{"product_id":"land-rover-pleuellager-rtc1730-std-series-ii-iii-defender-2-25-benzin-diesel-nos","title":"Land Rover Connecting Rod Bearing RTC1730 STD Series II III Defender 2.25 Gasoline Diesel NOS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#242833;border-radius:8px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 14px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003eOriginal Land Rover connecting rod bearing set RTC1730 in standard size for the 2.25-liter four-cylinder (gasoline and diesel) in Series II, Series III and Defender.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#cfd3dc;\"\u003eFactory-new, never fitted  ·  Complete set with 8 bearing shells  ·  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003eOriginally sealed in factory foil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCondition of this part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFactory-new, never-fitted original Land Rover bearing set from dealer stock dated 1997. The eight shells are still completely in the original, factory-sealed shrink wrap with an oily yellowish preservation film; running surfaces untouched, without scratches, scoring or fretting corrosion, backs with original STD stamping and a diamond-shaped manufacturer stamp. The green-and-white Genuine Parts box shows age-typical signs of storage: yellowed edges, a slight dent in one corner, picking stickers and a ballpoint-pen hand mark. The dating is documented by release 28\/08\/1997 and batch V19970828. The part is sold untested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFunction and location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe connecting rod bearing shells are the wear plain bearings between the connecting rods and the crank pins of the crankshaft. They run on an oil pressure film and transfer the piston force to the crankshaft with low wear. These are bi-metal half-shells in standard size, that is, for an unmachined crankshaft at nominal size – for a ground shaft, oversize shells are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThey are fitted at the bottom of the engine block, in pairs in the big end of the connecting rod between the rod and the rod cap, on the four crank pins of the crankshaft – accessible after removing the oil pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow can you tell a defective connecting rod bearing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnocking or rattling engine noise, especially on load changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalling oil pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal debris or shavings in the oil or the oil filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eFor vehicle identification, the part number RTC1730 and the crank pin size of 58.72 to 58.74 mm are decisive. These bearing shells fit both the 3-bearing and the 5-bearing crankshaft of the 2.25-liter engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries II and IIA (1958–1971):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 10px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e88 and 109 with 2.25 gasoline and diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries III (1971–1985):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 10px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e88 and 109 with 2.25 gasoline and diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand Rover 110 and 127 (1983–1990):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 10px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick-up with 2.25 diesel, engine 10J\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefender 90 and 110 (1983 until the 2.25 was discontinued):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 10px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll models with the 2.25 four-cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantana (Spanish licensed production):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels with engine 10J\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe bearing shells carry the part number RTC1730 for standard size (STD), also identifiable by the \"STD\" stamping on the back and the diamond-shaped manufacturer stamp. Technical data: wall thickness 1.834 mm · width 25.05 mm · crank pin diameter 58.72 to 58.74 mm · bearing bore diameter 62.43 to 62.45 mm · bi-metal with steel back and sliding layer. For ground crankshafts, the oversize numbers RTC173010 (+0.010 inch), RTC173020 (+0.020 inch) and RTC173030 (+0.030 inch) are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e⚠ Important: compare the part number before buying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eThese shells are pure standard size STD, intended for an unmachined crankshaft at nominal size. For ground shafts, the oversize numbers RTC173010, RTC173020 and RTC173030 apply – please compare the number of the old part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain bearings – for these, RTC1729 (3-bearing crankshaft) and RTC2626 (5-bearing crankshaft) apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5-liter engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.6-liter six-cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRover V8 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this part fit your car?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us the VIN (chassis number) and model year – we'll check it for free: \u003ca href=\"tel:+491798991069\"\u003e0179 8991069\u003c\/a\u003e (Mon–Fri 8 am–6 pm) or via our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact?thema=Ersatzteil\"\u003econtact form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bearing shells are included in the set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe set contains 8 bearing shells, i.e. 4 pairs for all four connecting rods of a four-cylinder engine, in standard size STD and still unopened in factory foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this set also fit a ground crankshaft?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. These shells are pure standard size STD. For a ground shaft you need the oversize number RTC173010, RTC173020 or RTC173030, depending on the grinding size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return the set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes, a 60-day return policy applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFZTeile-Thot\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in spare parts for Mercedes classic cars. Free shipping within Germany, 60-day return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercedes-Benz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54978672263497,"sku":"90102","price":44.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/5344\/8777\/files\/57_edcc0f13-2f94-436f-b3c6-97273b49d45b.jpg?v=1787304413","url":"https:\/\/kfzteile-thot.de\/en\/products\/land-rover-pleuellager-rtc1730-std-series-ii-iii-defender-2-25-benzin-diesel-nos","provider":"KFZTeile-Thot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}