Is there anything better than a HAYNES Manual ?

[si911t]

Hi.

Im thinking of picking up a spanner to try and do some bits to my e30.

I obviously need help and pictures and was thinking of getting a Haynes Manual, but was wondering is there anything else out there that maybe better for me than the Haynes manual?

Out of 10 I would say im maybe at best a 4-5 when it comes to DIY so need something that I can relate to.

Thanks

[Alex]

The zone

[si911t]

The zone

Im more than happy for you guys to come round and do it all. I will make you all nice cups of tea with rich tea biscuits....
Anyone free this weekedn ???

[pnd]

anythings better than haynes The bentley manual is what you want.

[daimlerman]

Snag with Haynes(1948)green cover,is that it covers both E30 and E34 4 cylinder cars only.There is an earlier Haynes(815)that covers the 6 cylinder engine and helps with early E30,but this is long out of print.

The American Bentley manual(available online at Amazon)is the best for 'chassis' type work,but does not cover M40,M42 engines or refer to the touring's peculiararites at all.The other snag with Bentley is that it is written in 'American',so needs care when using!

[Ziggy]

There are always Haynes 815s on eBay for a few quid. Despite their excellent reputation, I've never bothered to get a Bentley manual, as everything you need to know is on this very site anyway! Have a look in the wiki for a start

[dazleeds]

surely the question should be
Is there anything worse than the haynes manual

save your cash either get a bentley or just ask here

[si911t]

Snag with Haynes(1948)green cover,is that it covers both E30 and E34 4 cylinder cars only.There is an earlier Haynes(815)that covers the 6 cylinder engine and helps with early E30,but this is long out of print.

The American Bentley manual(available online at Amazon)is the best for 'chassis' type work,but does not cover M40,M42 engines or refer to the touring's peculiararites at all.The other snag with Bentley is that it is written in 'American',so needs care when using!

How would i know what engine mine is ?

its a 325i sport 1989 first regin jan 89 ?


Thanks , I will start looking through WIKI i have just seen it now!

Jobs i will be doing wont be anything major, just want to tinker with it myself and do my own servicing and change glass in front door and change the door locks as im having doors fitted to it as original ones where knackered.

I will have look at the Bently one, thanks alot people.

[beemerbird]

You often find the early Haynes second hand on Amazon for little money.

[dazleeds]

Snag with Haynes(1948)green cover,is that it covers both E30 and E34 4 cylinder cars only.There is an earlier Haynes(815)that covers the 6 cylinder engine and helps with early E30,but this is long out of print.

The American Bentley manual(available online at Amazon)is the best for 'chassis' type work,but does not cover M40,M42 engines or refer to the touring's peculiararites at all.The other snag with Bentley is that it is written in 'American',so needs care when using!

How would i know what engine mine is ?

its a 325i sport 1989 first regin jan 89 ?


Thanks , I will start looking through WIKI i have just seen it now!

Jobs i will be doing wont be anything major, just want to tinker with it myself and do my own servicing and change glass in front door and change the door locks as im having doors fitted to it as original ones where knackered.

I will have look at the Bently one, thanks alot people.

as a kid i remember reading haynes manuals and they were facinating but back then they actualy tried to help you, now theyre far to vague and leave me more confused than when i started lol

your engines a m20 b25 by the way good luck dont be shy just ask,the best advice you'll get is right here on the zone

[daimlerman]

There's always Andrew Everitt's E30 Restoration Bible.....written by a zoner....Andyboy....

[Ziggy]

surely the question should be
Is there anything worse than the haynes manual

Yup - not using anything to pad the top of the trolley jack.

[dazleeds]

surely the question should be
Is there anything worse than the haynes manual

Yup - not using anything to pad the top of the trolley jack.

classic that one hmmm why's my car not lifting

oh look the floor insides raising pmsl

[DaveD]

there's always the FULL workshop manual you can download from the links section (downloads) so you wouldn't need any other guide besides Mr Everetts

[Rtaylor2208]

Is it just me or are almost all the pictures in the workshop manual really hard to make out any detail?

[ross_jsy]

AIDS is probably better than the Haynes book of lies.

Go ask ratch about all the fun he had because the torque level for the subframe bolts was wrong. All of them snapped. Had the same thing with an RS125 i was rebuilding. Utter rubbish and wouldn't use it to mop up a oil spill, let alone to work on my car with!

[poolnoodle]

This site is without a doubt your best source of information...in all good book stores just as soon as we learn how to download the contents of brianmoooore's brain

[godinman]

Bentley manual is what I use, VERY useful.

I tend to read that, have a go, then ask on here when I fail.

[rp2]

i have found so much information on here in the last few months i havent had the need to buy any manual! if you cant find it on here try the Pelican parts website (google it) loads of handy guides

[johnt0709]

Search the xworks thread they have a technicians manual that you can download.

[steviebmw]

I TAKE MY BWM E30 TO SOME ONE I NO AT A-TEC HE IS VERY HELP FULL AND I WOULD RATHER HIM TAKE CARE OF MY CAR

[jann]

Hi
What manual would you guys recommend for a 318is?
Cheers
Jann

[jonny323i]

theres loads of the bentleys on ebay at the min but check amazon because you can get one new for what people on ebay want for a second hand one

[bigwinn]

used the haynes burgundy cover plenty of times, however I now default to the impressive knowledge on here...

[BAZE30]

http://www.e30owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4446

E30 M3 Rebuild from rust treatment to alternater rebuilding - An excellent DIY thread.

[E30Gheko]

There's always Andrew Everitt's E30 Restoration Bible.....written by a zoner....Andyboy....

Well Malc, I never knew that! I have that book too.

Bentley manual very useful, but if ur a complete novice with a spanner, u will find some of the wiki articles fantastic. Just print off the guide and get going.

This site has just about all of the info u will ever need tho and lots of very helpful people who will be very happy to answer any questions you have.