Spring 2004 Rovers North News by Rovers North

25 Years of Rovers North: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes 1979, a quarter-century ago, seems so distant in our past. It was a time before CNN and 24-hour news. The Internet was an MIT project. PCs cost $4,000-$6,000 apiece and has less power than your Range Rover ECU. Phones still rang, not bleeped, and many still had rotary dials. Your television set, which could still be black and white, could choose only between VHF and UHF channels. Cable sounded new and strange; satellites were for space exploration, not television distribution.

Finally, here was a Land Rover that had enough power for US highways and mileage acceptable in the cheap-gas US market. So what did BL do? Keep the Stage I in high-price petrol Great Britain.

In Westford, Vermont, Mark Letorney wondered what to do with the dwindling availability of parts for his beloved Land Rovers. With Lanny Clark, he had imported a few Series Land Rovers and kept them going for friends who used them for work and play. Everyone dealing with British Leyland’s dwindling dealership network felt frustrated with the diminAn early invoice ishing number of genuine parts for any – rth No from Rovers British car. From his small garage, Apocalypse Now, The China Syndrome, a water pump and Mark kept finding poorly-made parts Kramer vs. Kramer and The Tin Drum all oil filter for an 88”. that offered little of the quality and won cinematic awards – it’s hard to rememlongevity for which they had embraced Land ber what was so special about each movie to merit Rovers in the first place. a prize. The Knack, The Doobie Brothers, Blondie, Dire Straits, Cheap Trick, headed the pop music The answer would become Rovers North. At a time scene. The Sugar Hill Gang would release the firstwhen the auto ever rap album. Country and Western fans industry seemed adored Kenny Rodgers, Barbara Mandrell destined for a and the Statler Brothers. Arthur Fiedler still long term tumble, led the Boston Pops. this new company would reintroThe United States ceded responsibility for duce an automothe Panama Canal to Panama. Rhodesia tive icon to would become Zimbabwe. Saddam Hussein enthusiasts would become the President of Iraq. The burned by British Shah of Iran would flee for Panama; Leyland but susAnastasio Somoza would trade Nicaragua More collectable than a Series I! The first issue picious of the for Miami. Diana Spencer was a kinderof Rovers North’s Newsletter, January, 1985. new product from garten teacher and nanny, not yet the Princess Detroit. Toyota's Land Cruiser had followers but of Wales. Margaret Thatcher, a greengrocer’s build quality [outside of drivetrain] was low and daughter, would lead the Tories to the then-longest prices seemed high. Rovers North seemed perfectly control of Parliament. placed to help northern New England and New York enthusiasts keep their Land Rovers on the Soaring interroad. When Land Rover determined that Rovers est rates, gas North should become the authorized source of price controls Genuine Land Rover parts, it meant no more frusand slow movtrating trips to British Leyland dealers who didn’t ing models want to see you anyway. helped close over 600 auto What Mark and his fellow enthusiasts knew about dealers in the Land Rovers could fill a telephone book; quickly, United States. Ford, GM and Chrysler suffered huge the telephone became the lifeline for Land Rover losses. A recession in England would devastate all enthusiasts everywhere in the U.S. The first Rovers industries and prompt new labor strife. British North News and Leyland, the failed attempt to emulate General Motors, controlled much of the British auto industry except for Ford and Vauxhall [GM owned]. British Leyland, sinking under a £100 million deficit, offered the U.S. only the TR7 and Jaguar models with any pretense of modernity; the MGB and Triumph Spitfire would soldier on for one year. The Rover 3500 V-8 sedan and the TR8 were still a year away. Rovers North Parts Guides became “must have” publications to every Back in 1974, British Leyland had pulled Land enthusiast. A Parts Guide for your Series Land Rover from the US market under the weight of Rover offered the reassurance that your faith was upcoming emissions and safety legislation. By not misguided. Someone really knew the innards 1979, the Range Rover, still only a two-door of your vehicle and could help you keep it running; model, would have to wait 8 years to enter the US help would be only a phone call away.

By Jeffrey B. Aronson

Bowler Wildcats storm the Dakar The Bowler Wildcat is a purpose-built race vehicle designed to compete in top-level off-road racing events using standard-build Land Rover components from the Defender and Discovery models. It is designed and built by a small Derbyshire company, Bowler Off-Road, which is supported by Land Jackie Loomans Rover. Eight Bowlers entered this year’s Dakar Rally, the legendary off-road endurance event which is usually dominated by factory “works” teams that enjoy huge funding. Of those eight, five finished and upheld the Land Rover name in one of the toughest events the world can offer. This year’s event was widely regarded as one of the hardest Dakar Rallies yet. The best-placed Bowler was driven by Belgian Jackie Loomans, who finished in 16th place. Loomans was also awarded the Total Fair Play Trophy after Stage 12, when he donated his spare tyre to a fellow competitor who was only two places behind the Wildcat at the time. Said a delighted Loomans: “We don’t look to the others, we don’t look at the standings – we just do our own thing.”

Before Rovers North, few clubs supported Rover owners; the Association of Land Rover Clubs of Canada started in 1974 with the Rover Owners of Virginia launching the U.S. club scene in 1975. Around the same time, The Rover Owners of America, which focused mainly on Rover cars, introduced features on the newer Land Rover products still unavailable in the U.S. In 1985, the Land Rover Association of America created a market legally. Land Rover would excite U.S. auto enthusiasts with the introduction of the Stage I V-8.

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Robison on Rovers Installing the Superchips™ performance chip in your Land Rover, and some technical questions answered. Welcome to the third installment of Robison on Rovers in the Rovers North News. Many of you have read my posts on the Rovers North and DiscoWeb bulletin boards, and some have corresponded with me on various topics. For those who don’t know me – I manage J E Robison Service – on the web at www.robisonservice.com – an independent Land Rover specialist shop in Springfield, Massachusetts. I’ve worked continuously with Land Rovers since their re-introduction to North America some fifteen years ago. In my column, I can answer your questions at greater length than is possible on the bulletin boards. Each issue, I will take on a few of the interesting questions I receive or will address a topic of interest to Land Rover owners. I am a longtime Land Rover owner. I’ve had many Land Rovers over the years, and currently have a 2000 Range Rover P38A, a 1996 Discovery I, and a 1966 Series. My father has a 1995 Range Rover Classic, and my brother has a 2003 Discovery II. So we’re a Land Rover family.

