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RTC4188 - Piston – Standard – 2.25L Petrol

Original price - Original price €35,10
Original price
€35,10
€35,10 - €35,10
Current price €35,10
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Piston for the 2.25L 4-cylinder petrol engine, forming the reciprocating member within the cylinder bore that transmits combustion pressure through the connecting rod to the crankshaft.

This is the standard-size piston, machined to the nominal production bore diameter for a rebuild that retains the original cylinder dimensions. The ring grooves carry the compression and oil-control rings, and the gudgeon pin bore couples it to the connecting rod small end.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Series 2 and 3
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — 2.25L 4-Cyl Petrol, standard size piston
SERIES 2, 2A & 3 — 2.25 Petrol, standard size piston
Alternative Codes
RTC4188GRTC4188608255BR 3082ERC8515RTC2863

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Frequently asked questions

What is the RTC4188 standard piston for?
The RTC4188 is a standard-size piston for the 2.25L 4-cylinder petrol engine. It's the reciprocating part in the cylinder bore that transmits combustion pressure through the connecting rod to the crankshaft. Standard size means it's machined to the original production bore for a rebuild that keeps the standard cylinder dimensions.
Which engine and models does the RTC4188 piston fit?
The RTC4188 standard piston fits the 2.25L 4-cylinder petrol engine used in the Land Rover Defender (1987-2006) and Series 2, 2A and 3. It's the standard-size version, intended for a cylinder bore that hasn't been machined oversize.
How many pistons does a 2.25 petrol rebuild need?
The 2.25L 4-cylinder petrol engine has four cylinders, so a full rebuild typically needs four pistons, one per bore. This piston suits a single cylinder, so order the quantity your rebuild requires. Pistons are normally matched to the finished bore size during a rebore.
Is the RTC4188 a standard or oversize piston?
The RTC4188 is the standard-size piston, machined to the nominal production bore for an engine that keeps its original cylinder dimensions. If your block has been rebored oversize, you'd need the matching oversize piston instead, so confirm your bore size before ordering.