Joined
·
5,157 Posts
Having the Factory Service Manual is highly recommended. It will help you understand your Corvette, even if you don't intend to perform any modifications, or intend to work on the Vette yourself.
You can use the manual to understand the original design intent of the many systems on your car, and if they aren't working properly, can also give you some idea of what your favorite mechanics will be looking for as they diagnose your problem.
The FSM's are available from Helm, Inc. The following links will take you to the relevant location for all years of C4 Vettes. These links show all the literature available from Helm, Inc. for that year ...
1984
1984 Factory Service Manual
1985
1985 Factory Service Manual
1986
1986 Factory Service Manual
1987
1987 Factory Service Manual
1988
1988 Factory Service Manual
1989
1989 Factory Service Manual
1990 (Separate ZR-1 (LT5) Manuals are shown from 1990 thru 1994)
1990 Factory Service Manual
1991
1991 Factory Service Manual
1992
1992 Factory Service Manual
1993
1993 Factory Service Manual
1994
1994 Factory Service Manual
1995 (No separate ZR-1 Service Manual)
1995 Factory Service Manual
1996
1996 Factory Service Manual
Notes:
1. Some titles are also available in French.
2. In 1995, it appears that the LT5 is at least partially combined in the standard FSM. There is no separate LT5 Service Manual.
3. These sites also show other products that are available for that year (such as Owner's Manuals).
4. There are a variety of sources that sell Corvette Service Manuals - shows such as Carlisle & Bloomington Gold, to name just two, and you can always search eBay for FSM's. This thread will at least give you a comparison to what someone is asking for the Manual before you buy. I bought the FSM for my '95 at BG, and saved about $35 over the Helms price for a new set.
5. Occasionally, you'll see FSM's for sale with WHITE covers. From what I can tell, the WHITE cover editions are PRELIMINARY, and may be different from the RED cover FSM. I don't know if this is true for all years of C4 - but I wanted to pass it along.
Enjoy!
Steven
You can use the manual to understand the original design intent of the many systems on your car, and if they aren't working properly, can also give you some idea of what your favorite mechanics will be looking for as they diagnose your problem.
The FSM's are available from Helm, Inc. The following links will take you to the relevant location for all years of C4 Vettes. These links show all the literature available from Helm, Inc. for that year ...
1984
1984 Factory Service Manual
1985
1985 Factory Service Manual
1986
1986 Factory Service Manual
1987
1987 Factory Service Manual
1988
1988 Factory Service Manual
1989
1989 Factory Service Manual
1990 (Separate ZR-1 (LT5) Manuals are shown from 1990 thru 1994)
1990 Factory Service Manual
1991
1991 Factory Service Manual
1992
1992 Factory Service Manual
1993
1993 Factory Service Manual
1994
1994 Factory Service Manual
1995 (No separate ZR-1 Service Manual)
1995 Factory Service Manual
1996
1996 Factory Service Manual
Notes:
1. Some titles are also available in French.
2. In 1995, it appears that the LT5 is at least partially combined in the standard FSM. There is no separate LT5 Service Manual.
3. These sites also show other products that are available for that year (such as Owner's Manuals).
4. There are a variety of sources that sell Corvette Service Manuals - shows such as Carlisle & Bloomington Gold, to name just two, and you can always search eBay for FSM's. This thread will at least give you a comparison to what someone is asking for the Manual before you buy. I bought the FSM for my '95 at BG, and saved about $35 over the Helms price for a new set.
5. Occasionally, you'll see FSM's for sale with WHITE covers. From what I can tell, the WHITE cover editions are PRELIMINARY, and may be different from the RED cover FSM. I don't know if this is true for all years of C4 - but I wanted to pass it along.
Enjoy!
Steven