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Old 03-31-2011, 10:22 AM
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Hey all, just got the new (to me) XJ, and it is getting noisy. Need to do tune-up and might tackle oil pump. But what has been your best resource, besides this forum, the Haynes or Chilton manuals? I used a Haynes for my Mazda B2200 yrs ago and found it short on pics and description, and have used Chilton for my toy and CJ. But I see a few Haynes references so i thought id throw it out there. Also, I have bad lifter noise. Marvel mystery oil made it worse so i'm changing oil pump. any other insight?
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Factory Service Manual is by FAR the best. Most comprehensive and specific for your year. ebay sometimes has a good deal on them. Get the FSM if you can; you'll never be sorry.

Coming in second place is Chiltons. They are OK.

Bringing up the rear is Haynes. I have found more incorrect and generic info. in Haynes.
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Thank you sir! Appreciate the feedback.
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X2!!!! This is what I have. I even printed it off and put together into a notebook.
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X2!!!! This is what I have. I even printed it off and put together into a notebook.
cool theres all kinds Of free pdf and service manuals you just gotta search it
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I had a haynes and a chilton for my 86 Olds and they were identical, word for word.
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they chilton manual and the haynes manual are the exact samething because haynes bought chilton out years ago, so if you can get an older chilton that would be best
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So far I have found that my haynes manual isnt worth the paper its printed on, TBH Im having alot of trouble finding relitive info about the electricals in my XJ.
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