Re: Is bentley worth it? (archive)
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Posted by Imack on November 12, 2001 at 12:01:37:
In Reply to: Re: Is bentley worth it? posted by Bob on November 12, 2001 at 01:34:08:
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I consider myself with fairly good mechanical skills and I truly believe that the Bentley is a good reference, but it really leaves to ones immagination many steps on repairing/dissasemblying. For example, check Bentley on how to remove the AC/heater control panel in the console. Does it really tells you to push in a retainer in the right side to push it out???? Noooooooo, and you'll break the retainer if you attempt to push it out without doing this. Of course in the country of the blind the guy with one eye is the king! That's really what happens with Bentley's, when compared to Haynes or his competitor.
This is my first BMW, but I have have several american cars shop manual very well done. I have been tempted to buy the real BMW shop manual that sells for $120 plus $ 75 for the electrical diagrams. I haven't seen that material, but I suspect that it is a heck better than Bentley.
Is there anyone here who have the aforementined BMW shop manual?????The Bentley is a must, ESPECIALLY for non-mechanics. You can do more damage in one try without the Bentley than twice its cost!
It is woefully inadequate for the heater/a.c. system, but don't feel bad. Most BMW dealers can't fix the damn thing either (though they will charge a lot trying).
Bob
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