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UKC25L - Dowel

Original price - Original price €18,90
Original price
€18,90
€18,90 - €18,90
Current price €18,90
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Dowel - Bell Housing Alignment in the gearbox/engine interface assembly.

This dowel locates the bell housing accurately relative to the engine block, ensuring correct alignment of the gearbox input shaft with the engine crankshaft. It is used across a wide range of manual-gearbox applications covering 4-cylinder, V8, Td5, and BMW M52 2.8L engines. Dowels should be inspected for wear or damage whenever the gearbox is removed and replaced if they are loose, corroded, or distorted.
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 — Bell housing / gearcase; 4-cyl, V8, 2.5L 5-cyl diesel, 2.8L BMW M52 petrol; 5-speed manual
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — Bell housing; 4-cyl & V8 petrol; 5-speed manual; >FA393361 <WA799999
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — Bell housing; 5-speed manual
RANGE ROVER P38 1994-2001 — Bell housing; 5-speed manual
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1986-1994 — Bell housing; manual; 1986-1991 <HA610293, 1992-1994 >JA610294
Alternative Codes
UKC25L

In stock 4 units
2 · Gouda 2 · Drachten
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  • Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this bell housing dowel do?
This dowel locates the bell housing accurately relative to the engine block, keeping the gearbox input shaft aligned with the engine crankshaft. It sits in the gearbox-to-engine interface on manual-gearbox Land Rovers, including Defender, Discovery 1 and 2, Range Rover Classic and P38.
How many dowels are needed when refitting a gearbox?
Bell housing alignment typically uses two dowels between the engine and gearbox, so check how many your application has and replace any that are worn. They're inspected whenever the gearbox is removed and replaced if loose, corroded or distorted.
Should the dowel be replaced when the gearbox is removed?
The dowel should be inspected whenever the gearbox is removed and replaced if it's loose, corroded or distorted. A worn dowel lets the bell housing shift, misaligning the gearbox input shaft with the crankshaft, which causes noise and premature clutch or bearing wear. It fits 5-speed manual applications.
Which engines and models does this dowel fit?
This dowel fits Defender 1987-2006 (4-cylinder, V8, 2.5L five-cylinder diesel and 2.8L BMW M52 petrol engines), Discovery 1 and 2, Range Rover Classic and P38, all with the 5-speed manual gearbox. Discovery 1 fitment runs between VIN FA393361 and WA799999. Use your VIN to confirm on Classic and Discovery 1.