Reviews (11)

Top Flight Calder
The book gives you the tech you need, in terms you can understand.Calder is very impressive in his ability to impart knowledge to the layman.Don't however, assume this is just fluff overview, because it truly is the down and dirty of how it works and how to maintain it.

A Cruiser's Engine Atlas
This book provides the reader with a broad overview of most of the basic problems that can occur and offers simple solutions.I have recommended/loaned my copy of this book to several Diesel sailboat owners.The all remarked on how simple their repair was according to the book and how it save them $$.
Know Your Diesel
My copies of this book has grease stained fingerprints throughout. A lot of folks have told me they think this book is redundant, because much of the info is covered in Mr. Calder's Mechanical & Electrical Manual but this smaller book is easier to work with when working around your engine and the material is presented differently enough that the book is one I believe you should have if you live on a boat. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    2. Boating - General    3. Diesel engines    4. Maintenance and repair    5. Marine Engines    6. Marine diesel motors    7. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    8. Ships & Shipbuilding - Small Boat Maintenance and repair    9. Transportation    10. Engines & power transmission    11. Marine engineering    12. Sports & Recreation / Boating   

Reviews (18)

Worked for me - barely
Bought this manual so that I could do an engine swap in my 97 318ti.Nothing fancy, old engine failed at 192K and I had a salvage one to take it's place, no upgrade here.These cars can be somewhat complicated with a wiring harness that's a complete maze plus a lot of mechanicals shoved in a small area - there is definitely a specific sequence for assembly.The manual was very helpful for some disassembly and reassembly but was very vague in other areas and for specifics to my exact model.Could I have done my work without this manual?Probably, but it would have been more difficult.On the other hand, if I had to rely solely on this manual and not taken lots of pictures and had online assistance from a 318ti group I probably would have been in trouble.I'd probably buy again, but plan on a second or third source for help in any major work.Worth noting that manual does have a lot of info for areas such as sunroof or ragtop, plus many other areas that might present common problems to an owner.Also worth noting that the manual covers nothing on the lower end of any model - if you need to work on pistons or the crank, don't purchase this manual.

Bently's service manual
Bently's service manuals are one of the best sources of information you can get for your BMW or Porsche. Highly recommend any of their books.

BMW Manual hits homerun.
Manual has saved me hours of valuable time.
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Subjects:  1. Automotive    2. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    3. BMW Z3 automobile    4. Engineering - Automotive    5. Handbooks & Manuals    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Maintenance and repair    8. Reference    9. Automotive technology   

Reviews (9)

I Built One!
Great book, made the process straightforward and understandable. If you simply follow the steps in the book you will end up with a really good little sports car. If you also incorporate some information from Caroll Smith and Allen Staninforth's books you will have a car that will beat the pants off a Caterham.
This is the beginning
I know how to weld, cut metal design and tune suspensions from scratch adapt junk to something useful the list of things I can do seems endless sometimes. Before I got this book I could do none of these things THIS is the book that gave me the bug which bit me and inspired me to learn to do all these things and to search for knowledge online in books etc. It all began with this book. This book has forced me to take back all my sarcastic cynical remarks about actually building your own car when my wife bought this book for me. It is not a perfect book If it was I wouldnt have learned half of what I do now about suspensions etc since ford cortinas are not sold here But that is part of this books charm its hook is in getting you off your back side and into the pursuit of your own personal sports car. Its been a fantastic ride and I hope you buy a copy too

We all can be car builders!!!
I usually read this kind of books from cover to cover, and I did't thought it was going to be that exiting!
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Subjects:  1. Amateurs' manuals    2. Automobiles, Home built    3. Automotive    4. Automotive - Customizing    5. Automotive - Domestic - General    6. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    7. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance - General    8. Design and construction    9. Sports cars    10. Transportation    11. Automotive technology    12. Transportation / Automotive / General    13. Vehicle maintenance   

Reviews (7)

Drake's 1st Review
The book is all I expected it to be. There is no record of picking up the first book from the shipper. However after a report to the shipper, the follow-up book came in due haste. The photo illustrations are a little hazy, but the text explains in detail the procedures required to replace and or repair parts of the Porsche Boxster. Models for various years are covered in sequence as one reads the text. The Amazon price was right and cost less comparable to other sources. A good book, and a great car.

Porsche Boxster Service Manual
Manual is very helpful, but not terribly complete for a DIY.
Porsche Boxster Service Manual Review
Book is generally well written, and explains in sufficient detail how to accomplish many tasks.Complicated tasks are not really explained well, even for more experienced mechanics. Book is a must-have for Porsche owners who are considering performing any maintenance/repairs on their own. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automotive    2. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    3. Boxster automobile    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Maintenance and repair    6. Transportation    7. Vehicle workshop manuals   

Reviews (5)

Absolutely HORRIBLE manual
******One-star is NOT LOW ENOUGH******* 1991-99 Ford Explorer Repair Manual
In section 6 the information for the windshield wiper motor is not applicable to my 1996 explorer.Also, there is no information about how to remove / replace the windshield washer spray nozzles.Or how to remove the cowling along the base of the windshield.