Once the chip is fitted and the ECU is assembled and fitted into the P38A, you will need to use a ROVACOM, Testbook or similar diagnostic system to reset the security interface between the engine ECU and the security system. The truck will not run until this is done – so if you don’t have the ability to perform this step – don’t start!! Call Rovers North for the name of the nearest shop equipped to do the installation for you. In the remainder of this month’s column I have answered some questions at greater length than I was able to on the bulletin board

Last winter I purchased one of the Superchips™ performance kits from Rovers North [exclusive North American suppliers for Superchips™; prices vary by vehicle type – at time of installation a Superchip for a 4.0 liter P38A was approximately $500.] and installed it for evaluation purposes in my personal 1997 Range Rover 4.0SE. It’s an otherwise stock truck with 140,000 miles on the odometer. I drove it 7,500 miles on the Superchip for this article. The Superchip upgrade discussed here is available from Rovers North for 1995-1999 Range Rover P38As with GEMS engine management, 1996-1999 Discovery I models, and 1997 Defenders. A chip upgrade for newer Land Rovers is in final testing and will be available soon – look for updates in my columns later this season. Robison Service installs the full range of Superchips products.

Where can I get service information for my Land Rover online? Many enthusiasts, including myself, discuss Land Rover issues on the Rovers North Bulletin Board. Here’s a link to the Range Rover/Defender/ Discovery board: http://catalog.roversnorth.com/wwwboard/w3bbrrframe.html If you need specific repair information you should be aware that Land

How does the Superchip get more power from the motor? I talked for quite a while with the folks at Superchips about this very thing. North American Land Rover engine controls are programmed to tolerate poor fuel, poor upkeep, and poor driving habits. They do this with very conservative programming of the engine management. The Superchip programming takes out a lot of that slop. You get more power, but it becomes much more important not to neglect your Land Rover’s care and feeding. They use more timing advance, which gets more power, but you have to be sure you only run premium fuel. They deliver more fuel on initial takeoff, but it’s vital that you stay on top of oil services, because engine loads are higher. Superchips have made many small adjustments to fuel delivery and ignition that add up to (according to them) nearly a 10% improvement in power at most speeds. I expected gas mileage to decline if power went up, but that did not happen. Over two long tests (5,000 miles) my fuel economy remained within ± 0.4 MPG, sometimes being better, other times worse. I conclude that the power gains are from increased efficiency, not from increased fuel consumption. In cold weather I noticed a different idle behavior. I noticed a faster idle when cold. Otherwise, there was no difference in how the truck started or ran. The Superchip system is slightly less forgiving of wear on other system components. For example, the Superchip ECU gave faults on my truck for slow O2 sensors. The standard ECU showed no O2 faults. However, on a manual test, I found the sensors were near the end of their service life, so I replaced them. After that, the Superchip ECU was fine. My point here is that when you install a performance chip, it may show up other weaknesses in your system, and you should be prepared to deal with that. Don’t just assume there is a chip problem if you get a check engine fault right after you put the Superchip in. To install the chip, remove the GEMS ECU and take off the cover. You should do this work on a (conductive) metal table and wear an anti-static lead to avoid damage. On the circuit board you will see the EPROM cov-

You should use the newer intake and valve cover gaskets from Land Rover. The newer rubber parts are less likely to leak. Also, don’t forget to use new cylinder head bolts. The bolts stretch on installation; they are not meant to be re-used. They sometimes break when used twice, necessitating a timeconsuming tear down. Be sure you use the timing cover gasket that matches the cover actually fitted to your engine. The covers have oil passage holes in different places – fit the wrong gasket and your oil pump may never prime. The oil pans are sealed to these newer blocks with sealant, not a gasket. Land Rover and we recommend a product called The Right Stuff from Permatex. It’s expensive, at nearly $26 a tube, but very effective, and is available from Rovers North. The less expensive RTV sealants sold in consumer auto parts stores are much less effective and in some cases don’t work at all on oil pans. I highly recommend the Right Stuff. You will need a spacer at the end of the crank pulley because the end of the crankshaft on the newer motors is longer. Rovers North or Robison Service can supply the spacers, or you can make one locally. ________ P ________

Is there a vibration problem with the newer engines used in Land Rovers? In 1999 Land Rover began using a new Bosch engine management system. One virtue of this system is that it allows trimming of individual cylinders to ensure that each cylinder makes an equal contribution to the running of the engine. This might be thought of as “precision electronic balancing.” Because of this new technology the balancing of the new shorts blocks is no longer done to the tighter tolerances required by the former engine management systems. In addition, the newer Bosch short blocks were designed to be used with different harmonic balancers and flywheels, so their internal balancing is a bit different.

RSC1340 installed 1996 Discovery I 4.0 ltr

I was always looking for a little more zip from the 4.0 liter engine, and this chip provided it. Installation was easy, and I saw immediate benefits. There is a noticeable improvement in takeoff response and midrange power. The 4.0 now drives much like a 4.6. The truck is generally quite a bit more responsive. I’ve had several other 4.0 drivers try my Range Rover, and they have all had the same reaction. I would recommend this upgrade for anyone looking for a little more power from their Range Rover.

opinion. I suggest you surface the heads .020 and use the later model head gaskets (they are thicker.) When you install the heads you will note that the lowest row of head bolts is no longer used. Land Rover found that those bolts caused uneven stress and they deleted them from the block.

“Land Rover has established an official site, www.landrovertechinfo.com, where you can obtain all the factory service documentation for your vehicle at moderate cost.”

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ered by a plastic cap. Remove the cap and the EPROM, and then fit the new EPROM. Be very careful fitting the chip – it’s easy to bend the pins, and if you install it backwards you could damage both the chip and the ECU.

Consequently, if you fit a new short block to an older truck you may notice a different vibration or a different “feel” to the engine. The differences I have observed have been most noticeable from 1,200 to 1,800 RPM. Most owners of automatic transmission Land Rovers will not notice this difference. It is more noticeable in standard shift trucks. It’s not a terrible problem – it’s simply a difference someone attuned to their car may pick up on. ________ P ________

Rover has established an official site, www.landrovertechinfo.com, where you can obtain all the factory service documentation for your vehicle at moderate cost. They offer daily, monthly, and annual subscriptions starting just over $25. It’s a real bargain for full access to the factory archives. This site is limited to North American market Land Rovers from 1987 to the present day. Here are some of the things you can access: • • • • • • •

All workshop manuals Electrical troubleshooting manuals Component overhaul manuals (for example – transfer cases) Service bulletins Parts information Descriptions of recalls Training materials on most systems – fuel injection, ABS, etc.

