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RTC5971 - Distributor Repair Kit by Land RoverElectrical Part Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Range Rover

RTC5971 - Distributor Repair Kit

- €49,90
€49,90
€49,90 - €49,90
€49,90
Genuine Part
Genuine: Original manufacturer part. This product is the original part designed and produced by the vehicle manufacturer.
Distributor Repair Kit
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1986-2006 — 3.5L V8 Twin Carb Petrol (Stromberg and SU distributor variants)
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1970-1994 — 3.5L V8 Petrol
Alternative Codes
RTC5971RTC3200

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  • 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 is the RTC5971 distributor repair kit for?
The RTC5971 distributor repair kit services the distributor on the 3.5 litre V8 twin carburettor petrol engine. The distributor times and routes high voltage to each spark plug in firing order, so a worn or leaking distributor causes misfire and poor running.
Which vehicles and engines does this kit cover?
This kit covers the Land Rover Defender from 1986 to 2006 with the 3.5 litre V8 twin carburettor petrol engine, in both Stromberg and SU distributor variants, and the Range Rover Classic from 1970 to 1994 with the 3.5 V8 petrol.
Is RTC3200 the same as RTC5971?
RTC3200 is listed as an alternative to RTC5971 for the 3.5 V8 distributor repair. Both are recorded against the same distributor service application on the Defender and Range Rover Classic. Check your distributor variant, Stromberg or SU, when comparing the two listings.
Where is the distributor located on the Rover V8?
On the Rover V8 the distributor sits at the rear of the engine, in the vee between the cylinder banks, driven from the camshaft. Access is tight with the engine in the vehicle, particularly on the Defender where the bulkhead sits close behind the engine.
Can this be fitted at home?
Distributor service work is typically within home workshop reach with hand tools, but the distributor position must be marked before removal so ignition timing can be restored. Timing needs checking with a strobe light after reassembly. Rushing the refit is the usual cause of poor running afterwards.