| Author | Message | ||
     Phil (Discoanywhere) New Member Username: Discoanywhere Post Number: 9 Registered: 06-2003 |
I was gonna by a Haynes manual for my truck but can not locate one?? I saw a few different ones on ebay but not sure what manual most use... I got a 95 Discovery ••••••• suggestions greatly appreciated! | ||
| Phil (Discoanywhere) New Member Username: Discoanywhere Post Number: 10 Registered: 06-2003 |
And what about these tech manuals on cd... I've heard they are great but where do I get one and what is the "title" of the good one...I seem to find a variety of those as well and don't wanna get scammed ! | ||
| Brian Goodner (Bluewater) Member Username: Bluewater Post Number: 188 Registered: 03-2003 |
got to rovers norththey have the Haynes manuals or you could just go to your land rover dealership and get a genuine workshop manual | ||
| Phil (Discoanywhere) New Member Username: Discoanywhere Post Number: 11 Registered: 06-2003 |
is the genuine much better?? | ||
| Brian Goodner (Bluewater) Member Username: Bluewater Post Number: 190 Registered: 03-2003 |
i have the genuine, the haynes probably has about the same stuff but i just went with LR book...take your choice there probably isn't that much difference | ||
| Mike Rupp (Mike_rupp) Member Username: Mike_rupp Post Number: 216 Registered: 02-2002 |
I have both. The haynes has pictures which is easier to work with. The genuine is more detailed in many areas. The Haynes has no info on differentials, t-case and transmission. The haynes has more info on the interior. Get both. | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 610 Registered: 09-2002 |
There's also a big price difference between a Haynes and a genuine LR manual. | ||
| John (Jroc) Member Username: Jroc Post Number: 116 Registered: 08-2002 |
Buy both! | ||
| Clay Mullins (Kyclay) New Member Username: Kyclay Post Number: 9 Registered: 06-2003 |
Has anyone bought the "Rave" CD. If so, how does it compare the the Haynes and LR manuals? | ||
| Chris Whybrew (Dcwhybrew) New Member Username: Dcwhybrew Post Number: 37 Registered: 05-2003 |
I have a 96 D1 and I'm wanting to buy a tech manual too. I'd appreciate it if you guys could help me with a couple of questions: 1) Which manual (Haynes or LR) is better for a newbie rover owner and novice (but learning) DIY'er? Or does it matter? 2) I know the Hayues only covers up to the '95 Disco, is there a big difference mechanically between the 95 & 96 (which I have)? So basically will the Haynes still be relevant for a 96? Thanks for your input! 2) | ||
| Mark (Mrroverman) New Member Username: Mrroverman Post Number: 35 Registered: 02-2003 |
I think the Haynes manual doesnt cover 4.0 engine. | ||
| Tony Zuniga (Tony23007) Member Username: Tony23007 Post Number: 123 Registered: 05-2003 |
The Haynes does have some pointers for the 4.0 engine, but it is mainly for the 94-95 model. I have the Haynes manual and found it really easy to use. The only problem is the trouble shooting area is very limited and the book has more on dismantelling the entire engine than day to day problems fixes. Overall thought I think the Haynes is a good tool to have, specially if your an inexperienced mechanic. | ||
| Hao Pang (Haohao) New Member Username: Haohao Post Number: 11 Registered: 06-2003 |
Haynes covers 1989-1998 and 3.5, 3.9 and Diesel engine | ||
| Tom Fioretti (Tom_in_md) Member Username: Tom_in_md Post Number: 70 Registered: 02-2003 |
The Haynes Manual does not cover the ignition system found on the 96 (96 has no traditional distributor). | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Member Username: Charles Post Number: 250 Registered: 08-2002 |
Just buy the LR work shop manual. You will be wasting your $ with Haynes. Dont go to the dealer there are places for $70-$100 probably less if you look. I dont recall where I gat mine. | ||
| Bill Bettridge (Billb) Senior Member Username: Billb Post Number: 803 Registered: 02-2002 |
Genuine Manual - it's worth it -buy it 4x4connection.com - about $75.00 | ||
| Chris Urquieta (Curquieta) New Member Username: Curquieta Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2002 |
The "Rave" CD is the LR manual in digital format. It's excellent. | ||
| Shaun Power (Shaunp) Member Username: Shaunp Post Number: 61 Registered: 05-2003 |
There is a bloke in oz that reprints the Factory books I got a set from Drysdales auto books in Brisbane for $99 ($65 US). www.drysdaleautobooks.com.au | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 186 Registered: 02-2003 |
I have the genuine and the Haynes. Sometimes one is better than the other. IMHO Hayanes is a helluva lot easier to take with you on a trip...and unlike CD Rom, legible without a computer | ||
| Robert Rubenzik (Hazilim) New Member Username: Hazilim Post Number: 9 Registered: 11-2002 |
The RAVE CD is very complete & easy to use. It's also inexpensive. | ||
| Chris Whybrew (Dcwhybrew) New Member Username: Dcwhybrew Post Number: 39 Registered: 05-2003 |
Thanks everyone for your input! | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 237 Registered: 12-2002 |
FYI - the CD's of the manuals are much cheaper than the printed versions. I got mine off eBay for $40 and it includes all of the official LR manuals (Workshop Manual, Electrical Manual, Body Repair Manual, Paint Manual, Accessory Guide, and Special Tools Guide). Check out http://The-Land-Rover.com - they have manuals you can download in PDF format or you can buy the CD I have there too. |
