A15 Engine

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The A15 is a 1488cc) engine produced from 1979 through 2209 (it is for sale in the 2009 Nissan C22 Vanette in Malaysia). The stroke was increased by 5 mm from the A14 engine's 77 mm to measure 82 mm. It produces 85hp. It used a different block casting but the same "tall-block" deck height as the A14. In the Roadstar it is capable of 49 mpg (17,3 km/L). A fuel injected version of the A15 (A15E) was offered in Asian markets.

Identification

• A15 ID Mark

• Notice how the block extends above the timing cover by about 1 inch

A14 vs A15

A15 uses the second A14 block casting (same block as A14):

• 11010-H9700 A14/A15 BARE BLOCK 76mm/2.99" bore size
  • Bore: 76 mm
  • Stroke A15: 82mm
  • Stroke A14: 77mm

Earlier A14 blocks were slightly different. The A15 oil pan has slight bumps in the side to allow the larger crank to swing without touch the pan sides.

• Comparo: Early A14 block with Late A14/A15 block

Applications

Datsun B310

• 1979-1982 Datsun B310 (rear-wheel drive) a.k.a. 210, Sunny or 150Y
• 1980-1982 Datsun N10 (front wheel drive) a.k.a. 310, Pulsar or Cherry

Japan

• Nissan Vanette C120 June 1980- November 1988
• Nissan Vanette C22 September 1985- June 1991
• Nissan Vanette SS van & SE truck (S20) April 1994- 1999

Malaysia

• Nissan Vanette C22 (1984-2009)

New Zealand

• Sportstar and Roadstar utes (B120) from Nissan New Zealand 1980-1985

Nissan Malaysia

As of 2009, the A15 is the engine in Nissan C22 Vanette, which is an older Vanette design still sold by Nissan Malaysia.

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There’s a good reason why the NISSAN Vanette is perfectly suited for the times. It’s tough and as experienced as a crusty army sergeant. And it has a strong heart. The proven NISSAN A15 engine puts other van engines to shame. It boasts of reliability and inexpensive maintenance with easy availability of parts. So having a big maintenance budget is never an issue. Especially with its renowned fuel-economy. No wonder the NISSAN Vanette has become so popular in Malaysia.

http://www.nissan.com.my/vehicles/vanette/index.html

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