Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Repair manuals

[cclemons]

I'm looking to get a repair manual for my 1996 Ram. Any suggestion on which manual to get?Whats best the one from Cummins or Dodge dealer?Thanks

 

[DSiemens]

Manuals

Depends on what you want or need. The D/C manual covers the whole truck while the Cummins manual only covers the motor.

 

[illflem]

The Chrysler service manual is the best one, covers the whole truck as well as the engine as much as anyone will need. Order it byclicking here

 

[Ben Rumson]

I use a Haynes Manual number 30041 (94-96 trucks). It's comprehensive for the basics of the entire truck and covers the basic Diesel engine. There's lots of photos for reference. Cost under $20.



It's well used and I find myself wanting more detailed specs than this offers thus perhaps the D/C Manual may give me what I'm lacking - more technical but less pictures.



I would bet that for most owners doing a fair amout of their own repair work that the Haynes manual would be more that sufficient and much less $$ than the service manuals.



Stop by your local AutoZone and ask to look through a Haynes manual and you'll get a better idea of what it covers. They are very comprehensive.

 

[Joe G.]

Ben,



The Dodge service manual is a far better manual than any of the others. It's saved me a LOT of money. It would be a bargain at twice the price. The wiring diagram alone is worth buying the manual for.

 

[QRTRHRS]

I agree. I have both manuals. Spend more for the factory and get it right the first time.

 

[cclemons]

Thanks for the advice guys. I guess I going to order the D/C book. Thanks

 

[cclemons]

One more question does that book only cover diesel or does it cover all the gas models in the same book?

 

[illflem]

Mine covers 1500-3500 Ram trucks with three different gas engines and the Cummins.

 

[cclemons]

Thanks for all the help. Carl

 

[QRTRHRS]

Originally posted by illflem

Mine covers 1500-3500 Ram trucks with three different gas engines and the Cummins.

That is the one drawback if you will with the factory manual. There is a ton of info that does not always pertain to our applications. Once you figure out how the book is laid out and if you use it regularly, it becomes a very worthy "tool".

 

[cclemons]

Can't wait to get a hold of the book and start playing.