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Ol' Grey · 03-26-2003, 06:03 PM

I have a copy of Chilton's 1988 edition for 1970-87 Chevy/GMC, but I don't like it very much. I'd like to get a hold of a factory approved manual or something similar. I tried www.helminc.com but they don't have anything. I've got a Helm manual for my '02 Camaro that's three books and several thousand pages on nothing but the '02 Camaro. Is there anything out there for my factory forgotten '86 Chevy?

**swervin ervin** · 03-26-2003, 06:23 PM

If Helms don't have any, ebay will probably be your best bet. A lot of the guys here have bought theirs on ebay. I got mine for my 85 at Helms site though.

Ol' Grey · 03-26-2003, 06:58 PM

I went back to Helm and did a search for GMC instead. Bingo! I'm gonna give them a call and see what comes with the "complete set."

I wonder why they don't have a listing for Chevy???

Slonaker · 03-26-2003, 08:52 PM

I got my '86 manuals from Helm about a year ago. The complete set was the electrical system schematics, complete repair manual, and a "unit assembly" manual or something like that. The third one has details on the engine, transmission, rear end, etc.

Slonaker

79BIG10 · 03-27-2003, 08:23 AM

I got my service manual from Ebay for $5.00 the auction title was messed up and I got real lucky on that find. I love mine

03-26-2003, 06:03 PM	#1
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	Need a good repair manual I have a copy of Chilton's 1988 edition for 1970-87 Chevy/GMC, but I don't like it very much. I'd like to get a hold of a factory approved manual or something similar. I tried www.helminc.com but they don't have anything. I've got a Helm manual for my '02 Camaro that's three books and several thousand pages on nothing but the '02 Camaro. Is there anything out there for my factory forgotten '86 Chevy? __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

03-26-2003, 06:23 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	If Helms don't have any, ebay will probably be your best bet. A lot of the guys here have bought theirs on ebay. I got mine for my 85 at Helms site though. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-26-2003, 06:58 PM	#3
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	I went back to Helm and did a search for GMC instead. Bingo! I'm gonna give them a call and see what comes with the "complete set." I wonder why they don't have a listing for Chevy??? __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

03-26-2003, 08:52 PM	#4
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I got my '86 manuals from Helm about a year ago. The complete set was the electrical system schematics, complete repair manual, and a "unit assembly" manual or something like that. The third one has details on the engine, transmission, rear end, etc. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-27-2003, 08:23 AM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I got my service manual from Ebay for $5.00 the auction title was messed up and I got real lucky on that find. I love mine __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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