Chilton MR2 book?

deuces · 07-06-2006, 09:15 PM

I cant find a Chilton book on the MR2. Do they even make one? If so anyone know where to get one?

canadam · 07-06-2006, 09:19 PM

Personally, I'd suggest buying the Toyota Factory Service manual. You'll have to pay a little more, but it will be worth it. I've never seen a Chilton manual, because I've always used Toyota books.

deuces · 07-06-2006, 09:22 PM

thanks man. anything u dont know bout 2s?

canadam · 07-06-2006, 09:28 PM

You can never know everything about MR2s, that's why I have so many posts, always fishing for more info

Unfortunately I sold my 1986 Repair Manual about a year ago, or else I'd sell it to you. Check eBay.

ALLSHOTUP · 07-06-2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canadam

Personally, I'd suggest buying the Toyota Factory Service manual. You'll have to pay a little more, but it will be worth it. I've never seen a Chilton manual, because I've always used Toyota books.

Nothing could be closer to the truth.

GaToy · 07-06-2006, 10:43 PM

The Chilton and Hynes manuals suck!!!! Its worth the money to get the BGB (Big Green Book). Just call Toyota Publishing at 1-800-622-2033. They will ask you the exact year of the car. This is four inch thick book like that you see at the dealerships. I got tired of digging through my $20 Haynes manual just for it to tell me to take it to an autherized perfesional. MAN!!!! If I wanted to take it to the shop I wouldn't have bought the book. But seriously, this book has walked me through so much. You won't be dissappointed.

~C.C.~

AutoMX · 07-08-2006, 07:52 PM

go on amazon, i got both the hynes and chiltons for $13 shipped total/ not much in depth info but for that money its hard to complain. the chiltons book is for all 4AGE type cars, has nothing outside the engine department.

Raptor13x · 07-08-2006, 07:58 PM

The chiltons and haynes manuals are useless, as is the BGB in many ways, though at least it has some useful sections. A lot of times I find you're best off just figuring it out on your own.

GaToy · 07-09-2006, 01:14 AM

Yeah but as far as torque specs and getting an idea where to start the BGB is invaluable. I have done two head gasket changes and replaced both rear wheel bearings. The BGB gave torque specs on every single nut and bolt that was touched. After having mine for about three years I don't think should own an MR2 without one.

As for the Haynes and Chilton manuals, they make good drink coasters.

~C.C.~

Raptor13x · 07-09-2006, 06:45 AM

Torque specs are largely useless, just tighten it up good and tight. There's no sense finding the exact number of inch-pounds each nut and bolt needs. The only time I've ever used torque specs is when doing internal engine work or tightening lug nuts, and for the lug nuts I just pull a number out of my *** and make it even all the way around.

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07-06-2006, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
deuces I see u in my rearview Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thanks man. anything u dont know bout 2s?

07-06-2006, 09:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	You can never know everything about MR2s, that's why I have so many posts, always fishing for more info Unfortunately I sold my 1986 Repair Manual about a year ago, or else I'd sell it to you. Check eBay.

07-06-2006, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
GaToy '86 Sunroof Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fort Valley, Ga Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The Chilton and Hynes manuals suck!!!! Its worth the money to get the BGB (Big Green Book). Just call Toyota Publishing at 1-800-622-2033. They will ask you the exact year of the car. This is four inch thick book like that you see at the dealerships. I got tired of digging through my $20 Haynes manual just for it to tell me to take it to an autherized perfesional. MAN!!!! If I wanted to take it to the shop I wouldn't have bought the book. But seriously, this book has walked me through so much. You won't be dissappointed. ~C.C.~

07-08-2006, 07:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
AutoMX No Skills Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	go on amazon, i got both the hynes and chiltons for $13 shipped total/ not much in depth info but for that money its hard to complain. the chiltons book is for all 4AGE type cars, has nothing outside the engine department.

07-08-2006, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Raptor13x Legendary Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 3,997 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	The chiltons and haynes manuals are useless, as is the BGB in many ways, though at least it has some useful sections. A lot of times I find you're best off just figuring it out on your own.

07-09-2006, 01:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
GaToy '86 Sunroof Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fort Valley, Ga Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Yeah but as far as torque specs and getting an idea where to start the BGB is invaluable. I have done two head gasket changes and replaced both rear wheel bearings. The BGB gave torque specs on every single nut and bolt that was touched. After having mine for about three years I don't think should own an MR2 without one. As for the Haynes and Chilton manuals, they make good drink coasters. ~C.C.~

07-09-2006, 06:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Raptor13x Legendary Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 3,997 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Torque specs are largely useless, just tighten it up good and tight. There's no sense finding the exact number of inch-pounds each nut and bolt needs. The only time I've ever used torque specs is when doing internal engine work or tightening lug nuts, and for the lug nuts I just pull a number out of my *** and make it even all the way around.