This page lists 30 engine parts for the 1983 Delorean DMC 12, across 5 part types, covering the 2.9L V6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1983 Delorean DMC 12, 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. 28 parts of the 30 listed are Crankshaft Repair Sleeve (10 parts), Oil Filter (10 parts) and Crankshaft Seal (8 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 2 parts.
The 1983 Delorean DMC 12 came with a single engine, the 2.9L V6, and every part is verified against it.
14 brands supply engine parts for the 1983 Delorean DMC 12, led by WJB / INMOTION PARTS (4 parts), SKF (4 parts) and TIMKEN (4 parts), plus 11 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1983 Delorean DMC 12. 6 parts have it, including BCA NS99315 (Crankshaft Repair Sleeve) and NATIONAL 228010 (Crankshaft Seal). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Crankshaft Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular | NS99315 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WS99166 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Shaft Diameter Minimum (In): 1.647 In | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NS99166 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 99166 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 99315 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear0.827 IN Width | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3549 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear24 MM Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 99313 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | KWK99169 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kwik-Sleeve | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | KWK99315 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kwik-Sleeve | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99315 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface.
10 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1983 Delorean DMC 12 come from 6 brands — BCA, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is BCA NS99315.
Crankshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | 228010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear0.512 IN Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular | 31511 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NS224252 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS3346 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Sealing Material: Viton | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 224252 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 228010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Helix Type: Counter Clockwise | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS224252 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Material: Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS228010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Housing Bore: 3.9369999999999998 InMaterial: Polyacrylate | 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.
8 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1983 Delorean DMC 12 come from 6 brands — TIMKEN, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 228010.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 228010, SKF 31511 and BCA NS224252, plus the other parts above.
Oil Filter
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH | 72137WS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Workshop Oil Filter | View on Amazon |
| ECOGARD | X18 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Conventional Media | View on Amazon |
| VARIOUS MFR | PG4670 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spin-On | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | PF53 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold / Professional or Gold / Professional DurapackSpin-On | View on Amazon |
| WIX Popular | 51307 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spin-On Filter | View on Amazon |
| BOSCH | 3402 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Premium Oil Filter | View on Amazon |
| HASTINGS / BALDWIN | LF142 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| HENGST | H10W22 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spin-On | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | OC204 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spin-On79.50mm Height | View on Amazon |
| VARIOUS MFR | PG4670EX | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Extended LifeSpin-On | 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.
10 Oil Filter parts for the 1983 Delorean DMC 12 come from 8 brands — BOSCH, VARIOUS MFR, ECOGARD and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO PF53.
The Economy section lists 3 options from BOSCH, ECOGARD and VARIOUS MFR — the catalog's value-priced group. BOSCH 72137WS is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, ACDELCO, WIX, BOSCH and 4 other brands supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO PF53.
Timing Cover Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | 99169 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Shaft Diameter: 1.654 In | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Timing Cover seal surface.
This group shows a single part: SKF 99169.
Timing Cover Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | 16523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: SKF 16523.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1983 Delorean DMC 12
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 V6 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: Crankshaft Repair Sleeve and Oil Filter .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1983 Delorean DMC 12?
Our catalog currently lists 30 engine parts for the 1983 Delorean DMC 12 across 5 subcategories and 14 brands, covering the 2.9L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1983 Delorean DMC 12?
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 1983 Delorean DMC 12 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 1983 Delorean DMC 12?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.9L V6 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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