Audi 80, 90, Coupe Quattro: Official Factory Repair Manual 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Including 80 Quattro, 90 Quattro and 20-Valve Models (Audi Service Manuals)

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Summary: Not for rookies
Review: I think many people are missing the point here. The words "Factory Repair Manual" on the cover should give you a hint. Bentley produced these manuals for trained technicians to use. This book is not going to hold your hand and talk you through a repair step by step. The book assumes the you have a basic understanding of the automobile. I have found this book to be a great resource many times.

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Summary: Decent value
Review: If you own an 80/90 this book is great to have in the trunk if anything "minor" goes wrong.i used mine to repair/replace a lock cylinder, broken window motor, temperature sensor,fog lights etc etc. Unlike these other reviewers, i find this book very helpful. The index is very detailed and straight forward.Alot of information is repeated within the text of the manual throughout different sections.One thing that it DOESN'T tell you ( that upset me)is how to replace the air filter...it just suggests taking it to your local dealer because it is "too complicated". I agree- it is too complicated but i just figured it out on my own. The diagrams are not tremendously helpful either, a little confusing, and not all the parts are identified within them. But all in all, this book is a great reference for general to minor repairs as well as identifying parts to re-order at your local foreign autopart. its especially useful for people who are not familiar with audi/vw engineering- as i wasn't before i bought the book.

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Summary: The Mechanic's pit
Review: This is the most miserable and overpriced manual ever seen. You do you serve service if not working on quarto to get Haynes one for 17.98 if you find one as was published only in U.K. or try as I did to get German one from factory on CD if you are German. It seems like Bentley people like to do drawings, but have no clue what magician procedure takes to replace steering rack on 80/90 without removing of engine, or try to fix numerous sensor problems with theirs master piece - you get more help on web for free. To summarize it look for help elsewhere- I guess this book is reason why Real Audi mechanic is so hard to come buy. I had once regular experienced mechanic working for me with that book and couldn't never figure out simple fuel mixture issue for two weeks - I took about 5 min. I had by the way picked up this " Piece" on my trip in California thrift store for 4.95 I guess somebody already had it with this one also . I writing this anonymous to protect freedom of speach - my credentials are only Dipl. Ing. and experince form Audi in Regensburg - but Bentley folks are I guess are the five stars in this region.