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Are there any enthusiast manuals that show you tricks for performing service using commonly available tools?
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I downloaded the manuals that were posted here, but they instruct the use of special tools, so I'm guessing it's an original shop manual.
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I downloaded the manuals that were posted here, but they instruct the use of special tools, so I'm guessing it's an original shop manual.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I downloaded the manuals that were posted here, but they instruct the use of special tools, so I'm guessing it's an original shop manual. Are there any enthusiast manuals that show you tricks for performing service using commonly available tools? Thanks, Sam

POST 2Original post

__________________________________________________ ___________ Hi Sam! Can you please tell me, from where you downloaded the manual ? I am interested in going through the manual. Thanks, manguasha

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I just searched for "shop manual" hoping that it had already been discussed elsewhere. http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9639&highlight=shop+manual

POST 4Original post

Bentley has produced a very good shop manual for our cars. Check around and see where you can get the best deal. Here's an Amazon.com link to it so you can see what it is. I own it and it's great! http://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Boxster-Service-Manual-1997-2004/dp/0837613337/ref=sr_1_2/002-9606553-3632841?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185805445&sr=8-2

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks! I just ordered it from http://www.themotorbookstore.com/boxster.html for $74.06 brand new with 5% discount (today only).

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Darn it! It's on back order and so is everyone else. Do any of you have a Bentley Service Manual you'd like to sell me so I can get crackin' on building my TTC race car? Thanks! Sam

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