rcgo88

Hello All,

I'm having a difficult time finding a printed version of a Haynes or Chilton repair manual for my 95 SC400. Does anyone know where I can get one?

Thanx

/Aerostar\

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Heres for a 1992:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Lexus-S...#ht_500wt_1180

Not exactly what you were looking for, but the majority of the content will be the same

spoolxexo

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Wha-BLAM!

http://home.comcast.net/~ishootstuff...hop_Manual.pdf

rcgo88

Daaang!,

Whablam is right!. Thanx man you're awesome!

2jznosht

160 bones...eeewwwwwwww

OG Dada

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I'm glad that link is still alive. That's where I got mine same month last year.

BenStoked

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and worth $450 more than the haynes/chilton books rednecks seem to be fond of,.
Seriously, I may sound like a snob, but after using a factory manual, the other two books look like crap, every one I have touched covers multiple bodies/car; their information is generic at best. Might as well buy a haynes for a Ford broncho, as helpful as they are.

spoolxexo

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Installation is the reverse of removal! God I HATE when they say that.

rcgo88

I bought my Taco 4X4 with 3 miles on it in 96. I just passed 236K and my Haynes has served me well. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the factory manual isn't far superior. But the Haynes/Chiltons manuals aren't all that bad my friend. With that being said my Haynes has frustrated me once or twice with incomplete instructions. So I'm sooo glad to get the factory manual for my SC. Thanx to all for their help!

zinzan

LOL, I paid $8 for this just last week on tradebits.com.

-Z

Flyinbrick

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I know this is an old thread, can someone forward me the PDF? looks like the link has gone dead.

thanks in advance.

mickesanda

+1

Thank you in advance,
/Mike

hypnotized

I have compared my factory repair manuals for my Honda Accord and Lexus IS to the equivalent Haynes and Chilton manuals.

The factory manual will advise you on if you need a SST (special service tool), it identifies what parts are consumables and should be replaced, it has torque specs, it has more bite sized chunks for each detailed step and diagrams, it also advises on progression on how to address MIL codes, wiring diagrams, it will also help you gauge which projects are DIY and which are not (those requiring lifts and special tools) ...

Examples:

In the Honda Accord to replace the front two catalytic converters it had a single paragraph in the Haynes manual. The Honda OEM manual bounced around between about 10 pages to complete each step in detail. Good luck removing the front drive shaft with a Haynes manual.

Also even though the MIL code says replace your catalytic converter, it may actually be triggered by the oxygen sensor or bad fuel. The factory will teach you how to test those items first before jumping into $1,000+ repair.

My Lexus factory manuals are ridiculously too detailed. You could build the car from scratch. My Lexus IS has 5 huge paper volumes for the factory manual. My Honda has only 1 single book the size of 1 Lexus volume and the car is a hybrid with Navi.

I would also point out that some local libraries and colleges have subscriptions to AllData or access to Haynes and Chilton manuals. I would check there first. My local library dumped the subscription because no one used it. Then I put in a special request and they are now reconsidering purchasing a new subscription for library users. Cost to me is $0.

To buy my complete Lexus IS factory service manual (5 volumes) at retail was approximately $1,500. So give the library a try with Chilton or Haynes first, it may be a free resource.