603554 | Valve Guide - V8 - 3.5L V8 | Defender, Discovery 1, Range Rover Classic
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Land Rover Part Number: 603554 - Valve Guide - V8
603554 is a Valve Guide - V8. Fitted to Rover V8 cylinder heads, this valve guide locates and supports the valve stem within the cylinder head, maintaining correct valve alignment and helping to ensure reliable valve seating and sealing on Series 2 and 3, Defender, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic models.
Compatibility
- Defender (1987-2006) - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb - Engine code 24G
- Discovery 1 (1989-1998) - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb - From FA393361 to WA799999
- Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - V8 Petrol - To HA610293
- Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) - V8 EFI Petrol - From JA610294
- Series 2 and 3 - Rover V8
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
The 603554 valve guide locates and supports the valve stem in the Rover V8 cylinder head, keeping the valve aligned for correct seating and sealing. Excessive wear of the guide can allow oil past the stem and lead to poor valve seating, so guides are checked and replaced when stem clearance is out of specification.
| Model | Variant |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | 3.5L V8 Twin Carb - Engine code 24G |
| Land Rover Discovery 1 (1989-1998) | 3.5L V8 Twin Carb - From FA393361 to WA799999 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) | V8 Petrol - To HA610293 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) | V8 EFI Petrol - From JA610294 |
| Land Rover Series 2 and 3 | Rover V8 |
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.
When valve stem wear or excessive clearance is detected during inspection or engine overhaul, the valve guides should be replaced to restore correct valve seating and oil control; consult a technician or the vehicle workshop manual for measured limits and procedures.
- C8 products are usually supplied by Britpart.
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