Target Audience:
Datsun Sports 2000 owners, enthusiasts, mechanics, restoration specialists
Value Proposition:
Saves significant money on repair bills, essential for DIY repairs and maintenance, provides professional-level diagnostic and repair information
Illustrative Content:
Hundreds of diagrams, detailed illustrations, drawings, photos, enlarged inset views for parts identification
Navigation:
Numbered table of contents for quick information retrieval
Safety Information:
Notes, cautions, and warnings to pinpoint critical information
Instructional Style:
Numbered instructions, bold figure numbers for matching illustrations
Regions Covered:
Global (as applicable to Datsun Sports 2000 models)
Specific Models Covered:
SR311, SRL311 (all variants, engines, trims, transmissions)
Estimated Page Count:
Hundreds of pages (specific count not provided, but described as comprehensive)
Type:
Workshop Repair Service Manual
Engine Service:
Complete overhaul, diagnosis, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, lubrication, cooling system, fuel injection/fuel system, emission system, engine control system
Transmission Service:
Service, repair, diagnosis, maintenance
Brake System:
Service, repair, diagnosis, maintenance
Electrical System:
Service, diagnosis, repair, wiring diagrams, troubleshooting
Suspension:
Service, repair, diagnosis, maintenance
Steering:
Service, repair, diagnosis, maintenance
Chassis Body:
Service, repair, maintenance, chassis components
Interior Restraints:
Interior components, restraint systems, maintenance, repair
Drivetrain:
Differential, drive axle service and repair
General Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, periodic lubrication, fluid checks and changes
Climate Control:
Heater, Air Conditioning (HVAC) system service and repair
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step repair instructions, detailed substeps, disassembly, assembly, cleaning, reinstallation
Troubleshooting:
Comprehensive diagnostic procedures, problem identification, solutions
Maintenance Procedures:
Routine maintenance, scheduled service, fluid specifications, lubrication schedules
Diagnostic Procedures:
Advanced diagnostic techniques for all major systems
Depth:
Professional Technician Level (covers complete rebuilds, complex diagnostics, and detailed specifications)
Documentation Type:
Factory Original (Same manual used in local service/repair shops)
Engine Code:
R (likely R20, but specific designation not in provided text)
Engine Type:
Inline 4-cylinder, SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft)
Displacement:
2.0 Liters (1982 cc)
Horsepower Estimate:
Approximately 135-150 hp (depending on specific tuning and market)
Torque Estimate:
Specific values not provided, but typically robust for its class.
Fuel Delivery:
Fuel Injection (specific system not detailed, but mentioned as Fuel Injection/Fuel System)
Carburetion Note:
Early models may have used carburetors; the manual covers fuel injection.
Oil Change Interval:
Refer to manual for specific mileage/time intervals (typically 3,000-5,000 miles or 3-6 months for this era).
Tune Up Frequency:
Recommended at intervals specified in manual; includes spark plugs, ignition timing, carburetor/fuel injection adjustment.
Engine Oil Type:
Refer to manual for specific API service classification and viscosity grade (e.g., SAE 10W-30, SAE 20W-50 typical).
Coolant Type:
Refer to manual; typically a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 recommended (check manual for exact specification).
Transmission Fluid Type:
Refer to manual for specific manual transmission gear oil specification.
Differential Fluid Type:
Refer to manual for specific rear axle lubricant specification.
Common Wear Items:
Carburetor/fuel injection tuning, ignition components (points, condenser, coil), brake system wear, suspension bushings, clutch wear, rust (especially in unibody areas).
Specific Engine Concerns:
OHC timing chain adjustments, valve adjustments.
Brand Origin:
Datsun (predecessor to Nissan), known for reliable and sporty vehicles.
Predecessor:
Datsun Fairlady SP310
Development:
The SR311 represented a significant performance upgrade over the SP310, featuring a larger engine and improved chassis.
Production Period:
Datsun Sports 2000 models produced from 1967-1970. This manual covers the 1966 introduction of the SR311 platform, likely including early production or precursor models.
Manufacturing Location:
Japan
