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Post by V6 on Sept 3, 2016 21:03:37 GMT
I've never owned a Haynes manual. However I recall my Dad having one back in the day. It was an old school version with an illustration on the cover. I often hear the newer ones are not as good. So...
Is the version for the mk1 MX5 worth buying?
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Post by FFS Corders on Sept 3, 2016 21:36:21 GMT
The rod grainger manual has a better reputation
Although i have found my mx5 haynes very useful when i have used it
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Post by atlex on Sept 3, 2016 22:10:28 GMT
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Post by cutterbuck on Sept 4, 2016 6:19:01 GMT
I would try to find an earlier issue haynes, the new version is horrible to follow as it includes the mk3/nc which is a totally different car to the mk1/mk2. As with all Haynes manuals once every thing is in pieces you invariably encounter the words "assembly is the reverse of disassembly"
As corder's says Rods book is probably more useful to most people
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Post by V6 on Sept 4, 2016 7:18:24 GMT
Thanks guys!
I won't be doing all that much but I thought it would be good to at least learn some basics. Aside from building custom vintage 1/8 rc petrol cars I've not done anything truly mechanical before. There's always time to learn though.
It is suprising how much information is online, after having a quick look at the links above. Do the manuals like the older Haynes or the Grainger offer anything else in addition? Or does the web make them a bit redundant now?
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Post by V6 on Sept 4, 2016 7:21:46 GMT
Also I just found a different one; "Haynes Renovation Manual" for the mx5. Any good?
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Post by Horney on Sept 4, 2016 8:42:48 GMT
The good thing with a manual is it's there when an internet connection isn't. I still think they have their place alongside forums like this and youtube videos etc. Plus I have a love for Haynes Manuals. I've kept all the ones I've bought for all the cars I've owned because I love the design. I think I've got about 20 of them.
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Post by V6 on Sept 4, 2016 8:54:11 GMT
I also love the look of the old covers. So I was a little dissapointed when I saw the mx5 one with a colour photo on the front. I was hoping it might have been a vintage looking one!
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Post by Dweenimus on Sept 4, 2016 8:56:57 GMT
Mine has saved me multiple times. Some things just aren't on forums, or really hard to find.
Opening up a book when you're mid fixing something is much easier than finding it online!
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Post by myothercarsa2cv on Sept 4, 2016 9:03:44 GMT
I've found the car to be put together in a very intuitive way, I've survived without a manual for now, but I'm thinking of getting one just for the torque settings. That is invaluable.
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Post by V6 on Sept 4, 2016 10:39:06 GMT
While we are here, which adjustable torque wrenches are you using? I only have fixed versions and all the bits. So maybe I should look to get an adjustable one.
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Post by FFS Corders on Sept 4, 2016 10:44:02 GMT
Dont get a cheap one is my advice
Torque wrenches are a get what you pay for item
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Post by atlex on Sept 4, 2016 10:54:54 GMT
halfords professional or one of the better sealey/draper ones (make sure you get one with a calibration cert?) www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/84791/best-torque-wrench-2015 <- fairly recent reviews. I've got a Sealey AK624.. happy with it. There are some very expensive high-end ones you can get, too, but torque specs are almost always to a range, not an exact number. |
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Post by Horney on Sept 4, 2016 11:03:06 GMT
I've got two Halfords one, big and little. 10 years+ of great service thus far.
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Post by 5alive on Sept 4, 2016 11:07:29 GMT
I still have the Haynes one,MK1 - 2 89 - 55 i didn`t let go when i sold my 5 recently. It did cost me nearly £20 though,so i`d hope for a few tokens to let it go if you are interested V6 ? |
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