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FRC2481 - Dowel

Original price - Original price €5,30
Original price
€5,30
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OEM Part
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Dowel is a precision locating pin that aligns mating components during assembly, setting their position accurately and relieving the securing bolts of shear load.

It locates the air conditioning compressor and the drive belt idler bracket (non-ACE) on the Td5 engine, and serves as the clutch release bearing guide dowel within the LT77 and R380 manual gearboxes.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Land Rover Discovery 2 1998-2004 (L318)
Fitment Notes TD5 AC Compressor
TD5 Belt Idler Bracket (without ACE)
LT77 & R380 Clutch Release Bearing Guide
Alternative Codes
FRC2481

In stock 22 units
22 · Gouda 0 · Drachten
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Frequently asked questions

What is the FRC2481 dowel used for?
The FRC2481 is a precision locating dowel that aligns mating components during assembly and takes shear load off the securing bolts. It locates the Td5 air conditioning compressor and the non-ACE drive belt idler bracket, and guides the clutch release bearing in the LT77 and R380 gearboxes.
Which vehicles and assemblies does this dowel fit?
This dowel fits Land Rover Defender up to 2016, Discovery 1 and Discovery 2. It locates the Td5 AC compressor and non-ACE belt idler bracket, and guides the clutch release bearing in LT77 and R380 manual gearboxes. Check which of these jobs you're doing, as it serves several roles.
How many FRC2481 dowels are needed and can they be reused?
The FRC2481 dowel is typically fitted in pairs per joint, though the quantity depends on the application. These dowels can usually be reused if undamaged, but one that's scored, loose or corroded should be replaced to keep the LT77 or R380 mating faces correctly aligned.