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Old 09-07-02, 12:37 PM
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Where to go to buy a shop manual?

One that isnt 100 bucks, but is a really good shop manual for my GSL-SE.

I'm going to be pulling the engine and stuff, iwant to be able to remove the rats nest, air pump, etc.

What and where should i get it?

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Mazda has one for around $90, which you can get from Mazdatrix.

There are Haynes and Chilton's manuals as well, which are very cheap. For an Rx-7 specific manual, go with Haynes.
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Haynes are only $12-$18 bucks...
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Originally posted by Manntis
Haynes are only $12-$18 bucks...
I got mine for $2.50.
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I see Haynes manuals on eBay all the time.
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Now from what i've heard haynes manuals are about as good as a specs list.... as in you cant really learn or do anything with it.


If this is not true, i will order one today! I just dont watn to waste my money, ya know...
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The Haynes manual is NOT a waste of money. Years, and I mean years ago, I rebuilt several RX-2 12a's and Cosmo 13b's with just a Haynes manual. It's that good.
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*purchases a haynes manual*

Thank ye!
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Between Chilton's and Haynes, the Chilton's manual is a waste of money. For one, the Haynes is cheaper. It's also focused on just the Rx-7. The Chilton's has just as much info as the Haynes, but some of it is confusing and the index is terrible.
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Originally posted by 85RX7GS
Between Chilton's and Haynes, the Chilton's manual is a waste of money. For one, the Haynes is cheaper. It's also focused on just the Rx-7. The Chilton's has just as much info as the Haynes, but some of it is confusing and the index is terrible.

I found this to be true of almost every vehicle. Haynes is short, simple to follow, and to-the-point and the Chilton has all the stuff the Haynes has, sometimes more, but it's almost impossible to find. I have both for My S10 and my RX-7.

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I went here to download a factory service manual for a 2nd gen rx-7. (for free)
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Cool Jeff. Glad to know we're thinking on the same brain wave.
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