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What do I have to do to install one of the inexpensive new short blocks in my older Range Rover? I am speaking here about a 1995 or older Range Rover Classic with the 14CUX fuel injection. Installation of a newer block in your Range Rover is pretty straightforward with these points kept in mind: The new block does not come with a timing chain, timing gears, or a camshaft. I suggest you install a new cam, chain, and lifters when fitting a new short block. You will need a cam for a 1990-1995 engine as the newer cams do not have provision to drive the distributor. The 1994-’95 engines use a serpentine fan belt and an oil pump embedded in the front cover. 1993 and older motors use individual fan belts and an external oil pump. Get a cam that’s correct for the year of your vehicle, and swap the front cover from the old engine. The cylinder heads should have a valve job whenever they are off, in my

I’ve been told my Land Rover’s engine has a dropped liner. What does that mean? Land Rover V8 engines use aluminum blocks with pressed-in steel liners. At the factory the liners were pressed in and machined off even with the top cylinder head sealing surface. In some engines the liners were not pressed in far enough, or they were not retained at the bottom. In either case, the liners begin to move up and down. When this happens there is often a hard-to-identify rap from within the motor. With time the movement allows coolant to begin leaking from the passages that surround the liner over the top of the liner and into the cylinder. When that happens you get coolant coming out the exhaust, and exhaust gases may pressurize the cooling system excessively and cause overheating. I have seen some trucks with knocking and loose liners run 20-30,000 miles without coolant failure, while others fail right away. The most common liners to drop are those for the two driver-side rear cylinders. The only cure for this problem is a new short block. Land Rover has dropped the price of replacement short blocks (see my winter column) in response to increased dropped liner complaints. Dropped liner failures are often associated with overheating incidents – either because they caused the incident or because the overheating caused the liner to come loose. As a result, you should take any overheat or nearoverheat situation very seriously. Never drive for long periods with a clogged cooling system and the needle near the red. Never drive at all when the gauge is in the red. Not even for a mile to get off a highway. The price of neglecting this rule could be a your motor. ________ P ________

Is it true that a coil sprung Range Rover rides more gently than an air sprung Range Rover? And if so, why?

Speaking of road-going Range Rovers, it’s true – normal coil spring installations give a softer ride. Why? Because they have a taller ride height and a softer spring rate. What does that mean? Here is a simple explanation. An air spring is, as the name implies, filled with air. The more you compress it, the harder it gets to push because the air is more and more compressed. If you have an air spring that’s six inches tall, and you compress it to three inches, you will have doubled the pressure within and doubled the force needed to compress it farther. So if it takes 200 pounds to compress it one inch, it might take 600 lb. to compress two inches, and 1000 lb. to compress three inches. A steel coil, in comparison, would usually be more linear, taking 200 pounds to compress one inch, 400 lb. two inches, and 600 lb. three inches. You can see from the above example how a jolt is felt more sharply with the air springs. The steel coil springs fitted to Range Rovers are fairly soft and fairly tall. Therefore, they can soak up a good-sized bump. In highway mode, the air springs have much less ability to soak up a big bump, and the difference is really noticeable. ________ P ________

Should I be using Dex-Cool antifreeze in my new Land Rover in view of the problems I’ve heard about? Land Rover specifies Havoline Extended Life Coolant (the orange coolant) for all Bosch-engine Land Rovers. According to Texaco/Havoline, this is a DexCool formulation as stated in this quote from their web site: “Havoline Extended Life Anti-Freeze/ Coolant is recommended by General Motors Corporation, which has been factory filling with DEX-COOL antifreeze since 1995.” There have been many reports of problems when Dex-Cool is left in cooling systems for long periods of time (more than 3 years or 36,000 miles.) At this time there are several class action suits alleging problems stemming from use of Dex-Cool in GM cars. Land Rover recommends changing your Dex-Cool coolant every three years or at every 30,000 mile major service. If you follow that service interval there is no reason to expect cooling system trouble.

The Solihull home page News from the heart of the company, brought to you courtesy of LAND ROVER enthusiast 24-hour Stoppage in January Members of the Amicus trade union at Land Rover held a 24-hour strike from 6 am on Monday, January 26 in rejection of the company’s pay offer. In October, 2003, car workers at both Solihull and Gaydon Land Rover plants voted overwhelmingly to reject the offer of six and a half percent, to be phased in over two years. In December they voted by ballot for strike action in protest. Amicus members claim that the current Land Rover offer will not give them pay parity with colleagues working at Jaguar plants, which belong to the PAG along with Land Rover.

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Readers with questions can contact me at robison@ robisonservice.com. I try and answer emails individually but I can’t always answer them all. I put the most interesting in my columns. Beginning in the summer of 2004 an archive of Robison on Rovers columns will be available for review on our web site, www.robisonservice.com > service department > Land Rover > articles. See you next issue John Robison

Amicus has 2500 members in the two Land Rover plants. TGWU and GMB trade union members at the plants took strike action at the same time.

proud to announce Land Rover’s association with Team Saluki. It is a dynamic and energetic team of adventure enthusiasts who have a mission to succeed.” He added, “Over the years, rally racing has grown steadily in size and stature, and now enjoys a reputation as one of the major sporting events of the region, attracting world-wide audiences. Moving another step for-

Last Discovery panels from Swindon In mid-January, an announcement was made that the BMW pressings plant in Swindon would be looking to shed 330 jobs over the next few months through natural wastage. The reason was that its contracts with Rover and Land Rover to produce body panels had come to an end. The Swindon plant has been manufacturing body panels for the current Discovery, and it is this element of the Land Rover operation which is affected. The plant has been making and will continue to make some panels for the Range Rover. News from Bluewater Adventure Zone The Land Rover Adventure Zone at Bluewater was closed temporarily during January for repairs. Two areas were suffering from the constant pounding meted out by vehicles taking visitors around the course. The see-saw had been taken out of commission, and the concrete at the base of a steep descent had started to break up.

In fact, business is slightly different from usual. In the beginning, the rides around the zone were provided by Discoverys. Shortly before Christmas 2003, Range Rovers were introduced on the 45-minute demonstration ride which tackles a challenging course covering seven acres of Kent cliff-side and boasting four different themed zones.

