Re: Manuals/Bentley vs. Haynes

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In a message dated 97-10-23 03:43:48 EDT, you write:

<< > Which manual is better for the mechanically un-inclined?  I would like
 > enough info to do some re-wiring and enough diagrams and pictures to know
 > how to take apart the dashboard and center console for stereo, speaker,
 > bulbs, etc...
 
>> I would go with the Bentley.  The Haynes has pretty good schematics, but
the
 >>Bentley is more complete.  Haynes is almost useless for non-mechanical
work
>> like you mentioned, the Bentley has, for instance, step by step dashborad
>> removal instructons >>
Having both in my possession, I would say almost the opposite.  Haynes
assumes you know nothing (heck there are pix on how to change headlight
bulbs), Bentley has a lot of neat phrases like "remove lower subfram
assembly" and "remove engine" kind of statements that assumes that one has
done these jobs a hundred times before.  Procedures like steering lock
replacement and ignition switch R&R are detailed in Haynes, not even
addressed in Bentley.  For the totally un-inclined or fully equipped desired,
get both.

Scott
'87 5ktqwRS2
'87 5ktq
'86 5ktqw
'84 Urq