Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Oil Pump Crankcase Cover 2.7 TDV6 4R8Q-6600-AD

Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Oil Pump Crankcase Cover 2.7 TDV6 is an original component from the Oil pumps and parts group, designed for the lubrication system of the 2.7 TDV6 diesel engine. The cover ensures a tight seal for the oil pump housing, stable guidance of the lubricating medium, and proper cooperation with other system components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: LR123716
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: LR123716
• Substitutable numbers: 4R8Q-6600-AD, 4R8Q6600AD, LR123716
• Part type: Oil Pump
• Category: Oil Pumps & Parts

Purpose and function in the lubrication system

The oil pump cover in the 2.7 TDV6 engine is responsible for maintaining the correct geometry of the pump's working chamber and the tightness of the entire assembly. A properly selected component allows for maintaining stable oil pressure, which translates into safe lubrication of the bearings, crankshaft, timing system, and other moving parts of the power unit.

For units installed in the Land Rover Discovery 3 L319, the correct oil pump cover is crucial during repairs following a lubrication system failure, engine overhauls, or preventive replacement of components prone to wear and tear.

Benefits of using an original Land Rover cover

Using an original component from the Oil pumps and parts group ensures:

• factory fitment to the oil pump housing and engine block,
• appropriate stiffness and dimensional stability of the component,
• compatibility with factory seals and fastening elements,
• maintenance of oil pressure parameters specified by the manufacturer.

This reduces the risk of leaks, oil pressure drops, and secondary engine damage resulting from improper lubrication. This is particularly important in demanding operating conditions typical for off-road and utility vehicles.

Characteristics of the used component

The oil pump cover offered as a used component comes from dismantling and provides a solution that allows for reducing repair costs while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. In practice, this means:

• preservation of the factory geometry of surfaces interacting with the oil pump,
• possibility of installation in place of a damaged cover without structural modifications,
• economical restoration of the lubrication system's efficiency.

Before installation, standard preparatory steps are recommended, such as thorough surface cleaning, flatness inspection, and the use of new seals in accordance with the manufacturer's service procedure.

Professional selection and integration with the engine system

To fully utilize the potential offered by the original oil pump cover, it is worth paying attention to:

• compatibility with the specific version of the 2.7 TDV6 engine used in the Land Rover Discovery 3 L319,
• condition of the cooperating oil pump and oil channels in the engine block,
• correct sequence and tightening torques of the mounting bolts in accordance with service documentation.

Such an approach minimizes the risk of re-intervention in the lubrication system and allows for maintaining stable operating parameters of the power unit in the long term.

Repair expansion within the lubrication system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Land Rover and need other elements from the same group, such as pump housings, drive gears, or fasteners, check the available parts in the Land Rover Oil pumps and parts category.

Service knowledge and cost optimization

When planning repairs using original components from dismantling, it is worth using reliable sources of service knowledge. A good point of reference may be an article describing how to consciously choose used components for premium class cars – you can find it here: Servicing Porsche cars: how to reduce repair costs by choosing only original used parts?. Although it concerns a different brand, it addresses universal issues related to the safety and cost-effectiveness of using original used parts.