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BMW 3 Series (E46) Service Manual: 1999-2005

Publisher: Bentley Publishers
Authors: Bentley Publishers Robert Bentley

ISBN: 0837612772
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Summary: the best manual available
There seem to be a lot of reviews which gripe about various problems with this manual, however, they all fail to suggest anything better. That's because there isn't a better printed manual. BMW has not offered printed shop manuals to customers since the era of the 2002 (the car, not the year) and while some bootleg electronic documentation (TIS/ETK) is available there are times when a printed manual is the best choice. The Bentley manual is head and shoulders above the others available.

If you work on BMWs you want the Bentley manuals. There's plenty of stuff they don't cover, but for the most the TIS doesn't cover that stuff either, like how to rebuild differentials. For electrical troubleshooting you can use the ETK.

Summary: E46 Service Manual
Filled with useful info and contains detailed descriptions needed for repairs. Great book. A

Summary: great little "bible"
Great little bible for classic Bimmer owners to have. Very informative on how to take things apart, put back together and trouble shooting.
Also some very helpful hints on routine maintenance. Found some things out that we never would of without this book.
Much better then the "generic" books they sell in the auto part stores.

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BMW 5 Series (E39) Service Manual: 1997-2002 (2 volume set)

Publisher: Bentley Publishers
Authors: Robert Bentley

ISBN: 083760317X
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Summary: Good, but lacks detail
Needed to replace water pump, thermostat, belts and hoses on E39 530, details are lacking. Good source for general information, but most of that is available on the Net.

Summary: BMW 5 Series (E39) Service Manual: 1997-2002 (BMW 5 Series (E39) (2 Volume Set) (BMW 5 Series (E39))
It's a pity that the technical manual doesn't cover the BMW 525TDS or TD (Diesel versions). These Diesel-engine equipped E39-versions differ of course in the engine mechanics (i.e. a M51TU motor engine), but has also differences in the electrical wiring, hence making the details of the Electrical Diagrams almost useless (when it comes to the details of the connections).
Otherwise, the technical manual is of pretty good quality and is hence of practical use.

Johan G.A. LUYCKX
Economist & Engineer

Summary: BMW 540i Service Manual
This manual is indispensible for the home mechanic to do even the more basic checks and maintenance. A pretty complete coverage of all components allows for some of the more involved checks and R&R operations.

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	BMW 3 Series (E36) Service Manual: 1992-1998 (BMW) Publisher: Bentley Publishers Authors:
ISBN: 0837603269 List Price: $79.95 Amazon Price: $50.37 Usually ships in 24 hours Buy this book from amazon.com or from amazon.co.uk	Avg Cusomer Rating: 5 Reviews: Summary: Bently's service manual Bently's service manuals are one of the best sources of information you can get for your BMW or Porsche. Highly recommend any of their books. Summary: BMW Manual hits homerun. Manual has saved me hours of valuable time. I have learned many procedures and shortcuts that helped me in diagnosis and repairs. When I don't have time to do the repair myself, I loan the manual to my mechanic. I recommend it to any owner, whether they do any repairs themselves or want a extremly detailed manual. Summary: Don't DIY without it!!!! Forget any other car service manual, because you'll just have to buy The Bentley Manual anyway when the other's don't give you enough information! I went the long and expensive way - I bought the "C" and "H"(two popular manuals) and finally found what I was looking for when I picked up the Bentley... Summary:

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BMW 7 Series (E32) Service Manual: 1988-1994

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ISBN: 0837603285
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Summary: The Bible
This is the bible for maintenance and repair on the 7 Series E32 BMW.
If you own one of these vehicles, and you plan on doing ANY maintenance yourself, you NEED this book.
Easy-to-understand procedures, and plenty of pictures and illustrations, will help keep you from making expensive mistakes.

Summary: Good book, wrong car on the cover.
With all research Bentley does to make a wonderful repair manual, why couldn't they put the right car on the cover? The car on the cover is a 7 from 1997-2003.

Summary: Robert Bently Always makes great repair manuals.
From my first RB repair manual VW Golf 85-92, I was able tocomplete many tasks from brakes to suspension then even did my ownclutch... Then now with my BMW this book is nothing but outstanding. Does not even compare on any scale to Haynes or Chilton.

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	BMW R850 and 1100 4-Valve Twins Service and Repair Manual 1993-2004 (Haynes Manuals) Publisher: Haynes Manuals, Inc. Authors: John Haynes
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BMW 5-Series: Service Manual, 1982-1988, 528e, 533i, 535i, 535is

Publisher: Bentley Publishers
Authors: Robert Bentley

ISBN: 0837603188
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Summary: 524 TD BMW
I AM LOOKING FOR A SERVICE REPAIR BOOK ON A 524 TD BMW. IF ANYONE HAS ANY SUGGESTION WHERE I MAY FIND ONE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW.... THANK YOU.

Summary: Excellent Owner Support Manual
Compared to the Haynes, this book gives excellent photographs, warnings on appropriate procedures, tool and chemicals to make the job easier and a section on easy to build test equipment to help in diagnostics.

Coupled with BMW's Mobile Tradition CDROM covering illustrations and part numbers, this book will save the owner significant repair costs over a BMW dealership service department or after-market repair facility.

This is a MUST OWN for anyone interested in becoming involved in simple maintenance or more complex tasks to reduce the cost of owning a great performing German automobile. Bentley Publishers excels over other reference print materials.

Summary: Great drawings practical detailed, easy to use & understand.
This is a great book. Well laid out with fabulous line drawings that actually let you understand the repair. Suitable even for relatively unskilled mechanics. Good tips and very easy to use. Contains more information than any other manual out there for these cars. I recommend it even if you never work on your car since it helps you understand it better and with its handy diagnostic tables will let you prediagnose problems and keep your mechanic honest. Buy it if you have an E28 5 series. It doesn't cover the M5 though.

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	BMW 3-Series (91-96) Service and Repair Manual (Haynes Service & Repair Manuals) Publisher: Haynes Publishing Authors: Steve Rendle Mark Coombs
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	BMW 3 and 5 Series Service and Repair Manual (Haynes Service & Repair Manuals) Publisher: Haynes Publishing Authors: A.K. Legg Larry Warren
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