266945 | Circlip - Gudgeon Pin - 200Tdi, 300Tdi | Defender, Discovery 1
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Land Rover Part Number: 266945 - Circlip - Piston Gudgeon Pin
266945 is a piston gudgeon pin circlip used to retain the gudgeon pin within the piston on Land Rover 4-cylinder diesel engines up to and including the 300Tdi. It secures the pin in the piston to prevent lateral movement during engine operation.
Please note: This circlip is for Land Rover 4-cylinder diesel engines and will not fit VM TD models.
Compatibility
- Defender (1987-2006) - 4-cylinder diesel to 300Tdi
- Discovery 1 (1989-1998) - 200Tdi / 300Tdi (From FA393361 to WA799999)
- Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) - 200Tdi / 300Tdi (From JA610294)
- Series Diesel (1958-1984) - 4-cylinder diesel
Frequently Asked Questions
266945 is a circlip that retains the piston gudgeon pin inside the piston on 4-cylinder Land Rover diesel engines up to the 300Tdi, preventing lateral movement of the pin during operation. It should be inspected for distortion or wear whenever the piston or gudgeon pin is removed and replaced if damaged.
| Model | Variant |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | 4-cylinder diesel to 300Tdi |
| Land Rover Discovery 1 (1989-1998) | 200Tdi / 300Tdi (From FA393361 to WA799999) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) | 200Tdi / 300Tdi (From JA610294) |
| Land Rover Series Diesel (1958-1984) | 4-cylinder diesel |
If you are unsure of compatibility with your vehicle, you can also confirm by checking against your V.I.N. Simply reach out to us with your V.I.N and desired part number via our Contact page or use our Finding Part Numbers page.
Inspect the circlip whenever the piston or gudgeon pin is removed (for repairs or engine rebuilds) and replace it if it is distorted, cracked or shows signs of wear. When in doubt, consult the vehicle service manual or a qualified technician.
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- L8 products are genuine Land Rover parts.
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