Porsche 928 Manual on CD on Amazon $30 - Page 2

ROG100 · 11-05-2009, 11:31 AM

What the h**l!!

Full WSM - full search capability and the quality is the best available.
PET 5
Full parts catalog
Every technical document issued on the 928
Magazine articles.
Wiring Diagrams
and more.

Adrian_ · 11-05-2009, 11:51 AM

Certainly no one can blame you, since you were specifically asked for this info by 2 other users

What is the PET 5? (I'm not familiar with the abreviation). And are the wiring diagrams better then those of the workshop manuals? (this is one point where the workshop manual is almost unusable)

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1979 Euro

SwayBar · 11-05-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ROG100

The JIm Morehouse CD set of 5 CD's is far better and has 20 times the knowledge on it than this set.
The quality may not be good either. Jim's are the best you can find along with every technical document ever issued on the 928.
Just my $.05

I bought Jim's from him at least 6 years ago and no doubt are excellent, and have used them countless times in conjunction with the factory hardcopy manuals. Jim's CD's are a must-have for any DIY 928'er (..as well as Porkens lift-bars).

I chose to buy the factory CD/DVD today to supplement what I already have, plus, I hope that it's easier to navigate with a traversable tree with bookmarks, as doing a search is a little clunky with Jim's, my only small complaint with them.

Adrian_ · 11-05-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeTaylor

Hi Everyone,

Was just looking around Amazon and found they have a full set of manuals on CD-ROM from Porsche for only $29. Sounds like a sweet deal to me.

Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/1981-1994-PORS...7413217&sr=1-2

VTY,
Joe

It seems that the manual is being sold by a company called "Royal Vale Publishers", that has several offers for Workshop Manuals on Amazon or elsewhere.

Can anyone who already purchased this product tell us if it's something more then the microfiche scans?

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1979 Euro

ROG100 · 11-05-2009, 01:35 PM

Check out the image within the Amazon add as that does not look like a page from the WSM.
I wonder if they have Porsches blessing to be selling?

ROG100 · 11-05-2009, 01:36 PM

Jim's set has been updated in the last couple of years and the search function is pretty easy now.

6mil928 · 11-05-2009, 01:37 PM

I plan on buying Jim's CD's and have planned on it for a while now. I have just wanted to see them in action before I buy. I've heard they are excellent. I'll put that on my list next time I'm down there.

6mil928 · 11-05-2009, 01:41 PM

Once you guys receive these CD's please post on the quality compared to the down version,

Vilhuer · 11-05-2009, 02:06 PM

Pic in auction definitelly isn't from factory WSM. Either its wrong or this is some unknown aftermarket set. My bet is its Jim's WSM scan they have copied like everyone else.

Hacker-Pschorr · 11-05-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilhuer

Pic in auction definitelly isn't from factory WSM. Either its wrong or this is some unknown aftermarket set. My bet is its Jim's WSM scan they have copied like everyone else.

Looks like the Haynes manual.

If this CD is a scanned copy of that manual, it's not worth a penny IMO.

6mil928 · 11-05-2009, 02:12 PM

Some manual sellers just use the same image for all their products.

SwayBar · 11-05-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hacker-Pschorr

Looks like the Haynes manual.

If this CD is a scanned copy of that manual, it's not worth a penny IMO.

According to the listing, it is from Porsche.

Also, from the 'Product Features':

Complete genuine Porsche digital service repair manual specifically written for the 928 production model years: 1981- 1994.

High-definition, printable instructions and illustrations.

Print entire manual, or just the parts you need for your repair.

Original factory (not aftermarket) written manual covers all topics in detail with illustrations.

Covers Models: S, S4, GT & GTS Engine: 4.5L; 4.7L; 5.0L; 5.4L V8

If it is from Porsche, I would think it is well done.

6mil928 · 11-05-2009, 02:31 PM

Anyone confirm this at Porsche? Roger or John D maybe?

Vilhuer · 11-05-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SwayBar

If it is from Porsche, I would think it is well done.

If its from Porsche its got to be Jim's old WSM scan.

S4ordie · 11-05-2009, 02:40 PM

Pirated version of Jim's CD set? I have Jim's and they are very good.

11-05-2009, 11:31 AM	#16
ROG100 Addict Rennlist Member Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Double Oak, TX Posts: 6,986	What the h**l!! Full WSM - full search capability and the quality is the best available. PET 5 Full parts catalog Every technical document issued on the 928 Magazine articles. Wiring Diagrams and more. __________________ Roger Tyson www.928sRus.com Email Roger@928sRus.com or call 817 430 2688 SPEC Clutches & Lightweight Flywheels at awesome prices Porsche 928 Parts - Porsche & OEM - World Wide Shipping 85 to 95 Fuel Hose Kits - Save your car Ford Injector O Rings Motor Mounts, Silicone Pan Gasket & Stud Kits MotorSport SLC X & Y Pipes in stock - BEST PRICES Replacement Diaphragms for the Center, Footwell & Recirc actuator

