This comprehensive Datsun Sports 1600 SP311 SPL311 1969 Factory Service Repair Manual is your ultimate guide to maintaining and repairing your classic vehicle. Created by Datsun engineers, this manual provides detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations to ensure you have the knowledge and confidence to tackle any repair.

From basic maintenance to complex engine work, this manual covers all aspects of your Datsun Sports 1600. Explore sections dedicated to general maintenance, troubleshooting, engine service and repair, transmission service and repair, brake system, wiring diagrams, electrical system, suspension, periodic lubrication, steering, cooling system, fuel injection and fuel system, emission system, heater and air conditioning, engine control system, chassis and body, restraint system, interior, differential and drive, and axle, among many others. This manual will equip you with the technical expertise necessary to keep your Datsun Sports 1600 running smoothly for years to come.

Benefit from detailed substeps that expand on repair procedure information, notes, cautions, and warnings throughout each chapter highlighting critical information, numbered instructions guiding you through every repair step-by-step, bold figure numbers for easy matching of illustrations with instructions, detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos guiding you through each procedure, enlarged insets helping you identify and examine parts in detail, and a numbered table of contents for quick and easy navigation. This comprehensive manual provides everything you need to service, maintain, rebuild, refurbish, or restore your Datsun Sports 1600.

The Datsun Sports 1600, known by its internal code SP311 and later SPL311, was a two-door, front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car produced by Datsun (now Nissan) from 1969 to 1971. This model marked a significant step for Datsun, departing from the more functional and utilitarian vehicles they were known for, and venturing into the realm of sporty, agile cars. The Sports 1600 was a true driver's car, designed for both daily commuting and spirited driving on winding roads. The car's appeal stemmed from its lightweight construction (weighing in at just over 1,800 lbs), a peppy 1.6-liter inline-four cylinder engine with twin SU carburetors, and a nimble handling chassis. The engine, producing 100 horsepower, was a modified version of the one found in the Datsun Bluebird, but tuned for greater performance. The Sports 1600 offered a rewarding driving experience with its responsive engine, precise steering, and well-balanced handling. It was also relatively affordable, further contributing to its popularity.

The Datsun Sports 1600 was offered in several different trim levels, each tailored to specific desires. The standard model came with a four-speed manual transmission, while a five-speed manual was optional. A limited-slip differential was also available for improved traction. While the standard car was adequate for most drivers, a more hardcore “SR” version was also offered. It featured a stiffer suspension, larger wheels and tires, and a sportier interior. The Sports 1600 was a compact car, with a simple and clean design. It featured a distinctive wraparound windshield, chrome bumpers, and a small grille. Its iconic round headlights and rear taillights gave the car a distinctive and timeless look. The interior was equally simple, offering a focus on functionality with comfortable seats and a well-laid out instrument panel. Despite its short production run, the Datsun Sports 1600 left a lasting mark on the automotive world, paving the way for a future generation of successful sports cars from Datsun/Nissan. Today, the Sports 1600 is a highly sought-after classic, appreciated for its driving dynamics, classic styling, and its role as a significant milestone in the history of Datsun.