Chilton's has lost touch with reality.
I purchased this book for needed factual, accurate information of which I got neither. I wanted to replace the lower ball joints on my '99 Ranger, so I bought this book. Take note: on page 8-4 it states specifically that the 1998-99 Ranger does NOT have coil springs. This of course is hogwash as my '99 most definitely has coil springs. In addition, it states on page 8-8 that the ball joint is an integral part of the lower control arm. This, too, is complete hogwash. Please be advised that this book is RIFE with erroneous information - including any pictures contained therein. I have lost all faith in Chilton's ability to present the correct information on ANY automobile. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automotive    2. Automotive - Domestic - Repair & Maintenance    3. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    4. Automotive - Trucks    5. Explorer sport utility vehicle    6. Ford Ranger truck    7. General    8. Handbooks, manuals, etc    9. Maintenance and repair    10. Mountaineer sport utility vehi    11. Mountaineer sport utility vehicle    12. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    13. Transportation    14. Transportation / Automotive / General    15. Transportation / Automotive / Repair & Maintenance / General    16. Vehicle workshop manuals   

Subjects:  1. Automobiles    2. Automotive    3. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    4. Brakes    5. General    6. Maintenance and repair    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Mathematics and Science    9. Technology / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades   

Subjects:  1. Audi A4    2. Automotive    3. Automotive - General    4. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Maintenance and repair    7. Transportation    8. Vehicle workshop manuals   

Subjects:  1. Antique and classic trucks    2. Biography & Autobiography    3. Biography / Autobiography    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Engineering - Automotive    6. IHC trucks    7. Maintenance and repair    8. Personal Memoirs    9. Popular culture    10. Popular works    11. Trucks    12. United States    13. Wisconsin - Local History    14. Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs   

Reviews (10)

buy a factory service manual
A serious do-it-yourselfer better buy a factory service manual for his/her specific vehicle from Chrysler.It costs $90, however, non-factory service manual is a waste of money for most of buyers.You just don't find information that you need to repair your vehicle.

Garbage, inaccurate, incomplete, misleading
This book is garbage, innacurate and misleading.Like frustration-then buy it.A jeep mechanic told me this book was a great source of customers for him. The Haynes book is no better. These companies just copy errors and inaccuracies from each other. RE-build it yourself!
Typical Chilton book, tells you everything about the car you could possibly want to know except the thing you're looking for.I recently bought an old (1988) Jeep Comanche; wanted to replace the speedometer cable...using this book I could replace the transmission, overhaul the engine, re-build the differential,but no where could I find any info on the speedometer.Line drawings are crude and difficult to interpret, photos are worse.The text is good and gives adequate instructions.When I go to grind the valves, I'll know how! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automotive    2. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    3. Cherokee automobile    4. Comanche automobile    5. Domestic Auto And Light Truck Repair    6. Handbooks & Manuals    7. Handbooks, manuals, etc    8. Maintenance and repair    9. Reference    10. Wagoneer automobile    11. Automotive (motor mechanic) skills    12. Transportation / Automotive / General    13. Vehicle workshop manuals   

Editorial Review

Lennard Zinn explains that it doesn't take special skills to learn how to care for one's bike, only "a passion for spreading new grease on old parts." Clearly, his ambition is to share with newcomers the Zen-like joy of bike maintenance. But it's seasoned bike mechanics that should be tripping over each other for a copy of this comprehensive and ambitious manual. Read more

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Still the best guide, but ...
If this the first Zinn MTB maintenance guide you buy, you'll find tons of useful info. If you own the previous version, you'll see most of the material remains the same. The major (and welcome addendum) is the inclusion of rear shocks. However, few models are covered. For front shocks, there is still major and extended references to old forks, which I am in doubt ifpeople still use them, and superficial reviews for new ones. There are a few new items added like tuning rear shocks, Stan Notubes, slime, tubeless etc - but this info is readily available inweb sites. Overall I give this book 4 stars average - five if this is going to be your first copy, three if you have already one.

Essential
I have to say before getting this book I was a little worried it would be to advanced for someone so mechanically challanged to follow but it details just about every thing you would ever want to do on a bike that even someone like me can follow.
Benefits for both Veterans and Rookies
As a rookie, I first checked out the second edition Zinn from the local public library - it taught me the basics of adjusting the limit screws on my derailleur and how to replace spokes on my rigid frame mountain bike.
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Reviews (4)

Complete study guide for automotive student
Great Book.....great explanation....great pictures ...covers every asepect of modern vehicle....

Great shipping speed
i ordered the book on September 6th 2003 and recieved the book normal frieght within the next week. I'd definately buy form this seller again. The book was allmost like new, there were a few minor things wrong with it but it was used so nothing you wouldnt expect.

