Just a quick question.

I have just ordered both these books:

How to Rebuild you Nissan OHC

How to Modify your Nissan OHC

I have a workshop manual (not a Haynes or Chiltons).

What I was wondering is if it was worth it getting a Haynes manual to support these books or do they stand up by themselves? (No jokes on the books structural integrity please )

The Haynes manual seems to be held in high regard here, as do the OHC books.

If I was to get a Haynes, would it be better to get a 280ZX one or a 240Z one.

I have a 240Z with L28 and SU carbs.

Thanks in advance

Those two books cover your engine; you still need eletrical, body, suspension, brake, etc. references. I would also pick up an FSM for the 240z as well as a Haynes/Chiltons.

I have the FSM, Haynes and How to Restore your Datsun as my references. I am going to install an 83 turbo motor in my car, so I intend to pick up Maximum Boost as well as a reference regarding the fuel injection, engine and engine electrical (diagram at least) for the 83 turbo engine.

You would still need something like a Haynes or a FSM.

Even If we are talking strictly about the engine?

Is FSM a brand?

FSM stands for Factory Service Manual. They are talking about the book that Nissan wrote for the dealer service departments.

Since you have a 240Z the Haynes manual that you want is the one for the 240Z, 260Z, & 280Z, but be aware that it has errors in many areas. The FSM is more accurate. (as it should be since Nissan wrote it...)

Over the past 30 years, I come to the conclusion that ANY manual complements the information required.

Just buy them all, as they all contain invaluable material for the beginer "Z" mechanic.

Hehe, that sounds like a good idea, but then which one do I believe :classic:

All of them!

Seriously, they all have the required info, it's just presented in a different manner so that newbies that can't get their head around one explaination, can read a different explanation of the same problem....

Personally, I've never used Chiltons, but have used it to refer to differences in models between 240/260/280.

FWIW

The factory service manual is a great reference, but as Zedrally indicated, it presents some information in a confusing manner. The Haynes manual will describe the same process slightly differently and may make it clearer. Also, the layout of the Haynes manual is slightly more intuitive than the FSM and makes for a great quick reference.

Courtesy Nissan sells electronic copies of the factor service manual for the various 240z models.

I decided that the above advice "all of them", was the best answer I was going to get. So I went ahead and ordered the haynes manual, and the Nissan OHC books, and the "How to restore your 240Z". I now have 5 books and one video specifically on the technicalities of the Z Car.

I should never make a mistake again.....right guys:stupid:

I just wanted to chime in here. The only reason that I still have the Chiltom and the Hayes manuals is because of the drawings and pictures. Other than that I have found that there are glaring errors in both of those and not much detail. The FSM is a much better book, even though it may be a bit advanced for newbies.