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

Original price - Original price €25,80
Original price
€25,80
€25,80 - €25,80
Current price €25,80
OEM Part
OEM: Made by an Original Equipment Manufacturer. This part is made by an original equipment manufacturer or under their license, ensuring compatibility and quality.
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

In stock 8 units
8 · Gouda 0 · Drachten
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  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
  • Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

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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.