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4.0 out of 5 stars
Ok for most repair work, July 7, 2009
This review is from: Ford Explorer: Haynes Repair Manual 1991-2001 (Paperback)
Like all the other haynes manuals i have purchased this one did a decent job of giving recommendations for maintenance and repair work. However i always seem to find it lacking details where i need it most (basic repair tasks that seem to be identical between manuals), and having way more details for jobs that i don't care about (totaly engine overhauls, etc. ).
Pros:
- Affordable Help for repair work
- covers most repair topics you might care about
- I have purchased several manuals for cars i have owned and found them all to be helpfull.
Cons:
- Says it covers multiple varients of the same model, but often has diagrams for only one of them.
- Many of the more common repair tasks (brakes, oil change, body work, etc.. ) are heavily coppied between the vairous Haynes manuals for different models, so often lack spesific details that would be helpfull. You can usually overcome this with some common sense, but i have found several times wishing i new exactly where something was rather then them assuming i know where it is.
- Lacks discussion on common problems encountered during repairs. Ie, would be nice to have advice on what to try if your break rotors are rusted on, etc. .
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Technical Manual, March 29, 2011
This book covers most everything garage mechanics would tackle in their garages. The directions seem well written. I have referenced it a couple of times, and it helped out. The instructions can be a bit short though, and they tend to lack some details. Navigating the book can be really annoying. Some instructions stop mid-way, and direct you to a different part of the book. When looking for something specific, I have ended up flipping through the whole book looking for the directions.
With that said, I don't think their is a better book out there. It is a good reference books to troubleshoot issues.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Another awesome Haynes Repair Manual, January 3, 2007
This review is from: Ford Explorer: Haynes Repair Manual 1991-2001 (Paperback)
Haynes Repair Manual's are the only books you'll ever need for your vehicle, and this one is just as useful. I couldn't live without this book. Even though I hardly ever needed it, it was a god send when I did. Stuck on the side of the road with no idea why? This is the book that might just help you out...
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