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Old 06-03-2006, 12:51 PM
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I have a 95 cabriolet. I'm looking for a repair manual that is more informative than the Bentley's manual. Would also like some opinions on the manuals showing up on Ebay. Thanks.
 
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Old 06-03-2006, 01:21 PM
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its a chance you take buying of eBay if you want the best then go to Audi or use the internet to search for data there's lot out there you know but you must do the research not this site
 
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Old 06-03-2006, 07:54 PM
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Thanks Avant, but I did go to Audi and they referred me to Bentley's, who is the provider of Audi's technical manuals. You can buy it from Audi or buy it from Bentley's but it is the same manual. I have purchased the Bentley's manual (discs, actually and $100) and while it is good, more detail geared toward a DIYer would be better. I hope others might chip in with manuals that they find helpful so that I can learn from their successes or failures. Thanks again.
 
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Old 06-04-2006, 12:36 AM
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I use Etka online
 
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Old 06-04-2006, 01:31 PM
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Etka is the parts catalog. Not sure how thats gonna help you fix a car. Just tells you what all the parts are with some really bad pictures telling youwhat they look like.
 
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yep, thats easier becouse its all disasembeled.
but its me, other people might not understand, or need explanation.
 
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Old 06-04-2006, 07:10 PM
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Karkarot,
Thanks, I looked at the Etka website. Are their part numbers and diagrams better than Audi's? I know that sounds strange. I needed a convertible top pump motor and Audi said I had to buy the entire hydraulic pump assembly - to the tune of about $2800. If I could get a part number for just the motor, which is all I need, I might be in a better position.
 
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Old 06-04-2006, 09:22 PM
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Karkarot,
Thanks, I looked at the Etka website. Are their part numbers and diagrams better than Audi's? I know that sounds strange. I needed a convertible top pump motor and Audi said I had to buy the entire hydraulic pump assembly - to the tune of about $2800. If I could get a part number for just the motor, which is all I need, I might be in a better position.
I think I found it,
8G0898102
page 871-50 in etka
this could be it
start a new thread or PM me or IM me, I could help, and well I'm bored at home.
 
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