What's the skinny on these CD rom factory service manuals? Do they cover the same stuff as the printed versions? Or is it just more of a pain in the arse to get to what you need?
You do not mention which CD-ROM "factory service manual" - there are probably more variations than there are dog hairs on the cargo carpet...
I've worked with the Mitchell CD-ROM repair manual. If this is the one you are referring to, it is no substitute for the Toyota paper manual. I think the best advice would be to spring for the real deal. If you are going to work on your own truck, you'll need it.
Shoot a PM over to CruiserDan and ask him if can get one for your specific truck. Not cheap, but after the first big project, you'll be glad you did.
FYI - I've gotten a lot of emails and PM's about my dvd.
Answer is NO, I will not send it to you. I'm a big believer in copyrights and did the scan merely because I wanted something electronic. It's for personal use. If anyone wants to scan their own manual, it's pretty easy to do if you take it out of the binding. Just use a feeder.
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So Junk, you have a DVD burner, and have never violated copyright laws?
Riiiiiiiiight.
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That's right Wob. Got the dvd writer so I could move all the home movies from video tape to something more permanent. My son will only be small once. Got a problem with that?
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J, how much space does it take up in the computer? I don't have a burner.
What format or software did you use?
Any tips??????
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Landtoy,
It's all in indexed pdf and actually takes up quite a bit of room. I went to DVD so it's more portable in case I need it somewhere else.
The indexing is what took the most time. It's not completely indexed, but close enough for me.
Considering the prices of the trucks you are buying, and how much these manuals can save you, are you really going to cry that you can't afford the manuals?
I can understand Landtoy's questions since he uses his manual and it's getting used hard, but if you guys are just whining about buying it, then time to buck up.
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