Value Proposition:
Empowers owners to perform their own servicing, saving significant labor costs (estimated $50-$60/hour)
Authenticity:
Actual genuine factory repair manuals, not third-party alternatives
Content Detail:
Hundreds of pages with detailed illustrations, diagrams, and specifications
Instruction Format:
Step-by-step instructions, notes, cautions, warnings, and numbered substeps
Usability:
Easy to view, search, and print specific sections or the entire manual
Engine Service Repair:
Comprehensive engine overhaul and repair procedures
Transmission Service Repair:
Detailed transmission maintenance and repair
Brake System:
Service and repair of the braking system
Wiring Diagram:
Complete wiring diagrams for electrical systems
Electrical System:
Diagnosis and repair of all electrical components
Suspension:
Service and repair of suspension components
Periodic Lubrication:
Lubrication points and schedules
Steering:
Maintenance and repair of the steering system
Cooling System:
Service for the engine cooling system
Fuel System:
Service and repair of the fuel system (including injection/carburetion)
Emission System:
Information on emission control systems
Heater Air Conditioner:
Service for HVAC systems
Engine Control System:
Details on engine control unit (if applicable) and related systems
Chassis Body:
Body and chassis repair and maintenance
Restraint System:
Information on seat belts and safety restraints
Interior:
Interior component service and repair
Differential Drive:
Service and repair of the differential and drive axles
Axle:
Axle service and repair procedures
General Maintenance:
Routine maintenance procedures and schedules
Troubleshooting:
Advanced troubleshooting guides for diagnosing issues
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step repair instructions
Rebuilding:
Comprehensive rebuilding procedures for major components
Refurbishment:
Procedures for refurbishing various vehicle systems
Restoration:
Guidance for restoring the vehicle to original specifications
Diagnostic Procedures:
Detailed diagnostic procedures for identifying faults
Depth:
Factory-level technical depth, covering all aspects of repair and maintenance
Engine Type:
Inline 4-cylinder OHV (Pushrod)
Engine Code Designation:
BMC A-Series (e.g., 998cc, 1071cc, 1275cc variants likely applicable to Countryman in this era)
Displacement:
Commonly 998cc or 1275cc for this model variant
Horsepower Approx:
Approximately 48-65 bhp depending on displacement and tuning
Torque Approx:
Approximately 52-70 lb-ft depending on displacement and tuning
Fuel Delivery:
Typically twin SU carburetors (e.g., HS2 or HIF38)
Fuel Type:
Leaded gasoline (91 RON or equivalent)
Type:
4-speed manual transaxle (integrated with engine)
Automatic:
Not typically offered for this model and year
Gear Ratios:
Specific ratios detailed within the manual (e.g., 3.10:1 first gear, 1.00:1 top gear)
Fluid Type:
Gearbox oil (e.g., SAE 30 or 20W-50, manual will specify precise grade)
Length:
Approximately 3715 mm (146.3 inches)
Width:
Approximately 1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Height:
Approximately 1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Wheelbase:
Approximately 2020 mm (79.5 inches)
Curb Weight:
Approximately 635 kg (1400 lbs)
Oil Change:
Approximately every 3,000-5,000 miles or 6-12 months (manual will provide definitive schedule)
Tune Up:
Regularly scheduled (e.g., ignition points, spark plugs, carburetor adjustment)
Grease Points:
Scheduled lubrication of suspension and steering components
Engine Oil:
Viscosity typically SAE 20W-50 or SAE 30 (with lead additive if using older oil formulations)
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze mixed with distilled water (50/50)
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid (manual will specify)
Rust:
Prone to rust in wheel arches, sills, and floor pans due to age and design
Engine Seals:
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox seals are common
Hydrolastic Suspension:
Hydrolastic suspension units can lose pressure over time, requiring re-pressurization or replacement
Manufacturer:
British Motor Corporation (BMC), later British Leyland
Development:
The Countryman was a stretched variant of the Mini, offering a more practical estate body style, launched in 1960.
Key Distinction:
Featured distinctive wood-effect side paneling (though this could be optioned off).
Production Period:
1960-1969 for the original Countryman (Mk. II) prior to the Clubman variants.
