Engine Bay

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The Datsun 1200 has a small Engine Compartment as is fitting for its optimized lightweight design. Yet still there is plenty of room for maintenance. Nissan calls it the engine room and many people call it the engine bay.

Measurements

Approximate measurements follow. They are hand measured, so the accuracy is fair, but the precision is questionable.

• 36.5": Width between Strut shafts at top
• 30.75": Width between strut tower faces at A12 rocker cover height
• 26.25": Length from firewall to radiator mounting surface

  Firewall measured behind engine, above the tunnel

• 27.12": Length from core support header to firewall

  firewall measured at raised boss

• Width between subframe rail faces:

Comparision

B10 (Datsun 1000) more photos

B110 (Datsun 1200) more photos

B210 (Datsun 120Y/140Y/B-210)

B310 (Datsun Sunny/210/120Y/130Y/140Y/150Y)

B10 (quick ID: No strut towers)

B110 (quick ID: bonnet seal is above the wiper motor)

B210 (quick ID: bonnet seal is below the wiper motor)

B310 (quick ID: bonnet seal is low and nearly flat)