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ERR4285 - Distributor – V8

Original price - Original price €340,00
Original price
€340,00
€340,00 - €340,00
Current price €340,00
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Distributor - 3.5L V8 Twin Carb is the ignition distributor for the Rover 3.5L V8 petrol engine in twin-carburetter configuration.

The distributor is an electronic-ignition type with a 3-pin electrical connector. It sits at the front of the engine and drives the high-tension ignition leads to each cylinder in the firing sequence, receiving its drive from the camshaft gear.

Suitable for 3.5L V8 twin-carb petrol applications.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Land Rover Series 2 and 3
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1986-2006 — 3.5L V8 Twin Carb SU, L/R Petrol (90 only). Distributor ignition — JLR EPC & AllMakes confirm Defender 90 twin-carb V8 fitment.
Alternative Codes
ERR4285STC1212

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  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
  • Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ERR4285 distributor do?
The ERR4285 is the ignition distributor for the Rover 3.5L V8 twin-carburettor petrol engine. It's an electronic-ignition type with a 3-pin connector, sitting at the front of the engine and feeding the HT leads to each cylinder in the firing sequence.
Which Land Rovers use the ERR4285 distributor?
The ERR4285 suits 3.5L V8 twin-carb petrol applications across the Defender, Series 2/3, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic. On the Defender the twin-carb V8 was fitted to the 90 only, so confirm your engine is the twin-carb 3.5 before ordering.
Is STC1212 an alternative to the ERR4285?
STC1212 is listed as an alternative part number for the ERR4285 distributor. If you've cross-referenced either code for your 3.5 V8 twin-carb, they cover the same application. Match the 3-pin connector type to your engine's wiring.
What are the signs the distributor is failing?
Misfiring, rough running and difficult starting on the 3.5 V8 typically point to a worn or failing distributor. Cracks, worn advance mechanisms or a failed ignition amplifier inside the unit usually cause weak or erratic spark to the cylinders.