STC1427G - Piston ring kit standard by GoetzeEngine Part Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover

STC1427G - Piston Ring Set – V8 – Standard – Per Piston

- €25,80

€25,80

€25,80 - €25,80

€25,80

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Brand Goetze

Piston Ring Set - a ring set for one piston of the Rover V8 petrol engine.

The set comprises the compression rings and the oil control ring that seal the piston against the cylinder bore, maintaining combustion sealing and controlling oil consumption. Standard bore size; one set is required per piston.

Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Land Rover Discovery 2 1998-2004 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Range Rover Classic 1994-2001 (P38)

Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — 4.0L V8 EFI Petrol
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — 3.9/4.0L V8 EFI Petrol, VIN FA393361–WA799999 (CDN/MEX/USA to VIN TA163100)
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — V8
RANGE ROVER P38 1994-2001 — 4.0L & 4.6L V8 EFI Petrol
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC — Rover V8 (existing fitment, preserved)
Standard-size piston ring set.

Alternative Codes

STC1427STC1427G

On order 16 units · ETA 01-10-2026

Currently out of stock. Order now — we'll ship as soon as it arrives.

When will my order arrive?

We have 16 units on order from our supplier, expected 01-10-2026. Order now to reserve — we'll dispatch as soon as stock arrives.

Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days after dispatch.
Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days after dispatch.

Need it sooner? Contact us about express import (2–5 business days).

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Frequently asked questions

What does the V8 piston ring set do?

The piston ring set seals one piston of the Rover V8 petrol engine against the cylinder bore. It includes the compression rings and the oil control ring, which maintain combustion sealing and control oil consumption. This is a standard-size set, and one is needed per piston.

How many ring sets do I need for a full V8?

A Rover V8 needs eight piston ring sets, one per piston, as it has eight cylinders. This listing covers a single piston, so order eight for a complete engine rebuild. All eight should be replaced together.

Does this fit oversize or rebored engines?

This is a standard-size ring set, so it suits pistons at the original bore size only. It will not fit an engine rebored to oversize. It covers the 4.0L and 4.6L Rover V8 EFI in the Defender, Discovery 1 and 2, Range Rover P38 and Classic.

What are the signs of worn piston rings?

Worn piston rings usually show as blue exhaust smoke, high oil consumption, low compression, or heavy breathing through the crankcase. On a high-mileage Rover V8 the rings and bores wear together, so a rebore may be needed alongside new rings. Replace all eight sets together.