I need to get some sort of repair manual for a couple of my newer cars...
Have two immediate problems to deal with:

2003 Malibu V6 leaking coolant out the top "front" of the engine, probably lower intake manifold gasket. need correct R&R procedures.

2004 Silverado, high speed HVAC blower doesn't work, all other speeds do. From what I've found, the blower resister pack and high speed relay are on a single replacement part, but I have no clue where to find it physically in the truck.

Looked at helmsinc, for $135, I'll take my chances getting the mainfold offa that V6 and back on again!

Any recommendations for some decent manuals that don't cost a fortune. My past experiences with Haynes and Chiltons have been less than great.

I find the better money spent, the better the info. I bought a Helms for my '88 when new, $120 then, and has been a godsend.

You might visit a shop with Mitchell Repair CD and ask to print the info out for you.

Resistor block is probably behind the glovebox or above the trans tunnel. Remove the glovebox liner and should be right there.

Jim,
On your 04, if you're talking about either GM part#89019089 or 89019088 - resistor - you'll most likely need a wire connector that gets fried also. connector part #15862656. Couple screws at bottom of air distribution box gets you access to resistor.

watch ebay. I got full manuals for my 02 Intrigue, 99 Z28 and 93 K1500 for around $50 each.

Jim,

Someone posted a link to an online repair guide a few days ago. Did you happen to check that out? I can't find the thread now.

Lower Intake Manifold
Removal & Installation
To Remove:

WARNING
This engine uses a sequential multiport fuel injection system. Injector wiring harness connectors must be connected to their appropriate fuel injector or exhaust emissions or engine performance may be seriously affected.

Remove or disconnect the following:
Upper intake manifold.
Right (rear) and left (front) valve rocker arm covers.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
Fuel injector rail with lines and position aside.
Power steering pump from the front engine cover and reposition.
Disconnect the heater inlet pipe with heater hose from the lower intake manifold and reposition.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Lower intake manifold bolts.
Lower intake manifold.
Remove rocker arms and push rods.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Lower intake manifold gaskets and seals.
Clean all gasket and seal surfaces.
ECT sensor.
Water outlet bolts.
Water outlet.
Thermostat.

Lower Intake Manifold




To Install:

Install or connect the following:
Thermostat.
Water outlet.
Water outlet bolts. Tighten the water outlet bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. Lbs.).
ECT sensor. Tighten the ECT sensor to 23 Nm (17 ft. Lbs.).
Apply 8 - 12 mm (0.08 - 0.11 inch) bead of RTV Sealer, on each ridge where front and rear of the lower intake manifold contact the engine block
Install or connect the following:
wer intake manifold gaskets.
Install rocker arms and pushrods.
Lower intake manifold.
Apply sealant, GM P/N 12345382 to the threads of the lower intake manifold bolts.
WARNING
An oil leak may result if the vertical bolts are not tightened before the diagonal bolts.

Install or connect the following:
Vertical lower intake manifold bolts until snug.
Diagonal lower intake manifold bolts until snug.
Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts.
Vertical bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.)
Diagonal bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.)
Connect the heater inlet pipe and heater hose to the lower intake manifold.
Install or connect the following:
Power steering pump to the front engine cover.
Fuel injector rail.
ECT sensor electrical connector.
Upper intake manifold.
Valve rocker covers.

Jim,
The best deal in my opinion is the Alldata DYI site. YOu can buy a one year subscription to Alldata online for the first vehicle for $25 and I think the second car is $15 or so. You will get the same service information that most professional repair shops get. It is pretty much all factory information including the latest service bulletins etc. I just got it for my 99 Tahoe so I could get the intake manifold R&R procedure.
http://www.alldatadiy.com/

This is the link from a few days ago but the password doesn't work anymore.
http://www.bedlib.org/ebsco.html

You can get a week subscription to Mitchell for 1 car for about 9 bucks.

Mitchell on demand, or ondemand5.

They have enough info to overload you. You literally get lost following links.

And for a free pdf maker go to cutepdf.com.
Any screen on your computer that has print capability can be stored as an electronic pdf with the print function.

lmao... then on the way home today, the low beams quit in the wifes trailblazer.
I am surrounded by newer cars that are falling apart.

The vette and the camaro on the other hand are perfect, other than the oil leaks.
And I did buy the Helms manuals for the vette...lol.

Jim...
I have AllDataPro so send me what you are looking for with the year,make,model and engine :)



Kev

Jim...
I have AllDataPro so send me what you are looking for with the year,make,model and engine :)



Kev

Thanks Kev. pm sent

Thanks lots to those who sent me all the good info!

These newfangled cars sure are complicated! Ya know there are no less than 3 computers (and 2 serial data links) involved in pressing a button on the door and having the seat heat up?

After looking at the Trailblazer headlight wiring... I took it to the dealer today. They replaced a relay, cost me 150 clams. The wife is happy.

I WILL do that intake manifold on the Malibu, no way I'm paying them a grand to change a gasket!

jim i got mitchell. what ever you want i can download and send it to you. tommorow.and a hint for all i got back to 53 around on all things.even foreign cars.just send me a pm and at work i always check at noon. at night it will be next day i can get it.