What do you all concider the best manual for a DIY folks

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Feb 10, 2009 | 10:42 AM

bsljacques

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From: OKC, OK

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

What do you all concider the best manual for a DIY folks

I did some searches...but didn't find much...

What do you all concider a good manual for DIY folks?

Haynes
Chilton
?

Thanks,

B

Feb 10, 2009 | 10:44 AM

BlueXJ

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From: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs

Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ

Model: Comanche

Engine: 4.0L Renix

Spend the extra cash and buy a FSM.

Feb 10, 2009 | 11:20 AM

okcjeeper

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From: Okc area

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

If you can get an FSM get it. I have both Chiltons and Haynes and they both have their pro's and cons but glad I have both for reference.

Feb 10, 2009 | 11:59 AM

one4fester

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From: highland il

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: jasper reman 4.0

is the fsm years specfic and where can i get one

Feb 10, 2009 | 12:06 PM

bsljacques

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From: OKC, OK

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Thanks for the info....I am on the hunt....

Feb 10, 2009 | 01:33 PM

xj4fun

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Year: 94 XJ, 03 TJ, 03 WJ, 90 XJ

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Engine: 4.0 and 4.7 HO

I consider an FSM to be the first book purchased on any new vehicle. Then pickup additional books as interest/need warrents

Feb 10, 2009 | 01:34 PM

bsljacques

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From: OKC, OK

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Originally Posted by xj4fun

I consider an FSM to be the first book purchased on any new vehicle. Then pickup additional books as interest/need warrents

Thats what I plan to do.....

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Feb 10, 2009 | 01:39 PM

BuckB91XJ

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From: Oak Harbor, WA.

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator

FSM is the best manual you can have for your XJ but, I have done some major surgerys with my good old Haynes Manual, available at most auto parts stores for around $20.

Feb 10, 2009 | 01:43 PM

91 Laredo

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I have a Haynes and it works but its nothing special. For my BMW I picked up a Bentley manual thats 3 times as thick and gets down and detailed. I would rate Chilton a little lower than Haynes.

Feb 10, 2009 | 01:45 PM

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BuckB91XJ

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From: Oak Harbor, WA.

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator

I would have to agree with you whole heartedly about Haynes being waaaaaaay better than Chiltons but, if you want the same detail as your Bentley Manual for your Beeemer, for your XJ.....Get the FSM Manual!!