OEM Timing Cover Blanking Plug V8 LGY100080

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The timing cover blanking plug is a small but purposeful component on the Rover V8 engine. The timing cover on these engines includes a machined port that is sealed by this plug during standard production. Its function is to close off an opening in the front cover of the engine that exists as a result of the casting and machining process, preventing oil from escaping and contaminants from entering. When this plug ages, deteriorates, or is disturbed during front-end engine work, replacing it with a Genuine Land Rover unit ensures the timing cover maintains its original factory seal integrity. Ignoring a failed blanking plug in this location typically results in an oil leak at the front of the engine, which can be easy to misattribute to other sources such as the front cover gasket or the crankshaft front seal. This is a Genuine Land Rover part, manufactured to original factory specification. It is the correct plug for the timing cover on the Rover V8 engine as fitted to the Range Rover P38A and the Discovery Series 2. Whether you are performing a full front engine reseal, replacing timing components, or addressing an identified leak at the front cover, sourcing this plug as a Genuine part ensures correct fitment, correct material specification, and no compromise in sealing performance. This is the kind of part that is easy to overlook when ordering a timing cover gasket kit, and having it on hand before the engine is apart saves a frustrating second trip to the parts shelf. Fits: Range Rover P38A (1994 to 2002) 4.0-liter and 4.6-liter Rover V8 Petrol/Gas Discovery Series 2 L318 (1999 to 2004) 4.0-liter Rover V8 Petrol/Gas Part Number: LGY100080GEN FREE SHIPPING TO THE LOWER 48! No supersessions found FAQ What exactly does this blanking plug seal on the V8 engine? The Rover V8 timing cover is a cast aluminum component that covers the front of the engine, housing the timing chain, oil pump drive, and related components. During the casting and machining process, certain

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• Lucky8 Off Road

  OEM Timing Cover Blanking Plug V8 LGY100080 · Orderable · stock unverified

  Checked Nov 5, 2026
  $18.91
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