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4pilgrim4 · 03-28-2011, 08:56 AM

I'd choose the Haynes over the Chiltons as they seem to get into a bit more depth, but the factory manual is best.

One of the best reasons to use the factory is the pictures and diagrams are much better. OTOH, sometimes the factory manual relies on factory special tooling and jigs that the average guy has no access to.

Also OTOH often the aftermarket manuals call out these same jigs with a poorer photo or diagram -- so I guess this again points to the factory manual.

03-28-2011, 08:56 AM	#4
4pilgrim4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 59	Re: haynes vs chilton I'd choose the Haynes over the Chiltons as they seem to get into a bit more depth, but the factory manual is best. One of the best reasons to use the factory is the pictures and diagrams are much better. OTOH, sometimes the factory manual relies on factory special tooling and jigs that the average guy has no access to. Also OTOH often the aftermarket manuals call out these same jigs with a poorer photo or diagram -- so I guess this again points to the factory manual.