ERC5708 | Cooling Fan Viscous Coupling - pre-Tdi 4 Cyl, 3.5 V8 | Defender, Discovery 1
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Land Rover Part Number: ERC5708 - Cooling Fan Viscous Coupling
ERC5708 is a cooling fan viscous coupling. Fitted within the engine cooling system on pre-Tdi 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines and on 3.5L twin-carb V8 fan assemblies, it provides the mechanical connection between engine-mounted fan assemblies and their pump or fan housings. Records associate this coupling with 7-blade fan assemblies on 3.5L V8 twin-carb engines and with water pump/fan assemblies on 2.25L and 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engines where air conditioning is fitted.
Use the compatibility data below to confirm fitment against your V.I.N.
Compatibility
- Defender (1987-2006) - 2.25L 4 Cylinder Petrol (pre-Tdi)
- Defender (1987-2006) - 2.5L 4 Cylinder Diesel - Naturally Aspirated, with air conditioning
- Defender (1987-2006) - 2.5L 4 Cylinder Petrol, with air conditioning
- Defender (1987-2006) - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol
- Discovery 1 - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol
Frequently Asked Questions
The ERC5708 viscous coupling links the engine-mounted fan to the fan or water-pump housing, allowing the fan to engage and slip according to cooling demand. It is used on 7-blade fan assemblies for 3.5L V8 twin-carb engines and on water pump/fan assemblies for 2.25L and 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engines where air conditioning is fitted.
| Model | Variant |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | 2.25L 4 Cylinder Petrol - Water Pump (L/R) |
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | 2.5L 4 Cylinder Diesel - Naturally Aspirated, with Air Conditioning (Water Pump, L/R) |
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | 2.5L 4 Cylinder Petrol, with Air Conditioning (Water Pump, L/R) |
| Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) | 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol - 7-blade Fan Assembly (L/R) |
| Land Rover Discovery 1 | 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol - Fan Assembly |
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.
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