Owns a TSRM
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Where's the "freeload the online version but doesn't need to be hand held for the 87 because the differences aren't rocket science" option?
I do keep thinking about picking up the complete set, but haven't had a need for it so far. I've got the haynes manual, and it covers all the detailed stuff I'd want to review like torque specs. Sure it's not year or even generation specific, and skips a lot of the nitty gritty install and removal procedure details the TSRM has, but it's pretty cheap and covers everything the average person needs. I wouldn't trust a beginner to rebuild an engine with it, but a couple of years of shade tree wrenching more than makes up for the missing pieces.
I do keep thinking about picking up the complete set, but haven't had a need for it so far. I've got the haynes manual, and it covers all the detailed stuff I'd want to review like torque specs. Sure it's not year or even generation specific, and skips a lot of the nitty gritty install and removal procedure details the TSRM has, but it's pretty cheap and covers everything the average person needs. I wouldn't trust a beginner to rebuild an engine with it, but a couple of years of shade tree wrenching more than makes up for the missing pieces.
I use the online TSRM and EPC's (dealer peeps love me, I walk in with part numbers).
I have a Haynes manual, but VERY rarely use it (stopped using it when I read the procedure for valvecover seals... tighten until snug isn't exactly the proper torque spec)
I have a Haynes manual, but VERY rarely use it (stopped using it when I read the procedure for valvecover seals... tighten until snug isn't exactly the proper torque spec)
I got mine from the dealership I work at. I found it in a backroom and it had not ever been opened!!
I'm about ready to order another one... over the past two years mine has gotten trashed. I'll keep that one for the garage work and get a nice pretty one for my desk. 
Same, I believe they ran about $150 shipped from Jay Marks (Champion). I had previously downloaded and printed out EVERY page of the online TSRM(except a few sections I'd never use) and put it in a a few binders. Took a very long time to do.Clip said:
I like printing out pages that way you dont have to worry about ruining the page with oil hands lol.
I just have an $80 "shop" laptop, doesn't really matter what happens to it.
It also goes in the car for datalogging instead of my expensive macbook pro.
It also goes in the car for datalogging instead of my expensive macbook pro.
well thats obvious but im sure your able to get it used from somewhere else like ebay but i cant ever find them
Get your TSRM and all OEM parts - Champion Toyota Gulf Freeway Houston Texas ask for Jeff Watson - 1-800-327-2087 - best price for new OEM parts.
I'm glad there were some takers on the third option
I'm glad there were some takers on the third option
i knew what it was but i just wanna find something locally or something.....i dont trust making deals with people online or over the phone....lotta azzholes out there
I think everyone that chose that option, chose it in the manner in which it was listed - facetiously
Made the dealer through both books in with the car. It and the EWD are pretty beat these days, the EWD mostly from helping out here. I have far more money is other books collected over the years. One of my TCCS hardcover reference works alone cost $175.
I use my chilton book.
Sometimes I'll use the online version to post links to answers for questions people ask.
I used to walk into the dealership and they'd print up all the pages I needed for the work I was doing.
Sometimes I'll use the online version to post links to answers for questions people ask.
I used to walk into the dealership and they'd print up all the pages I needed for the work I was doing.
You could probably snag one off of ebay used for cheaper than a dealer would sell, or even half.com if you're lucky... (haven't checked Half.com)
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