Are gen ford ones better than the aftermarket ones,as i need a good book with a good wiring diagram in it.And there is one on Ebay uk for 50 pounds, [x2x]im thinking of buying.If its better than the one i have.

Mk1 or Mk2?

If Mk2 the genuine Ford Australia manuals are miles ahead of the aftermarket Gregorys or Haynes manuals. They do pop up on ebay regularly. There are three different ones for the Mk2 - main difference is the wiring diagrams

1975- 1977: "New Escort - L, XL and GHIA" with green stripe on top of front cover

1977-1979: "1977 Escort - L,GL and GHIA" number w.m. 118 with yellow stripe on front ocver and four brass screws/rivets holding loose leafs together

1979-1980" "1977 Escort - L,GL and GHIA" number w.m.118 as above but cover (and pages) are bonded together

Cheers

James