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jamiemiller

New Member

• Nov 26, 2008

• #1

Hi All,

As another newboy on the forum. I've just bought my first Landie (series 3, 1984). I'm preparing myself for the inevitable tools and tinkering that is to come .

What books would you suggest would help me fathom the beast?
- Haynes Restoration Manual?
- Haynes Service and Repair Manual?
- Land Rover Owners Manual?
- Land Rover Series 3 : Repair Operation Manual?

any others you might suggest?
Off-course I'm too much of a tight arse to buy them all!!!

Cheers,

Jamie

 

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Sean

Banned

• Nov 26, 2008

• #2

why buy any of them when you can download a pile of stuff fer nowt

stage1v8.net - Manuals
Downloads

 

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jamiemiller

New Member

• Nov 26, 2008

• #3

Nice one.
Cheers Sean
(delighted at not spending cash )

 

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bigchap

New Member

• Nov 26, 2008

• #4

i've learnt more from asking questions and searching on this site than any book could tell me,the haynes restoration manual is best used for bog paper imo.i have a copy but have not referrred to it at all.
btw,i hope you have a thick skin and a good sense of humour as the ****-taking can be relentless!

 

fenby1976

New Member

• Nov 26, 2008

• #5

The Parts catalogue is useful for finding out part numbers and for the excellent exploded diagrams; Very useful when you pull something to bits and then wander what order it all goes back together.

 

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jamiemiller

New Member

• Nov 27, 2008

• #6

Thanks guys...really helpful.
J.

 

fenby1976

New Member

• Nov 27, 2008

• #7

If you are new to tinkering with cars in general then I'd also recommend 'Fundamentals of motor vehicle technology' by V.A.W. Hillier. You obviously don't need the latest edition because series Landies use 1950's technology

 

doobie

Active Member

• Nov 27, 2008

• #8

fenby1976 said:

The Parts catalogue is useful for finding out part numbers and for the excellent exploded diagrams; Very useful when you pull something to bits and then wander what order it all goes back together.

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i'd second this, best thing i ever bought - and then also found in the back of me shed!! but then two copies might be handy.....