When I was younger and fuel injection and computer run cars were not the norm and it was much easier to work on and understand your car (give me a 70'* Trans Am and I'll build you a monster, ask me a question about my 94 Bonne and you'll get a funny look ) Chilton'* was the manual everybody used. I haven't seen a Chilton'* for some time now, admittedly I haven't been looking very hard, but today at the local parts store I came across Haynes repair manuals and was wondering if it is a good manual to use. Just wondering what everybody'* experience is with these repair manuals and what most would recommend.

In order from best to worst:

Factory Service Manuals (ebay is your friend)
Chilton'* (about 20 bucks online or at the store)
Haynes (very basic, not great, but ok in a pinch)
Clymer (toilet paper)

OK, I'll check out some factory service manuals then. thanks

X2 in that order. Some of the newer Haynes are tissue paper also.
No real technical stuff or extensive diagnosis.

BTW, I found an eBay store with a good selection of FSMs at decent prices.

http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=95894

Thanks for that, I just ordered myself one of the 1997 LeSabre manuals. Wonder why it was so much more expensive than the others, though. :?

One thing is certain, my Hayne'* manual isn't cutting it. I need something better.

Just how in depth are these manuals? Will it give step by step instructions on say, how to remove the intake manifolds? I need to justify my purchase.
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You can find Chilton manuals on amazon. That'* where I bought the one for my Honda Civic.

EBAY for FSM'* is your best bet. I've got three on my dresser, probably about 2000 pages, BUT.. if I ever have a problem with any little thing, even a small screw, it'* in there. Haynes is okay but not into great detail. Never dealt with Chilton'*, so I have no experience.

The Chilton'* manual you will buy now is nothing like the old Chilton'* you may be familiar with back in the old days. Those books were the bibles of auto repair and took you step by step through everything. Chilton'* is now owned by Haynes and is virtually the same. FSM is the way to go, but is still not as good as the old Chilton'*.