1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Engine Parts

Engine:
2.9L L6

7 Engine parts are listed for the 1966 Austin-Healey 3000, in 4 part types, covering the 2.9L L6 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 1966 Austin-Healey 3000, 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 7 listed are Engine Block Heater (2 parts), Timing Cover Repair Sleeve (2 parts) and Timing Cover Seal (2 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.

Engine Block Heater

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
KAT'S HEATERS 11607
🇺🇸 US
Freeze Plug Heater
Fitment notes — KAT'S HEATERS 11607
Freeze Plug Heater
Threaded Electrical Plug End41mm600 WattsEasiest Mounting Location: Left CenterElement Must Face 9 Oclock Position To Avoid Contact with Engine Wall
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KAT'S HEATERS 13100
🇺🇸 US
Circulation Tank Heater Thermostatically Controlled
Fitment notes — KAT'S HEATERS 13100
Circulation Tank Heater Thermostatically Controlled
Aluminum Casting120 Volts1000 Watts8.3 Amps16-25 quart Capacity
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This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather.

Motor Mount

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY 1040369
🇺🇸 US
Rear
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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.

Timing Cover Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER SR3509
🇺🇸 US
with 1.938 In Shaft17.48 mm Width
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SR3509
with 1.938 In Shaft17.48 mm Widthwith Dual Lip
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SKF 99193
🇺🇸 US
Shaft Diameter: 1.937 In
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Timing Cover seal surface.

Timing Cover Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER SS2976
🇺🇸 US
2.51" O.D. X 0.38" Width
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SKF 19220
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1966 Austin-Healey 3000

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 2.9L 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: Engine Block Heater and Timing Cover Repair Sleeve .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1966 Austin-Healey 3000?

Our catalog currently lists 7 engine parts for the 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 across 4 subcategories and 4 brands, covering the 2.9L L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1966 Austin-Healey 3000?

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 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 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 1966 Austin-Healey 3000?

Every part on this page is matched to the 2.9L 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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