Customer Reviews

Datsun 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z, 1970-78 (Haynes Manuals)

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Haynes does a pretty good job, but they don't usually have all the information contained in the automakers's shop manuals. You don't always get as much diagnostic information. Overall I would say they are average, but sufficient for most repairs. They need more photographs as well.

If you haven't already got the hint well that's too bad for you. This guide is filled with lots of useful information for the Datsun 240z - 280z. However there is little info on the later 280z with fuel injection. If you're car has a carburetor, then this is the book for you. If not well, you're probably better off buying the fuel injection manual as well. There are a few pages in the back of the book that discuss changes for the 280z, but nothing compared to the rest of the book.

There is very little information on the 1978's, granted theres not that much of a difference from the 260z, but the wiring diagrahm is slightly different.

Worth the money but your still going to have to search online every so often

This manual is very useful to the Z car owner who may have more than one car or a combination of early chassis and later engine, ignition, etc. The fact that there are three separate models included makes the manual somewhat harder to use, but overall it's well written and includes many illustrations and photos from the factory service manual. Occasional British terms are used which may be vague to some readers--a short list of translations into American language is included. Overall, this is a very handy tool for the Z car owner's collection.

For anyone wishing to work on a old Z this book is a must have!