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STC1427 - Standard Piston Ring Kit Per Piston - V8 4.0 4.6 by BearmachEngine Part Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover

STC1427 - Piston Ring Set – V8 – Standard – Per Piston

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Piston Ring Set - a ring set for one piston of the Rover V8 petrol engine.

The set comprises the compression rings and the oil control ring that seal the piston against the cylinder bore, maintaining combustion sealing and controlling oil consumption. Standard bore size; one set is required per piston.
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 — 4.0L V8 EFI Petrol
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — 3.9/4.0L V8 EFI Petrol, VIN FA393361–WA799999 (CDN/MEX/USA to VIN TA163100)
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — V8
RANGE ROVER P38 1994-2001 — 4.0L & 4.6L V8 EFI Petrol
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC — Rover V8 (existing fitment, preserved)
Standard-size piston ring set, per piston (V8 4.0/4.6).
Alternative Codes
STC1427RSTC1427

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  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days after dispatch.
  • Outside EU/UK: contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the V8 piston ring set for?
The V8 piston ring set seals a single piston of the Rover V8 against its cylinder bore. It carries the compression rings and the oil control ring, keeping combustion pressure in and controlling how much oil the engine burns. It is a standard-bore set supplied per piston.
How many sets does a V8 rebuild take?
A full Rover V8 rebuild takes eight ring sets, as the engine has eight pistons and this covers one. Always fit all eight at once so cylinder sealing stays even. Order eight for a complete engine.
Will this fit a rebored V8?
No, this is a standard-size ring set for pistons at the original bore diameter. A rebored engine running oversize pistons needs matching oversize rings instead. It fits the 4.0L and 4.6L Rover V8 EFI across the Defender, Discovery 1 and 2, Range Rover P38 and Classic.
When should V8 piston rings be replaced?
Replace the V8 piston rings when the engine burns oil, shows blue smoke, loses compression, or breathes heavily from the crankcase. These symptoms point to worn rings or bores on a high-mileage Rover V8. Check bore wear during a rebuild, as worn bores need reboring too.

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STC1427G - Piston Ring Set – V8 – Standard – Per Piston
OEM STC1427G - Piston Ring Set – V8 – Standard – Per Piston
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