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Superchips RSC1240 Defender 90, 1997.......................................$ 499.00 RSC1340 Discovery I, 4.0 ltr, 1996-’99.......................$ 499.00 RSC1640 Range Rover P38A, 4.0 ltr, 1995-’97 .........$ 499.00 RSC1646 Range Rover P38A, 4.6 ltr, 1995-’97 ..........$ 499.00 The Right Stuff Gasket Sealant RNP8522 The Right Stuff, 7.5 oz ................................$ 25.75

Commenting on the sponsorship, Marwan Halabi, Marketing Manager for Land Rover in the middle East and Africa, said, “ In our constant striving to bring adventure and lifetime experiences to our consumers, we are

Duncan Simpson, Amicus National Officer for the Motor Vehicle Industry, said “It’s with reluctance that we’ve moved to strike action but we hope the company will rethink their position and agree to negotiations. We’ve said we are prepared to meet the company at any time without preconditions. The ball is in their court.”

However, the Adventure Zone is now back in commission and promises business as usual.

RSC1340 installed 1996 Discovery I 4.0 ltr

Team Saluki, named after the legendary Arabian hunting dog that is bred for both speed and endurance in the harsh desert conditions, is led and driven by a team of dedicated rallying enthusiasts.

January’s strike represented an escalation of union action, following the introduction of an overtime ban in December and withdrawal from the operating time flexibility agreement effective from January 5, 2004.

We believe in using the manufacturer specified fluids in most cases. DexCool and traditional green coolant are both ethylene glycol based, but the additive packages are different. Test results are inconclusive – you may have cooling system trouble if you switch. Therefore, if you have a Land Rover that was factory filled with DexCool we suggest you stick with it. But to be safe, we suggest changing the coolant every two years regardless of mileage, or every 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coolant manufacturers have told us you are much less likely to have cooling system trouble if your system is kept full. That means making sure your expansion tank is always kept topped off to the full mark. The coolant needs some space to expand, so the tank can’t be filled to the brim. There is risk of coolant deterioration if the tank goes empty and the level in the radiator drops. Another thing that can cause trouble is low pressure. You get low pressure when your system has a leak or when the cap fails. When your truck is running make sure the hoses feel hard with pressure. If they feel soft, you may have a pressure problem.

Team Saluki sign with Land Rover UAE- based Team Saluki has been officially sponsored by Land Rover for the 2004 rally season, through Al Tayer Motors, the marque’s sole importer in the region.

Since its opening in June 2002, the Adventure Zone has given over 11,000 visitors an off-road experience they will never forget. The retail complex is also home to a Land Rover Gear store, where visitors can complement their driving experience with branded clothing, outdoor equipment and tailored off-roading adventure holidays. In December, the Adventure Zone at Bluewater scored yet another success when it received the Best Leisure Marketing Campaign of 2003 award presented by Property Week. Bill Welch, marketing programmes manager at Land Rover, said: “We are delighted with the award and look forward to welcoming more new visitors to the Adventure Zone in 2004. It gives visitors a chance to experience the adventure side of Land Rover, while also seeing our vehicles’ unrivalled off-road ability.”

ward in our constant endeavour to deliver adventure for everyone, this initiative furthure reiterates our commitment. I am sure this year’s rally events will leave us with many enduring memories to cherish, an I wish Team Saluki good luck in their mission.” Team Saluki is well equipped to match the endurance of some of the world’s best drivers, with a modified Defender 110 that features a 275 bhp 4.5-litre V8 engine. Speaking on behalf of the team, Mark Powell said: “We are very pleased to secure Land Rover’s support for this challenging event. What makes rally racing a true adventure is its unpredictable nature. Apart from the skill, endurance, stamina and dedication required for any rally racing, we have to rely a lot on the performance of our vehicles, and with the supreme capability and endurance of Land Rover by our side, we have nothing to fear and are ready to face the challenge.” Co-sponsors of Team Saluki for 2004 are GAC, UPS, QBB Ghee, Serck Services, Wild Horse Energy Drink, Al Thika Packaging and Mobil. More information is available at: www.teamsaluki.com or lrclubuae.com. V8s in demand Land Rover was all set to bring production of its much-loved V8 engine to an end later this year, but a sudden upsurge in demand for V8-engined Discoverys has caused a rethink. “We had a date all set, “ said a Land Rover spokesman, “but this has changed things and we don’t currently know when the last V8s will be made.” 100,000th Range Rover sold in the USA On February 7, Land Rover sold its 100,00th Range Rover in the USA. Sales of the company’s flagship model began in 1987 with a special version of the classic Range Rover, moved on to the second-generation or P38A Range Rover at the start of 1995, and are now exclusively of the third-generation or L322 type.

ROVACOM LITE: Diagnostic Software for your Land Rover At last, a professional diagnostics system for Land Rovers is available from Rovers North at an affordable price! ROVACOM LITE gives you the ability to pick and choose specific software diagnostic modules you require (or can afford), and you only pay for those needed. If you need to use additional modules, it only takes a moment to download the code and access the module. More than just a scanner, ROVACOM LITE gives you the ability to not only read and reset fault codes, but also cycle hardware devices outputs (i.e., lights, door locks, windows, etc), read system settings, and change/calibrate where appropriate. ROVACOM LITE performs the same functions as other Land Rover diagnostic systems priced at over $10,000. The system performs diagnostics for 1987-2002 Range Rovers, Defenders and Discoverys (with a Freelander module coming soon). New vehicle model upgrades (as available) are easily downloadable to your system.

I am very interested in the ROVACOM LITE. However, if I purchase the basic system and then decide I need to add a software module, how long will it take to arrive? For example, can I download software modules off the web and pay with a credit card? When you purchase the hardware, you will get a CD ROM with all server software modules installed that we make. The CD may be a few weeks out of date, so you can always check the version numbers of the ones you have against our online versions and download any new or updated ones. These modules are transferable to the vehicle server, which also comes fully loaded as well. *Please note that ROVACOM LITE does not innclude the computer shown.

