603796 | Cylinder Head Gasket - 3.5 V8 Twin Carb & EFI | Defender, Discovery 1, Range Rover Classic
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Land Rover Part Number: 603796 - Cylinder Head Gasket - 3.5 V8
603796 is a cylinder head gasket for 3.5L V8 Twin Carb and EFI engines. Fitted between the cylinder head and the engine block, it seals the combustion chambers and the coolant and oil passages to maintain correct compression and prevent coolant or oil cross-contamination.
Compatibility
- Defender (1987-2006) - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol (to unit 24G13113A)
- Discovery 1 (1989-1998) - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol (From FA393361 to WA799999)
- Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol, 3.5L V8 EFI (To HA610293)
- Series 2 and 3 - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb and EFI
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
603796 is a cylinder head gasket that seals the combustion chambers and the coolant and oil passages between the cylinder head and engine block on 3.5L V8 Twin Carb and EFI engines. It ensures correct compression and prevents coolant and oil from contaminating each other or escaping.
| Model | Variant |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol (to unit 24G13113A) |
| Land Rover Discovery 1 (1989-1998) | 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol (From FA393361 to WA799999) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) | 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol; 3.5L V8 EFI (To HA610293) |
| Land Rover Series 2 and 3 | 3.5L V8 Twin Carb and EFI |
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 cylinder head gasket if there are clear signs of failure - persistent overheating, white exhaust smoke, coolant and oil mixing, loss of compression, or external coolant/oil leaks - or when the cylinder head is removed for repair. There is no routine time-based replacement interval; consult the vehicle manual or a qualified technician if unsure.
- 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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