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FTC5303 - Oil Seal – Gearbox Mainshaft

Original price - Original price €4,70
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Gearbox Mainshaft Oil Seal, fitted where the mainshaft passes through the gearbox casing on the 5-speed manual transmission.

It runs against the rotating shaft to retain gearbox oil and prevent leakage at the mainshaft.
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 — gearbox mainshaft seal, 5-speed manual transmission
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — mainshaft seal, manual transmission (4-cyl & V8 petrol)
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — mainshaft seal, 5-speed manual transmission
RANGE ROVER P38 1994-2001 — mainshaft seal, 5-speed manual transmission
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1986-1991 — mainshaft seal (to VIN HA610293)
Alternative Codes
FTC5303RFTC5303BR 0078DPSM28477UKC1060L

In stock 5 units
5 · Gouda 0 · Drachten
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Frequently asked questions

What does the gearbox mainshaft oil seal do?
The gearbox mainshaft oil seal seals the point where the mainshaft passes through the casing on the 5-speed manual gearbox, running against the rotating shaft to retain gearbox oil and prevent leakage at the mainshaft.
Which Land Rovers does this mainshaft seal fit?
This mainshaft seal fits the Defender (1987-2006), Discovery 1 and Discovery 2, Range Rover P38 and Range Rover Classic, all with the manual gearbox. On the Classic it applies up to VIN HA610293, so check your chassis number.
What are the signs the mainshaft oil seal needs replacing?
A failing gearbox mainshaft seal typically shows as oil leaking or dripping from the rear of the gearbox where the mainshaft exits. The seal usually hardens and wears with age, and a leak left unchecked can drop the gearbox oil level.
How many seals are needed, and can the old one be reused?
Typically one mainshaft seal is needed per gearbox. Oil seals like this are single-use and should be replaced whenever the shaft or casing is disturbed, so it's usually renewed during clutch or gearbox work rather than reused.