8 Engine parts are listed for the 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6, in 5 part types, covering the 2.6L L6 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. 6 parts of the 8 listed are Cylinder Repair Sleeve (2 parts), Timing Cover Repair Sleeve (2 parts) and Timing Cover Seal (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 2 parts.
The 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6 came with a single engine, the 2.6L L6, and every part is verified against it.
5 brands supply engine parts for the 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6, led by MELLING (2 parts), SCHAEFFLER (2 parts) and SKF (2 parts), plus 2 more brands.
Each part number listed for the 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6 opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Cylinder Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELLING | CSL170 | 🇺🇸 US | 3/32 IN Wall Thickness | View on Amazon |
| MELLING | CSL270 | 🇺🇸 US | 1/8 IN Wall Thickness | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Cylinder seal surface.
MELLING supplies both parts for the 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6.
Listed part numbers: MELLING CSL170 and MELLING CSL270.
Motor Mount
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1040369 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes.
This group shows a single part: BECK/ARNLEY 1040369.
Oil Filter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIX | 51302 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive.
This group shows a single part: WIX 51302.
Timing Cover Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3509 | 🇺🇸 US | with 1.938 In Shaft17.48 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 99193 | 🇺🇸 US | Shaft Diameter: 1.937 In | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Timing Cover seal surface.
2 Timing Cover Repair Sleeve parts for the 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6 come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and SKF.
Part numbers include SCHAEFFLER SR3509 and SKF 99193.
Timing Cover Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2976 | 🇺🇸 US | 2.51" O.D. X 0.38" Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 19220 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
2 Timing Cover Seal parts for the 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6 come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and SKF.
Part numbers include SCHAEFFLER SS2976 and SKF 19220.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6
On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.
- Confirm you have the 2.6L L6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Cylinder Repair Sleeve and Timing Cover Repair Sleeve .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6?
Our catalog currently lists 8 engine parts for the 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6 across 5 subcategories and 5 brands, covering the 2.6L L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6?
Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.6L L6 engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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