Positioning:
Essential documentation for Datsun Skyline C210 owners and enthusiasts
Competitor Manuals:
Distinguished by being genuine factory manuals, not third-party publications
Features:
Hundreds of pages, print-on-demand, detailed illustrations, diagrams, specifications, troubleshooting guide, electrical diagrams
Savings:
Potential to save $50-$60 per hour on shop labor costs
Primary Coverage:
Complete factory service and repair
Styles Covered:
All body styles for the C210 Series
Estimated Pages:
Hundreds (specific count not provided, implies comprehensive)
Type:
Factory Service Repair Manual
Engine Service:
Engine Service / Repair
Transmission Service:
Transmission Service / Repair
Brake System:
Brake System
Electrical System:
Electrical System, Wiring Diagram
Suspension Steering:
Suspension, Steering
Cooling Fuel:
Cooling System, Fuel Injection / Fuel System
Emission HVAC:
Emission System, Heater/Air Conditioning
Engine Control:
Engine Control System
Chassis Body:
Chassis / Body
Restraint Interior:
Restraint System, Interior
Drivetrain:
Differential / Drive, Axle
General Maintenance:
General Maintenance
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting
Lubrication:
Periodic Lubrication
Maintenance Procedures:
Step-by-step maintenance guidance
Repair Procedures:
Detailed repair procedures for all systems
Diagnostic Procedures:
Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic guides
Rebuilding Procedures:
Engine, transmission, and component rebuilding
Refurbishing Restoration:
Guidance for refurbishing and restoration projects
Tuning Procedures:
Engine tuning procedures
Depth:
Comprehensive, factory-level detail
Target Audience:
DIY owners, professional technicians, mechanics
Information Source:
Genuine Factory Manuals (not 3rd party)
Illustration Type:
Detailed illustrations, drawings, photos, enlarged insets
Navigation Features:
Numbered table of contents, bold figure numbers for quick reference, search function
Instruction Format:
Numbered instructions, detailed substeps, notes, cautions, warnings
Engine Options:
Likely L-series engines (e.g., L20A, L24), but specific engines covered by manual are not detailed in product description. Manual covers 'Engine Service/Repair' which implies all factory fitted engines for the C210 series.
Performance Data:
Manual provides specifications for performance tuning and repair.
Fuel System Coverage:
Fuel Injection / Fuel System
Component Coverage:
Engine block, cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, camshaft, valves, lubrication system, cooling system, fuel system, emission control system, engine control system.
Standard Type:
Likely manual transmissions (e.g., 4-speed, 5-speed) and potentially automatic transmissions. Specifics covered in manual.
Optional Type:
Covered under 'Transmission Service / Repair'.
Features Coverage:
Detailed repair, maintenance, and specifications for all transmission types fitted to the C210 series.
Component Coverage:
Clutch, gearbox, internal components, seals, bearings, torque converter (if automatic), shift linkages.
Coverage:
Likely includes chassis and body specifications, which would encompass dimensions. Specific data not provided in product description.
Coverage:
Covered under 'Interior' section. Specific data not provided in product description.
Coverage:
Likely included in chassis and body specifications. Specific data not provided in product description.
Coverage:
Restraint System covered, implying safety features and their repair. Specific ratings not in product description.
Coverage:
Details on brake system, steering, and suspension contribute to active safety. Specifics within the manual.
Coverage:
Restraint System coverage implies safety belts, and potentially other passive safety components. Specifics within the manual.
Coverage:
Interior section may cover original radio and HVAC systems. 1978 technology would be analog and mechanical.
Coverage:
Minimal driver assistance technology in 1978. Focus would be on mechanical systems and braking.
Coverage:
No modern connectivity features.
System:
Engine Control System, Fuel Injection / Fuel System coverage.
Coverage:
General Maintenance and Periodic Lubrication sections provide detailed service intervals.
Coverage:
Likely includes specific fluid types and capacities for engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid, etc., detailed within Engine, Transmission, and Cooling System sections.
Coverage:
Troubleshooting section is designed to help diagnose and correct common and uncommon issues.
Tasks:
Oil changes, filter replacements, tune-ups, brake pad/shoe replacement, cooling system flushing, lubrication of suspension and steering components.
Heritage:
Datsun, precursor to Nissan, known for reliable and sporty vehicles, with a strong heritage in motorsport.
C210 Evolution:
The C210 Skyline, also known as the 'Japan's own luxury car', followed the C110 and introduced more modern styling and technology, including early fuel injection systems.
Production Period:
The C210 series was produced from 1977 to 1981, with the 1978 model being a key year in its production.
Designation:
C210 Series, also known by chassis codes such as DR30 (for performance models, though primarily associated with later generations, the C210 was the base for performance variants).
