General Motors Buick Skylark (1986 thru 1995) Buick Somerset (1985 thru 1987) Oldsmobile Achieva (1992 thru 1995) Oldsmobile Calais (1985 thru 1991) Pontiac Grand Am (1985 thru 1995) Automotive Repair Manual (Haynes Automotive Repair Series) [Paperback]

Richard Lindwall (Author), John Harold Haynes (Author)

Book Description

Series: Haynes Automotive Repair Manual Series | Publication Date: September 1995

Softcover Repair Manual for various Buicks, Olds & Pontiac Grand Ams based on a complete teardown and rebuild of each vehicle

Product Details

• Paperback: 361 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Pubns; 4th edition (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563921235
• ISBN-13: 978-1563921230
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,238,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars GM Auto Repair Manual (1986-1995 Buick, Olds., Pontiac), November 3, 2000

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Wm M. Polowy (Thomaston, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: General Motors Buick Skylark (1986 thru 1995) Buick Somerset (1985 thru 1987) Oldsmobile Achieva (1992 thru 1995) Oldsmobile Calais (1985 thru 1991) Pontiac Grand Am (1985 thru 1995) Automotive Repair Manual (Haynes Automotive Repair Series) (Paperback)

I often found the manual more frustrating than helpful. Pictures are numbered but the number is rarely used (see illustration rather than referring to the number). A popular engine during the time span designated was the GM 2.5 L OHV. No complete picture of the engine, only partial views in the manual. The PCV valve explanation on page 1-25 is incomplete (see Chiltons). The organization of the manual could be better. A great manual for a GM mechanic but not for the back-yard mechanic. A good supplement to the Chilton's manual.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GM Repair made easy., February 16, 1999

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[e-mail] Matt DeCosta (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: General Motors Buick Skylark (1986 thru 1995) Buick Somerset (1985 thru 1987) Oldsmobile Achieva (1992 thru 1995) Oldsmobile Calais (1985 thru 1991) Pontiac Grand Am (1985 thru 1995) Automotive Repair Manual (Haynes Automotive Repair Series) (Paperback)

The book has excellent picture references and well thought out instructions. Wiring diagrams are well done too. The only draw back is it offers no vacuum hose diagrams. I believe it is a good book for the basic home mechanic.