Love it. Start a bounty fund. I'm in. All the raw drawings and specs and instructions, plus bus protocols for reading/writing settings and options.Julian Assange is out of jail perhaps he could do an inileaks
I think you raise a really good point.It will be interesting to see how large and in-depth the Grenadier QM manual will be. I can see a condensed manual with systems operation, common mechanical repairs and electrical diagrams and codes still being the best option for most DIYers. I received a full NP300 Nissan Navara manual a while ago and it is over 6800 pages and covers everything with many jobs being specialised, with specialised equipment and well out of the scope of the home mechanic and some workshops. A little different to the old Haynes and Gregorys of years ago that covered most jobs well under 1000 pages.
I think transfer case and diffs would be a significant addition and most could take these on without too much issue however a BMW engine and the ZF auto transmission rebuild may be out of the scope of most as there would be to many specialist tools and procedures that would be totally unviable to buy or complete as a home mechanic. IMO just an explanation of how all the systems work technically and basic servicing would suffice for most owners and let the enthusiast be more knowledgeable about the vehicle without the in-depth technical repair information, a bit like the Haynes series of workshop manuals about tanks and aircraft from WWII.I think you raise a really good point.
Whilst I have rebuilt engines in the past, I have no desire to see the finer details of how to strip and rebuild the IG engine, transmission, transfer box, diffs etc. I doubt if many owners would think otherwise.
Personally I would be happy with a far more basic guide including such things as servicing details, belt changes, electrical systems and fault finding.
The full WSM availability is key. When out of warranty and repair is required, it is helpful to see the full scope of work required, even if some is specialist work.It will be interesting to see how large and in-depth the Grenadier QM manual will be. I can see a condensed manual with systems operation, common mechanical repairs and electrical diagrams and codes still being the best option for most DIYers. I received a full NP300 Nissan Navara manual a while ago and it is over 6800 pages and covers everything with many jobs being specialised, with specialised equipment and well out of the scope of the home mechanic and some workshops. A little different to the old Haynes and Gregorys of years ago that covered most jobs well under 1000 pages.