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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:43 AM
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Correct owners manual for 88 GTA?

My car is missing the owners manual, and I'm trying to find one on ebay. Were there different manuals for firebird/trans am/gta, or do they all say firebird? The only ones I can seem to find just say firebird on them. Is this the correct one for an 88 GTA?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1988-PONTIAC-FIR...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Re: Correct owners manual for 88 GTA?

thats the one (GTAs are Firebirds) Full of mostly general information--there would not be a need to have one for each different model.

I had to get mine off ebay too
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Car: '88 GTA, '89, '94 Firebird, '84 T/A
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Re: Correct owners manual for 88 GTA?

You can also go to www.helminc.com

Helm's carries not only the specific year owner's manual, but also service manuals. The owner's manual runs about $20 I believe.

Best regards,

Gary.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Re: Correct owners manual for 88 GTA?

Helms is where I got mine from, it should still be available.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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Re: Correct owners manual for 88 GTA?

When you bought the manual from Helminc.com, did you get the shop manual? I looked on there and they list an '89 Camaro Shop Manual Reproduction for $146. I'm alittle hesitant on buying from ebay stores, which have them cheaper.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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Re: Correct owners manual for 88 GTA?

I usually get most of my stuff from http://www.factoryautomanuals.com/Se...=1988+Firebird he sais Sold out but he might have some that have recently come in... $12.00... Give him a call he might not have it up yet...

John
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Re: Correct owners manual for 88 GTA?

Originally Posted by Rich2279
When you bought the manual from Helminc.com, did you get the shop manual? I looked on there and they list an '89 Camaro Shop Manual Reproduction for $146. I'm alittle hesitant on buying from ebay stores, which have them cheaper.
I have a shop manual for 89 and 92, both from Helms. The 89 was something like $90 and the 92 was around $40. There are a number of shop manuals on ebay, same ones as from helm, sometimes a little cheaper. $146 though is crazy! Must be in high demand.
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