Which do you prefer?

[SAMI]

This is specifically for a 2004 Dodge Ram 3/4 ton diesel crewcab shortbed..

 

[RockMonkey]

Other. Factory service manuals are the only way to go.

 

[Caleb]

Other. Factory service manuals are the only way to go.

What he said. However, I was impressed with the Haynes TH350 manual.

 

[Cody]

I prefer a mechanic

I have both books for ZJ's, but I can't remember which one I liked better. I'd have to look to see.

 

[SAMI]

Do you use CD Rom versions of the factory manual?

 

[Cody]

ninja edit.

duh, wrong question.

 

[Brett]

Haynes sucks donkey dick

 

[Spork]

Teh Internetz haz all teh ansewrs.

 

[Tacoma]

I used to like Haynes a lot better because they had way better manuals and a lot more specific information, but the newer ones have been sucking pretty bad.

I would vote instead for a factory manual... I have a Dodge factory manual for '98, and it is absolutely OUTSTANDING.. but a little pricey for the non-enthusiast...

 

[DToy]

Yep, definitely go for the factory service manual. And/or a subscription to the Turbo Diesel Register http://www.tdr1.com So far there hasn't been anything I couldn't find an answer for on my 04.5 cummins on the TDR.

 

[phatfoto]

FSM for the win...

 

[DOSS]

FSM I hate being referred to a certified mechanic by Haynes and Chilton..

 

[bobmed]

Yea they got to the point where anything more than changing spark plugs is referred to a mechanic.

 

[benjy]

Do you use CD Rom versions of the factory manual?

I just got a FSM in CD version... don't like it as much as the hard copy so I printed it. They're harder to navigate. Once I get the dividers in the 3 ring binder it won't be as bad, but it's a lot less hassle to just buy the book.

 

[chadr]

I have both the 03 and 05 Dodge service manuals in PDF format but not the 04. I also have an old school Jeep service maual for the 2A, 3A, 3B, CJ-5, CJ-6, and DJ-3A. They are huge files. Contact me if they would help you out.

 

[kkemp]

Ditto. Haynes and Chiltons are worthless. The FSM is the only way to go. I actually picked a couple CDROM versions for a couple Ford cars on ebay for $5. They are were actually created by Ford. They're a pain to use (poorly designed), but still better than Haynes and Chiltons.

 

[offroaddave]

FSM
Clearfield library lets you take them home.