Which set of FSM should I buy?

[vilant]

Which of the following would be better to have or are they the same thing? Or is there something else that would be better?

1-http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000050f~Z5Z5Z517739~ P179.95~~~~S3JS0MSF6H69253335014a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z5000 0050F

2-http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-service-manuals-lt5-1990.html
Thanks, Joe

[ghlkal]

I purchased my set off of eBay ... there are several listings right now, such as

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Chevorlet-Corvette-service-shop-repair-dealer-manual-SET-/221011066720?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item3375493f60&vxp=mtr

If you can wait, you might find a better price (I paid less ~ 50 for these two IIRC).

There's also an LT5 supplement manual. (eg, http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-1991-1992-1993-Chevrolet-Corvette-Shop-Service-Repair-Manual-Factory-OEM-/360469989153?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item53edaf8721&vxp=mtr)

The links you have are to the FSM. However, the "white cover" manual is the "early" version (there will be some minor updates). The "red cover" manuals are the "final" version.

[vilant]

I purchased my set off of eBay ... there are several listings right now, such as

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Chevorlet-Corvette-service-shop-repair-dealer-manual-SET-/221011066720?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item3375493f60&vxp=mtr

If you can wait, you might find a better price (I paid less ~ 50 for these two IIRC).

There's also an LT5 supplement manual. (eg, http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-1991-1992-1993-Chevrolet-Corvette-Shop-Service-Repair-Manual-Factory-OEM-/360469989153?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item53edaf8721&vxp=mtr)

The links you have are to the FSM. However, the "white cover" manual is the "early" version (there will be some minor updates). The "red cover" manuals are the "final" version.
Definitly save some money if I buy them used, thx. But is there a differnece between the 2 I posted? Is one just a photo copy of the other?

[ghlkal]

But is there a differnece between the 2 I posted? Is one just a photo copy of the other?

It looks to me as if 1) is a photocopy of the FSM, while 2) is the acutal FSM (soft-bound book). I would assume both are the "final" versions, but ... So, I'm guessing there's no difference in the content of the 2 options.

[vilant]

It looks to me as if 1) is a photocopy of the FSM, while 2) is the acutal FSM (soft-bound book). I would assume both are the "final" versions, but ... So, I'm guessing there's no difference in the content of the 2 options.
That's what I'm guessing too. The only thing that's got me puzzled is the photocopy looks a lot thicker, like it has more information. Could be you just can't tell the difference of thickness from the photos....but.

[mike100]

I like the orig Helm red books. I have been able to get two different years (both books) used for about $60 per set.

[vilant]

I like the orig Helm red books. I have been able to get two different years (both books) used for about $60 per set.
Did you have any problems like missing pages? That's my one concern buying used.

[Z51JEFF]

I got mine directly from Helms,the publisher I believe.Is try them first before I bought from a middle man.

[mike100]

Did you have any problems like missing pages? That's my one concern buying used.

book condition varies, but the worst thing I ran into is a dog-eared page or two. For reference (adjust for inflation as necessary), A single Helm manual for my 92 Z28 cost $90 (in 1992). I ordered it the old fashioned way with the card included in my owners manual package.

[tf95ZR1]

I like the orig Helm red books.

X2 100%

:cheers:

[tomtom72]

The loose leaf version is from Helm. They were selling them in that version for a while a few yrs ago; one of my ZR-1 bros bought one about 5 yrs back from Helm. It takes up a lot of space as the binders are very big, and the paper is heavy stock. It has it's advantages as the paper is stout and can be handled a lot before it gets dog eared.

:cheers:
Tom

[vilant]

Thanks guys, feel like a dummy asking, but I don't want to fork out $160 and find out I got the wrong thing. Gonna go the ebay route. If there's any pages missing hopefully I can get someone from here to email me a scanned copy. :cheers:

[93 ZR1 Barcelona]

All bought from eBay through the years....always the RED books.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4682/20120704115556resize.jpg

Except for 1987 that I couldn't find a RED one....:dontknow:

[tf95ZR1]

The red ones come with "paper-thin" paper (Ha Ha)
so, yes, they tear easily. But thicker paper results
in a much thicker and heavier book. It's not so much
tearing the pages, but getting grease all over the place.
How do I know? That's why I own (2) sets.

[vilant]

All bought from eBay through the years....always the RED books.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4682/20120704115556resize.jpg

Except for 1987 that I couldn't find a RED one....:dontknow:
Wow! Nice collection. Looks like your the guy to ask any questions about the C4's. You got it all. :cheers:

[Kevin]

if you need one right now, let me know. I can get you a copy today

[vilant]

I'll PM you Kevin, thx.

[mrmojo1111]

Just picked up the 1990 FSM for $60 and the LT5 supplement for $25 on ebay. Both are used but appear to be in excellent condition? We'll see. FYI, on the publisher's website it says the set is not currently available.