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Recommend although they are not cheap

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Hi, I’ve got both the 996 and 986 Service Manuals from Bentley Publishers, excellent books, highly recommend, although they are not cheap.
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Porsche 911 (996): 1999 - 2005 Repair Information - Bentley Publishers - Repair Manuals and Automotive Books
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Use above will be along and advise soon

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Hopefully someone who has used the above will be along and advise soon.
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Hi, I’ve got both the 996 and 986 Service Manuals from Bentley Publishers, excellent books, highly recommend, although they are not cheap.
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Porsche 911 (996): 1999 - 2005 Repair Information - Bentley Publishers - Repair Manuals and Automotive Books
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Use above will be along and advise soon

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Hopefully someone who has used the above will be along and advise soon.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, it's probably on here somewhere but after quite some time searching I can't find information about sources of good quality 996 workshop manuals covering the 3.6, and in my case Targa, models? I would probably prefer a printed manual but I expect the price of those is astronomic so a source of good quality download manuals would be much appreciated Thanks

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Hi I know a few members have gone for the following, (not seen one myself so cannot comment on how in depth they go) Porsche 911 (996): 1999 - 2005 Repair Information - Bentley Publishers - Repair Manuals and Automotive Books Also there's lots of second hand one around. Hopefully someone who has used the above will be along and advise soon. Good luck. Andy

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

That that is very helpful Andy, thank you. Hopefully someone who has used one will comment, I have had a quick look online and from what I see they look good, a second hand one would be fine. Thanks again John

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Hi, I’ve got both the 996 and 986 Service Manuals from Bentley Publishers, excellent books, highly recommend, although they are not cheap. Jason

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Thanks Jason, appreciate your advice

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