3290 | Drain and Level Plug - V8, 2.25L | Defender, Discovery 1, Range Rover Classic
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Land Rover Part Number: 3290 - Drain and Level Plug - Bell and Swivel Housing
3290 is a drain and level plug for bell and swivel housings. It is used as an oil filler and level plug on Series vehicles, on Land Rover Defender (to VIN KA930455), on Discovery 1 (from VIN FA393361 to WA799999) and on Range Rover Classic models; it is also fitted as a flywheel-housing wading plug on certain military vehicles.
Compatibility
- Defender (1987-2006) - Swivel pin housing - To VIN KA930455
- Defender (1987-2006) - 2.25L 4-cylinder petrol (clutch & flywheel)
- Defender (1987-2006) - 3.5L V8 twin carb petrol (cylinder block)
- Defender (1987-2006) - V8 (bell housing, manual transmission)
- Discovery 1 (1989-1998) - 3.5L V8 twin carb petrol (cylinder block)
- Discovery 1 (1989-1998) - V8 EFI petrol (cylinder block)
- Discovery 1 (1989-1998) - V8 petrol (5-speed manual bell housing) - From VIN FA393361 to WA799999
- Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - V8 twin carb petrol (cylinder block) - To VIN HA610293
- Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - Petrol V8 EFI (cylinder block)
- Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - Bell housing (manual transmission)
- Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - Torque converter & housing (automatic transmission)
- Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) - V8 EFI petrol (cylinder block) - From VIN JA610294
- Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) - Bell housing (manual transmission)
- Series
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
3290 is a drain and level plug designed for bell and swivel housings. It provides an access point for filling and checking oil level on the listed models and, in military fitment, serves as a flywheel-housing wading plug to help prevent water ingress.
| Model | Variant |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | Swivel pin housing - To VIN KA930455 |
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | 2.25L 4-cylinder petrol (clutch & flywheel) |
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | 3.5L V8 twin carb petrol (cylinder block) |
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | V8 (bell housing, manual transmission) |
| Land Rover Discovery 1 (1989-1998) | 3.5L V8 twin carb petrol (cylinder block) |
| Land Rover Discovery 1 (1989-1998) | V8 EFI petrol (cylinder block) |
| Land Rover Discovery 1 (1989-1998) | V8 petrol (5-speed manual bell housing) - From VIN FA393361 to WA799999 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) | V8 twin carb petrol (cylinder block) - To VIN HA610293 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) | Petrol V8 EFI (cylinder block) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) | Bell housing (manual transmission) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) | Torque converter & housing (automatic transmission) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) | V8 EFI petrol (cylinder block) - From VIN JA610294 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) | Bell housing (manual transmission) |
| Land Rover Series | Various |
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.
Replace the sealing washer at every oil change to prevent leaks; the plug itself can be reused provided the threads and sealing face are undamaged. Inspect the plug during routine services and replace it if the threads are stripped, damaged or if the sealing surface is deformed.
- C8 products are usually supplied by Britpart.
- L8 products are genuine Land Rover parts.
- Z8 products are normally supplied by Allmakes.
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