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« on: May 19 2011, 08:00:42 AM »
is Pete Hoffman and why does he get constant airplay on the Dennis Kirban channel?
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« Reply #1 on: May 19 2011, 10:02:08 AM »
He authored the "Information Guide" for the 86-87 turbo regals.  Chock full of usefull technical information, references and specs.
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« Reply #2 on: May 19 2011, 11:15:21 AM »
Quote from: "Turbodave @ Thu May 19, 2011 9:02 am"
He authored the "Information Guide" for the 86-87 turbo regals.
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« Reply #3 on: May 19 2011, 02:55:08 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: May 19 2011, 04:24:44 PM »
Quote from: "Steve Wood @ Thu May 19, 2011 1:55 pm"
no


Why?  I don't recall seeing anything out of date.  Torque specs don't get "old".
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« Reply #5 on: May 19 2011, 05:14:56 PM »
I think I bought that book when I first bought my car in '98...and I don't think I've opened it since.

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« Reply #6 on: May 19 2011, 07:16:56 PM »
Would it have say , bearing clearances?

What we need is Steve and Ed's book.
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« Reply #7 on: May 19 2011, 07:26:09 PM »
easy enuf to look up torque specs...easy enuf to look up others in the shop manual.
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« Reply #8 on: May 19 2011, 09:21:06 PM »
It is ok to read through once but the shop manual is much better.

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« Reply #9 on: May 20 2011, 06:49:23 AM »
It wasn't meant to replace the shop manual, it was meant to be a handy referance manual, with info on commonly needed info.
Especially for those that don't have the shop manual.
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« Reply #10 on: May 20 2011, 08:53:29 AM »
LOL
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« Reply #11 on: May 20 2011, 10:02:25 AM »
I purchased many of Kirbans books for sale many years back & the only one I used a lot when needing part numbers for engine etc. was the Facts & Figures by Steven L Dove.
I used it often at the dealership for part numbers & general info. I have 3 others here that never got more than 5 mins reading each. including the 2nd book by Steven L Dove.
I think he passed away??
The window rattle booklet is also handy to have. I believe thats from Pete Hoffman.
Maybe one year I'll fix that passenger window motor that takes 5 mins to close!
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« Reply #12 on: May 20 2011, 01:57:06 PM »
Pete Serio did the rattle book- that's not a bad guide for the first-timer.

The adjustments do become somewhat apparent when you really stop
to think about it.
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« Reply #13 on: May 20 2011, 04:10:26 PM »
Glad you find my posts amusing.
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« Reply #14 on: May 20 2011, 07:34:04 PM »
Quote from: "daveismissing @ Fri May 20, 2011 12:57 pm"
Pete Serio did the rattle book- that's not a bad guide for the first-timer.

The adjustments do become somewhat apparent when you really stop
to think about it.


I knew it was a guy named Pete!  :rolleyes:
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