Great Book
I've been a professional aircraft/automotive mechanic for 17 years. I use this book extensively, it has great review material along with alot of updated information on the latest technology in all areas. I used it to re-certify for my ASE ratings. This book will help novice and experienced techs alot. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automobiles    2. Automotive    3. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    4. Automotive Engineering (General)    5. Automotive Maintenance And Repair    6. Design and construction    7. Engineering - Automotive    8. General    9. Maintenance and repair    10. Technology    11. Transportation    12. Automotive technology    13. Transportation / Automotive / General   

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Reviews (8)

Best with data and best to read
After years of reading, and turning wrenches I think this is the best so far.
Interesting
This book has everything you wanted to know about the Chevy Smallblock. It gets kinda wordy, and very technical for someone who just wants to play around. If you are serious about rebuilding the Chevy Smallblock perfectly then get this book

How to rebuild Smallblock Chevys
I have used this book in my business for about 10 years. It is used both as a reference and a training aid for my customers. It is indispensible and there is no other book in my extensive library to compare with it. I highlyrecommend it to both the novice and professional. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automobiles    2. Automotive    3. Automotive - Customizing    4. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    5. Chevrolet automobile    6. Domestic Auto And Light Truck Repair    7. Maintenance and repair    8. Motors    9. Transportation    10. Automotive (motor mechanic) skills    11. Transportation / Automotive / General   

Reviews (11)

Nao espere muito deste livro
Se voce esta procurando um livro que ensine como montar um "gaiola" ou "dune bug", esqueca este livro. Ele fala muito sobre motor, freio, etc. Sobre a estrutura, ou "frame", so da algumas dicas de como procurar para comprar. Ridiculo ne !

Great for Beginners!
This books starts with laying out the steps needed to build a buggy from parts, including a list of tools and some idea of the time it will take to complete each step.Not all the choices he made will be the same as my project, but it did break it down in terms of what order things need to be assembled, and what sort of work would go into that.It helped convince my wife that the project was reasonable with the skills and tools I had.
Good book
I am from Mexico and i has dont reading that book buit these look so great!!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automotive    2. Automotive - Customizing    3. Automotive - General    4. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    5. Do-It-Yourself   

Subjects:  1. Automotive    2. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    3. Foreign Auto And Light Truck Repair    4. Transportation    5. Technology / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades   

Subjects:  1. Automobile Engine    2. Automotive    3. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    4. Automotive Maintenance And Repair    5. Engineering - Automotive    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Automotive (motor mechanic) skills    9. Automotive technology    10. Motor cars: general interest    11. Transportation / Automotive / General    12. Vehicle maintenance   

Reviews (18)

Muy buen libro, simple, bién explicado, con buenas fotografías
Muy buen libro, refleja claridad de ideas y sus recomendaciones son de gran utilidad. A pesar de estar en idioma inglès, se entiende perfectamente. Las fotografías son las adecuadas para este tipo de libro y ayudan mucho. El autor hace recomendaciones de productos y herramientas necesarias para llevar a cabo los procedimientos descriptos. Me parece de lo mejor para llegar a reconstruir el motor del escarabajo. Bien redactado, aborda el tema sin caer en detalles superfluos. Lo recomiendo.

From a Porsche 914 Point Of View
My opinion of this very useful book is from a Porsche 914 perspective. This book is going to really cover the basics and give a good overview of what you're getting into. I really like the breakdown of the book and the photos. Yet, if the photos could be color it would be better - but the detail of the B&W give a fine detail of each step.Of course most 914 nuts are going to buy anything that will help them with any aspect of the 914. For a general book, I think it takes a good "how to" stand on each section of the engine rebuild.

This is a great one
Of all the vw books I own (a lot) this has been the most useful so far. I cant find the info for rebuilding an engine to stock condition anywhere else not even in the rightly fabled Bentley manuals. This book saved me so much money and a blown engine that I would send mr.wilson a bucket full of white grease if I knew where to send it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automobiles    2. Automotive    3. Automotive - Customizing    4. Foreign Auto And Light Truck Repair    5. Maintenance and repair    6. Motors    7. Reference    8. Volkswagen automobile    9. Volkswagen automobiles    10. Automotive technology    11. Transportation / Automotive / General    12. Vehicle maintenance   

Features

• Audiobook
• Unabridged

Subjects:  1. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    2. Automotive Maintenance And Repair    3. General    4. Humorous    5. Radio (Performing Arts)    6. Radio - General    7. Transportation    8. Unabridged Audio - Fiction/General    9. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction    10. Fiction / Humorous   

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Great price detailed book
Good book for those that like to repair their autos themselves to save money. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Automobiles    2. Automotive    3. Automotive - General    4. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    5. Automotive Electronics    6. Automotive Mechanics    7. Electric equipment    8. Electronic equipment    9. Engineering - Automotive    10. Maintenance and repair    11. Science/Mathematics    12. Technology    13. Transportation    14. Automotive technology    15. Transportation / Automotive / General