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Pontiac Tempest, GTO and LeMans: service and repair manuals
A repair manual for your Pontiac Tempest, GTO or LeMans? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Pontiac cars.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Pontiac Mid-Size Models - RWD (1970-1987) - Bonneville, Grand Am, Grand Prix, LeMans, Tempest | Haynes Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Pontiac models:
- Bonneville (1982-1986)
- Grand Am (1973-1980)
- Grand Prix (1970-1987)
- LeMans (1970-1981)
- Tempest (1970).
Gasoline engines:
- 6 cylinders - 4096 cc
- V6 - 3.8, 4.1 and 4.3 litre
- V8 - 5.0, 5.7, 6.6 and 7.5 litre.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the High Output, Ram Air or models with front wheel drive.
This Haynes manual for the Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Am, Grand Prix, LeMans and Tempest describes service and repair of the gasoline engines (timing gear, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, the gearbox (removal and installation), driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Contains Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 320 pages, 27.5 x 21 x 1.6 cm / 10.8 x 8.25 x 0.63 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 1999) |
| Series: | Haynes Auto Repair Manual (79040) |
| ISBN: | 9781563923401 |
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How to Restore Your Pontiac GTO (1964-1974) - Return Your GTO to Original Condition
S-A Design restoration manual for the Pontiac GTO. Model years: 1964-1974. Also includes purchase tips and information on model history and identification.
- This manual describes the complete restoration of the Pontiac GTO models: renovation of the body (including replacement of hood, fenders, windows, doors and bumpers), the interior (seat upholstery, dashboard and door panels), the engine (removal and installation, overhaul), the chassis (clutch, transmission, suspension, brakes, steering) and the electrical system (lights, dynamo, starter motor, windshield wipers).
- Richly illustrated with hundreds of photos and clear step-by-step instructions.
Product details
| Author: | Donald Keefe |
| Details: | 178 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.39 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 398 b&w photos |
| Publisher: | CarTech Inc (USA, 2012) |
| ISBN: | 9781613253083 |
1961 Pontiac Tempest - Chassis & - Body Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1961 Pontiac Tempest passenger cars.
Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-6104 T.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 528 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.98 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020) |
| ISBN: | 9781791407704 |
1962 Pontiac Tempest - Chassis Shop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1962 Pontiac Tempest passenger cars.
Covers only the chassis (not the body):
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-6204 T.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 470 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.3 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.91 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2023) |
| ISBN: | 9781791417994 |
1963 Pontiac and Tempest - Body Shop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1963 Pontiac and Tempest passenger cars.
Models:
- Bonneville
- Catalina
- Grand Prix
- LeMans
- Star Chief
- Tempest.
Covers only the body (not the rest of the vehicle): welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, instrument panel, interior trim, interior lamps.
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-6304-B.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 292 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.4 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.55 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020) |
| ISBN: | 9781791407735 |
1963 Pontiac Tempest / LeMans - Chassis Shop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the mechanical components of the 1963 Pontiac Tempest and LeMans passenger cars.
Covers only the chassis (not the body):
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S6304T.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 464 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.87 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022) |
| ISBN: | 9781791413095 |
1963 Pontiac Tempest / LeMans - Chassis Shop Manual
Language: English
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1964 Pontiac Tempest, GTO, LeMans - Chassis Shop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the mechanical components of the 1964 Pontiac Tempest passenger cars.
Models: GTO, LeMans and Tempest.
Covers only the chassis (not the body):
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-6404 T.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 602 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.9 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.14 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020) |
| ISBN: | 9781791407797 |
1964 Pontiac Tempest, GTO, LeMans - Chassis Shop Manual
Language: English
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1965 Pontiac Tempest, GTO, LeMans - Chassis Shop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the mechanical components of the 1965 Pontiac Tempest passenger cars.
Models: Tempest, GTO and LeMans.
Covers only the chassis (not the body):
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-6504 T.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 596 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.9 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.14 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020) |
| ISBN: | 9781791407841 |
1965 Pontiac Tempest, GTO, LeMans - Chassis Shop Manual
Language: English
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1966 Pontiac Tempest, GTO, LeMans - Shop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1966 Pontiac Tempest passenger cars.
Models: Tempest, GTO and LeMans.
Covers only the chassis (not the body):
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-6604T.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 662 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 3.2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.26 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020) |
| ISBN: | 9781791407858 |
Pontiac GTO (1964-1972) - Restoration Guide
Determine the proper part numbers with this detailed, accurate, year-by-year manual showing you the right way to do a full-scale restoration. This updated second edition now includes additional Pontiac GTO models from 1971 and 1972.
Over 1, 000 photos, part numbers, codes and color charts from original factory literature point out what goes where, what parts are good or bad, and the best way to put them together.
This book includes:
- Frame and data plates
- Interior, exterior, and trim
- Engine and engine bay
- Drivetrain and suspension
- Brakes, wheels, and tires.
Product details
| Author: | Paul Zazarine |
| Details: | 544 pages, 27 x 21 x 3.4 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 1.34 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 1000+ photos |
| Publisher: | Motorbooks International (USA, 1995) |
| Series: | Workshop Manual |
| ISBN: | 9780879389536 |
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