Austin K8 Chassis Suspension & Steering parts. Austin K8 Body & Cab parts. Austin K8 Fuel System and Exhaust parts. Austin K8 Engine, Cooling & Gearbox parts. Austin K8 Brake & Hydraulic parts. Austins Post war 20cwt Van. Powered by the Austin 16 engine of 2.2 litre 4 cyl ohv engine. The K8 was once prolific on our roads. it was in 1952 replaced by the new LD van, although it continued production for a time afterwards.