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xj cd question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Jzap99, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. Jzap99

    Jzap99 Member

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    does the xj cd being sold for 10 bucks include the yamaha service manual usually sold for 80 bucks, it would appear so from the posts I have read just wanted to make sure it was the actual service manual and not some haynes junk.
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    The XJCD contains a pdf. file of the "real" factory service manual. Although, truth be told, the Haynes "version" of the XJ650/750 manual (and their XJ900 manual) is actually at least as good, and in several ways, better than the factory manuals, IMO.
     
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    Jzap99,
    You have mail.
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    xjmanuals...you sent the PM to me by mistake........

    AND I WOULD THINK TWICE ABOUT DOWNLOADING MATERIAL FROM OVERSEAS..........SOMETIMES "PRICE" IS NOT THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS, THANKS.
     
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    just not a big fan of haynes they like to leave a lot of stuff out on car and truck manuals so I have a general dislike for them. Thanks for the responses
     
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    I'll sound off,
    Being that I have ownership of both the items mentioned, I'll offer my opinion.
    I use the Haynes manual, used it since day one. Never had any problems with it.
    I loaded the XJCD and found some very informative pictures and tidbits.

    My recommendation:
    Purchase both, they are inexpensive and WILL pay for themselves.
     
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    Thanks Robert.......I say the ame thing in my ad, and am squeamish abotu recommending such a course of action, as it sounds like I'm just a greasy hard-sell salesma, but you are exactly right. 90% of the time my first reference book is the Haynes; and then the factory manual. And for those extreme-truth seekers, there is also actually some info in the owner's manual thta is not to be found in either the Haynes nor the factory service manuals,,,,,,,,

    On a related note, I'm trying to consolidate a list of all known errors in the Haynes manuals (and the factory service manuals, too) so I can punlish a real "update" page(s) so that unsuspecting owners of such books can have a fighting chance. If anyone wants to send their list of errors to me---no matter how big or small (mis-spelled words or poor punctuation doesn't count!)----I'd appreciate it.
     
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