With ROVACOM LITE, the user simply connects their PC directly to the ROVACOM LITE vehicle server with a serial cable. The ROVACOM LITE vehicle server is the small silver box in the picture, which, as you can see, is quite small. The vehicle server is then connected through the vehicle communications interface (the small black block in the picture) directly to the vehicle’s diagnostic socket using the relevant lead. The server, powering itself from the vehicle’s diagnostic socket, is then able to communicate directly with any of the vehicles systems that have diagnostic communication capability. To find out virtually anything about the vehicle, or to command a vehicle system to perform an action, the user runs our vehicle explorer software on their PC, and clicks on standard style text links, such as “Read the current settings”, “Read the fault code memory contents”, “Clear the fault code memory contents”, “Wind the window up”, or any one of many hundreds of possibilities. The vehicle explorer software then sends the request to the vehicle server, which is directly connected to the vehicle. The server, which usually keeps active communication with each vehicle system, then instructs the vehicle system to perform the task required and obtain any returning information, which it sends back to be drawn by the vehicle explorer through its direct connection. Included below are some questions and answers about ROVACOM LITE that will help provide a better overview of the product and its applications. Please call Rovers North for configuration and pricing information at (800) 403-7591 or visit us online: www.roversnorth.com for a full product description and comprehensive Q & A. ________ P ________

The ROVACOM LITE can do everything a ROVACOM does with respect to accessing features and functions of vehicle systems. ROVACOM LITE merely refers to the impact on your wallet and the expected usage of the system. The main differences are that the ROVACOM LITE design is of a lighter duty, with separate components required. Although this makes ROVACOM LITE a bit more complicated to connect, it gives it much more flexibility in terms of the degree of expandability. ROVACOM LITE is available for purchase in much smaller and cheaper modules and is ideal for individual owners, enthusiasts and smaller specialists with less frequent requirements for diagnostic equipment usage. ROVACOM is a very heavy duty, all-in-one single connection unit, which features simple touch screen input for maximum speed of use. It is designed specifically for frequent use by specialist independents, is more expensive, and the software modules are grouped together by vehicle model. ROVACOM is a professional tool, which is designed to be used frequently in harsh environments, usually by someone other than the person who paid for it. I am extremely excited by the ROVACOM LITE. Could you please tell me the PC system requirements to use it? Could this work on a Mac iBook using Virtual PC?

Vehicle Communications Interface

ROVACOM LITE Vehicle Server

The clever bit comes in that the server will not allow the running of any module or its later updates unless you prove to it that you have purchased the license for it. This is done with a special activation code. Naturally, there is an anti-guess mechanism in place. Suppose you choose to buy the license for SM01 GEMS, either when you buy the hardware or any other time. You will pay the fee shown, which can be by credit card or other means. As soon as we get authorization or cleared funds, we release a special activation code that you have to type in only once. After that, the server will run any GEMS software module or later version. So, you actually already get the software itself on your system, and as a registered owner can freely download improved or added ones. It is only if you want to communicate with a different vehicle that you must purchase the proper license for that vehicle. How does ROVACOM LITE compare to its big brother ROVACOM? Basically, is there any LOSS in functionality by going to the ROVACOM LITE version? I have the demo of the ROVACOM and have seen it (ROVACOM) in action at some UK dealerships.

I am not sure about the iBook as the software has to communicate directly with the ports and I don’t know how the virtual shell will cope. In any event, inexpensive, even used, laptop PCs are readily availabe. Obviously the faster the better, but you really only need something stronger than a Pentium I running at 150 MHz, with a few megabytes of hard disk space and enough memory for the normal operating system. As for operating system, any 32 bit one will do. Some very new notebooks don’t actually fit a standard serial port anymore. Although not as desireable, USB to serial adapters may be used. These adapters are fairly inexpensive, but because they take time to set up, it is better to try and obtain a system with an existing serial port. We are going to add an adapter to our accessories range soon so one can be ordered with the system. We will produce an alternate connection eventually, but this will more likely to be Bluetooth or Wi-Fi based to coincide with the release of a PDA version of our vehicle explorer software. You also need to have Microsoft Explorer version 5.0 or higher installed, but as we include this on the installation disk anyway, if you don't have it already that is not a problem. Is ROVACOM LITE compatible with Windows XP? Yes.

25 Years of Rovers North, continued national network for Land Rover owners in locationss with no club support. Rovers North assisted clubs with event support and with its own annual rally that drew hundreds each year to Vermont. Until 1993, Rovers North could supply Land Rover enthusiasts’ needs through expert support for the Series I-II-III vehicles, a few FC 110s and some grey-market Range Rovers. Then came the introduction of the Defender 110 NAS, just 500 of them, followed in 1994 by the Defender 90. With the end of the Range Rover Classic in 1994-95, another enthusiast’s option was opened. Thousands of enthusiasts found they could enjoy the camaraderie of Land Rover ownership without the threat of [pick one]: divorce, significant others moving out, hearing loss, back brace, greasy clothing. The fact they could drive at 80 mph in safety and style added to their enjoyment of their experience. The end of the Discovery Series I model in 1999 gave another opportunity for enthusiasts to step into Land Rover’s legendary off-road capacity without taking a time machine back to the 1960s. Safety legislation, emission controls, and the additional technological complexity of all automobiles meant that Rovers North would grow with the times, too. My '66 Series IIA has 3 fuses, and one of them is a spare. A Range Rover P38A has over 60 fuses and relays in the engine area alone. Whereas electronic technical complexity once ended with the voltage regulator, it now extends much further. Rovers North determined that if it was to remain the premier parts source for Land Rover enthusiasts, it also had to remain the technical center for Land Rover enthusiasts, too. The extended range of Land Rover products called for technical training of Rovers North specialists and it continues to this day. The technical complexity of Land Rovers meant that many owners preferred to have professionals work on their Land Rovers using Land Rover Genuine Parts or Rovers North ProLine parts; Rovers North responded by building stronger relationships with specialist shops nationwide.

In the 1990s, club growth exploded throughout the U.S. and Canada as new enthusiasts sought to enhance their experience through public events and rallies. Knowing how to use your Land Rover daily, on and off-road, was essential. Rovers North trained staff members at the Land Rover Experience in England, became certified Land Rover off-road instructors, and ran an off-road school for novice and experienced off- roaders. 25 years after its founding, the Rovers North universe differs greatly. Product knowledge, availability and experience would require a deep commitment to the ever-changing product line. A few thousand different parts could keep Land Rovers in tip-top shape in 1979; now, the breadth of model offerings and the complexity of contemporary Land Rovers requires Rovers North to think in terms of ten thousands of parts. Bringing Land Rovers to Vermont was not enough; Rovers North took Land Rovers up the auto road on Mount Washington one winter and to Baja California one summer.

