Haynes Cobalt Manual
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Chilton manual - Non-existant
Haynes manual - Non-existant
Helms manual - $135
CobaltSS.net's "How-To" section - PRICELESS!!
For some things in life, there's Helms, but for everything else, there's-
COBALTSS.NET FTW!!!!
Haynes manual - Non-existant
Helms manual - $135
CobaltSS.net's "How-To" section - PRICELESS!!
For some things in life, there's Helms, but for everything else, there's-
COBALTSS.NET FTW!!!!
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However there are differences in the Cavalier and Cobalt engines/transmissions. While the engines are similar if not identical, there are slight differences. (ECM, power steering, etc.) Also, the Cavalier used the 4T40 transmission while the Cobalt uses the 4T45E. (Same family, but not the same unit.) So I don't think it would even be worth it to try and use a Cavalier manual to work on a Cobalt. The amount of information that would be applicable to the Cobalt would make it moot.
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Before getting my Balt, I had a 93 toyota 4x4 pickup.
The Haynes manual was OK I guess, but the factory manual was priceless.
Toyota has everything online where you can just download everything in PDF. You pay an access fee and download all you want.
This was mostly for shops and stuff that just payed monthly and needed constant access to all models, but I just used it to get the one I needed and canceled.
I don't know if Chevy has something like that?
The Haynes manual was OK I guess, but the factory manual was priceless.
Toyota has everything online where you can just download everything in PDF. You pay an access fee and download all you want.
This was mostly for shops and stuff that just payed monthly and needed constant access to all models, but I just used it to get the one I needed and canceled.
I don't know if Chevy has something like that?
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Lately, because my brother works at a Chevrolet/Pontiac/Buick Dealer, I get these manuals 'on the sly' and have access 'on the sly' to the GM Tech sites... PRICELESS.
after seeing their manuals and teardowns, Chiltons and Haynes manuals look like stereo instructions for retarded monkeys.
Scott
after seeing their manuals and teardowns, Chiltons and Haynes manuals look like stereo instructions for retarded monkeys.
Scott
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I was wondering if anybody knew of a way to get to an online manual for the SS/SC for free. I need to take the front end off the car and want to know how big of a pain in the ass its going to be. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Lately, because my brother works at a Chevrolet/Pontiac/Buick Dealer, I get these manuals 'on the sly' and have access 'on the sly' to the GM Tech sites... PRICELESS.
after seeing their manuals and teardowns, Chiltons and Haynes manuals look like stereo instructions for retarded monkeys.
Scott
after seeing their manuals and teardowns, Chiltons and Haynes manuals look like stereo instructions for retarded monkeys.
Scott
Geez...hook us up with some PDF manuals? Do they let you download them off the sites?
I got on the Toyota site a while back and downloaded everything.
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You can go on alldata.com and buy a subscription for you cars for 25 bucks for the first car and 15 each additional for a year or 50 bucks for 3 years. They just included the 06's it has technical bullitins and stuff second best thing to GM's website.
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chiltons > haynes
in deed they do.. i love having free access to gmworld..
gotta love hookups
Neither Haynes nor Chilton even come close to what the factory service manuals provide (3 Volumes for the 2006 Cobalt). Yes, $135 is a lot of money, but in this case you really do get what you pay for.
As for the guy who says he has 2 Haynes manuals for his Honda -- my daughter has a Honda and I rebuilt the auto 4-spd in it. The Haynes books do not have the auto tranny rebuild in it at all. The factory Honda service manual does -- and that's what I ended up buying to do a better job. Same goes for all makes of cars -- match up any Haynes or Chiltons manual to a factory service manual and you'll see what you're missing. There is a lot more info and how-to pictures as well.
As for the guy who says he has 2 Haynes manuals for his Honda -- my daughter has a Honda and I rebuilt the auto 4-spd in it. The Haynes books do not have the auto tranny rebuild in it at all. The factory Honda service manual does -- and that's what I ended up buying to do a better job. Same goes for all makes of cars -- match up any Haynes or Chiltons manual to a factory service manual and you'll see what you're missing. There is a lot more info and how-to pictures as well.
gotta love hookups
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That is true, I am surprised at the amount of info on the internet....
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just ran across this @ amazon.com. finally!!!!
its do out February 1st, 2008. just need to find out if their going to cover all trims ( 2.2~2.0 ) of the 'bolts.
its do out February 1st, 2008. just need to find out if their going to cover all trims ( 2.2~2.0 ) of the 'bolts.
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i dont know where you got that info from. Its been out for a while. Ive had my copy for like 5 months or so now
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http://www.amazon.com/General-Motors...0692369&sr=8-1
theres the link to the haynes. so which is better. the chilton or the haynes?? i heard haynes was good (outside this site)
theres the link to the haynes. so which is better. the chilton or the haynes?? i heard haynes was good (outside this site)
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Product Details
* Paperback: 256 pages
* Publisher: Haynes (February 1, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1563926792
* ISBN-13: 978-1563926792
* Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
is there a link to the chilton repair book?
* Paperback: 256 pages
* Publisher: Haynes (February 1, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1563926792
* ISBN-13: 978-1563926792
* Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
is there a link to the chilton repair book?
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http://www.amazon.com/General-Motors...0692369&sr=8-1
theres the link to the haynes. so which is better. the chilton or the haynes?? i heard haynes was good (outside this site)
theres the link to the haynes. so which is better. the chilton or the haynes?? i heard haynes was good (outside this site)
Man, I wish I saw that. I would have saved a little $$. I searched on Amazon last week but didn't come up with anything. Oh well, it was just a couple of bucks.
I don't think you can go wrong with either one. I've looked through both kinds and they are pretty similar.
I don't have a link. I just ordered it from my local car parts store.