Nissan Vanette engines
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The Nissan Vanette first saw the light of day in 1979. It was produced in the format of a minibus and a flatbed truck. The capacity was from 2 to 8 people.
Gasoline engines that were installed on the car:
- SR20DE
- GA16DE
- Z24i
- Z24S
- Z20S
- A14S
- A15S
- A12S
Engine generations:
- C120. Produced from 1979 to 1987.
- C22. Produced from 1986 to 1995.
- C23. Produced from 1991 to the present.
Until 1995, production was only in Japan. After the production facilities were moved to Spain. Door options, number of seats, body glazing, modifications differ depending on the year of manufacture. The manual gearbox for the engine was produced in 4-speed and 5-speed versions. Starting with the C23 generation, automatic transmissions began to be installed. There are all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive models of cars.
The drive axle Nissan Vanette is at the rear. The front suspension is double wishbone torsion bar. The rear suspension can be spring or spring. Series 23 is further divided into Cargo or Serena vehicles. At the moment, the car replenishes the segment of passenger and commercial vehicles. Vans and utility vehicles are marked SK 82. Light trucks are marked SK 22.
What engines were installed
First generation engines
| Engine make | Technical specifications |
|---|---|
| GA16DE | 1.6 l., 100 hp |
| SR20DE | 2.0 l., 130 hp |
| CD20 | 2.0 l., 76 hp |
| CD20T | 2.0 l., 91 hp |
Second generation engines
| Engine make | Technical specifications |
|---|---|
| CA18ET | 1.8 l., 120 hp |
| LD20TII | 2.0 l., 79 hp |
| CA20S | 2.0 l., 88 hp |
| A15 | 1.5 l., 15 hp |
Third generation engines
| Engine make | Technical specifications |
|---|---|
| L8 | 1.8 l., 102 hp |
| F8 | 1.8 l., 90-95 hp |
| RF | 2.0 l., 86 hp |
| R2 | 2.0 l., 79 hp |
The engine number is located on the right side at the articulation of the head and block on a flat area. Another option: on a horizontal cut to the left of the first candle on a small area.
The most common internal combustion engines
In the second generation of internal combustion engines, the CA18ET model is popular. No less often, when assembling vehicles, the LD20TII and CA20S were used. In the fourth generation, the most popular is the F8 brand engine. In terms of popularity, it is not inferior to the R2 and RF brands.
Where to choose
Nissan minibuses, which have a 1,8-liter gasoline engine, are very popular among motorists. Atmospheric diesel engines with a volume of 2,2 liters are in almost the same demand. There is an interesting variant of turbocharged cars. The engine capacity in this case is 2 liters. To give preference to automatic transmission or manual transmission, everyone decides for himself, based on personal needs. In any case, the unit is characterized by unpretentiousness, reliability, low fuel consumption. Able to start in the cold.
Is it worth buying?
Why does the buyer choose Nissan Vanette? Everything is very simple. The truck is ideal for transporting goods up to 1 ton. Many versions have all-wheel drive. Auto from Japan is a worthy competitor to such popular cars as Ford Transit Connect and Renault Traffic. The latter, by the way, are expensive for spare parts during repairs, and they are much more expensive.
The price tag for another analogue of Vanette - Toyota Hiace is quite high, so not every driver can buy such a vehicle. In turn, Toyota Town Ace is inferior to Nissan in terms of the volume of the cargo compartment, as well as in terms of carrying capacity. In addition, the cost of the car is also higher. Thus, Bongo-Vanette surpasses its counterparts in many ways.
It is better to buy a cargo or cargo-passenger Nissan in Vladivostok. The equipment that is available in the Far Eastern city is cheaper, is in a more or less acceptable condition, and has less mileage. You can also find interesting options in Novosibirsk or Barnaul, where you can easily buy an all-wheel drive five-door car manufactured in 2004 for 340-370 thousand rubles.
In the secondary market, cars with a mileage of about 100 thousand kilometers are easily found, which is not so much for a used car. Such vehicles, as a rule, belong to the year 2006-2007. The cost, of course, is higher - about 450 thousand rubles.
Minibus at work
Vanette's professionalism is top notch. For example, sliding doors on both sides, mounted on a minibus, greatly simplify loading. Boxes and boxes are taken from any position without any problems. The doors, including the rear, are quite wide. The ability to lift 1 ton of payload on board is undoubtedly pleasing. At least the minibus does not “break” from its place, but it moves confidently. The short base allows you to make successful maneuvers in a limited space. The only thing that overshadows the situation a little is the stiff suspension, which, along with a short base, creates problems when moving speed bumps.
Maintainability
An engine that consumes gasoline or diesel - it does not matter, the Vanette is reliable. Most users respond positively. Families with children (in the case of a minibus) and entrepreneurs (freight and freight transportation) are especially satisfied with the “basik”. Nissan Vanette requires standard maintenance. Periodically, due to mileage, the starter fails. Similarly, the timing belt may need to be replaced.
It is quite possible to find a fully contracted power unit on the used market for a reasonable price. Moreover, sellers, if necessary, arrange delivery to the regions of the country. Moreover, all engines are documented, time is allocated to check their performance, the goods are tested before shipment. As a rule, the kit comes with the necessary attachments, including power steering, starter, turbine, scythe, generator and air conditioning pump. The exception is the presence of a gearbox, the presence of which significantly affects pricing.