Rovers North still enjoys the daily contact with enthusiasts, whether by telephone or over the internet. Land Rovers still appeal to interesting men and women who bring their enjoyment of fine engineering and personal

challenges to the daily use of their vehicles. As with all businesses, the automobile enthusiast world has undergone dramatic changes and all enthusiast companies will be challenged by visible and yet-to-be-seen trends and business realities. Rovers North still believes that enthusiasts benefit from quality parts, technical knowledge, experience and the heritage that comes with every Land Rover. If the next 25 years are as exciting as this first 25, we’re in for a great time!

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Genuine Parts than Rovers North

Hella Vision Plus

RNA9400 Discovery I Expedtion Roof Rack

Vision Plus Headlamp Conversion High performance European headlamp technology in a “street legal D.O.T.” version. Most powerful, legally approved headlamp on the market. These headlamps provide a precise, focused beam pattern that turns night into day! A direct replacement for factory headlamps on all Series, Defender and Range Rover Classic models. 60 watt high beam / 55 watt low beam Hella Vision Plus. RNC673................................$ 49.50ea

Replacement Headlamp Bulbs RNE880 H4 LR Genuine Xenon Bulb Set...............................$ 24.20 pr RNE869* H4 80w low/100w high ..........................................$ 13.50 ea RNE852* H4 55w low/100w high ..........................................$ 13.75 ea *RNE869, RNE852 must use additional relays.

RNA661 Discovery I and II Rear Ladder

Hella 550 Expedition Auxiliary Lights Direct replacement for Range Rover Classic lower fog light location. Choose from fog or driving lamps. Kit includes: two lights, wiring harness and relay in a kit. Recommended use: below the bumper. 7 11/16” w x 4 11/16” h x 3 1/4” d.

RNH263 RNH264 RNC702 RNE675

Hella 550 Fog Lamp Kit ..........................................$ 99.95 Hella 550 Driving Lamp Kit SPECIAL PURCHASE....$ 99.95 Hella 550 Clear Cover.............................................$ 13.75ea Replacement Bulb H3 55w for Hella 550 lights ......$ 3.50ea

Hella 1000 Black Magic

RNA9400 Discovery I Expedtion Roof Rack

Discovery I Expedition Roof Rack

This is the best Expedition rack out there for Discovery I vehicles. Constructed of strong, high-quality tubular steel with a black powder coat finish, our Expedition Roof Rack includes front and rear mounting points for lights. No assembly required. Easy on and off. RNA9400 Discovery I Expedition Roof Rack..............................................................................................................................................$ 899.00 RNA661 Discovery I and II Genuine Rear Ladder (shown above on Discovery I)....................................................................................$ 187.09

New Series Galvanized Chassis The backbone of your Land Rover is it’s chassis. Start with a new Rovers North heavy duty chassis, made for us by Marsland in England! Our new, hot-dipped, fully galvanized Series II, IIA, and III chassis are machined to original Land Rover specifications and include reinforced front horns, auxiliary fuel tank bracket, and hangers for left and or right exhaust, all at the same price as a standard chassis. Due to high demand, we are doing a one-time volume buy and filling a container in the United Kingdom with these superior quality Marsland chassis. Order yours by June 15!

New black optics technology creates a wild, all black look. Serious style enthusiasts will love it! All black when “off” – a brilliant, enhanced-focus beam when “on.” Recommended use: above the bumper, brush guards, or roof racks. 7 3/8” w x 8 7/16” h x 3 7/16” w. Includes wiring harness. RNC680 Hella Black Magic Kit .............................................$ 249.95 RNK5804 Hella Rally 1000 Black Magic Kit with Genuine Grills & 100w Blue Ion Bulbs .................................$ 335.75 RNC705 Stone Shield............................................................$ 15.50ea RNC698 Clear Cover .............................................................$ 13.50ea RND266 Replacement Bulb H2, 55w ....................................$ 4.75ea RNB2100 Replacement Bulb H2, 100w Blue Ion....................$ 6.75ea

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88” Series II, IIA, III RNE416 Civilian 88” New Galvanized Chassis ...................$ 1,690.00 109” Regular Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 litre RNE412 Civilian 109” New Galvanized Chassis .................$ 2,250.00 109” Station Wagon Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 ltr RNE413 Civilian 109” Station Wagon New Galv Chassis....$ 2,350.00

Protect Your Land Rover From Corrosion Waxoyl Professional Protection Made in Switzerland to meet the toughest European standards, Waxoyl products are now available through Rovers North in convenient DIY large 500ml aerosol cans. Perfect for your underbody, chassis and interior body cavities as well. Give your Land Rover the attention it deserves. RNW5004 RNW5006 RNW5009 RNW5010 RNW5118 RNW5019 RNW5020 RNW5031 *SAVE

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2.25 litre Petrol Complete Engine Assembly Fits All Series II, IIA, III Land Rovers Ready to drop in, these engines are so complete with anciallries they even include fan belt, spark plug leads and fuel line. Complete with Rovers North 8:1 performance cylinder head. RNE568 2.25 ltr Reconditioned Military Engine ...............$3529.00

120-4 Rust Inhibitor Protection 500ml, interior body cavity & chassis..............$ Hardwax Underbody Protection 500ml, exterior chassis & underside................$ Cream Wax - Pure Carnauba 0.5 liter, exterior paint finish & protection............$ 100+ Paint Sealant Sponge. This easy to use high polymer formula sponge is designed to shield your paint finish against fading, oxidation and industrial fall-out. One application stands up to over 100 car washes................$ Magic Clay System. Includes one Clay Bar, one liter of Moisturizer, and application spray bottle ..............................................................................$ Magic Clay Bar (one bar)..................................................................................$ Magic Clay Moisturizer (one liter).....................................................................$ IR-Tissues Professional Cleaning Cloth ..............................................................$ 10% on cases of 12 - please inquire!

