The 1988 Lada Niva has 19 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 11 part types and 8 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The engine on the 1988 Lada Niva covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. The largest groups are Oil Filter (7 parts), Crankshaft Seal (2 parts) and Valve Stem Seal (2 parts). The other 8 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.
The 1988 Lada Niva came with a single engine, the 1.6L L4, and every part is verified against it.
8 brands supply engine parts for the 1988 Lada Niva, led by AJUSA (12 parts), FVP (1 part) and PRO-TEC (1 part), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Standard Replacement.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1988 Lada Niva. 2 parts have it, including ACDELCO PF53 (Oil Filter) and WIX 51311 (Oil Filter). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Camshaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 93028400 | 🇨🇦 CA | Engine # BA3 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the camshafts that open the valves.
One part is listed for the 1988 Lada Niva — AJUSA 93028400.
Conversion / Lower Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 54001600 | 🇨🇦 CA | Engine # BA3 | 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 1988 Lada Niva — AJUSA 54001600.
Crankshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 15033000 | 🇨🇦 CA | RearCounter Clockwise | View on Amazon |
| AJUSA | 15017500 | 🇨🇦 CA | FrontClockwise | 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.
2 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1988 Lada Niva come from AJUSA.
This group includes AJUSA 15033000 and AJUSA 15017500.
Cylinder Head Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 10002400 | 🇨🇦 CA | 81 Bore DiameterEngine # BA3 | 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 1988 Lada Niva — AJUSA 10002400.
Cylinder Head Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 52014900 | 🇨🇦 CA | Engine # BA3 | 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 1988 Lada Niva — AJUSA 52014900.
Engine Kit Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 50021000 | 🇨🇦 CA | Engine # BA3 | 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 1988 Lada Niva — AJUSA 50021000.
Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 13055900 | 🇨🇦 CA | Engine # BA3 | 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.
One part is listed for the 1988 Lada Niva — AJUSA 13055900.
Oil Filter
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP | R1311 | 🇨🇦 CA | Spin-On Filter | View on Amazon |
| PRO-TEC | PXL51311 | 🇨🇦 CA | Spin-On Filter | View on Amazon |
| PUROLATOR | L17019 | 🇨🇦 CA | Bypass Relief Valve Setting: 14 PSIClass: W | View on Amazon |
| VARIOUS MFR | PG7019 | 🇨🇦 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 | 51311 | 🇨🇦 CA | Spin-On Filter | View on Amazon |
| HASTINGS / BALDWIN | LF142 | 🇨🇦 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.
7 Oil Filter parts for the 1988 Lada Niva come from 7 brands — FVP, PRO-TEC, PUROLATOR and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO PF53.
The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PRO-TEC, PUROLATOR and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP R1311 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, ACDELCO, WIX and HASTINGS / BALDWIN supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO PF53.
This group includes ACDELCO PF53, FVP R1311 and PRO-TEC PXL51311 and the remaining parts above.
Oil Pan Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 14042400 | 🇨🇦 CA | Engine # BA3 | 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 14042400.
Valve Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 11033200 | 🇨🇦 CA | Engine # BA3 | 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.
This group shows a single part: AJUSA 11033200.
Valve Stem Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJUSA | 12004500 | 🇨🇦 CA | 7 x 10.5 x 10.5Engine # BA3 | View on Amazon |
| AJUSA | 57004900 | 🇨🇦 CA | Engine # BA3 | 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 1988 Lada Niva come from AJUSA.
Listed part numbers: AJUSA 12004500 and AJUSA 57004900.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1988 Lada Niva
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 1.6L 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 Crankshaft Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1988 Lada Niva?
Our catalog currently lists 19 engine parts for the 1988 Lada Niva across 11 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1988 Lada Niva?
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 1988 Lada Niva 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 1988 Lada Niva?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L 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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