RTC5918 OEM Camshaft Bearing Set Rover V8 3.5 3.9 4.2L
The RTC5918 OEM Camshaft Bearing Set is a complete set of replacement camshaft bearings made by the original equipment manufacturer for the early Rover V8 engine family used across the classic Land Rover lineup. These bearings support the camshaft inside the engine block, allowing it to rotate smoothly under load while maintaining the proper oil clearance for lubrication. When a Rover V8 is being rebuilt or refreshed, replacing the cam bearings during the teardown is standard practice, since the original bearings are not designed to be reused once the camshaft has been pulled and the block is open.
This OEM bearing set is intended for installation during a full engine rebuild and should be fitted by a qualified machinist or experienced engine builder. Proper installation calls for specialized tooling to drive the bearings into the block squarely without distorting them, and clearances should always be verified against factory service manual specifications before the camshaft is reinstalled.
Choosing the OEM version of this set means you are installing bearings produced by the same supplier that originally manufactured the part for Land Rover, built to original equipment specifications for the early Rover V8 in 3.5-liter, 3.9-liter, and 4.2-liter configurations, covering both carburetor and EFI variants. Whether you are freshening up a tired Range Rover Classic motor, rebuilding a Discovery 1 V8, or going through the engine in a Defender, Series III Stage 1 V8, or 101 Forward Control, the RTC5918 is the correct cam bearing set for the job and the OEM option gives you original-equipment fit and finish.
Fits: Range Rover Classic (1987 to 1995) 3.5-liter and 3.9-liter Rover V8 Petrol/Gas Range Rover Classic LSE (1993 to 1995) 4.2-liter Rover V8 Petrol/Gas Discovery 1 (1994 to 1995) 3.9-liter Rover V8 Petrol/Gas Defender 90 (1994 to 1996) 3.9-liter Rover V8 Petrol/Gas Defender 110 (1993) 3.9-liter Rover V8 Petrol/Gas Series III Stage 1 V8 (1979 to 1985) 3.5-liter Rover V8 Petrol/Gas 101 Forward Control (1972 to 1978) 3.5-liter Rover V8 Petrol/Gas
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[FAQ]
Does this bearing set fit the later 4.0 and 4.6 V8 engines?
No. The RTC5918 set is for the earlier Rover V8 in 3.5-liter, 3.9-liter, and 4.2-liter configurations. The redesigned 4.0-liter and 4.6-liter V8 engines fitted to Discovery 1 from 1996 onward, Discovery Series II, Defender 90 NAS, and Range Rover P38 use a different cam bearing set.
What is the difference between this OEM set and the standard aftermarket version?
The OEM version is produced by the original equipment manufacturer, the same supplier that built the part for Land Rover to factory specifications. A general aftermarket version is built to the same dimensions but produced by a different third-party manufacturer.
Can I install these bearings in the driveway?
Camshaft bearing replacement is an engine-rebuild-level job that requires the engine to be disassembled and the camshaft removed. Installation calls for a proper cam bearing driver tool to seat the bearings squarely without distortion, so this work is typically handled by a machine shop or experienced engine builder rather than as a driveway repair.
