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Old 13-03-2006, 03:43 PM   #1
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Default Which is the best AU workshop manual?

Hi guy's,


I have been meaning to get myself a Gregory's manual, and was wondering if they are regarded as the best?

I know there is another one, Haynes? Or something like that.

Any recommendations?


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Old 13-03-2006, 04:24 PM   #2
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get the Ford manual.. it is more expensive but it covers EveryTHING
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Old 13-03-2006, 07:07 PM   #3
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Hey thanks for that Racecraft.

Are these only available from Ford?
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Old 13-03-2006, 07:44 PM   #4
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Ive got Max Elleries and Gregories. Id say they Max Ellery one covers it in greater detail.

Would like to know more about the ford manual..
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Old 13-03-2006, 07:52 PM   #5
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Any manual is better than none. Though I prefer autos! LOL.

I've heard the Ellery one is good - I have the Haynes one, and it's not too bad, though some of the pics and instructions are obviously for EF/EL.
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Old 14-03-2006, 02:19 AM   #6
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i got the max ellery one
and can say it is GREAT in details etc

lots pics

definatly worth the $$
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Old 14-03-2006, 06:37 AM   #7
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get the Ford manual..
haha - yeah, get one of those holden ones and you'll be up s*** creek trying to do anything.. lol...

BTW... This was just initial reaction. I know what he meant.
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Old 14-03-2006, 08:37 PM   #8
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i actually went to ford to get the "factory " manual it was $300 +bucks which i have no doubt would be better, but ended up with a gregories which seems pretty good on most stuff, but if you want pull your auto to bits ,other than replacing seals and general servicing ,it might be better to get the ford book
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