Manufacturer:
FSO (Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych), Poland
Production years covered:
1967-1991
Vehicle class:
Compact / mid-size family sedan
Body styles:
4-door sedan, 3-door coupe, 5-door station wagon
Target audience:
DIY owners and technicians maintaining the Fiat 125P
Market role:
Mass-produced family sedan built under license by FSO in Poland
Key advantage:
Simple, rugged mechanicals well suited to home workshop repair
Competitive advantage:
Licensed Fiat 125 underpinnings with locally produced parts availability
Skill level:
Procedures range from basic servicing to full engine rebuild
Mechanical design:
Rear-wheel drive, OHV engines, conventional live rear axle
Engine family:
Twin-carburettor and single-carb OHV petrol engines
Construction:
Monocoque body with independent front suspension
Manual type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Coverage:
Make, model and year specific - not a generic manual
Content style:
Easy to follow detailed instructions with step-by-step diagrams
Delivery method:
Instant download via email link after payment
Printing:
Print single pages or the entire manual
General information:
Vehicle identification, specifications and technical data
Lubrication:
Lubrication points, oil capacities and service intervals
Fuel system:
Carburettors, fuel pump, tank and lines
Engine:
Removal and installation, complete internal rebuild
Cylinder head and valves:
Head removal, valve overhaul and adjustment
Cylinders and pistons:
Measurement, wear limits and piston fitting
Clutch:
Inspection, adjustment and replacement
Transmission:
Gearbox overhaul, gearshift linkage and sub-transmission
Crankcase and crankshaft:
Crankcase split, crankshaft and primary shaft service
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension, wheel and hub service
Brakes:
Hydraulic brake system service and bleeding
Electrical system:
Battery, charging system, ignition, starter, switches
Wiring:
Complete electrical diagrams
Inspection and adjustment:
Full periodic inspection and tune-up procedures
Troubleshooting:
Fault diagnosis charts and symptom-based diagnosis
Fluid capacities:
Specified oil, coolant and fluid quantities
Torque data:
Fastener torque specifications throughout
Technical features:
Technical features reference section
Depth:
Everything from re-wiring to rebuilding the engine
Parts information:
Component specifications, clearances and wear limits
Intended users:
Professional technicians and DIY owners
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary engine:
1.5-litre OHV inline 4-cylinder petrol
Engine range:
1.3-litre and 1.5-litre OHV petrol engines; later 1.5 versions with increased output
Configuration:
Inline 4-cylinder, overhead valve, water-cooled
Fuel system:
Carburettor, gasoline
Cooling:
Liquid cooled, radiator with belt-driven fan
Exact output figures:
Refer to the manual's General Information section for the exact rating for your engine variant
Drive:
Rear-wheel drive, longitudinally mounted engine
Standard transmission:
4-speed manual gearbox, column or floor shift depending on year
Optional transmission:
5-speed manual gearbox on later models
Clutch:
Single dry-plate friction clutch
Drive:
Rear-wheel drive via live rear axle
Manual coverage:
Gearbox overhaul, gearshift linkage and sub-transmission procedures included
Brakes:
Hydraulic drum brakes front and rear on early cars; front disc brakes on later models
Steering:
Recirculating ball steering
Head restraints:
Fitted on front seats in later production
Seat belts:
Front lap/sash seat belts
Crash structure:
Rigid monocoque passenger cell typical of the era
Crash test ratings:
N/A - no official crash test ratings published for this era
Audio system:
Period-correct AM radio fitted from factory
Instrumentation:
Speedometer, fuel, temperature and warning gauges
Driver assistance systems:
N/A - not available on vehicles of this era
Electrical features:
12-volt electrical system with starter motor and alternator/generator
Periodic service:
Inspection and adjustment schedules detailed in the manual
Lubrication:
Full lubrication points and intervals covered
Valve adjustment:
Periodic tappet clearance checks specified
Ignition:
Contact breaker dwell and timing adjustment procedures
Fluid specifications:
Engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant specifications with capacities listed in the manual
Brake fluid:
Hydraulic brake system fluid specification and bleeding procedure covered
Common wear items:
Clutch plate, brake shoes and pads, suspension bushings
Carburettor:
Periodic carburettor cleaning and tuning required
Rust protection:
Inspect body panels and sills, typical for vehicles of this age
Manufacturer:
FSO (Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych), Warsaw, Poland
Design origin:
Licensed version of the Italian Fiat 125
Brand relationship:
Built under Fiat license as the Polski Fiat 125P
Production run:
1967 to 1991, one of the longest-running Fiat derivatives
Body variants:
Sedan, coupe and station wagon (kombi) versions offered
Updates:
Progressive updates to engines, trim and brakes over the production run
Production plant:
FSO plant, Warsaw, Poland
