Bently Manual pdf

[strygr]

Is anyone willing to give the gift of Christmas and share the PDF

The subframe bushings and RTABS need changing and having the manual would make this process easier, among other things.

 

[NZ00Z3]

Don't think there is a pdf of the Bentley manual. Haven't seen one over the years of being on Z3 forums.

Maybe you should buy one?

 

[Steve Medlock]

On one hand, there are excellent 'how tos' and build logs on this forum that are actually far more valuable than the manual. On the other, the Bentley book is just so more handy than a .pdf, so please consider getting the book - its the best accessory you could buy for your car!

 

[jaguartvr]

In the news today, they are not going to publish any more Haynes manuals. They think that modern cars are too complex for DIY and that the internet has replaced them. A great shame, the first manual was apparently for the frog eyed sprite.

 

[Synclare]

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[Steve Medlock]

The crappy paper - why on earth did they start using that?

 

[andyglym]

In the news today, they are not going to publish any more Haynes manuals. They think that modern cars are too complex for DIY and that the internet has replaced them. A great shame, the first manual was apparently for the frog eyed sprite.

Haynes will go digital, just no more printed versions, according to the Interweb.

 

[andyglym]

@Dalek should be OK

 

[Woodsta888]

Haynes lost the usefulness years ago when they started stating things like 'consult your dealer' etc. Think they were getting scared of being sued for encouraging folk to tackle stuff themselves - but was that not the purpose?! That and the crappy paper they started printing on.

Same with DIY manuals. My folks gave me a Collins DIY manual back in the early 90's. Never used it until 2010. But in it was how to rewire a consumer unit (main leccy box into house). Now, wire a plug and change a socket fascia. Thass it.

Haynes - before H&S made you save Darwin nominees.

 

[Synclare]

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[ViperKen]

Just received a Haynes manual for Christmas, might be useful !

 

[Pingu]

@Dalek should be OK
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It'll be rubbish. I got the Lancaster when it came out about five years ago. Both I, and the person who bought it for me, thought it would be like a normal Haynes manual, but it was just a "history of the Lancaster" book - and not a very good one.

 

[Pingu]

Don't think there is a pdf of the Bentley manual. Haven't seen one over the years of being on Z3 forums.

Maybe you should buy one?

There are some around. They are pdf scans that peope have done for themselves. They are very unlikely to surface in public, as Bentley are very hot on copyright protection.

 

[andyglym]

It'll be rubbish. I got the Lancaster when it came out about five years ago. Both I, and the person who bought it for me, thought it would be like a normal Haynes manual, but it was just a "history of the Lancaster" book - and not a very good one.

I think the idea is just a bit of fun

 

[Pingu]

I think the idea is just a bit of fun

It'll be a fun read if you are an 8 year old (and we all have a childish side to us) - the Clarkson Top Gear target audience. Nothing wrong with that, but it won't be a stripdown - rebuild.

Top Gear hit the target more than it missed, but it wasn't a car programme. The Haynes Dalek Manual will be very much in the same vein.

Exactly as you say - it will just be a bit of fun.

 

[pgunter]

The manuals have changed over the years..

Old manual. Timing, tappet clearance, oils and seals etc.

New manual. Consult Dealer ( Stealer ) Do not drink coolant and if you car has any dashboard lights, seek help.

Well we have come a long way and really sums it up. These days the only one thou and two thou are quoted on the dealers quote and invoice.

 

[Dalek]

@Dalek should be OK
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@Dalek should be OK
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That is my father on the cover!!