This page lists 24 engine parts for the 1968 Lotus Europa, across 5 part types, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1968 Lotus Europa, 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. 17 parts of the 24 listed are Crankshaft Repair Sleeve (7 parts), Crankshaft Seal (6 parts) and Camshaft Seal (4 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 7 parts.
The 1968 Lotus Europa was sold with both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1968 Lotus Europa engine parts are NATIONAL (6 parts), SCHAEFFLER (5 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (5 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Standard Replacement.
4 parts on this 1968 Lotus Europa page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including BCA NS99315 (Crankshaft Repair Sleeve) and NATIONAL 228010 (Crankshaft Seal). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Camshaft Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Fits: 1.6L L4 | 99128 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.6L L4 | SR3467 | 🇺🇸 US | 11.13 mm Width38.1 mm Outside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 1.6L L4 | WS99128 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Camshaft seal surface.
3 Camshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1968 Lotus Europa, from NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
This group includes NATIONAL 99128, SCHAEFFLER SR3467 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99128.
Camshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: 1.6L L4 | NS223230 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| JAPANESE OE Fits: 1.6L L4 | 806732050 | 🇺🇸 US | Nippon Reinz | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 1.6L L4 | 223230 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 1.6L L4 | WS223230 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at each camshaft end. 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.
4 Camshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1968 Lotus Europa, from BCA, JAPANESE OE, NATIONAL and 1 other brand.
Part numbers include BCA NS223230, JAPANESE OE 806732050 and NATIONAL 223230, among others listed above.
Crankshaft Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | NS99315 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 99177 | 🇺🇸 US | Front0.551 IN Width | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 1.6L L4 | NS99177 | 🇺🇸 US | Front | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 1.6L L4 | 99315 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear0.827 IN Width | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.6L L4 | SR3499 | 🇺🇸 US | Front14 MM Width | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.6L L4 | SR3549 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear24 MM Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 1.6L L4 | WS99315 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface.
7 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1968 Lotus Europa, from BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand. BCA NS99315 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes BCA NS99315, NATIONAL 99177 and BCA NS99177 and the remaining parts above.
Crankshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 228010 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear0.512 IN Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | WS228010 | 🇺🇸 US | Housing Bore: 3.9369999999999998 InMaterial: Polyacrylate | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 1.6L L4 | 224520 | 🇺🇸 US | Front | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.6L L4 | SS2826 | 🇺🇸 US | Front2.37" O.D. X 0.39" Width | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.6L L4 | SS3346 | 🇺🇸 US | Sealing Material: Viton | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 1.6L L4 | WS224520 | 🇺🇸 US | Front | 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.
6 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1968 Lotus Europa, from NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and SCHAEFFLER. NATIONAL 228010 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes NATIONAL 228010, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS228010 and NATIONAL 224520 and the remaining parts above.
Oil Filter
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMP / LUBER-FINER Fits: 1.5L L4 | PH2814 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inside Diameter: 3/4-16 Thread. | View on Amazon |
| VARIOUS MFR Fits: 1.5L L4 | PG101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: 1.5L L4 | PF2210 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GM Original Equipment | View on Amazon |
| WIX Fits: 1.5L L4 | 51335 | 🇺🇸 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.
4 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1968 Lotus Europa, from CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, VARIOUS MFR, ACDELCO and 1 other brand.
In the Economy grade, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER and VARIOUS MFR supply 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2814.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from ACDELCO and WIX — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO PF2210 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2814, VARIOUS MFR PG101 and ACDELCO PF2210, among others listed above.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1968 Lotus Europa
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. Every engine part here is 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 Repair Sleeve and Crankshaft Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1968 Lotus Europa?
Our catalog currently lists 24 engine parts for the 1968 Lotus Europa across 5 subcategories and 9 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 1968 Lotus Europa engines?
Yes. Every engine part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. 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 1968 Lotus Europa?
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 Lotus Europa 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 Lotus Europa?
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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