Remanufactured Datsun 1600 SP311 1.6L R16 L4 Engine
This week we have a classic to rebuild at the Machine Shop.
Model: Datsun Roadster 1600 1.6L R16 8V 4 cylinder Engine.
On the menu: Teardown, Inspection, Bore and Hone the block, Grind crank and cam, recondition connecting rods, Valve job on the cylinder head, plus new engine parts installed. See the progress below.
Here is the engine before we tear it apart and inspect it.
We dig in, the block and head are in good condition, so we proceed with the machine services.
Machine services on the engine block- Clean, Bore & Hone, and clean again.
It will get Decked later.
Inspection of the cylinder head reveals a couple of bent valves, we order new ones and proceed with the Valve Job. We give the head a good scrub, grind the valves, cut the seats, install new brass guides, and resurface it.
I snapped a few pictures of the new parts for the Datsun, there isn’t a ready made kit for these older models. I didn’t get photos of all the parts unfortunately.
Engine block gets a Decked and painted. It will mate up nicely with the cylinder head.
A couple shots of the cylinder head assembly.
Short Block assembly has started, the cylinder head is almost ready too.
The cylinder head and the block are ready, it’s time to build the Long Block.
This engine is a beauty. It was in production from 1965 to 1970.
Long block is fully assembled and looking good.
Extra parts are installed and it is ready for pick up.
Remanufactured Nissan Datsun Roadster SP311 R16 1600 Long Block Engine
The engine is looking good.
Here is a photo of the engine installed. Customer brought it by after he dropped it in.
I was able to get a photo of the car too. The owner is restoring it.
Datsun Roadster 1600 1.6L R16 SP311 L4 Engine Rebuild Services.
Machine Services: Clean, Bore, Hone and Deck, Grind Crank and Cam, and Valve Job.
Do you have a Datsun that needs to be rebuilt or just needs some Machine Services?
Contact us for an estimate.
Thanks for checking out the post.
Eleazar López
I have a 70’ Datsun 1600. I was wondering how much would it be to rebuild my engine? Can you send the estimate please.
Valley Auto Parts
Eleazar, I emailed you estimates.
Eleazar López
I have a 1970 Datsun Roaster 1600 and I wanted to know how much would a complete motor rebuild for long block or short block?
Ernesto Posadas
How much it cost me to rebuild the engine
For 1967 Datsun 1600.
Jaime montiel
Hi there. The Datsun R16 engine looks great. I am also interested in a rebuild quote. The engine is running very well but smokes a little when cold. Maybe just the head but don’t know. I would like to know the cost for:
1. Rebuilding the entire motor
2. Cost to rebuild the head
3. Cost to deck and home the block
I might perform finals assembly depending on cost.
Thanks for your help
Dwayne Tatnall
I own a 1967 Datsun 1600. How much to rebuild or replace my engine? The pice shown are very similar to mine. Do you build only or also build and installation?. Thanks
Tomas Rodriguez
Hi lucinda,
I also have a Datsun U20 motor that needs a rebuild. Can you send me a estimate?
Thabks,
Tomas
Valley Auto Parts
Tomas,
I sent you a rebuild estimate for your Datsun U20 engine.
Regards,
Lucinda
Melvin Arcelona
How much to rebuild a 2.0 liter engine that drives my 1969 Datsun 2000 roadster?
Valley Auto Parts
Melvin,
I emailed you an estimate to rebuild your Datsun U20 2.0 engine.
Thanks
Lucinda
Enrique Sanchez
I have a motor thats same as that datsun one you rebuilt i was wondering how much do you charge to rebuild it?