614188 | Distributor Gear Drive - 3.5 V8 | Defender, Discovery 1, Range Rover Classic
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Land Rover Part Number: 614188 - Distributor Gear Drive - Camshaft - V8
614188 is a distributor gear drive fitted to the camshaft on 3.5L Rover V8 engines. Mounted on the camshaft end, the gear transmits rotation to the distributor shaft to ensure spark timing matches valve timing on Twin Carb and EFI V8s. Worn or damaged teeth, excessive backlash or oil contamination in the gear interface can cause erratic ignition timing, difficult starting and rough running; inspect for scoring, chipped teeth or deformation when servicing the timing cover or distributor and replace the gear drive during overhaul or where wear is evident to avoid premature distributor damage. Use the compatibility data below to confirm fitment against your V.I.N.
Compatibility
- Defender (1987-2006) - Camshaft (3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol)
- Discovery 1 (1989-1998) - Camshaft (3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol) (From VIN FA393361 to WA799999)
- Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - Camshaft (V8 Twin Carb Petrol) (To VIN HA610293)
- Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - Camshaft (V8 EFI Petrol) (To VIN HA610293)
- Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) - Camshaft (V8 EFI Petrol) (From VIN JA610294)
Frequently Asked Questions
614188 transfers camshaft rotation to the distributor shaft so ignition timing follows valve timing on 3.5L Rover V8 engines. Problems such as worn or chipped teeth, excessive backlash or oil contamination in the gear interface can produce erratic timing, hard starting and rough running, so the gear should be inspected whenever the timing cover or distributor is serviced and replaced if wear is evident.
| Model | Variant |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | Defender (1987-2006) - Camshaft (3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol) |
| Land Rover Discovery 1 | Discovery 1 (1989-1998) - Camshaft (3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol) (From VIN FA393361 to WA799999) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic | Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - Camshaft (V8 Twin Carb Petrol) (To VIN HA610293) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic | Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - Camshaft (V8 EFI Petrol) (To VIN HA610293) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic | Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) - Camshaft (V8 EFI Petrol) (From VIN JA610294) |
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 distributor gear drive whenever the timing cover or distributor is serviced; replace it if there is scoring, chipped or deformed teeth, excessive backlash or oil contamination to prevent premature distributor wear and ignition issues.
- C8 products are usually supplied by Britpart.
- L8 products are genuine Land Rover parts.
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