5 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite, in 4 part types, covering the 1.1L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 4 parts of the 5 listed are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (2 parts), Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve (1 part) and Differential Pinion Seal (1 part). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.1L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Every drivetrain part listed for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite comes from SKF.
Each part number listed for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | BR3420 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR3478 | 🇺🇸 US | with 1.375 In. Bearing Inside Diameter1.156" Width | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
SKF supplies both parts for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Listed part numbers: SKF BR3420 and SKF BR3478.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | 480151 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
This group shows a single part: SKF 480151.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | 15142 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. 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.
This group shows a single part: SKF 15142.
Universal Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | UJ341 | 🇺🇸 US | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
This group shows a single part: SKF UJ341.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 1.1L L4 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Differential Pinion Bearing / Race and Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Our catalog currently lists 5 drivetrain parts for the 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite across 4 subcategories and 1 brand, covering the 1.1L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
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 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite 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 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.1L L4 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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