RTC3278 - Distributor Cap – 4-Cyl by AftermarketElectrical Part Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Series

RTC3278 – Verdelerkap – 4-Cilinder

- €10,60

€10,60

€10,60 - €10,60

€10,60

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Verdelerkap voor de Lucas verdeler die op de viercilinder benzinemotor is gemonteerd, onderdeel van het ontstekingssysteem.

De kap zit over het verdelerhuis en geleidt de hoogspanning van de rotor naar elke bougiekabel, waardoor de vonk in de juiste ontstekingsvolgorde naar de cilinders wordt verdeeld. De centrale hoogspanningsaansluiting voert de output van de bobine naar de onderliggende rotor. Een gebarsten of intern beschadigde kap veroorzaakt overslaan en moeilijk starten, dus deze wordt vernieuwd als onderdeel van het routinematige ontstekingsonderhoud.

Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender tot 2016
Land Rover Series 2 en 3

Fitment Notes SERIES II/IIA/III — 4-cilinder benzinemotor met Lucas verdeler
DEFENDER — 2.25L en 2.5L benzinemotor met Lucas verdeler

Alternative Codes

RTC3278GDC136

In stock 286 units

277 · Gouda 9 · Drachten

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When will my order arrive?

Order before 15:00 (Mon–Fri): same-day dispatch for in-stock items.
UPS Express (order before 14:00): dispatched today, delivered tomorrow where available.
Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days.
Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

Items may ship from multiple warehouses at no extra cost.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the RTC3278 distributor cap do?

RTC3278 is the Lucas distributor cap for the Land Rover 2.25L and 2.5L four-cylinder petrol engine. It seats over the distributor body and routes high-tension current from the central king-lead terminal to each spark plug lead in firing order via the rotor arm.

Why does the distributor cap fail and what are the symptoms?

The cap typically fails through internal carbon tracking, surface cracking or contact corrosion. Symptoms include misfires on one or more cylinders, hard starting and rough idle. A cracked or tracked cap is a common ignition fault on Series and older Defender petrol engines.

Should the distributor cap be replaced alongside other ignition parts?

The cap is usually renewed together with the rotor arm as a pair. If the engine is misfiring, inspect the HT leads and spark plugs at the same time. Replacing all ignition components together ensures the full high-tension circuit is in serviceable condition.