Subarule Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I bought 2 hard copy service (shop) manuals a couple of months ago. They are for the year 1986. One volume is "Section 2 and 3" which covers the engine and transmission. The other volume is "Section 4 and 5" which covers the mechanical components and body. They are in unused condition. I paid less than $10 each. Is that a good deal or are these readily available all over the place? Subarule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 The full set of 4 books was over $150.00 when I bought them from a Subaru dealer in 1988. I've seen them on ebay sometimes. I'd be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarule Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 I looked on the Internet to see what the volumes I don't have contained and they didn't have anything I was interested in. I thought less than $10 for each was a great price, especially since they are in like-new condition. But I did not know how available they are "out there". I am definitely happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) The full set of 4 books was over $150.00 when I bought them from a Subaru dealer in 1988. I've seen them on ebay sometimes. I'd be happy. Haha, Dave has been at this a long time! Ide have been 7 years old when he walked into that dealership and made his purchase. Edited August 28, 2015 by ihscout54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzookey Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I remember back in 88 when a clutch set and rear main seal for a 79 DL 4wd Wagon was cheaper from the dealer than going aftermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarule Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 I remember back in 88 when a clutch set and rear main seal for a 79 DL 4wd Wagon was cheaper from the dealer than going aftermarket. Wow, a Subaru that was only 9 years old needed a clutch and a main seal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 got these bibles in 2006 for A$150 delivered - all six volumes/chapters in hard plastic binders. When you consider the hourly rate a mechanic or auto elec charges .....and even then, most don't know the details these revaeal ...such as EA82T ran different exhaust valves to NA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarule Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 got these bibles in 2006 for A$150 delivered - all six volumes/chapters in hard plastic binders. When you consider the hourly rate a mechanic or auto elec charges .....and even then, most don't know the details these revaeal ...such as EA82T ran different exhaust valves to NA I'm always leery when I leave my car at a shop for something or other, wondering how much they could possibly know about old Subarus. Like, how many guys working as mechanics in shops know anything about carburetors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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