19 Engine parts are listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite, in 10 part types, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite, 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. Most of the listed parts are Oil Filter (5 parts), Valve Cover Gasket (4 parts) and Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (2 parts). The other 7 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.
The 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite came with a single engine, the 1.3L L4, and every part is verified against it.
10 brands supply engine parts for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite, led by AJUSA (10 parts), BECK/ARNLEY (1 part) and FAMOUS BRAND (1 part), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite. 1 part has it: WIX 51184 (Oil Filter). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Conversion / Lower Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 54031500 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.
One part is listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite — AJUSA 54031500.
Crankshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 15015900 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front38 X 58.9 X 8.3/9.5 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. 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: AJUSA 15015900.
Cylinder Head Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 10012900 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 73 Bore Diameter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
One part is listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite — AJUSA 10012900.
Cylinder Head Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 52055500 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.
One part is listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite — AJUSA 52055500.
Engine Kit Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 50062600 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.
One part is listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite — AJUSA 50062600.
Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 13005400 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 0370205 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Intake & Exhaust Manifold gasket sets. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.
2 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite, from AJUSA and BECK/ARNLEY.
Part numbers include AJUSA 13005400 and BECK/ARNLEY 0370205.
Oil Filter
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND | 85184 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| PUROLATOR | L14753 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIX Popular | 51184 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| HASTINGS / BALDWIN | LF187 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| MANN | H8131X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 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.
5 Oil Filter parts for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite come from 5 brands — FAMOUS BRAND, PUROLATOR, WIX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is WIX 51184.
The Economy section lists 2 options from FAMOUS BRAND and PUROLATOR — the catalog's value-priced group. FAMOUS BRAND 85184 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, WIX, HASTINGS / BALDWIN and MANN supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is WIX 51184.
Listed part numbers: WIX 51184, FAMOUS BRAND 85184 and PUROLATOR L14753, plus the other parts above.
Oil Pan Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 59006800 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
This group shows a single part: AJUSA 59006800.
Valve Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 11005900 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FEL-PRO | VS21507 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | VS30025 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Cork-Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 151043701 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Set | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
4 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.
Listed part numbers: AJUSA 11005900, FEL-PRO VS21507 and MAHLE / CLEVITE VS30025, plus the other parts above.
Valve Stem Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 12000100 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 6 x 10 x 12 | View on Amazon |
| AJUSA | 57000100 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. 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 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite come from AJUSA.
This group includes AJUSA 12000100 and AJUSA 57000100.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite
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 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 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: Oil Filter and Valve Cover Gasket .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Our catalog currently lists 19 engine parts for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite across 10 subcategories and 10 brands, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite?
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 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 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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