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RTC5225HT - Starter Motor – Petrol 12V – High Torque by PowerliteElectrical Part Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Series

RTC5225HT - Starter Motor – Petrol 12V – High Torque

- €370,00
€370,00
€370,00 - €370,00
€370,00
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Brand Powerlite
Starter Motor for the engine starting system - a 12V high-torque gear-reduction unit for petrol applications.

The starter mounts to the bellhousing and drives its pinion into the flywheel ring gear to crank the engine for starting, then disengages once the engine fires. The high-torque, gear-reduction design delivers greater cranking force from a more compact and lighter unit than the original inertia-type starter, giving stronger and more consistent starting.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Series 2 and 3
Fitment Notes SERIES II/III 1958-1985 — high-torque starter motor, 2.25 petrol, 12V (Powerlite aftermarket)
DEFENDER 1983-2006 — high-torque starter motor, petrol, 12V (Powerlite aftermarket)
Alternative Codes
RTC5225HTRTC5225HDGEU411HDGEU419HDRAC 424RTC3854HDRTC5225

In stock 3 units
2 · Gouda 1 · Drachten
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Frequently asked questions

What is the High-Torque Starter Motor (RTC5225HT) and what does it do?
The starter motor mounts to the bellhousing and drives its pinion into the flywheel ring gear to crank the engine for starting, then disengages once it fires. This is a 12V high-torque gear-reduction unit for petrol engines, giving stronger cranking from a lighter body than the original inertia starter.
What's the benefit of a high-torque gear-reduction starter?
A high-torque gear-reduction starter delivers more cranking force from a smaller, lighter unit than the original inertia-type starter. That typically means faster, more consistent starting, particularly with a warm engine, and it tends to draw current more efficiently.
Which models and engines does it fit?
This high-torque starter fits the petrol Land Rover Series 2 and 3 (2.25 petrol) and Defender (1983-2006), all 12V. It's a direct replacement or upgrade for the original starter on these petrol four-cylinder engines.
Will it fit a diesel or V8 Land Rover?
No, this starter is for petrol four-cylinder engines. The diesel and V8 engines use their own starters matched to that bellhousing and ring gear, so fit the correct unit for your engine. On the petrol Series and Defender it uses the existing mounting and wiring.

Alternative & Related Options

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RTC5225N - Starter Motor – 2.25 Petrol – 12V
Aftermarket RTC5225N - Starter Motor – 2.25 Petrol – 12V
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