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ESR3808LR - Fuel Tank Locking Ring by LAND ROVERFuel System Part Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Discovery, Freelander 1, Range Rover

ESR3808LR - Fuel Tank Locking Ring

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€31,90
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Genuine Part
Genuine: Original manufacturer part. This product is the original part designed and produced by the vehicle manufacturer.
Fuel Tank Locking Ring for the fuel pump and sender unit assembly.

This ring secures the fuel pump and sender unit in the top of the fuel tank, providing the clamping force that maintains the seal between the pump unit flange and the tank aperture. Used across a wide range of Land Rover petrol and diesel models.

Remove and refit using the appropriate fuel pump removal tool to avoid cracking the ring or stripping the locking features. Replace if the ring shows cracks, corrosion, or damage that prevents correct tightening.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Land Rover Discovery 2 1998-2004 (L318)
Land Rover Freelander 1 1996-2006 (L314)
Range Rover Classic 1994-2001 (P38)
Range Rover 2002-2012 (L322)
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — 2.5L TDi, Td5 (from VIN WA159807); 2.5L Petrol, 2.8L 6 Cyl BMW, 3.5L V8 Twin Carb (from VIN XA159807)
DEFENDER 2007-2016 — fuel pump unit tank seal, all engines
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — petrol engines (from VIN KA053801)
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — petrol and diesel engines
FREELANDER 1 1996-2006 — petrol and diesel engines
RANGE ROVER P38 1994-2001 — petrol engines
RANGE ROVER L322 2002-2012 — 3.6L V8 diesel, 4.4L V8 diesel, 5.0L V8 petrol
Alternative Codes
ESR3808LRESR3808ESR2976

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  • Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days after dispatch.
  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days after dispatch.
  • Outside EU/UK: contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the fuel tank locking ring do?
The Fuel Tank Locking Ring secures the fuel pump and sender unit in the top of the fuel tank, providing the clamping force that maintains the seal between the pump flange and the tank aperture. It fits a wide range of Land Rover petrol and diesel models.
Which Land Rovers does this locking ring fit?
This fuel tank locking ring fits the Defender, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, Freelander 1, Range Rover P38 (1994-2001) and Range Rover L322 (2002-2012). Coverage spans petrol and diesel engines, so confirm your model and fuel pump type before ordering.
What tools are needed to fit the locking ring?
Fit the Fuel Tank Locking Ring using the correct fuel pump removal tool rather than a hammer and drift. On the Defender and Discovery, the right tool avoids cracking the ring or stripping the locking features during tightening.
When should the locking ring be replaced?
Replace the locking ring if it shows cracks, corrosion, or damage that stops it tightening correctly. On older Defender, Discovery and Range Rover tanks, a distorted ring won't hold the pump seal, so a fresh Genuine ring is worth fitting.

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