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90602202 - Dowel – V8 Front Cover

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Dowel used for the precise location and alignment of the front cover to the cylinder block on Rover V8 engines.

These dowels ensure the front cover is correctly registered to the block before fastening, maintaining accurate alignment of the timing chain cover and gasket faces. Applicable to the 3.5L twin carburettor, 3.9L and 4.0L EFI, and 4.6L EFI V8 engine variants across Defender, Discovery, Range Rover Classic and Range Rover P38.
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 — V8 front cover/cylinder block, 3.5L twin carb; 4.0L EFI
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — V8 front cover/cylinder block, 3.5L; 3.9L/4.0L EFI
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — V8 cylinder block
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1986-1994 — V8 front cover
RANGE ROVER P38 1994-2001 — V8 cylinder block, 4.0L/4.6L EFI
Alternative Codes
90602202

In stock 7 units
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Frequently asked questions

What is the 90602202 dowel used for?
The 90602202 dowel locates and aligns the front cover to the cylinder block on Rover V8 engines. It registers the cover precisely to the block before the bolts go in, keeping the timing cover and gasket faces correctly aligned.
Which Land Rover V8 engines use this dowel?
This front cover dowel fits the Rover V8 across the Defender, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, Range Rover Classic and Range Rover P38. It covers the 3.5 twin-carb, 3.9 and 4.0 EFI, and 4.6 EFI V8 variants. Confirm your engine is the Rover V8 before ordering.
How many dowels does the front cover need?
The front cover typically locates on more than one dowel, so check how many your engine uses before fitting the cover. They're usually renewed if a dowel is damaged or missing, as correct dowel location keeps the cover and gasket faces aligned on the Rover V8.