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LR116446 - Valve Stem Seal – Inlet

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Inlet valve stem seal for the cylinder head valve train.

The seal is pressed onto the inlet valve guide boss and wipes the valve stem as it reciprocates, metering the small quantity of oil needed to lubricate the guide while preventing crankcase oil being drawn down the stem into the inlet port. Once the sealing lip hardens or splits, oil passes the guide and shows as blue exhaust smoke on start-up and after overrun, together with carbon build-up on the valve head and seat.

Applies to the 2.0L 16V TiVCT turbocharged petrol engine. Inlet side only - the exhaust valve stem seal is a separate part. Stem seals are renewed as a complete set whenever the cylinder head is dismantled.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Discovery Sport 2015+ (L550)
Land Rover Freelander 2 2006-2014 (L359)
Range Rover 2013-2022 (L405)
Range Rover Sport 2014-2022 (L494)
Range Rover Evoque 2012-2018 (L538)
Fitment Notes DISCOVERY SPORT 2015> — 2.0L 16V TIVCT T/C Petrol, intake valve, from VIN JH756379
FREELANDER 2 2006-2014 — 2.0L 16V TIVCT T/C Petrol, intake valve, from VIN EH399923
RANGE ROVER L405 2013> — 2.0L 16V TIVCT T/C 240PS Petrol, intake valve
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE L538 2012-2018 — 2.0L 16V TIVCT T/C Petrol, intake valve, from VIN JH303985
RANGE ROVER SPORT L494 2014> — 2.0L 16V TIVCT T/C 240PS Petrol, intake valve, from VIN GA579481
Alternative Codes
LR116446

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Frequently asked questions

What does the inlet valve stem seal do?
The inlet valve stem seal controls oil passing down the intake valve stem into the combustion chamber, keeping oil use and smoke in check. It fits the 2.0L 16V TIVCT turbo petrol engine on the intake valves.
How many inlet valve stem seals are needed?
The 2.0L 16V engine typically has two intake valves per cylinder, so eight inlet seals in total. They're replaced as a full set during a valve stem seal job, since mixing old and new seals defeats the repair.
Which models and VINs does it fit?
This inlet valve stem seal fits 2.0L TIVCT turbo petrol engines in the Discovery Sport (from VIN JH756379), Freelander 2 (from EH399923), Range Rover L405 240PS, Range Rover Evoque L538 (from JH303985) and Range Rover Sport L494 (from GA579481). Check your VIN.
What are the signs of worn valve stem seals?
Worn intake valve stem seals typically cause blue smoke on start-up, raised oil consumption and oil fouling of the intake valves. Replacing them restores oil control, though it's an engine-top job usually done with valve spring compressors and specialist care.