Repair manuals

blackedoutaddition · October 19th, 2009, 06:23 PM

I know there are a ton of them out there but is one better than another?

What do you use?

quiksilver225 · October 19th, 2009, 06:36 PM

haynes manual is great for general stuff and even include detailed jobs. great pics too. its based on an entire tear down and rebuild of the car

dansgt · October 19th, 2009, 07:12 PM

depends what you need it for. factory manuals are the best but be prepared to spend alot of money. just basic crap, look on half.com and get whatevers cheapest, haynes or chilton are pretty much the same thing (i've had both for different cars, dont prefer one over the other)
i got my chilton on half.com for $.75 + shipping, so like $4 total and its in perfect condition.

dcook_14 · October 19th, 2009, 08:34 PM

I've always used haynes for my cars and I like them. I've used a couple of chiltons for old motorcycles and they were good too, no complaints about either.

dcook_14 · October 19th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by dansgt

depends what you need it for. factory manuals are the best but be prepared to spend alot of money. just basic crap, look on half.com and get whatevers cheapest, haynes or chilton are pretty much the same thing (i've had both for different cars, dont prefer one over the other)
i got my chilton on half.com for $.75 + shipping, so like $4 total and its in perfect condition.

Ha ha, four dollars! That's awesome

BakerFX4 · October 19th, 2009, 08:37 PM

i have a manual but hell, i cant read so it does me no good!

dansgt · October 19th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by dcook_14

Ha ha, four dollars! That's awesome

That's why I got it lol. Figured it's cheap and I'll need it eventually so I may as well lol.

dannyboy281 · October 19th, 2009, 10:43 PM

chilton's manual its pretty good i used it when i removed my heads and thought it was pretty good and had some good pics

Blitz34 · October 19th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Haynes. I have it and its only failed me once. Doesnt have enough detail in certain jobs. ex: window motor removal and regulator removal.

mudflap53 · January 5th, 2010, 07:23 AM

I got a haynes and I wanted more detail it just doesn't nave it and It lack's alot for more serious jobs. for about the same price I got a Factory ford manual on cd, and immediately I knew I got a cd-manual that the pro's use.We bought 3 more since then, another Ford and a mercrusier for the boat(factory too) and a Yammy atv and it was factory. I got the website saved to my favorites, the name is Repairmanualworld, oh yea, free shipping and a 30 day guarantee.

M.P. Cobra Fan · January 5th, 2010, 09:01 AM

Thanks for the link Mudflap. Reps.

mcqueen · January 5th, 2010, 11:13 AM

I have a Haynes manual and it's like my Bible. I might pick up a Chilton as well just for extra references.

wraitherx · January 5th, 2010, 02:16 PM

Ford workshop manual, cd or book, ebay. that is all

October 19th, 2009, 06:23 PM	#1
blackedoutaddition Regular 2004 GT 11.68@122 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MA Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	Repair manuals I know there are a ton of them out there but is one better than another? What do you use?

October 19th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#2
quiksilver225 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,278 iTrader: 0 reviews	haynes manual is great for general stuff and even include detailed jobs. great pics too. its based on an entire tear down and rebuild of the car __________________ BBK CAI, March UDPs, Eibach Sportline Springs, MM C/C plates, Koni Yellows, Centerforce DF clutch, FRPP Billet Flywheel, B&M Pro-Ripper Shifter, BBK ceramic LTs, BBK catted X-Pipe, SLP LM1, EBC rotors, 4.10 FRPP gears 5.4 4V coming soon

October 19th, 2009, 07:12 PM	#3
dansgt Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT 91 bmw 525i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 1,292 iTrader: 2 reviews	depends what you need it for. factory manuals are the best but be prepared to spend alot of money. just basic crap, look on half.com and get whatevers cheapest, haynes or chilton are pretty much the same thing (i've had both for different cars, dont prefer one over the other) i got my chilton on half.com for $.75 + shipping, so like $4 total and its in perfect condition. __________________

October 19th, 2009, 08:37 PM	#6
BakerFX4 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,607 iTrader: 14 reviews	i have a manual but hell, i cant read so it does me no good! __________________

October 19th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#8
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 4,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,423 iTrader: 0 reviews	chilton's manual its pretty good i used it when i removed my heads and thought it was pretty good and had some good pics __________________ FS: Mach 1 OEM Wheels 3K miles with NEW Nitto 555's 275/40/17's PM me http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...555s-rear.html

October 19th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#4
dcook_14 El Danno 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,016 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	I've always used haynes for my cars and I like them. I've used a couple of chiltons for old motorcycles and they were good too, no complaints about either.

October 19th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#9
Blitz34 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.907@99.85 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,476 iTrader: 11 reviews	Haynes. I have it and its only failed me once. Doesnt have enough detail in certain jobs. ex: window motor removal and regulator removal. __________________

January 5th, 2010, 07:23 AM	#10
mudflap53 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got a haynes and I wanted more detail it just doesn't nave it and It lack's alot for more serious jobs. for about the same price I got a Factory ford manual on cd, and immediately I knew I got a cd-manual that the pro's use.We bought 3 more since then, another Ford and a mercrusier for the boat(factory too) and a Yammy atv and it was factory. I got the website saved to my favorites, the name is Repairmanualworld, oh yea, free shipping and a 30 day guarantee.

January 5th, 2010, 09:01 AM	#11
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thanks for the link Mudflap. Reps. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

January 5th, 2010, 11:13 AM	#12
mcqueen MM's Official Drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 14,558 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a Haynes manual and it's like my Bible. I might pick up a Chilton as well just for extra references.

January 5th, 2010, 02:16 PM	#13
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	Ford workshop manual, cd or book, ebay. that is all __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

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