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4x4 SHOCKS & SUSPENSION

Old Man Emu Shocks

Designed, tested and built in Australia for Land Rover owners who require heavy-duty shocks, off-road performance and maximum load capacity. Twin-tube design offers unsurpassed protection against rocks and debris. These heavy duty nitrogen-gas shock absorbers are recommended for applications where more dampening is needed for use with oversize tires. Shock kits include polyurethane bushings and hardware. Defender 90/110 OMESKDEF Set of four..............................................................$ 299.00 OMESD32 Steering Damper....................................................$ 72.50 Discovery I OMESKDS1 Set of four..............................................................$ 309.00 OMESD11 Steering Damper....................................................$ 79.00 Discovery II OMESKDS2 Set of four..............................................................$ 309.00 OMESD02 Steering Damper....................................................$ 72.50 Range Rover Classic OMESKRR Set of four..............................................................$ 309.00 OMESD11 Steering Damper....................................................$ 79.00

Bilstein Shocks Bilstein® is the world leader in gas-pressurized shock absorber technology. Proven with more racing wins than any other shock absorber on the market, this same “race bred” monotube design and performance is now available for your Land Rover. Technically the most advanced shock available today, Bilstein utilizes a one piece seamless monotube design filled with oil and nitrogen gas in a pressurized, sealed compartment. This design completely eliminates any foaming of the oil and the monotube design helps dissipate heat to prevent shock fade. Bilstein’s shock bodies are precisionformed through a unique seamless manufacturing process. Recommended for use with Land Rover Genuine standard or heavy duty springs. Great for off-road driving in normally equipped vehicles. Not recommended for heavily ladened vehicles with oversize tires. Lifetime warranty. Defender 90/110 RNA243/4 Set of four...............................................................$ 299.95 RNA235 Steering Damper.....................................................$ 89.00 Discovery I RNA243/6 Set of four...............................................................$ 319.00 RNA245 Steering Damper.....................................................$ 85.00 Discovery II RNA6046/7 Set of four...............................................................$ 349.00 Range Rover Classic RNA243/4 RR Classic w/coil springs (set of four) ...................$ 299.95 RNA243/5 RR Classic (Set of four + damper) .........................$ 375.00 RNA2152/3RR Classic LWB w/air susp (set of four). ................$ 385.00 RNA245 RR Classic, Steering Damper ..................................$ 85.00 Range Rover P38A RNA2214/5 Set of four...............................................................$ 375.00

OME Springs OME coil springs are shot peened, double scragged, and load tested at the factory, resulting in reduced spring stress and increased durability. Springs are manufactured using computer-controlled precision mandrels and finished with a durable black powder coat. Provide maximum lift and payload capacity. Defender 90/110 OME761 Standard Heavy Duty, Front, D90/110 .....................$ OME764 Standard Heavy Duty, Rear, D90..............................$ OME752 Standard Heavy Duty, Rear, D110............................$ OME751 Medium Heavy Duty, Front, D110 ...........................$ OME755 Medium Heavy Duty, Rear, D110.............................$ OME751 Extra Heavy Duty, Front, D90 ..................................$ OME766 Extra Heavy Duty, Front, D110 ................................$ OME762 Extra Heavy Duty, Rear, D90 ...................................$ OME754 Extra Heavy Duty, Rear, D110 .................................$ Discovery I ‘94-1999 OME760 Standard Heavy Duty, Front, Discovery I .................$ OME764 Standard Heavy Duty, Rear, Discovery I...................$ OME761 Medium Heavy Duty, Front, Discovery I ..................$ OME762 Medium Heavy Duty, Rear, Discovery I....................$ OME751 Extra Heavy Duty, Front, Discovery I .......................$ OME763 Extra Heavy Duty, Rear, Discovery I ........................$ Discovery II ‘00-2002 OME776 Standard Heavy Duty, Front, Discovery II ................$ OME781 Standard Heavy Duty, Rear, Discovery II .................$ OME777 Medium Heavy Duty, Front, Discovery II .................$ OME762 Medium Heavy Duty, Rear, Discovery II ..................$ OME779 Extra Heavy Duty, Front, Discovery II......................$ OME766 Extra Heavy Duty, Rear, Discovery II .......................$ Range Rover Classic ‘87-1995 OME760 Standard Heavy Duty, Front, Range Rover Classic ...$ OME764 Standard Heavy Duty, Rear, Range Rover Classic.....$ OME761 Medium Heavy Duty, Front, Range Rover Classic ....$ OME762 Medium Heavy Duty, Rear, Range Rover Classic......$ OME751 Extra Heavy Duty, Front, Range Rover Classic .........$ OME763 Extra Heavy Duty, Rear, Range Rover Classic...........$

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Our choice for owners using oversize tires combined with heavy bumper/winch combinations. Provide as much suspension lift as possible without exceeding factory specs. Improve your towing capacity, off-road traction, and on-road comfort. Kit includes four springs and four shocks. Defender 90 OMED90K1 Standard Duty ..................................................$ 599.95 OMED90K2 Heavy Duty .......................................................$ 599.95 OMESD32 Steering Damper ..............................................$ 72.50 Defender 110 Station Wagon OMED110K1 Standard Duty...................................................$ 599.95 OMED110K2 Heavy Duty .......................................................$ 599.95 OMESD32 Steering Damper ..............................................$ 72.50 Defender 110 Pick-up or Hardtop OMED110RK1 Standard Duty...................................................$ 599.95 OMED110RK2 Heavy Duty .......................................................$ 599.95 OMESD32 Steering Damper ..............................................$ 72.50 Discovery I OMEDS1K1 Standard ..........................................................$ 619.36 OMEDS1K2 Heavy Duty .......................................................$ 619.36 OMESD11 Steering Damper ..............................................$ 79.00 Discovery II OMEDS2K1 Standard ..........................................................$ 619.36 OMEDS2K2 Heavy Duty .......................................................$ 619.36 Range Rover Classic OMERRK1 Standard ..........................................................$ 619.36 OMERRK2 Heavy Duty .......................................................$ 619.36 OMESD11 Steering Damper ..............................................$ 79.00

Genuine Heavy Duty Springs

Bilstein

Expedition quality for maximum control and comfort.

