The 1965 Apollo GT has 18 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 5 brands, covering the 4.9L 300cid V8 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The drivetrain system on the 1965 Apollo GT moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (9 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (4 parts) and Differential Cover Gasket (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.9L 300cid V8 — the only engine offered in the 1965 Apollo GT.
The most listed brands for 1965 Apollo GT drivetrain parts are BCA (8 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (7 parts) and FEL-PRO (1 part), plus 2 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
2 parts on this 1965 Apollo GT page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM86610 (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM86649 (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTLM501314 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTLM501349 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 8.2 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NBLM501314 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBLM501349 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith GMC Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
4 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1965 Apollo GT come from 2 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS and BCA.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM501314 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA supplies 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NBLM501314.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM501314, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM501349 and BCA NBLM501314, among others listed above.
Differential Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | RDS55029 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 12 Bolt Holes | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 711482700 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 8.875 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the Differential Cover. 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.
2 Differential Cover Gasket parts for the 1965 Apollo GT come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO RDS55029 and VICTOR REINZ 711482700.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTM86610 | 🇺🇸 US | RaceCup Outside Diameter (In): 2.5310000000000001 In | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTM86649 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 8.2 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTHM89449 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 8.2 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTHM89410 | 🇺🇸 US | RaceCup Outside Diameter (mm): 76.2 MM | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | M86610X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldRace | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBM86610 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHM89410 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBM86649 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHM89449 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith GMC Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
9 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1965 Apollo GT, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and ACDELCO. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM86610 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 4 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM86610.
The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from BCA and ACDELCO. ACDELCO M86610X is listed in this group.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM86610, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM86649 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTHM89449, among others listed above.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS99152 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith GMC Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99152 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 8.2 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
2 Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve parts for the 1965 Apollo GT come from 2 brands — BCA and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: BCA NS99152 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99152.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS8611N | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith GMC Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. 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.
This group shows a single part: BCA NS8611N.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1965 Apollo GT
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 4.9L 300cid V8 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Differential Pinion Bearing / Race and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1965 Apollo GT?
Our catalog currently lists 18 drivetrain parts for the 1965 Apollo GT across 5 subcategories and 5 brands, covering the 4.9L 300cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1965 Apollo GT?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
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 1965 Apollo GT 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 1965 Apollo GT?
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.9L 300cid V8 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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