I guess I'm just too used to having pages to flip through. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

09-12-2002, 05:19 PM	#5
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	yes they are copyrighted, but if you find a disgruntled Ford employee (like we did ) you can get yourself a burned copy! Haynes manuals suck the proverbial big banana, but for the price I guess they are ok, for little stuff like interior panels.

09-13-2002, 07:45 PM	#7
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	i'm with you pkrwud, i like being able to put the book next to my work to refer to if needed. i would hate having to run inside constantly to print out pages. thanks for all the help guys. __________________ I'm a glutton for punishment.

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