Haynes Classic Manuals for classic cars
Haynes Owners Workshop Manuals have been published since 1965 by the British publishing house Haynes, with 200 million books sold by far the largest publisher of car repair manuals in the world. They provide much more information than the owner's handbook supplied by the manufacturer with each new car.
For each Haynes manual a car is first completely disassembled and then reassembled, if possible without the use of special tools. At the same time the various repairs and maintenance works are photographed in detail.
Hundreds of photos and drawings make it easy to follow the short step-by-step instructions. All adjustment data are arranged in clear tables, while clear wiring diagrams are also included.
Due to popular demand and thanks to the availability of digital printing techniques, Haynes now offers the Classic Reprint Manuals series. Each of these workshop manuals is a faithful reprint of the original Haynes Owners Repair Manual. These manuals on car models, that have become classics in the meantime, were out of print for many years.
See our page about actual Haynes Owners Workshop Manuals for more detailed information.
Publisher: Haynes Publishing, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset (UK). For over 20 years the TMB Bookshop has been an official dealer for Haynes Manuals.
Size: 27 x 21 cm (10.6 x 8.25 in)
Language: These books are only available in English.
Units: These manuals list measures and weights in ISO units (m, kg, Nm, ...) as well as in Imperial units (inch, ft, lb ft, ...).
Automatic transmissions: Because special tools and special adjustment equipment are required, the overhaul of automatic transmissions (specialist work!) is not covered in these books, but they usually provide instructions for replacing the ATF fluid and adjusting the controls.
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Wiring diagrams: Haynes Classic Manuals contain clear wiring diagrams.
What information does a Haynes Classic Manual provide?
These Haynes manuals cover maintenance, repair and overhaul of the complete vehicle: engine (valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and crankshaft), cooling system, ventilation, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system, clutch, gearbox, drive shafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior and electrical system. Included are removal and installation instructions, technical data, torque wrench settings and clear wiring diagrams.
A typical Haynes Classic Manual features following chapters:
LIVING WITH YOUR CAR
- Dimensions, weights and capacities
- Roadside repairs (jump starting, identifying leaks, jacking and towing)
- Routine maintenance (maintenance scheme, tyre checks, recommended lubricants and fluids)
REPAIRS AND OVERHAUL
- Engine and associated systems (engine, cooling system, fuel and exhaust systems, ignition system)
- Transmission (clutch, manual gearbox and automatic transmission, driveshafts)
- Braking system
- Electrical system
- Suspension and steering
- Bodywork and fittings
- Wiring diagrams
REFERENCE
- MOT Test Checks
- Tools and working facilities
- General repair procedures
- Vehicle identification numbers
- Fault finding
- Conversion factors
- Glossary of technical terms
- Index
Haynes Classic Manuals describe maintenance and repair in detail.
Haynes Classic Manuals contain clear wiring diagrams.