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I currently own the Autobook A30/35/40 Farina Workshop Manual by Kenneth Ball (1973). Is there a particular workshop manual that the community widely accepts at the 'best' one??
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the genuine factory one is the best option & also their parts books are worth getting as it has exploded views of all the components which helps you with taking them to bits & putting them back together :whistle:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Austi ... SwdIFXwvQP
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Thanks Guru
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A40FARINAGURU wrote:the genuine factory one is the best option & also their parts books are worth getting
What's the difference between the "Workshop Manual" and the "Service Manual"?

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...and the only Service Parts List I could find was this one... and they want £75!
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The top one is the later edition than the middle one :thumbs:
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A40FARINAGURU wrote: the top one is the later edition than the middle one :thumbs:
ahh ok thanks! :thumbs:
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Demetri wrote:
A40FARINAGURU wrote: the top one is the later edition than the middle one :thumbs:
ahh ok thanks! :thumbs:
put a wanted in our 'wanted' section on here :thumbs:
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A40FARINAGURU wrote:
Demetri wrote:
A40FARINAGURU wrote: the top one is the later edition than the middle one :thumbs:
ahh ok thanks! :thumbs:
put a wanted in our 'wanted' section on here :thumbs:
I'm wasn't aware there was a 'wanted' section...
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here is the link to it

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I've had Autobook II since I had my Austin and that also covers the A30, A35, A40 Farinas and Spridget range so it's also good for comparing specs. It is pretty good and covered pretty much everything we needed to do ... the rest we learn by doing. It has a yellow cover.
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I wouldn't recommend the Haynes guide..got me into a few messes some years back.
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found another factory workshop manual

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMC-Austin-A3 ... SwTuJYoD8b
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A40FARINAGURU wrote:found another factory workshop manual
I realise that it may be a bit naughty :oops:, but I found this:
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Not a bad find but it's a bit slow :whistle:
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A40FARINAGURU wrote:not a bad find but it's a bit slow :whistle:
...slow but free... might get it printed :wink:
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