11-05-2009, 01:35 PM	#20
ROG100 Addict Rennlist Member Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Double Oak, TX Posts: 6,986	Check out the image within the Amazon add as that does not look like a page from the WSM. I wonder if they have Porsches blessing to be selling? __________________ Roger Tyson www.928sRus.com Email Roger@928sRus.com or call 817 430 2688 SPEC Clutches & Lightweight Flywheels at awesome prices Porsche 928 Parts - Porsche & OEM - World Wide Shipping 85 to 95 Fuel Hose Kits - Save your car Ford Injector O Rings Motor Mounts, Silicone Pan Gasket & Stud Kits MotorSport SLC X & Y Pipes in stock - BEST PRICES Replacement Diaphragms for the Center, Footwell & Recirc actuator

11-05-2009, 01:36 PM	#21
ROG100 Addict Rennlist Member Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Double Oak, TX Posts: 6,986	Jim's set has been updated in the last couple of years and the search function is pretty easy now. __________________ Roger Tyson www.928sRus.com Email Roger@928sRus.com or call 817 430 2688 SPEC Clutches & Lightweight Flywheels at awesome prices Porsche 928 Parts - Porsche & OEM - World Wide Shipping 85 to 95 Fuel Hose Kits - Save your car Ford Injector O Rings Motor Mounts, Silicone Pan Gasket & Stud Kits MotorSport SLC X & Y Pipes in stock - BEST PRICES Replacement Diaphragms for the Center, Footwell & Recirc actuator

11-05-2009, 01:37 PM	#22
6mil928 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No where Oklahoma AKA "The Dust Bowl" In The Arm pit Of Hell Posts: 3,573	I plan on buying Jim's CD's and have planned on it for a while now. I have just wanted to see them in action before I buy. I've heard they are excellent. I'll put that on my list next time I'm down there. __________________ 81 928 Auto 95 BMW 325IC Blue W/Blue Top 81 Trans Am Black/Black 6.6 98 Trans Am Blk/Blk LS1 M6 99 Dodge Ram 4x4 5.9 My Car 928registry.org 928 Owners Club Reutterwerks Forum Jason Washburn <> Altus, Ok

11-05-2009, 01:41 PM	#23
6mil928 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No where Oklahoma AKA "The Dust Bowl" In The Arm pit Of Hell Posts: 3,573	Once you guys receive these CD's please post on the quality compared to the down version, __________________ 81 928 Auto 95 BMW 325IC Blue W/Blue Top 81 Trans Am Black/Black 6.6 98 Trans Am Blk/Blk LS1 M6 99 Dodge Ram 4x4 5.9 My Car 928registry.org 928 Owners Club Reutterwerks Forum Jason Washburn <> Altus, Ok

11-05-2009, 11:51 AM	#17
Adrian_ User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 207	Certainly no one can blame you, since you were specifically asked for this info by 2 other users What is the PET 5? (I'm not familiar with the abreviation). And are the wiring diagrams better then those of the workshop manuals? (this is one point where the workshop manual is almost unusable) .......................................................... 1979 Euro

11-05-2009, 02:06 PM	#24
Vilhuer Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 5,776	Pic in auction definitelly isn't from factory WSM. Either its wrong or this is some unknown aftermarket set. My bet is its Jim's WSM scan they have copied like everyone else. __________________ Erkka *1992 928 GTS* 5-speed Oak Green Metallic 22L Classic Gray MX 1992 928 GTS automatic Amethyst Metallic 38A Magenta PZ**

11-05-2009, 02:12 PM	#26
6mil928 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No where Oklahoma AKA "The Dust Bowl" In The Arm pit Of Hell Posts: 3,573	Some manual sellers just use the same image for all their products. __________________ 81 928 Auto 95 BMW 325IC Blue W/Blue Top 81 Trans Am Black/Black 6.6 98 Trans Am Blk/Blk LS1 M6 99 Dodge Ram 4x4 5.9 My Car 928registry.org 928 Owners Club Reutterwerks Forum Jason Washburn <> Altus, Ok

11-05-2009, 02:31 PM	#28
6mil928 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No where Oklahoma AKA "The Dust Bowl" In The Arm pit Of Hell Posts: 3,573	Anyone confirm this at Porsche? Roger or John D maybe? __________________ 81 928 Auto 95 BMW 325IC Blue W/Blue Top 81 Trans Am Black/Black 6.6 98 Trans Am Blk/Blk LS1 M6 99 Dodge Ram 4x4 5.9 My Car 928registry.org 928 Owners Club Reutterwerks Forum Jason Washburn <> Altus, Ok

11-05-2009, 02:40 PM	#30
S4ordie Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Paradise lost.... Now Burlingame, CA Posts: 2,229	Pirated version of Jim's CD set? I have Jim's and they are very good. __________________ Dan H. 91 S4 Turquoise Metallic 90 S4 Zyclamrot Metallic I'm still no 1+Mug