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OK, so I'm shopping for the Helm's manual for my '03 EX on the helminc webpage. There are three of them. Which one will work, or will any of the three work? Here they are. I do see a slight difference in year range, although the 2003 is covered in all of them. My guess is the last one would be the best choice since it covers the broadest year range.

Thoughts? Experience? Advice? I want a hard copy, not a .pdf version.

2001-2004 Civic 2/4 Door Service Manual
Price: $70.00 In Stock
(English, Paper, 61S5A08)


2001 Thru 2003 Civic 2 And 4 Door Service Manual
Price: $70.00 In Stock
(English, Paper, 61S5A06)


2001-2005 Civic 2/4 Door Service Manual
Price: $70.00 In Stock
(English, Paper, 61S5C01)

 
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Arent they all the official book? They probably just updated the book after each year they kept releasing. I build a motor with the 01-05 book, it was pretty dummyproof. The guts of the car never changed, I doubt it will matter which book.

 
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Yeah I wasn't sure. There aren't pics on the website, different stock numbers, but the description was the same for all three. Just wanted to make sure before I plunked down $80. I want to make sure I have everything at my finger tips for this build and use forum DIYs as collateral, vice a sole source of instruction. Thanks man, +1 for you again.

 
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What?! $80! Man you can get a Haynes repair manual for like $15 off the net. Probably just as good as this Helms or whatever it is.

 
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No. Its not.

I have a Haynes manual, they're not the same. The Helm's has EVERYTHING for your vehicle. It's the every torque spec, tightening sequence, wiring diagram, tear-down/rebuild, exploded diagram, measurement, tolerance value, muthatruckin' technical manual for your vehicle. If all you're doing is tinkering, then a Haynes is fine. If you want to rip things apart, figure out exactly how they work, rebuild and reinforce, then drop $80 on a Helm's.