Recomendations of SHO Tech manuals

[michaeltpo]

Thanks to Scot for the online SHO information. Before I read his post I was wondering about tech manuals I could buy from a store or order online. I'd still like to have a complete book or two and understand the SHO is under the Taurus type. Still, any recomendations as to which of the tech. manuals are most SHO complete. (haynes, chilton other??) I'm willing to buy two or three but would like to know which ones are thorough and easy to understand for the SHOs. I'll be replacing my radiator (which I now have the procedure thanks to Scot) this week and looking at refurbishing the suspension/steering/braking components of my 93MTX in the coming months. The more knowledge I have in advance of this will give me the confidence to tackle the jobs and save a lot of money.
Speaking of money, I'll also be sending a $20 check to the Forum web site which has already helped me a great deal. Thanks to all.

 

[Bizzy]

I have the 1991 Shop manual that I just adore. You can get one here but you can also find them fairly readily on eBay.

Chiltons is good for the beginner regardless of what anyone says. For basic information and repairs it can help.

For online sources, there's also this website. 86 - 95 Repair Manual.

And of course, if all else fails and you need advice, you always have us. wink

 

[projectSHO89]

The factory Helms is the most complete source that contains SHO-specific service information.

The Chilton's is okay except for a glaring error or two regarding plugwire routing in certain editions.

The Haynes is worthless for SHO-specific stuff.

There was a poster in a thread in the OPEN SHO forum from back in April who had factory original (not bootleg copies) Service CDs available for a nominal fee, however, that forum has been truncated and only goes back to June. Perhaps he will respond and will provide details of what he has available.

Steve

<small>[ August 10, 2003, 08:54 AM: Message edited by: projectSHO89 ]</small>

 

[Shoaz]

Bizzy:

Chiltons is good for the beginner regardless of what anyone says. For basic information and repairs it can help.

I agree. I have the Helm manual for my car (a 95) as well as the Chilton manual. I find myself using the Chilton more often and usually refer to it first just because it is much more readable and easy to find things. I'm not a beginner, but the Chilton often saves me time.

The Helm is good for all the mundane details that the Chilton doesn't cover. If you rely totally on the Chilton there's often an important detail or setting or procedure that won't be covered. The Helm is about as comprehensive as you can get.

IMHO bottom line at a minimum get the Chilton manual. If you want more comprehensive coverage then spring the additional money for the Helm.

 

[michaeltpo]

Thanks for the information. Before I got your feedback I was going to get the Haynes. Thanks again. Being a nub, I'll get the Chilton's first and then the Helms if I can afford it.

 

[Bank of SHO]

Inexpensive copies of the Helms manual are often available on ebay.