good investment?
- Thread starter mikie2084
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- western massachusetts
sounds like a good idea if you have a 98, may not include certain details for newer years... but i dont imagine there would be much of that..
mike
mike
Scott Mac
NAXJA Member #10
- Location
- Dunedin, FL
If you're at all handy with a wrench and own a '98 XJ, it's a great investment.
- Location
- Terra Firma
Even if you're not handy with a wrench, if you plan to own the Jeep for more than 6 months it is a good investment. It will tell you things you'll eventually need to know and which aren't covered (or are incorrect) in the owners manual.
fsm
Well I have owned a 98 for about 5 months now. I 've been floating around on this forum for about the same time and couldn't figure out what you guys were talking about when you said fsm. I finally figured it out, i was wondering does the fsm's go in depth on info? Also how many pages do you usually get for 90 dollars? Thanks guys
Mike
Well I have owned a 98 for about 5 months now. I 've been floating around on this forum for about the same time and couldn't figure out what you guys were talking about when you said fsm. I finally figured it out, i was wondering does the fsm's go in depth on info? Also how many pages do you usually get for 90 dollars? Thanks guys
Mike
Matthew Currie
NAXJA Member #760
- Location
- Vermont, land of big clay
I have the 95 FSM for the XJ and YJ. I can't tell how many pages, because they're numbered by sections, but the thing is about 3 inches thick, and contains a lot of detail, including very precise diagnostics and descriptions of how systems such as the fuel injection and the transmission actually work. It's miles ahead of the consumer books such as Haynes and Chilton.
- Location
- Westminster, SoCal
Re: fsm
Ussually bigger then most Yellow Pages and a LOOOT more useful
mikie2084 said:
Ussually bigger then most Yellow Pages and a LOOOT more useful
AZ Jeff
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
Let's put it this way:
I have been working on cars since the late 1960's (yeah, I am an fossil). I have NEVER owned a car that I planned to keep more than six months that I did NOT own the FSM for it.
The FSM is SO VALUABLE as to be almost indespensible. Even if you don't do all your own work, there are TONS of things you can learn about the design and operation of the vehicle by thumbing through the pages of the FSM.
I would wholeheartedly recommend that, if you have the money to invest in lifts, skidplates, bigger wheels/tires, etc., the FIRST THING you buy is the FSM. It's a God-send when your XJ starts acting up, and you are trying to figure out it's mysteries.
I bought a Haynes manual when I bought my '92. While it's "OK", it just does not have the detail I was looking for. So, I made the plunge after a couple of months and spent the $60 on the FSM. Since I plan to drive the wheels off my XJ, it's the best money I ever spent on the Jeep, without a doubt.
I have been working on cars since the late 1960's (yeah, I am an fossil). I have NEVER owned a car that I planned to keep more than six months that I did NOT own the FSM for it.
The FSM is SO VALUABLE as to be almost indespensible. Even if you don't do all your own work, there are TONS of things you can learn about the design and operation of the vehicle by thumbing through the pages of the FSM.
I would wholeheartedly recommend that, if you have the money to invest in lifts, skidplates, bigger wheels/tires, etc., the FIRST THING you buy is the FSM. It's a God-send when your XJ starts acting up, and you are trying to figure out it's mysteries.
I bought a Haynes manual when I bought my '92. While it's "OK", it just does not have the detail I was looking for. So, I made the plunge after a couple of months and spent the $60 on the FSM. Since I plan to drive the wheels off my XJ, it's the best money I ever spent on the Jeep, without a doubt.
kevin s
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- cincinnati, ohio
Ditto, all of the "get it" replies.
I have saved myself $$$ and time by NOT tackling some repairs, once I read the full description in the FSM. I fix the little stuff, thanks to the FSM, and take the complicated stuff to the pros.
I have saved myself $$$ and time by NOT tackling some repairs, once I read the full description in the FSM. I fix the little stuff, thanks to the FSM, and take the complicated stuff to the pros.
fsm
I too plan on driving the wheels off my xj, its my first vehical and I plan on keeping it. I am used to working on 70's model ford 4x4's and with all the new computer controlled cars I beieve I will purchase an fsm for my xj. Thanks a lot guys for the info.
Mike
I too plan on driving the wheels off my xj, its my first vehical and I plan on keeping it. I am used to working on 70's model ford 4x4's and with all the new computer controlled cars I beieve I will purchase an fsm for my xj. Thanks a lot guys for the info.
Mike
