Does anyone know if the nissan service manual is something a weekend warrior could handle or is it very technical and best left to the pros?

[This message has been edited by danno66 (edited January 12, 2001).]

It's huge, but well written with great diagrams.

What do you plan on working on ?

I recently got a service manual for my 2001 Xterra. They are offered in the form of both book and CD-rom. I bought the CD-rom, which Nissan calls "Electronic Service Manual" (ESM). I consider myself to be fairly capable mechanic-wise. I think the manual is usable for all except total beginners. You can read any service procedure before you start, and decide if it is something you wish to attempt. The manual also includes very complete specifications for your truck (fluid capacities, alignment numbers, etc.)

I replaced the plastic steering wheel on my XE with a leather one for an SE. The ESM procedure was very clear and concise. I printed just the pages I needed and took them with me while working. On the other hand, instructions were very limited on replacing a shifter knob.

Be prepared for sticker shock. The ESM version is about $200 and the book version is about $300 (gasp!). That alone may make your decision.

2001 XE 4x4 3-pack 5-spd

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i asked the dealer and he said NO WAY

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Do you smellalallalalala what Xrock is cookin?

he said no way to what?

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Synchro (aka Kirk)
2000 Xterra SE, Alpine Green, 4x4, ARB, 32" BFG MTs

Probably if a person (like you or I) should invest in the Service Manual. Of course he would say that, because they want to do the repairs.

I don't have the X Service manual (I will when I get some $$$), but I have had some luck with old Nissan Service manuals - they seem to do a VERY nice job writing them, and I was very happy with the one I had for my old Datson 510. My dad and I used it to replace the clutch on that.

I would take any service manual over a Chilton's any day of the week (and twice on Sundays).


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RonB
Weapon X - 2000 Blue Xterra SE 2WD
SWXC - Hill Country Chapter Member

I have bought the OEM service manuals for every car I have ever owned (except the Porsche, because Porsche wants an immense amount of money for their manual, if you can believe that). I have worked from Nissan manuals in the past and found that they are very helpful in explaining virtually every aspect of most procedures.
I recommend to anyone with any mechanical ability, an few tools, and the intention of keeping your vehicle for a while (i.e. more than the term of your loan) to purchase the service manual.
If you think about it, ONE use of the manual with your elbow grease would recover the cost of the manual just in labor savings from an average,out of warranty, dealer service visit.

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Oh my, It's More the the X manual?? Ouch!

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Eric Konarske
'01 Solar Yellow XE 3 Pk. 4x4