1960 MG Mga Engine Parts

Engine:
1.6L L4

The 1960 MG Mga has 26 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 12 part types and 10 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The engine on the 1960 MG Mga 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 Valve Cover Gasket (5 parts), Valve Guide (4 parts) and Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (3 parts). The other 9 part types cover the remaining 14 parts.

Camshaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DURA-BOND DA2
🇺🇸 US
Standard
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 3C4306
🇺🇸 US
(Size: Standard)
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This table covers the Camshaft bearings. 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.

Cylinder Head Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0944002
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Cylinder Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MELLING CSL629
🇺🇸 US
3/32 IN Wall Thickness
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MELLING CSL729
🇺🇸 US
1/8 IN Wall Thickness
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Cylinder seal surface.

Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO MS22506B
🇺🇸 US
OHV
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MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15234
🇺🇸 US
Composite
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VICTOR REINZ 111076901
🇺🇸 US
OHV
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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.

Motor Mount

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WESTAR EM2736
🇺🇸 US
Front Left
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WESTAR EM2735
🇺🇸 US
Front Right
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This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes.

Oil Filter

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF172
🇺🇸 US
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WIX 51300
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Timing Belt Pulley

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY 0513860
🇺🇸 US
Bearing Only
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 0513860
Bearing Only
15mm X 35mm X 11mm
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BECK/ARNLEY 0513954
🇺🇸 US
Bearing Only
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 0513954
Bearing Only
20mm X 47mm X 14mm
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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.

Timing Chain

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 2352
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank.

Timing Chain Tensioner

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 60005
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage.

Valve Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO Popular VS215091
🇺🇸 US
OHV
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BECK/ARNLEY 0360081
🇺🇸 US
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0955214
🇺🇸 US
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0934001
🇺🇸 US
Valve Cover
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MAHLE / CLEVITE VS30026
🇺🇸 US
Cork-Rubber
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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.

Valve Guide

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG751BR
🇺🇸 US
Bronze
Fitment notes — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG751BR
Bronze
Intake
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG752BR
🇺🇸 US
Bronze
Fitment notes — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG752BR
Bronze
Exhaust
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG751CI
🇺🇸 US
Cast Iron
Fitment notes — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG751CI
Cast Iron
Intake
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG752CI
🇺🇸 US
Cast Iron
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Cast Iron
Exhaust
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This table covers the pressed-in bronze and cast-iron guides that align valve stems. Typical signs include oil smoke on startup, a guide that has gone oval, or a valve that no longer seats quietly. Guides are a machine-shop fit. Confirm stem diameter in the notes before ordering.

Valve Stem Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS SS105
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS SS105
Set
Intake and Exhaust
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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.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1960 MG Mga

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: Valve Cover Gasket and Valve Guide .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1960 MG Mga?

Our catalog currently lists 26 engine parts for the 1960 MG Mga across 12 subcategories and 10 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 1960 MG Mga?

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 1960 MG Mga 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 1960 MG Mga?

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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