7 Engine parts are listed for the 1968 Morris Minor, in 3 part types, covering all 5 engine options (1.1L L4, 1.3L L4, 848cc L4, 970cc L4 and 998cc L4). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The engine on the 1968 Morris Minor covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. All 7 listed parts are Oil Filter (3 parts), Valve Cover Gasket (3 parts) and Camshaft Bearing (1 part).
The 1968 Morris Minor was sold with 5 engines. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1968 Morris Minor engine parts are DURA-BOND (1 part), HASTINGS / BALDWIN (1 part) and MANN (1 part), plus 4 more brands.
Each part number listed for the 1968 Morris Minor opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Camshaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURA-BOND Fits: 1.1L L4 | BL1 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: DURA-BOND BL1.
Oil Filter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS / BALDWIN Fits: 1.3L L4, 848cc L4, 970cc L4, 998cc L4 | LF187 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| MANN Fits: 1.3L L4, 848cc L4, 970cc L4, 998cc L4 | H8131X | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WIX Fits: 1.3L L4, 848cc L4, 970cc L4, 998cc L4 | 51184 | 🇺🇸 US | Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Canister | 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.
3 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1968 Morris Minor, from HASTINGS / BALDWIN, MANN and WIX.
Listed part numbers: HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF187, MANN H8131X and WIX 51184.
Valve Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: all 1968 Minor engines | VS21507 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: all 1968 Minor engines | VS30025 | 🇺🇸 US | Cork-Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 1968 Minor engines | 151043701 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | 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.
3 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1968 Morris Minor, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1968 Minor.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO VS21507, MAHLE / CLEVITE VS30025 and VICTOR REINZ 151043701.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1968 Morris Minor
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: Oil Filter and Valve Cover Gasket .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1968 Morris Minor?
Our catalog currently lists 7 engine parts for the 1968 Morris Minor across 3 subcategories and 7 brands, covering all 5 engine options (1.1L L4, 1.3L L4, 848cc L4, 970cc L4 and 998cc L4). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do engine parts differ between 1968 Morris Minor engines?
Some do. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 4 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 1968 Morris Minor?
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 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor?
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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