Where do I get really good repair manuals for the Ford Ranger?

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RepairJunkie - 23 Feb 2007 17:17 GMT

Where do I get really good repair manuals for the Ford Ranger?

I have the Haynes from the local auto parts store and it really lacks
the kind of info I need to troubleshoot. I can read and understand
schematics and other engineering info. Any good ideas?

Thanks in advance,
Mike

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Mark Olson - 23 Feb 2007 17:28 GMT

> Where do I get really good repair manuals for the Ford Ranger?
>
> I have the Haynes from the local auto parts store and it really lacks
> the kind of info I need to troubleshoot. I can read and understand
> schematics and other engineering info. Any good ideas?

Are the genuine Ford workshop manuals good enough for you?

http://www.helminc.com/

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RepairJunkie - 23 Feb 2007 19:11 GMT

> > Where do I get really good repair manuals for the Ford Ranger?
>
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> http://www.helminc.com/

Thanks Mark!

I am just looking for somthing a little cheaper. I think I will spend
over $200 for one system from Helm, whereas just a few years ago I
spent $65 on a phone book sized shop manual for my VW Jetta -- and it
covered nearly everthing. Helm might be the best out there though.
Thanks again.

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Jasper - 24 Feb 2007 03:57 GMT

Do a search on eBay motors for your manual. I bought a used factory
service manual for my '74 Trans Am for about about $25 a year or so ago.

>> > Where do I get really good repair manuals for the Ford Ranger?
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> covered nearly everthing. Helm might be the best out there though.
> Thanks again.

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RepairJunkie - 26 Feb 2007 22:24 GMT

> Do a search on eBay motors for your manual. I bought a used factory
> service manual for my '74 Trans Am for about about $25 a year or so ago.
>
> "RepairJunkie" <mlapier...@msn.com> wrote in message

Jasper,
Thanks very much! Great idea!
Mike

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Jeff Strickland - 25 Feb 2007 21:10 GMT

When I wanted a good manual for my Jeep (an '81 CJ5 that I bought in '98), I
went to the Jeep dealer with my request. I got an 800 phone number where I
could order a complete copy of the factory shop manual. It cost about $75,
but is by far the best automotive manual in my library. By far.

> Where do I get really good repair manuals for the Ford Ranger?
>
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> Thanks in advance,
> Mike

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RepairJunkie - 26 Feb 2007 22:25 GMT

> When I wanted a good manual for my Jeep (an '81 CJ5 that I bought in '98), I
> went to the Jeep dealer with my request. I got an 800 phone number where I
> could order a complete copy of the factory shop manual. It cost about $75,
> but is by far the best automotive manual in my library. By far.

Jeff,
That's a great idea also. Thank you!
Mike

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