NEW TDCO procedures?

i've been browsing through the new GM Techline ESI cd i have.

It says
"to do TDCO procedure, run engine until coolant is 170 F.
turn engine off
turn to on w/o starting
floor it for 45 seconds - this resets the PCM TDCO and allows the TDCO to be learned
then turn off for 30 seconds - allows PCm to power down
then start engine
then
as soon as the coolant is 170 F and rpm below 1500 rpm, a new TDCO will be stored.

indicated by a slight stumble. "

also
it seems like maybe this cd set doesn't have everything the 4 book manual has.. maybe it does. i dunno. it does have every vehicle GM makes from 1996 to current, along with repair instructions for all.

for example - it notes GM went to metric engines in 1999. not a bad buy for $30

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Originally posted by Aryeh Levy:
....it seems like maybe this cd set doesn't have everything the 4 book manual has.. maybe it does. i dunno. it does have every vehicle GM makes from 1996 to current, along with repair instructions for all.

for example - it notes GM went to metric engines in 1999. not a bad buy for $30

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Does the CD set have diagrams? It would be nice to know how this differs from the Helm manual.

Art.

Yeah, there are line drawings showing all the verious parts, and those litle arrows for the screws where they go.

it's set up topically. the first page for the gm 1998 has:


Service Manual/Bulletins
C/K Truck

Unit Repair
Transmissions

0
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c/k truck has
Select a category:
Bulletins By Category
View All Bulletins
Campaigns
Preliminary Information
General Information
HVAC
Steering
Suspension
Driveline/Axle
Brakes
Engine
Transmission/Transaxle
Body and Accessories
Restraints

then under engine
engine mechanical
and 6.5L
repair instructions:

Drive Belt Replacement 6.5L Drive Belt
Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
Engine Mount Inspection
Engine Mount Replacement Front
Engine Mount Replacement Rear
Intake Manifold Replacement Upper
Intake Manifold Replacement Lower
Oil Pump Drive Replacement
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement
Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Replacement
Exhaust Manifold Replacement Right
Exhaust Manifold Replacement Left
Cylinder Head Replacement
Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
Valve Lifter Replacement
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
Engine Front Cover Replacement
Timing Chain and Sprockets Replacement
Camshaft Replacement
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
Engine Flywheel Replacement
Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement
Oil Pan Replacement
Oil Pump Replacement
Engine Replacement
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Accessory Removal
Engine Flywheel Removal
Oil Fill Tube Removal
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
Thermostat Removal
Intake Manifold Removal L65
Intake Manifold Removal Upper-L56
Intake Manifold Removal L57, L65
Engine Wiring Harness Assembly Removal
Turbocharger Removal
Oil Pump Drive Removal
Exhaust Manifold Removal L65
Water Pump Removal
Fuel Injection Pump Removal
Crankshaft Balancer Removal
Engine Front Cover Removal
Timing Chain Wear Check
Timing Chain and Camshaft Sprocket Removal
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal
Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Removal
Cylinder Head Removal
Valve Lifter Removal
Camshaft Removal
Oil Pan Removal
Oil Pump Removal
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
Oil Filter Adapter Removal
Engine Block Plug Removal
Piston Oil Cooling Nozzle Removal
Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
Cylinder Boring and Honing
Crankshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection Piston Inspection
Piston Selection
Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
Camshaft Bearing Removal
Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
Camshaft Bearing Installation
Timing Chain and Sprockets Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassemble
Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Assemble
Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection
Cylinder Head Disassemble
Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding
Cylinder Head Assemble
Oil Pump Disassemble
Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Oil Pump Assemble
Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection
Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Fuel Injection Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Service Prior to Assembly
Piston Oil Cooling Nozzle Installation
Engine Block Plug Installation
Oil Filter Adapter Installation
Crankshaft and Bearings Installation L65
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Oil Pump Installation
Oil Pan Installation
Camshaft Installation
Valve Lifter Installation
Cylinder Head Installation
Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Installation
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation
Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation
Engine Front Cover Installation
Crankshaft Balancer Installation
Fuel Injection Pump Installation
Water Pump Installation
Exhaust Manifold Installation L65
Oil Pump Drive Installation
Turbocharger Installation
Engine Wiring Harness Assembly Installation
Intake Manifold Installation Upper-L65
Intake Manifold Installation L57, L65
Intake Manifold Installation Upper-L56
Thermostat Installation L56, L65, L65-CMT
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
Oil Fill Tube Installation
Engine Flywheel Installation
Accessory Installation
Engine Set-Up and Testing

It also refers to the "paper version of this manual"

I believe it contains all the information from the paper repair manual, including line drawings.
For every single GM vehicle from 1996 on.

it has much more on 1998 on vehicles, but has the service manuals only on 1996, and 1997 vehicles.

but for $30 from the guy on e-bay...

Again i believe its pirated, because of the $400 price i saw on helm's website. But i cant be sure one way or another.