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Old 03-26-2015, 11:21 AM
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Repair manual help

Does anyone have or have you used the Haynes Diesel techbook engine repair manual for Ford an GM's? I was thinking about getting one but didn't know if they were any good or just a waste of money.

Does anyone have any suggestions for Manuals?

Haynes Diesel Tech Book Engine Repair Manual: General Motors & Ford (Haynes automotive repair manual series, Techbook): Ken Freund, J. H. Haynes: 9781563921353: Amazon.com: Books Haynes Diesel Tech Book Engine Repair Manual: General Motors & Ford (Haynes automotive repair manual series, Techbook): Ken Freund, J. H. Haynes: 9781563921353: Amazon.com: Books
 
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Yeah, put the money towards a set of factory manuals.
Or you can do it like I did:
Buy the Haynes manuals, get frustrated with the missing/wrong information, then buy the factory manuals...an use the haynes manuals to line the bottom of your bird cage.



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Edit again: Naw, the bird couldn't use it either, but I did find a use in the shop: starting up the wood stove... (Phy)
 
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Repair manual help

OK thanks, thats what I figured but wanted to be sure.

This might sound like a dumb question....but I looked on eBay for a manual and all I found was the Turbo Diesel supplement for 1993, mines not a Turbo...would it be the same manual or is there a different manual for the non turbos?
Is the diesel supplement all I need or should I get a full set, my budget is pretty tight so I dont wanna buy more than I need.
 
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I actually have the Haynes manual....it is a valuable resource however it does have a few shortcomings as previously noted. For what they cost pick 1 up so that you do at least have something for reference on hand.
 
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