602289 | Cylinder Head Core Plug - V8, 2.5L Diesel | Defender, Discovery, Range Rover
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Land Rover Part Number: 602289 - Cylinder Head Core Plug
602289 is a cylinder head core plug. It is pressed into the cylinder head to seal the casting/core cavities on Rover V8 and selected 2.5L diesel heads, preventing fluid passage through those cavities. Inspect the plug for corrosion or damage whenever the head is removed.
Compatibility
- Defender (1987-2006) - 2.5L 4 Cyl NA Diesel, 2.5L Turbo Diesel, 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol, 4.0L V8 EFI Petrol
- Discovery 1 (1989-1998) - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol, 3.5L V8 EFI Petrol, 3.9L V8 EFI Petrol
- Discovery 2 (1998-2004) - V8
- Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - V8 EFI Petrol
- Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) - V8 EFI Petrol
- Range Rover P38
- Series 2 and 3
Frequently Asked Questions
602289 is a cylinder head core plug used to seal casting/core cavities in the cylinder head on Rover V8 and selected 2.5L diesel engines. When fitted it closes off internal cavities to prevent fluid leakage through the head casting. Check the plug for corrosion or damage whenever the head is removed and replace if necessary.
| Model | Variant |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | 2.5L 4 Cyl NA Diesel; 2.5L Turbo Diesel; 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol; 4.0L V8 EFI Petrol |
| Land Rover Discovery 1 (1989-1998) | 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol; 3.5L V8 EFI Petrol; 3.9L V8 EFI Petrol |
| Land Rover Discovery 2 (1998-2004) | V8 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) | V8 EFI Petrol |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) | V8 EFI Petrol |
| Land Rover Range Rover P38 | - |
| Land Rover Series 2 and 3 | - |
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 core plug whenever the cylinder head is removed and replace it if it shows signs of corrosion, damage or leakage. If unsure, consult the workshop manual or a qualified technician.
- 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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