Amazon.com info for 'The Haynes Chevrolet Engine Overhaul Manual: The Haynes Automotive Repair Manual for Overhauling Chevrolet V8 Engines (Hayne's Automotive Repair Manual)'

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Rating: 2 Summary: Not worth it.
Comment This book is much to basic to call it a Chevy overhaul manual.
The first 1/4 of the book is all about tools and drills, etc. High school stuff.
When it does get to the engine bits. They refer you to the manufacturer or other specialist for the exact details for the engine you are working on.
Give me a good Helms book any day.

Bob

Rating: 4 Summary: Good overall summary of Chevrolet engine rebuilding.
Comment This is a good book to use as a guideline while overhauling your Chevy V-8. However, it does not go into great detail on specific cars, since this would probably be impossible to do. If you have a good general knowlegde of cars and how they work then this is an excellent book for you to have at your side for more information and excellent tips. But, if you don't know that much about your car you should probably get a service manual for your car as well. An overall good book.

Rating: 4 Summary: Comprehensive as well as educational for the novice
Comment The book covers not only the "nuts and bolts" of the engine family, but the methods and tricks used to do a good job. I would like to see more discussion on the design elements of the engine. For example, I needed to see the oil gallery flow diagram, but it's not in the book. Nevertheless, everything you need to know for a typical rebuild is well laid-out.