1978 DATSUN 280Z — ORIGINAL FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. | Model S30 Series | P/N 20066

An original 1978 Nissan/Datsun factory-issued service manual for the legendary Datsun 280Z sports car!

Published by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, this substantial workshop manual was produced to provide service technicians with the specifications, repair procedures, adjustments, maintenance information, and technical illustrations necessary for servicing the 1978 Datsun 280Z.

Unlike generic aftermarket repair books, this is the original factory service publication, offering detailed, model-specific technical information.

Publication Details

Technical Coverage

This factory manual provides extensive service and repair information, including:

Numerous exploded diagrams, technical illustrations, service procedures, specifications, and wiring schematics are included throughout.

The photographs show actual interior examples covering fuel injection, clutch components, front suspension, and air conditioning.

Condition

Vintage pre-owned condition with substantial cosmetic wear consistent with age and workshop use.

The purple-and-cream covers exhibit rubbing, scratches, stains, fading, creases, and pronounced wear along the edges, corners, and spine.

The rear cover has noticeable soiling and discoloration. Page edges exhibit age-related toning and handling wear.

Interior pages examined remain generally readable, with clear printed technical illustrations and repair instructions. Some page corners have bends or folds.

The manual has not been inspected page by page to verify completeness.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they document the actual manual's condition.

Ideal For

Classic Datsun 280Z owners • S30 restoration projects • Vintage Nissan enthusiasts • Automotive mechanics • Z-car collectors • Original factory literature collections

Whether displayed alongside a restored 280Z or kept as a practical workshop reference, this original Nissan publication is a desirable companion to the classic Japanese sports car.

You will receive the exact original 1978 Datsun 280Z factory service manual shown in the photographs.

We strongly encourage you to thoroughly read the condition details above and to view all of the photos before purchasing, as these photos describe the item most accurately.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.  All orders are packaged properly and promptly shipped from Las Vegas, NV, USA.

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