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BA 2840 - Waterproofing Kit – V8 Accessory Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Series

BA 2840 - Waterproofing Kit – V8

- €49,70
€49,70
€49,70 - €49,70
€49,70
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Waterproofing Kit - V8 seals the ignition system of the V8 petrol engine against water and damp.

The kit waterproofs the distributor and ignition coil, sealing the points where moisture can reach the high-tension connections and short the spark. It is intended to keep the ignition firing during water crossings and in wet conditions, where water reaching the distributor cap or coil would otherwise cause misfiring.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Land Rover Series 2 and 3
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1983-2016 — V8 distributor waterproofing kit, protects from damp. Includes coil and distributor boots
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — V8 petrol engines
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1970-1994 — V8 petrol engines
SERIES II/IIA/III — V8 petrol engines
Alternative Codes
BA 2840BA2840

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Frequently asked questions

What does the V8 waterproofing kit do?
The BA 2840 waterproofing kit seals the ignition system of the Land Rover V8 petrol engine against water and damp. It waterproofs the distributor and ignition coil, covering the points where moisture can reach the high-tension connections and short the spark. It's intended to keep the ignition firing during water crossings and in wet conditions.
Which Land Rover models does this V8 waterproofing kit fit?
The BA 2840 kit fits V8 petrol engines on the Land Rover Defender 1983-2016, Discovery 1, Range Rover Classic, and Series 2 and 3. It suits the distributor-and-coil ignition setup on these V8 applications. It's for petrol V8 engines only, so confirm your vehicle has the V8 before ordering.
What's in the kit and how does it keep water out?
The BA 2840 kit includes boots that seal the ignition coil and distributor on the Land Rover V8 petrol engine. The boots cover the points where water can reach the high-tension connections, which would otherwise short the spark and cause misfiring during a water crossing. It typically fits over the existing distributor cap and coil terminals.