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RTC3278LUCAS - Distributor Cap – 4-Cyl

- €23,40
€23,40
€23,40 - €23,40
€23,40
OEM Part
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Brand Lucas
Distributor Cap for the Lucas distributor fitted to the four-cylinder petrol engine, part of the ignition system.

The cap seats over the distributor body and carries the high-tension current from the rotor arm to each spark plug lead in turn, distributing the spark to the cylinders in firing order. The central king-lead terminal feeds the coil output to the rotor beneath. A cracked or internally tracked cap causes misfires and hard starting, so it is renewed as part of routine ignition servicing.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Series 2 and 3
Fitment Notes SERIES II/IIA/III — 4-cylinder petrol engine with Lucas distributor
DEFENDER — 2.25L and 2.5L petrol engine with Lucas distributor
Alternative Codes
RTC3278LUCASRTC3278GDC136

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Frequently asked questions

What does the distributor cap do?
The distributor cap seats over the Lucas distributor and carries the high-tension spark from the rotor arm to each spark plug lead in firing order. The central king-lead terminal feeds coil output to the rotor beneath. It's part of the ignition system on the four-cylinder petrol engine.
Which engines does this distributor cap fit?
This cap fits the four-cylinder petrol engine with the Lucas distributor used on the Series II, IIA, and III, and the 2.25L and 2.5L petrol Defender. It won't suit diesel or six-cylinder distributors, so confirm you have the Lucas four-cylinder setup.
What are the symptoms of a worn distributor cap?
A cracked or internally tracked cap causes misfires, rough running, and hard starting. Carbon tracking inside the cap lets the spark jump to the wrong terminal. It's renewed as part of routine ignition servicing on these Lucas-equipped petrol engines.

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