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Dodge Fullsize Pick-ups: 1974 thru 1993, 2WD & 4WD, Six-cylinder inline V6 and V8 gasoline engines, Full-size pick-ups, Ramcharger, Trailduster (Haynes Repair Manual)

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89 dodge ram 100. Water in the oil. Replaced head gaskets and bearings. The book had no directions about installing rod and mains. No torque specs. Not knowing how to install the bearings because no information was provided, the bearings spun, and it had very very low oil pressure. The bearings & crankshaft is trashed.

I have been using Haynes repair manuals for years. The information on the torque specifications for the connecting rod and main bearing caps along with all the other information on a complete rebuild is in Chapter 3 Part C. Haynes Repair Manuals are very informative books and are based on a complete teardown and rebuild. The information is there.

I have the two manuals repair on these Dodge pick-ups,
The Chilton and this one, the Haynes. Openely, the Haynes is the best.

#1 word used in this book? "Typical"
#1 phrase used in this book? "Installation is the reverse of removal."

Perhaps I've been spoiled by the Bentley manuals I've picked up for my various Volkswagens over the years. Bentley manuals are so complete that you almost feel if you left the manual in the car over night IT would fix the car.

This book is so vague, its hard to know whether to trust the guidance it gives. There are some things you need specific information on, but this book only gives general instructions, and very little troubleshooting help. Again, its better than flying blind, but it could be much more comprehensive.

Needed this book to fix my 1985 Dodge Truck. Can't beat the price... literally!!! :o) Thanks!!!