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LR185233LR - Plug by LAND ROVERHardware Part Land Rover Range Rover

LR185233LR - Gearbox Plug

- €62,30
€62,30
€62,30 - €62,30
€62,30
Genuine Part
Genuine: Original manufacturer part. This product is the original part designed and produced by the vehicle manufacturer.
Gearbox Plug
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender New 2020+
Land Rover Discovery 5 2017+ (L462)
Range Rover 2013-2022 (L405)
Range Rover 2022+ (L460)
Range Rover Sport 2014-2022 (L494)
Range Rover Sport 2023+ (L461)
Range Rover Velar 2017+ (L560)
Fitment Notes Transmission valve-body / external-components plug for ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic; serviced as part of a kit (JLR 'Plug Service Kit'). Fits ZF 8HP-equipped: DISCOVERY 5 2017+ (L462), NEW DEFENDER 2020+ (L663), RANGE ROVER L405 2013+ & L460 2022+, RANGE ROVER SPORT L494 2014+ & L461 2023+, RANGE ROVER VELAR 2017+ (L560)
Alternative Codes
LR185233LR

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gearbox plug LR185233LR used for?
The gearbox plug seals a port on the ZF 8HP eight speed automatic transmission, closing a passage in the valve body or external housing so the unit holds hydraulic pressure. Plugs of this type are disturbed during valve body and mechatronic work and are typically renewed on reassembly.
Which Land Rover models use this transmission plug?
It fits Land Rover models built with the ZF 8HP eight speed automatic: Discovery 5 2017 onwards, Defender 2020 onwards, Range Rover L405 and L460, Range Rover Sport L494 and L461, and Range Rover Velar L560. The transmission type decides fitment here, so confirm your gearbox is a ZF 8HP.
How many plugs are typically needed for a transmission repair?
That depends on which part of the ZF 8HP is being opened. Valve body and mechatronic work typically disturbs more than one sealing plug, so mechanics usually order several rather than refitting the originals. Check the plug count against the transmission section of your repair procedure before ordering.
What are the signs a transmission plug needs replacing?
A weeping plug usually shows as transmission fluid staining around the valve body cover or sump line of the ZF 8HP. A slow leak drops the fluid level, which typically causes harsh or delayed shifts. Any plug that has been removed should be replaced rather than refitted.
Can this plug be fitted at home?
Fitting the plug itself is simple, but reaching it is not. On the ZF 8HP it sits behind the transmission sump or valve body cover, so the job typically means draining fluid, removing the pan, and refilling with the fluid level set at temperature. Most owners leave this to a specialist.