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Mercury Zephyr (1978-1983): service and repair manuals
A repair manual for your Mercury Zephyr (1978-1983)? Here are shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Mercury cars.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Ford Fairmont / Mercury Zephyr (1978-1983) | Haynes Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr 2-door, 4-door, Coupé and station wagon.
Gasoline engines:
- 4 cylinders - 2.3 litre (incl. Turbo)
- 6 cylinders - 3.3 litre
- V8 - 4.2 and 5.0 litre.
Model years: 1978-1983.
This Haynes manual for the Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr describes service and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 362 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.59 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 1988) |
| Series: | Haynes Auto Repair Manual (36028) |
| ISBN: | 9780856969584 |
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Ford Fairmont / Mercury Zephyr (1978-1983) | Chilton Repair Manual
Chilton Repair Manual for the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr.
Model years: 1978-1983.
This Chilton manual for the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr covers maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system, and gaskets).
It also addresses the cooling system, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust, and the electrical system. Additionally, it describes work on other components, such as the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and wiring diagrams.
- Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.
Product details
| Details: | 256 pages, 27.5 x 21 x 3 cm / 10.8 x 8.25 x 1.18 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Chilton Automotive Books (USA, 2001) |
| Series: | Chilton Auto Repair Manual (26320) |
| ISBN: | 9780801990809 |
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Years: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983