Nissan 1400 A14 Petrol Engines
from £450 to £1,850
Rebuilt units from £450 · Common codes: A14, E15, A15, E15E
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Nissan 1400 A14 Petrol Engines
from £450 to £1,850
Rebuilt units from £450 · Common codes: A14, E15, A15, E15E
Nissan 1400 E15 Upgrade Engines
from £550 to £2,100
Rebuilt units from £550 · Common codes: E15, E15E, E15ET, A15
Nissan 1400 SJ410 Conversion Engines
from £650 to £2,400
Rebuilt units from £650 · Common codes: A14, E15, SR14DE, GA14DE

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The table below shows typical UK rebuilt engine costs across Nissan 1400 variants - compare failure causes, engine codes, fuel types, and price ranges to benchmark what UK drivers are paying.


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Every engine code fitted to the Nissan 1400 across all generations, with technical specs, compatible variants and trims, known failure points, and average rebuilt prices from UK specialists. Select any engine code to compare quotes.
Extracted from detailed petrol and performance engine families across Nissan 1400 variants.

A14 - 1.4L Petrol
Main replacement demand comes from timing-chain, cooling-system and performance thermal-management faults.
Compatible variants
Avg. rebuilt price
£450 - £1,450
Supply only
Technical specifications
Common failures
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The Nissan 1400's simple A14 and E15 OHV petrol engines are generally robust, but age and commercial use bring predictable failures. Carburettor issues, vacuum leaks, and head gasket wear dominate UK replacement enquiries. Every rebuilt engine supplied through EngineMarket includes upgraded internal components designed to address the original failure point...
Carburettor Failure
Most affected vehicles
Nissan 1400 B120, B121, B122, B140, Champ (1979-2008, A14 & E15)
Failure mileage range
40,000-80,000 miles
Typical failure window
Root cause
Ethanol-blended fuel degrades rubber seals and clogs jets; age-related wear in throttle linkage and float chambers causes inconsistent fuel delivery.
Repair options & estimated costs (UK ranges)
| Repair tier | Dealer price | Specialist price | What it involves | Longevity / suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor - Carburettor Service - Clean, adjust, replace seals | £180 - £320 | £95 - £180 | Remove, strip, ultrasonic clean, replace gaskets, bench test, refit | 12-24 months if fuel quality maintained; preventative only |
| Intermediate - Carburettor Rebuild/Replace - Exchange unit | £450 - £750 | £220 - £420 | Fit reconditioned or new replacement carburettor, tune idle/fuel mixture | 3-5 years typical; resolves most running issues |
| Full Replacement - Rebuilt Engine - Address root wear | £650 - £1,850 | £450 - £1,450 | Supply & fit rebuilt A14/E15 with upgraded carburettor, gaskets, seals | 50k+ miles expected; best value if engine has other age-related wear |
Our recommendation
On a Nissan 1400 valued at £1,500-£4,000, a carburettor rebuild is often the smart first step. However, if the engine also shows compression loss, oil consumption, or has exceeded 80k miles, investing in a rebuilt unit with warranty offers better long-term value and eliminates downtime risk.
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Every Nissan 1400 engine type is available through our UK network, with typical price ranges based on variant, A14/E15 engine code and your budget.
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Every displacement fitted to the Nissan 1400 is listed below, with compatible engine codes, production years and common failure notes to help you identify the correct replacement.
The 1.4L A14 OHV engine powered every generation of the Nissan 1400 Bakkie and Champ from 1979-2008, offering simple, rebuildable design ideal for commercial use and enthusiast projects across the UK grey import market.
Engine Code(s)
A14, A14-1, A14-2
Compatible Models (UK)
B120 (1979-1981), B121 (1981-1982), B122 (1982-1985), B140 (1985-2008), Champ, Datsun 1400, SJ410/SJ413 Conversion
Power output
Verified by registration
Common Failure Points
Carburettor wear, vacuum leaks, head gasket failure on high-mileage units
Production Years: Check by registration
Compare Nissan 1400 1.4L petrol engine prices
Choose your Nissan 1400 engine by fuel type to compare realistic replacement prices, known issues, and compatible UK supply options - from early A14 B120 to the latest E15E Champ.
The Nissan 1400 was exclusively petrol-powered in the UK market, with simple OHV A14 and E15 engines dominating replacement enquiries for grey import Bakkies and Champ models.
Common Nissan 1400 Petrol Engine Families
Found In
Known For
Typical Petrol Models
The Nissan 1400 was exclusively petrol-powered in the UK market, with simple OHV A14 and E15 engines dominating replacement enquiries for grey import Bakkies and Champ models.
Common Nissan 1400 Petrol Engine Families
Found In
Known For
Typical Petrol Models
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This section covers all major engine changes across the Nissan 1400's production timeline, organised so UK owners can quickly identify their A14 or E15 engine and compare rebuilt prices from specialists.
⚙Key Changes
▣Main Engines
A14- 1.4L petrol (B120, B121 base models)
▰Popular Models
🔧Known For
Engine Codes Covered:
A14