RTC6061N | Starter Motor - 3.5L V8 | Defender, Discovery, Range Rover Classic
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Land Rover Part Number: RTC6061N - Starter motor - V8
RTC6061N is a starter motor for V8 petrol engines fitted to 3.5L V8 twin-carb and V8 EFI applications. It converts battery electrical energy into mechanical torque; when the starter solenoid is energised a drive pinion engages the flywheel ring gear to crank the engine until it runs under its own power. The assembly mounts to the engine bell housing or crankcase face and interfaces with the vehicle electrical system at the starter solenoid terminal and main battery feed. It is specified for Defender, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic V8 engines and designed to provide the high cranking torque and compatible pinion/gear engagement profile required by the 3.5L V8 flywheel; match the part number and engine variant when replacing to ensure correct electrical connection and mounting orientation for the listed models.
Use the compatibility data below to confirm fitment against your V.I.N.
Compatibility
- Defender (1987-2006) - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb
- Discovery 1 (1989-1998) - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb - From VIN FA393361 to WA799999
- Range Rover Classic (1986-1991) - V8 Petrol - Carburettor / EFI - To VIN HA610293
- Range Rover Classic (1992-1994) - V8 Petrol - EFI - From VIN JA610294
Frequently Asked Questions
The RTC6061N starter motor converts battery electrical power into the mechanical torque required to turn the 3.5L V8 engine during start-up. A solenoid-operated drive pinion engages the flywheel ring gear to crank twin-carburettor and EFI V8 variants until the engine runs under its own power. The unit mounts to the bell housing or crankcase face and connects at the starter solenoid terminal and main battery feed.
| Model | Variant |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 1987 - 2006 - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb (L/R Petrol) |
| Land Rover Discovery 1 | 1989 - 1998 - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol (From VIN FA393361 to WA799999) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic | 1986 - 1991 - V8 Petrol - Carburettor / EFI - To VIN HA610293 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Classic | 1992 - 1994 - V8 Petrol - EFI - 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.
- C8 products are usually supplied by Britpart.
- Z8 products are normally supplied by Allmakes.
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