Roger Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I need to get a repair book for my new 521(still ain't left Oregon yet:angry:). I saw one I might like but it might not be complete-- How to keep your Datsun /Nissan alive. Any others considered good? Lots of Haines manuals out there. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Get that book! its good for mechanical stuff. Chiltons does some good books, haynes is so so Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Go here, and download the factory one. http://www.olddatsuns.com/620tech.htm Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I have the opposite belief- Chiltons are overgeneralized junk, the Haynes are OK. Not as good as the factory manual. Anything after the 1980s is virtually useless though as too much changes year to year. The older the book (and the vehicle) the better it gets, USUALLY. HOWEVER... the Haynes 510/521 manual is one of the worst ones for the 521, because it's almost entirely 510 specific. I've never actually found a good 521 manual other than the factory one and that gives no simplification hints. The Chiltons is even worse, as depending on the version it has every truck model from the 521 through Hardbody in it. Quote Link to comment
Roger Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks for the download! Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I have the opposite belief- Chiltons are overgeneralized junk, the Haynes are OK. Not as good as the factory manual. Anything after the 1980s is virtually useless though as too much changes year to year. The older the book (and the vehicle) the better it gets, USUALLY. HOWEVER... the Haynes 510/521 manual is one of the worst ones for the 521, because it's almost entirely 510 specific. I've never actually found a good 521 manual other than the factory one and that gives no simplification hints. The Chiltons is even worse, as depending on the version it has every truck model from the 521 through Hardbody in it. You are right on the 510/521 book. I have one of them haha. Guess to each his own on opinion, ive never really had a problem with haynes. i guess different books have different info, each has their ups n downs. Quote Link to comment
Roger Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I just bought a used "How to keep your Datsun or Nissan alive for the complete idiot." They are expensive! The cheapest one on amazon was $30. The best was $155. I think it is a John Muir publication. I had one for my Toyota and lived it. It gave low cost and practical solutions to repairs that were outlined as a R&R in other manuels. Lots of humor and interesting stuff was included. I liked the drawings. Can't wait to get it Quote Link to comment
Hurley Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I have the Clymer Publications service / repair handbook. Seems to be ok. There is a lot of 510 stuff in there though. Quote Link to comment
Lude944 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Go here, and download the factory one. http://www.olddatsuns.com/620tech.htm I have a chilton for datsun pick-ups good general idea and excellent diagrams but not very detailed instructions on step by step...I will be downloading the factory one tonight though thanks Quote Link to comment
Rob W. Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I just bought a used "How to keep your Datsun or Nissan alive for the complete idiot." They are expensive! The cheapest one on amazon was $30. The best was $155. I think it is a John Muir publication. That's a great book, I am blessed that my truck came with it. The author actually lives here in NM less than 40 miles from my house. I also got the Haynes and Chiltons I rarely look at them but How to Keep Your Datsun Alive is great. Quote Link to comment
Roger Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Oh Crap! there is a copy of the book How to keep your Datsun or Nissan alive for the complete idiot" on ebay for $12.-06 in new condition. Somebody better get it. Quote Link to comment
Guest DatsuNoob Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have the Clymer Publications service / repair handbook. Seems to be ok. There is a lot of 510 stuff in there though. I have the Haynes and Clymer manuals for the 620 and I have got to say I was WAY more impressed with the in depth detail found in the Clymer. It's alot thicker than the Haynes too. My G-pa hooked it up! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 There would be a lot fewer n00b posts if everyone consulted the "How to Keep Your Datsun Alive" book first. Even though it's mostly L/Z motor related, the basics are covered in easy to understand words and pics that you can apply to all things automotive. Highly recommended. :thumbup: Pete Quote Link to comment
Roger Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Got a Clymers on the way, too. My 521 is due to be picked up(finally) on March 21 and delivered in Maryland on March 31. Woo Hoo! Need 4 original wheels and 4 hubcaps--all in very good condition. I can trade some not too old, nice chrome wheels(very good condition having spent their life in Oregon) that are currently on it. I'm in Maryland so you pay shipping for yours, and I pay it for mine. I got a pic of them. Quote Link to comment
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