Manual Coverage
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Systems Covered
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Engine Service Repair:
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Detailed engine repair and overhaul procedures
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Transmission Service Repair:
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Service and repair for all transmission types
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Brake System:
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Comprehensive brake system diagnosis and repair
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Electrical System:
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Detailed coverage including troubleshooting and wiring diagrams
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Wiring Diagrams:
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Included, integral to electrical system diagnosis
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Suspension:
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Service and repair of front and rear suspension components
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Steering:
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Diagnosis and repair of the steering system
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Cooling System:
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Maintenance and repair of the cooling system
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Fuel Injection Fuel System:
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Service for both fuel injection and carburetor-based fuel systems
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Emission System:
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Information related to emission control systems
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Heater Air Conditional:
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Service for heating and ventilation systems (factory A/C was rare but covered if applicable)
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Engine Control System:
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Information pertaining to engine management components
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Chassis Body:
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Bodywork repair, chassis maintenance, and alignment
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Restraint System:
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Coverage of seatbelt systems and related components
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Interior:
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Information regarding interior trim and components
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Differential Drive:
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Service and repair of the rear axle and differential assembly
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Axle:
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Front and rear axle component service
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Procedures Included
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General Maintenance:
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Routine maintenance tasks and schedules
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Troubleshooting:
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Diagnostic procedures for common and complex issues
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Periodic Lubrication:
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Detailed lubrication points and fluid specifications
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Repair Procedures:
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Step-by-step instructions for component repair and replacement
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Disassembly Assembly:
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Procedures for taking apart and reassembling various systems
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Cleaning Reinstalling:
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Guidance on cleaning components and proper reinstallation
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Technical Depth
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Depth:
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Professional level, comparable to factory service manuals
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Instruction Format:
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Numbered instructions, detailed substeps, notes, cautions, and warnings
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Illustrations:
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Hundreds of pages of diagrams, drawings, and photos with enlarged insets
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Maintenance
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Service Intervals
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Oil Change Interval:
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Every 3,000 miles or 6 months (typical for the era, consult manual for specifics)
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Tune Up Interval:
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Annually or every 6,000 miles (typical)
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Grease Points:
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Requires periodic lubrication of chassis grease points (refer to manual for locations and frequency)
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Fluid Specifications
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Coolant Type:
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Ethylene Glycol based coolant (50/50 mix with distilled water)
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Brake Fluid Type:
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DOT 3 or DOT 4 (consult manual for exact specification and type - often non-silicone based fluid was used)
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Known Issues
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Common Problems:
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Oil leaks (especially from the rear main seal), clutch slave cylinder issues, rust in sills and wheel arches, overdrive problems (if fitted), ignition and fuel delivery tuning requirements.
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