5 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite, in 3 part types, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 5 listed parts are Universal Joint (3 parts), Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve (1 part) and Differential Pinion Seal (1 part).
The 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite came with a single engine, the 1.3L L4, and every part is verified against it.
2 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite, led by SKF (3 parts) and DANA (2 parts). Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
Each part number listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | 480151 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
One part is listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite — SKF 480151.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | 15142 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 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.
One part is listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite — SKF 15142.
Universal Joint
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 25101X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer SelectNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 5101X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SpicerNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| SKF | UJ341 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
3 Universal Joint parts are listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite, from DANA and SKF.
In the Economy grade, DANA supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is DANA 25101X.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from DANA and SKF — built to original-equipment specification. DANA 5101X is listed in this group.
This group includes DANA 25101X, DANA 5101X and SKF UJ341.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1968 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 1.3L 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: Universal Joint and Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Our catalog currently lists 5 drivetrain parts for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite across 3 subcategories and 2 brands, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1968 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 1968 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 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L 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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