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.

ID

B10 (quick ID: No strut towers)
Album 6477

B110 (quick ID: bonnet seal is above the wiper motor)
Album 1759

B210 (quick ID: bonnet seal is below the wiper motor)
Album 17200

B310 (quick ID: bonnet seal is low and nearly flat)
Album 7330

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)
Album 4240

B110 (Datsun 1200)
Album 374

B210 (Datsun 120Y/140Y/Sunny)
Album 3131

B310 (Datsun Sunny/210/120Y/130Y/140Y/150Y)
Album 220

Bay Lower Cover

For aerodynamics.

 See Main Article: Dust Pan

Photo Index

B10 (Datsun 1000) more photos
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B110 (Datsun 1200) more photos
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B210
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B310 Sunny/210
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