Q's about which service manual to get...

Sunbane · Post by **Sunbane** » Mon May 14, 2007 3:20 pm

Hey all!

New user here - I apologize if I've posted this in the wrong section.

I have a 2001 6N2 (16v), and I've grown tired of getting robbed each time something in it needs fixing. Not long ago I had to fork out a small fortune just to get the hand break wires replaced. I've decided to order a service & repair manual in order to save myself some money.

What would you guys recommend? I've been looking at the Haynes one, but I've also found some dvd ones on eBay that seem interesting.

Example 1
Example 2

Would the dvd ones be worth it, or should I just go for the Haynes manual?
Are there other options that I have overlooked?

I would very much appreciate your input in this matter. Thanks!

MaxZ · Post by **MaxZ** » Mon May 14, 2007 3:23 pm

I'd say stick with Haynes

Sunbane · Post by **Sunbane** » Mon May 14, 2007 8:38 pm

Thanks!

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:00 pm

Dont go near those service manuals - they go by your engine serial, which as they are illegal, cant be looked up in the VW database. Its come up a while back on here

SteveB · Post by **SteveB** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:02 pm

MaxZ wrote:I'd say stick with Haynes

Yeah, its often referred to as the bible among my friends

Sunbane · Post by **Sunbane** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:35 pm

Excellent info! Thanks a lot everyone!

I'll go for the Haynes manual then.