GM Full-Size Vans 1987-97 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual) (Paperback)

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Product Description

The Total Car Care series continues to lead all other do-it-yourself automotive repair manuals. This series offers do-it-yourselfers of all levels TOTAL maintenance, service and repair information in an easy-to-use format. Each manual covers all makes format. Each manual covers all makes and models, unless otherwise indicated. :Based on actual teardowns :Simple step-by-step procedures for engine overhaul, chassis electrical drive train, suspension, steering and more :Trouble codes :Electronic engine controls

Product Details

• Paperback: 550 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Manuals, Inc.; 1 edition (March 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801988195
• ISBN-13: 978-0801988196
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,031,745 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars An OK book on the topic, May 8, 2009

By	Valiant S. Vetter (Wilmette, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Though Chilton and Haynes seem to be the only aftermarket auto service manuals available these days, they don't have the complete detailed information of the old "Motor" manuals (The big, blue books) of the past.

Too much is left un-addressed by this and other Chilton manuals. If the topic you're looking for is covered adequately, great. If not - too bad. You're left with no reference at all or an abbreviated "procedure" that says to perform steps A, B,and C - but fails to tell you how to perform "B" and often that some pretty important steps happen between A and B.

Better than nothing - but that's often not enough.

If you have an older vehicle or one you prefer to service yourself as opposed to taking to a mechanic, I would suggest you pick up a copy (typically a set) of the original factory service manuals. Unfortunately, these are pretty pricey unless you can find a cast-off one.