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Old 12-06-2006, 07:38 PM   #1
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wat is the best manual for the 1.6L mk2 1980?

any help would be appreciated

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Old 12-06-2006, 09:36 PM   #2
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gear box or workshop manual specs etc?
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Old 13-06-2006, 05:32 PM   #3
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Old 13-06-2006, 06:14 PM   #4
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I tried the local Ford dealer for a '79 Escort workshop manual today.. They didn't have any and advised I get a Gregory's -_-
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Old 13-06-2006, 06:40 PM   #5
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Old 13-06-2006, 07:06 PM   #6
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PS don't give up, I'm still searching for one too (genuine Ford workshop manual). Let me know if you find one
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Old 13-06-2006, 07:10 PM   #7
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Old 13-06-2006, 07:13 PM   #8
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From: http://www.haynes.com.au/webcontent5.htm

Haynes and Gregory's Manuals are available across Australia from these fine retailers, please visit their websites to find a location near you. Or call us on 03 9763 8100.

Auto Barn
Auto One
Auto Pro
Big W
Bookworks
Burson Auto Parts
Conventry's
Pitstop Bookshop
Repco Auto Parts
Sprint Auto Parts
Super Cheap Auto
Technical Book Shop
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Old 13-06-2006, 07:14 PM   #9
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Ford Escort 1977-81 Gregory's Part No. 125

Series II. Vehicle Type -Sedan,Van. Engines - 1600 cc, 2000 cc (4 cyl). Trim Levels - L, GL, Ghia, RS2000.



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$58.95
inc GST within Australia
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Old 13-06-2006, 10:05 PM   #10
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Tried Ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Escort-L...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/77-FORD-ESCOR...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ESCORT-WORKSH...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MARK-2-FORD-E...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 14-06-2006, 12:20 AM   #11
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I went to Repco today and ordered a Gregory's.. On sale at the moment for $30.
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Old 17-06-2006, 03:17 PM   #12
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Contact Stan H Earle,down Moorabbin way in Victoria,they produced the manuals for Ford
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