17 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1962 MG Magnette, in 4 part types, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1962 MG Magnette, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (6 parts), Universal Joint (5 parts) and Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 3 parts.
The 1962 MG Magnette was sold with both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. 16 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1962 MG Magnette drivetrain parts are WJB / INMOTION PARTS (4 parts), BCA (4 parts) and SKF (2 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
3 parts on this 1962 MG Magnette page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15250X (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race) and GMB 2200500 (Universal Joint). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | WT15250X | 🇺🇸 US | RaceOutside Diameter: 2.5 In | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.6L L4 | S15250X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearOuter | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | WT15100 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith British-Leyland Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | NB15250X | 🇺🇸 US | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | NB15100 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith British Leyland Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | NB3120 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
6 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1962 MG Magnette, from BCA, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and FAMOUS BRAND. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15250X carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and FAMOUS BRAND supply 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15250X.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from BCA — built to original-equipment specification. BCA NB15250X is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15250X, FAMOUS BRAND S15250X and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15100, plus the other parts above.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | SR3477 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 1.500 In Shaft | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | 480151 | 🇺🇸 US | RearMkiii, IV | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | WS99149 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith British Leyland Axle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
3 Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve parts for the 1962 MG Magnette come from 3 brands — SCHAEFFLER, SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.
Listed part numbers: SCHAEFFLER SR3477, SKF 480151 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99149.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | NS51098 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith British Leyland Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | 15142 | 🇺🇸 US | RearMkiii, IV | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | WS51098 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith British Leyland Axle | 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.
3 Differential Pinion Seal parts for the 1962 MG Magnette come from 3 brands — BCA, SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.
Part numbers include BCA NS51098, SKF 15142 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS51098.
Universal Joint
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| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | 25101X | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer SelectNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMB Popular Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | 2200500 | 🇺🇸 US | GreasableGrease Fitting in Cross | View on Amazon |
| DANA Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | 5101X | 🇺🇸 US | SpicerNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| GMB Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | 2200600 | 🇺🇸 US | GreasableGrease Fitting in Bearing Cap | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 1962 Magnette engines | 341 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Rear Driveshaft at Rear AxleExcept Short Grease Fitting | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
5 Universal Joint parts for the 1962 MG Magnette come from 3 brands — DANA, GMB and MOOG. The "Popular" part is GMB 2200500. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.
The Economy section: 1 option from DANA. DANA 25101X is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from GMB, DANA and MOOG. A representative part number is GMB 2200500.
Part numbers include GMB 2200500, DANA 25101X and DANA 5101X, among others listed above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1962 MG Magnette
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Some drivetrain 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 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 Universal Joint .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1962 MG Magnette?
Our catalog currently lists 17 drivetrain parts for the 1962 MG Magnette across 4 subcategories and 8 brands, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1962 MG Magnette engines?
Some do. 16 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is 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 drivetrain problems on a 1962 MG Magnette?
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 1962 MG Magnette 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 1962 MG Magnette?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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