Shop manuals/repair guides

[ZwolleY]

What shop manual do you pros like for the 240Z? I have a 1971 Henley Press shop manual and Chilton's manual. The Chilton is very much like the Henley book. They both seem o.k. but there are omissions. I use a Haynes for my Taurus and there is a Haynes available for the 240Z. Any recommendations? I need lots of detailed explanation and pictures.

[2ManyZs]

IMO the Haynes is a bit better than the Chilton, but by far the best is the Factory Service Manual or FSM. They can be hard to find and they are a bit expensive, but if you need one, they are hard to beat.

[EScanlon]

Next to the FSM, I like the Clymer's manual which is out of print but you can still find it here and there.

For the 240 and 260 I heartily recommend the early version which has a black border on the cover around a blue background picture of a Red Z with slotted mags. This covers many items as much in depth as the FSM, so it can be extremely helpful.

The later version had the same picture BUT it had a RED top section, and they deleted some critical sections. In my opinion it's ok for engine work, but unfortunately all the body ducting and interior components are omitted.

Of all, Chilton's, in my opinion, is next to worthless. Haynes is much better than the Chilton's but it also is very lacking in interior and other sections.

Get the FSM, although expensive, it is definitely worth it.