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comets · 01-15-2003, 10:15 PM

I am gathering more books to expand my knowledge and to fill my small head with a never ending desire of wisdom.

I came across this book

Toyota Corolla Rwd Automotive Repair Manual, No. 961: 1980-1987
by John H. Haynes, Larry Warren, I. M. Coomber

This the right one I should get? around $18 in CT

Lafora · 01-15-2003, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by comets

I am gathering more books to expand my knowledge and to fill my small head with a never ending desire of wisdom.

I came across this book

Toyota Corolla Rwd Automotive Repair Manual, No. 961: 1980-1987
by John H. Haynes, Larry Warren, I. M. Coomber

This the right one I should get? around $18 in CT

get the shop manual, save urself some hassle

comets · 01-15-2003, 10:34 PM

You told me to get one at Whitby Toyota, and I did, along with the brake light switch which costed $56. Aftermarket ones are $26. I will never go back to OEM again other then the brake pads and rotors.

The Shop Manual is too big and hard to look for things. I need a "book for dummies" kinda deal.

Lafora · 01-15-2003, 10:38 PM

i have the haynes as well...and i don't think it's written as well as the oem one.

but u might be different.

try it i guess... u can always cross reference.

found where elite is yet?

Voodoo.Priest · 01-15-2003, 10:43 PM

I have both Haynes and OEM.
OEM has way more info and is specific to one car. Haynes covers multiple cars. In a book that is way smaller. OEM is the best but I still use Haynes just for a quick reference.

comets · 01-15-2003, 10:43 PM

I am gonna buy the stuff this coming Sat. Elites, that's where a lot of my friend's parents take their car to fix etc... I should be able to get the address. Thanks man.

You drive your 86 in the winter?

***REN69*** · 01-15-2003, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by comets

You told me to get one at Whitby Toyota, and I did, along with the brake light switch which costed $56. Aftermarket ones are $26. I will never go back to OEM again other then the brake pads and rotors.

The Shop Manual is too big and hard to look for things. I need a "book for dummies" kinda deal.

hey comets.. where do you live?? I'm in Oshawa.. Whitby Toyota is pretty close.

Lafora · 01-15-2003, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by comets

I am gonna buy the stuff this coming Sat. Elites, that's where a lot of my friend's parents take their car to fix etc... I should be able to get the address. Thanks man.

You drive your 86 in the winter?

hell no

project trueno · 01-16-2003, 12:40 AM

so far i find haynes to be a little more easy on the non-hardcore-mechanic, but it is annoying how it covers multiple cars in their step by step tasks

the OEM manual is a big thick book of knowledge, and it covers ONE year of ONE car.....i guess that explains itself

but using them all as reference is best (for me anyway), i have chiltons, haynes and the shop manual

and then some more general mechanic books to help learn

comets · 01-16-2003, 07:40 AM

[quote="REN69hey comets.. where do you live?? I'm in Oshawa.. Whitby Toyota is pretty close.

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I live in Markham

sleepy · 01-16-2003, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by REN69

hey comets.. where do you live?? I'm in Oshawa.. Whitby Toyota is pretty close.

heyhey, cletis from CC is from Oshawa, too. We're both York Yeomen, as well, whatever those are

Xenon · 01-17-2003, 07:10 AM

So, I'm assuming the OEM manual is sold by Toyota right?! I wouldn't mind investing in one of those! Does anyone know how much they are? Any other details would be appreciated too!