18 Engine parts are listed for the 1959 Austin A40, in 12 part types, covering the 948cc L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1959 Austin A40, 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 Valve Cover Gasket (4 parts), Oil Filter (2 parts) and Timing Belt Pulley (2 parts). The other 9 part types cover the remaining 10 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 948cc L4 — the only engine offered in the 1959 Austin A40.
The most listed brands for 1959 Austin A40 engine parts are AJUSA (10 parts), MAHLE / CLEVITE (2 parts) and BECK/ARNLEY (2 parts), plus 4 more brands.
Each part number listed for the 1959 Austin A40 opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Connecting Rod Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | CB488P | 🇺🇸 US | P Series (Tri-Metal)Pair | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE CB488P.
Conversion / Lower Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 54031200 | 🇺🇸 US | 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.
This group shows a single part: AJUSA 54031200.
Crankshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 15016600 | 🇺🇸 US | Front39.68 x 59.08 x 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.
One part is listed for the 1959 Austin A40 — AJUSA 15016600.
Cylinder Head Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 10012800 | 🇺🇸 US | 68 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.
This group shows a single part: AJUSA 10012800.
Cylinder Head Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 52000100 | 🇺🇸 US | 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.
This group shows a single part: AJUSA 52000100.
Engine Kit Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 50062200 | 🇺🇸 US | 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.
This group shows a single part: AJUSA 50062200.
Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 13005400 | 🇺🇸 US | 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.
This group shows a single part: AJUSA 13005400.
Oil Filter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANN | H8131X | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WIX | 51184 | 🇺🇸 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.
2 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1959 Austin A40, from MANN and WIX.
This group includes MANN H8131X and WIX 51184.
Oil Pan Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 59006700 | 🇺🇸 US | 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.
One part is listed for the 1959 Austin A40 — AJUSA 59006700.
Timing Belt Pulley
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 0513860 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 0513954 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Timing Belt pulleys. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt.
BECK/ARNLEY supplies both parts for the 1959 Austin A40.
Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 0513860 and BECK/ARNLEY 0513954.
Valve Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 11005900 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| FEL-PRO | VS21507 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | VS30025 | 🇺🇸 US | Cork-Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 151043701 | 🇺🇸 US | 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 are listed for the 1959 Austin A40, from AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.
This group includes AJUSA 11005900, FEL-PRO VS21507 and MAHLE / CLEVITE VS30025 and the remaining parts above.
Valve Stem Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 12000100 | 🇺🇸 US | 6 x 10 x 12 | View on Amazon |
| AJUSA | 57000100 | 🇺🇸 US | 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.
AJUSA supplies both parts for the 1959 Austin A40.
Listed part numbers: AJUSA 12000100 and AJUSA 57000100.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1959 Austin A40
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 948cc 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: Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Filter .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1959 Austin A40?
Our catalog currently lists 18 engine parts for the 1959 Austin A40 across 12 subcategories and 7 brands, covering the 948cc L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1959 Austin A40?
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 1959 Austin A40 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 1959 Austin A40?
Every part on this page is matched to the 948cc 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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