What are these 'Parts Manual CD ROMs'?

[pgtr]

I've noticed on eBay some sellers offering CDROMs w/ 'Parts Manuals' for C4s. Keep in mind, these SAME sellers also include on the same CD(s) PDFs of teh owners manuals as if that's a bid deal worth paying for when GM offers them free for download.

Anybody have any insight into what these sellers are offering as far as a 'parts manual' burned on a CD?

thanks

[Baldie88]

I bought one of these CDs several years ago. Don't remember what I spent but it was a total waste of good money. I couldn't figure out how my Corvette specific CD contained instructions on how to change the radiator on a Ford Fairlane!

Buyer beware!!

Ron
"Baldie88"

[toms94]

I got a parts CD they are just some manuals copied into PDF format. If you want one I'll send you a copy or will email it to you (pretty big file). PM me if you are interested.

[Hrtbeat1]

I got a copy of one of these. Mine is actually a C4-C5 parts manual. Pretty good IMHO, its got all the parts down to nuts, bolts, screws, ect. with GM parts numbers and prices. The hardest part is figuring out the verbiage that GM used for the parts, once you get the hang of it its not that bad.

[toms94]

Originally Posted by Hrtbeat1

I got a copy of one of these. Mine is actually a C4-C5 parts manual. Pretty good IMHO, its got all the parts down to nuts, bolts, screws, ect. with GM parts numbers and prices. The hardest part is figuring out the verbiage that GM used for the parts, once you get the hang of it its not that bad.

Yup, that's the one I have.

[CharlesBrown]

Originally Posted by pgtr

I've noticed on eBay some sellers offering CDROMs w/ 'Parts Manuals' for C4s. Keep in mind, these SAME sellers also include on the same CD(s) PDFs of teh owners manuals as if that's a bid deal worth paying for when GM offers them free for download.

Anybody have any insight into what these sellers are offering as far as a 'parts manual' burned on a CD?

thanks

If your public library has a computer-set up check for a database called "alldata" most of what you need can be found there. Very car specific and you can get a printout on just the pages you need too.