The 1962 Lotus Elan has 19 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 7 part types and 8 brands, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The engine on the 1962 Lotus Elan 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 Crankshaft Seal (5 parts), Crankshaft Repair Sleeve (4 parts) and Piston Ring (4 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 6 parts.
The 1962 Lotus Elan was sold with both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. 9 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1962 Lotus Elan engine parts are KING ENGINE BEARINGS (4 parts), HASTINGS MANUFACTURING (4 parts) and NATIONAL (3 parts), plus 5 more brands.
1 part on this 1962 Lotus Elan page carries a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS3393 (Crankshaft Seal). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Connecting Rod Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 1.5L L4 | CR410XP | 🇺🇸 US | Race bearings, Trimetal [Pmax Black]Set | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 1.5L L4 | CR410XPX | 🇺🇸 US | SetTrimetal | 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.
2 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 1962 Lotus Elan come from KING ENGINE BEARINGS.
Part numbers include KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR410XP and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR410XPX.
Crankshaft Main Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 1.5L L4 | MB512XP | 🇺🇸 US | SetTrimetal | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 1.5L L4 | MB512XPX | 🇺🇸 US | SetTrimetal | View on Amazon |
This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. 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.
KING ENGINE BEARINGS supplies both parts for the 1962 Lotus Elan.
This group includes KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB512XP and KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB512XPX.
Crankshaft Main Bearing Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: 1.6L L4 | WS3393 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Main SealVITON TYPE | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Main Bearing. 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: ULTRA-POWER WS3393.
Crankshaft Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1962 Elan engines | 99237 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1962 Elan engines | SR3521 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear3.486 In Outside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1962 Elan engines | SS3474 | 🇺🇸 US | Front | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1962 Elan engines | WS99237 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface.
4 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1962 Lotus Elan, from SCHAEFFLER, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1962 Elan.
This group includes NATIONAL 99237, SCHAEFFLER SR3521 and SCHAEFFLER SS3474 and the remaining parts above.
Crankshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1962 Elan engines | WS3393 | 🇺🇸 US | RearViton Type | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1962 Elan engines | NS3393 | 🇺🇸 US | RearViton Type | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1962 Elan engines | 3393 | 🇺🇸 US | RearViton Type | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1962 Elan engines | 3394 | 🇺🇸 US | Front | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1962 Elan engines | SS3211 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear10.16 mm Width | 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.
5 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1962 Lotus Elan, from NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 1 other brand. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS3393 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1962 Elan.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS3393, BCA NS3393 and NATIONAL 3393, plus the other parts above.
Oil Filter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS / BALDWIN Fits: 1.6L L4 | LF172 | 🇺🇸 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.
One part is listed for the 1962 Lotus Elan — HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF172.
Piston Ring
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS MANUFACTURING Fits: 1.6L L4 | 5909 | 🇺🇸 US | Full SetPlain Cast Top Ring | View on Amazon |
| HASTINGS MANUFACTURING Fits: 1.6L L4 | 2C5909 | 🇺🇸 US | Full SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Triple Chrome | View on Amazon |
| HASTINGS MANUFACTURING Fits: 1.6L L4 | 2C5909S | 🇺🇸 US | 1 Cylinder SetChrome Top Ring | View on Amazon |
| HASTINGS MANUFACTURING Fits: 1.6L L4 | 5909S | 🇺🇸 US | 1 Cylinder SetFor 2 Ring Piston | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall.
4 Piston Ring parts for the 1962 Lotus Elan come from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING.
Listed part numbers: HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 5909, HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5909 and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5909S, plus the other parts above.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1962 Lotus Elan
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.
- Match the engine first. Some engine parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- 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 Seal and Crankshaft Repair Sleeve .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1962 Lotus Elan?
Our catalog currently lists 19 engine parts for the 1962 Lotus Elan across 7 subcategories and 8 brands, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do engine parts differ between 1962 Lotus Elan engines?
Some do. 9 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1962 Lotus Elan?
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 1962 Lotus Elan 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 1962 Lotus Elan?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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