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06-11-2006, 06:12 PM
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Its Resonating!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW
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I want to get a Car Manual, gregorys etc etc
But unsure which one I should get. Anyone know the most informative one for a AUI. thanks in advance. |
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06-11-2006, 06:16 PM
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Regular Member
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Location: Hervey bay
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go to your local library they usally have different ones...have a read and see which one you like best
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06-11-2006, 06:20 PM
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Audi S3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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get both. lol.
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06-11-2006, 06:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Haynes is the better of the aftermarket workshop manuals and it covers AU1 to AU111. There is usually a few on ebay.
cheers Bill.
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06-11-2006, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Haynes is easier to follow, but Gregory's is more comprehensive - just hard to find stuff! I have both, and use both regularly, but have had the haynes one for ages and it only deals with AU1 (my version, anyway). I needed the Gregory's one for the AU2, as it points out wiring colour differences etc that were driving me nuts!!!.
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06-11-2006, 08:19 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cranbourne Victoria
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Haynes ? Gregorys ?
Pfft get tbe best manual and it only cost a Keystroke its the FF.Com.Au GK 2006/7 Edition
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06-11-2006, 08:21 PM
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FTF Club Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Driving my Tickford T3 Wagon in Sydney
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I am surprised no one has said "THE GK MANUAL"
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06-11-2006, 08:31 PM
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Back on the road
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Wollongong, NSW
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the Ford one is pretty good ;)
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06-11-2006, 08:35 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cranbourne Victoria
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Ford Manual = $$$ GK Manual = On the Spot Fixing Done no $$$$
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06-11-2006, 09:49 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Langwarrin
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I also give the thumbs up to the GK how to manual on Fordforums.
Better than Haynes and great pictures |
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06-11-2006, 10:46 PM
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Treasure your balls?
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NW Melbourne
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George is a top bloke who's always willing to help.
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07-11-2006, 11:16 AM
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Spin 'em Habib !
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cranbourne Victoria
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George , George hes our man , if he cant how you how to do it , err, pay someone that can
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07-11-2006, 01:51 PM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Thanks fellas for the kind words, and Daniel for even attempting a song! LOL!
In all honesty, I don't have much of a mechanical mind, just do what I can to keep the service costs down and help a few others out on the way if possible. I get lots of ideas from what others say about how to fix something, then do it and just add pictures that's all. BTW, why hasn't anyone mentioned the Max Ellery edition? Cheers, GK
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07-11-2006, 07:29 PM
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Miami Pilot
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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07-11-2006, 08:37 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I have the haynes but prefer the gregory's. I've found stuff missing in the haynes.
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07-11-2006, 08:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SA
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iv'e found that the gregorys ones are easier to understand and give a bit more info in half the size book.
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07-11-2006, 09:30 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melb north
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i have a hayes manual and found its ok, but for a bit more technical stuff ,max ellerys has more information two thumbs up for the price covers series 1,2,3xr series,ltd and commercial vehicles 6cyl and v8.... 40$, i was quoted for a ford manual 250 -300$ no doubt better but $$$$$$
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07-11-2006, 09:31 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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when the ford spare parts guy told me the price my eyes went all funny
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07-11-2006, 10:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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lol is that to do with the funny look in your avatar pic?
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07-11-2006, 10:59 PM
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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08-11-2006, 07:56 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Ugghh! I meant so say Ellery instead of Haynes
 : cheers Bill.
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08-11-2006, 09:09 AM
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 : Gregory's aren't too bad for the price.
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08-11-2006, 10:11 PM
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08-11-2006, 10:25 PM
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What "how to" book?
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