Ok, I'm looking for a factory service manual for my '96 Z28 and I'm not sure where to go to find one. I've searched the forum a bit but didn't find anything directing me to what I was looking for. Could someone direct me to a website or a thread that I could use to buy a factory service manual? I have factory service manuals for my other vehicles and I've become quite spoiled because of them so I'm looking to get one for the newest addition.

 

Used ones from Ebay or other online resellers are the best value. You can buy new ones from http://helminc.com .

 

Thanks for the tip. Have you used this company yourself? The book set I looked at (which seems to be the right one for my car but I'm not sure) seems to be much cheaper than I expected. Here's the set that strikes me as the correct item I'm looking for: http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2...JJJGFLKLNDF706

 

Yeah, try Ebay. i got mine for about $20. Its about 10 inches thick and has detailed info on every aspect of the car. $20.

 

Wow, the prices have come down! That's good news. I have bought many a manual from Helm over the years. They print the GM manuals and it's the only place you can buy them new (except for maybe the dealer-and they still get them from Helm).

 

That sounds like what I am looking for. The thing that strikes me as odd is that the one for my Stealth was about $80-90 and the one for my Jeep was almost $100; I'm really suprised to see this one to be only $70 new. I'll poke around on eBay for one and hopefully I'll have some luck (I didn't in the past with the previous ones I've purchased, they were still expensive). Any idea where I can order factory direct GM parts through the internet?

 

They were $120 a set, not that long ago.

You can order online from http://gmpartsdirect.com/ , but their shipping can be way high and they have no phone-in customer service (can be an issue if you have a problem). I recommend these contacts.

 

Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it.

 

Here are a few from Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...37975816QQrdZ1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...40776747QQrdZ1

 

The reason they are cheap at Helm is that they are running a sale until the end of the year. Factory manuals are half-price. This is for most GM manuals.

 

Oh ok. So, it is just coincidence that it happens to be as cheap as it is. Either way, it works for me.