This page lists 41 drivetrain parts for the 1987 Bentley Continental, across 7 part types, covering the 6.7L V8 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1987 Bentley Continental, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 28 parts of the 41 listed are Gear Oil (10 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (9 parts) and Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (9 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 13 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 6.7L V8 — the only engine offered in the 1987 Bentley Continental.
The most listed brands for 1987 Bentley Continental drivetrain parts are DANA (10 parts), VALVOLINE (10 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (8 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Economy, Standard Replacement and High Performance.
7 parts on this 1987 Bentley Continental page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT362A (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTHM88649 (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 Popular | WT362A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WT368A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Rightwith Rolls-Royce Axle | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT29590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Leftwith Rolls-Royce Axle | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT29520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB362A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB29520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB368A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Repair Bearing | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB29590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Leftwith Rolls-Royce Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 25520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
9 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1987 Bentley Continental come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and SCHAEFFLER. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT362A.
The Economy section lists 4 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT362A is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA and SCHAEFFLER supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NB362A.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT362A, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT368A and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT29590 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Cover
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 10023538 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gray Nodular Iron | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential covers.
One part is listed for the 1987 Bentley Continental — DANA 10023538.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTHM88649 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outerwith Rolls-Royce Axle | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND | SHM88610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearOuter | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTHM88610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Cup Outside Diameter (In): 2.8439999999999999 InRace | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTHM903210 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTHM903249 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Innerwith Rolls-Royce Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular | NBHM88649 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHM88610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHM903210 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHM903249 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Innerwith Rolls-Royce 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 1987 Bentley Continental, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and FAMOUS BRAND. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTHM88649 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 5 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and FAMOUS BRAND. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTHM88649.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from BCA. BCA NBHM88649 is listed in this group.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTHM88649, FAMOUS BRAND SHM88610 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTHM88610 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Ring and Pinion
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA Popular | 10004662 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SVL | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10001322 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SVL | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10001319 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SVL | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10004659 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SVL | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10004665 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SVL | View on Amazon |
High Performance
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVE GEAR | F875 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearFord 7.5 Differential (Gear Ratio: 4.56 Gear Ratio) | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVE GEAR | F88 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearFord 8.8 Differential | View on Amazon |
This table covers the ring-and-pinion gear sets that set the axle ratio.
7 Differential Ring and Pinion parts for the 1987 Bentley Continental come from 2 brands — DANA and MOTIVE GEAR. The "Popular" part is DANA 10004662.
The Economy section: 5 options from DANA. DANA 10004662 is listed in this group.
The High Performance section lists 1 option from MOTIVE GEAR — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTIVE GEAR F875 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MOTIVE GEAR. A representative part number is MOTIVE GEAR F88.
Listed part numbers: DANA 10004662, DANA 10001322 and DANA 10001319, plus the other parts above.
Differential Spider Gear
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 2023884 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SVLCarrier Gear Kit | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 2023885 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SVLCarrier Gear Kit | View on Amazon |
| RICHMOND | XL4013 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Excel28 Spline | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Spider gears.
3 Differential Spider Gear parts for the 1987 Bentley Continental come from 2 brands — DANA and RICHMOND.
Listed part numbers: DANA 2023884, DANA 2023885 and RICHMOND XL4013.
Differential Spool
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 10015385 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10015382 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spools that lock the differential side gears together.
DANA supplies both parts for the 1987 Bentley Continental.
Listed part numbers: DANA 10015385 and DANA 10015382.
Gear Oil
SAE 75W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | VV820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular | VV975 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 889785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 882505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 723856 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | VV822 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
SAE 80W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE | VV831 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 773732 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | VV838 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | VV836 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
10 Gear Oil parts for the 1987 Bentley Continental come from VALVOLINE. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE VV820.
The SAE 75W-90 section lists 6 options from VALVOLINE — grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VALVOLINE VV820 is listed in this group.
The SAE 80W-90 section lists 4 options from VALVOLINE — grouped under the catalog's "SAE 80W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VALVOLINE VV831 is listed in this group.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1987 Bentley Continental
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 6.7L 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: Gear Oil and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1987 Bentley Continental?
Our catalog currently lists 41 drivetrain parts for the 1987 Bentley Continental across 7 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 6.7L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1987 Bentley Continental?
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 1987 Bentley Continental 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 1987 Bentley Continental?
Every part on this page is matched to the 6.7L 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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