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Ohiogal

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3. My husband and sons use Haynes manuals all the time

Reply to MissMillie (Original post)

Mon Aug 19, 2019, 12:51 PM

Aug 2019

for repairs on their vehicles and yes they are helpful. But if you got an estimate for $1200 that sounds like it might be very labor intensive. Is your guy good with repairs?

The post above is good advice, my guys also find repair guidance videos on You Tube.

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Haynes (auto) Repair Manuals - any experience out there? [View all] MissMillie Aug 2019 OP

Do a You Tube. Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #1

Did that MissMillie Aug 2019 #4

Try Scotties Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #7

The Guy's at the Auto Parts Store Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #8

If you have average mechanical skills they are big help calguy Aug 2019 #2

2003 Toyota Tacoma MissMillie Aug 2019 #5

Hit the Parts Store. Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #13

My husband and sons use Haynes manuals all the time Ohiogal Aug 2019 #3

He's very good w/ repairs MissMillie Aug 2019 #6

If it's a 4x4 DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2019 #12

Sounds like the engine almost needs pulling to get to the pan ... marble falls Aug 2019 #9

That sounds about right to me MissMillie Aug 2019 #11

Then that price he quoted you is about right. marble falls Aug 2019 #14

I've made many repairs using Haynes manuals CMYK Aug 2019 #10

I used Chilton's manuals back in the day, but that was before all the electronics.... Thomas Hurt Aug 2019 #15

They're pretty good for common repairs. bluedigger Aug 2019 #16

I like the Haynes manuals a lot but there is one caveat: LastDemocratInSC Aug 2019 #17

I HATE it when that happens. Adsos Letter Aug 2019 #18