cr8crshr
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This kind of a rant if you will. First off, this site has members that are extremely knowledgeable and have a wealth of information and experiences to share. What all to often I see though, is how individuals here will ask questions that pertain to their rides about how do I do this or how do I do that? And in most instances, they get back solid and appropriate info as to their particular question. What I am finding out though is that a vast majority don't even have the basic tools necessary to understand their rides available for reference. I am talking about the very first item that should be procured after the acquisition of the specific car. That is the FSM or Factory Service Manual. The FSM along with a good color schematic of the electrics should be the go to reference for them as it will help in their understanding how and what way these cars come apart and go back together. Yes there is a ton of info out there. But how can one even work on their car without some sort of reference and procedural explanation to guide them through their project. The FSM is full of info on Torque Specs, steps to remove and replace, tolerances and limits, fluid types and amounts, plus part numbers, although few compared to the Factory Parts Books, that will make any disassemble and assembly that much easier. And I might add, done properly.
I don't mind all the questions because the only dumb question is the one that is never asked. One does not fly an airplane without manuals nor do they just get in and drive that new car without at first reading the manual. That I know is a really suspect statement. Some do and some don't. And they ones that don't are the first to come crying and running when something goes wrong. So why then, don't those in this Hobby go out and purchase a Factory Service Manual specific to their cars? I don't know unless the thought process is that I don't need it because?????:icon_question::icon_question::icon_question:
End of small rant....cr8crshr/Tuck
I don't mind all the questions because the only dumb question is the one that is never asked. One does not fly an airplane without manuals nor do they just get in and drive that new car without at first reading the manual. That I know is a really suspect statement. Some do and some don't. And they ones that don't are the first to come crying and running when something goes wrong. So why then, don't those in this Hobby go out and purchase a Factory Service Manual specific to their cars? I don't know unless the thought process is that I don't need it because?????:icon_question::icon_question::icon_question:
End of small rant....cr8crshr/Tuck