The Choice Combination

Suspension Kits

For Land Rover owners who insist on Genuine parts, these Heavy Duty Springs are the answer. These springs have been engineered by Land Rover for expedition and off-road use, and are field-proven after years of use in our own vehicles. These Genuine Heavy Duty springs will work well with either Bilstein or OME shock absorbers, depending on your vehicle’s laden weight. Defender 90/110 RNK5101 Defender 90, Heavy Duty - Set of four springs ........$ 299.00 RNK5102 Defender 110, Heavy Duty - Set of four springs ......$ 299.00 RNK5111 Defender 90 w/ARB winch - Set of four springs.....$ 299.00 Discovery I RNK5103 Heavy Duty - Set of four springs..............................$ 316.76 RNK5113 Extra Heavy Duty (for vehicles w/winch & heavy duty bumper) .........$ 316.76 Discovery II RNK5108 Heavy Duty - Set of two rear springs ........................$ 169.00 Range Rover Classic RNK5104 Heavy Duty - Set of four springs 100”....................$ 316.76 RNK5114 Extra Heavy Duty (for vehicles w/winch & heavy duty bumper) .........$ 316.76

Range Rover Classic LWB Air Suspension to Coil Conversion Kit Land Rover designed and built into the Range Rover Classic LWB a fantastic air suspension system that was way ahead of it’s time. However, when a malfunctioning component needs repair or replacement, it can quickly get time-consuming and expensive. Do away with all the air suspension hassle and expense by converting your Range Rover Classic LWB to a coil-sprung Range Rover. This kit contains all Genuine parts and includes everything needed for the proper conversion and continued reliable on or off-road performance. Our customers have been so satisfied with the improved ride quality and handling after installation of this kit, that most claim they prefer the coil conversion suspension to the factory air suspension! Includes detailed instructions and all necessary hardware. RNK5105 Coil Spring Conversion Kit, Range Rover Classic.................................................$ 345.00 RNK5105A Coil Spring Conversion Kit (with OME springs), Range Rover Classic.................$ 355.00

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Genuine Heavy Duty Springs & Bilstein Shock Kits For owners using their Land Rovers in a mix of commuting and off-roading. Perfect for vehicles running factory tire sizes up to 245/75-16 with a moderate appointment of off-road equipment – not exceeding manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight. Note: For heavier than normally ladened vehicles, we recommend OME shocks. Defender 90/110 RNK5201 Defender 90 without winch ...................................$ 555.00 RNK5211 Defender 90 with ARB winch .................................$ 579.00 RNK5202 Defender 110 .........................................................$ 579.00 Discovery I RNK5203 Discovery I, Heavy Duty ..........................................$ 555.00 RNK5213 Discovery I, Extra Heavy Duty .................................$ 579.00 Discovery II RNK5208 Discovery II, 4 Bilstein shocks, 2 Genuine Coils .....$ 509.00 Range Rover Classic RNK5204 Range Rover Classic, 100” Standard.......................$ 665.64 RNK5214 Range Rover Classic, 100” w/heavy duty winch .....$ 665.64

Range Rover P38A Air Suspension to Coil Conversion Kits with electronic ECU bypass Our exclusive Range Rover P38A Air Suspension to Coil Conversion Kit is a simple conversion kit that most DIY mechanics can do themselves. While the Range Rover P38A air suspension provides a remarkably smooth ride, if any part of the suspension fails, the entire system fails, resulting in a bumpy ride and very expensive, time-consuming repairs. With our exclusive coil conversion kits, you can easily cure the problem by installing one of our kits listed below. Give us a call and we will help you determine the most appropriate package based on your driving needs. No one sells a better conversion kit for less money! Our Range Rover P38A coil conversion kit includes: 4 Land Rover Genuine Springs, 2 rear coil spring isolators, 2 front coil isolators, 4 coil spring seats, 4 aluminum spring perch adapters, 4 spring retainers, 1 EAS override pigtail; all hardware and instructions. RNK5106 RNK5107 RNK5116 RNK5117

Coil Conversion Kit, Standard, P38A .......................$ 899.00 Coil Conversion Kit, Heavy Duty, P38A ....................$ 995.00 Coil Conversion Kit, Standard w/Bilsteins, P38A......$1259.00 Coil Conversion Kit, Heavy Duty w/Bilsteins, P38A ..$1355.00

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no junk – we promise. Genuine Vented Steel “Wolf” Wheels The absolute strongest wheel you can bolt onto your Land Rover. Designed for extreme off road use. Will fit Series II, IIA, III, D90/110, Range Rover Classic, and Discovery I. The more you buy, the more you save!

Improve Your Articulation Today! Take your Land Rover places you couldn’t go before. Our Suspension Kit

RNK112388 shown

Balanced Parabolic Spring and Shock Kits For Series II, IIA, III Improve your ride, improve your comfort, and get additional axle articulation out of your Series Land Rover! Includes 4 springs with u-bolts and hardware. For best results, we’ve included a set of our Old Man Emu Nitrocharger shocks (as shown above). Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits with Shocks RNK112388 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, for 88” and 109”....................................................$ 859.00 RNK1123109 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, Heavy Duty set, for 109”.........................................$ 859.00 RNK1124109 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, Heavy Duty set, for 109”.........................................$ 995.00 Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits w/o Shocks RNK1123 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, for 88” and 109”....................................................$ 549.00 RNK1124 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, Heavy Duty set for 109”..........................................$ 549.00

Old Man Emu Shock Absorbers Series II, IIA, III. For use with our Parabolic Spring Kits above. N78 Front Shock, 88” & 109”........................................$ 79.99ea N90 Rear Shock, 88” .....................................................$ 79.99ea N69 Rear Shock, 109” ...................................................$ 79.99ea OMESD11 Steering Damper.....................................................$ 79.00

includes Turrets, Rear Radius Arms, Dislocation Cones, BSR brake lines, and all necessary hardware. The Kit bolts directly on to your vehicle and does not require any welding or fabrication. EVO3M Suspension Kit, Defender 90/110 .............................$1,028.97 EVO5M Suspension Kit, Discovery I and RR Classic...............$1,131.97

RN5626/7 installed

The fast and economical way to repair your leaky air suspension Keep your air suspension original with Genuine Springs or replacement bladders for Range Rover P38A and Range Rover Classic. Range Rover Classic (1993-’95) PLB1017 Air Suspension Replacement Bladder, Front - ProLine .......................................................$ 105.95ea PLB1018 Air Suspension Replacement Bladder, Rear - ProLine ........................................................$ 105.95ea Range Rover P38A (1995-2002) RND262 Air Suspension Spring, Front - Genuine ................ .$ 126.09ea PLD262 Air Suspension Spring, Front - ProLine...................$ 119.95ea RND263 Air Suspension Spring, Rear - Genuine ................. .$ 288.90ea PLD263 Air Suspension Spring, Rear - ProLine....................$ 185.00ea

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Range Rover 16x7 steel wheels. Perfect for a set of dedicated off-road tires. Finished in silver.

Includes all Genuine bushings and necessary hardware for replacing suspension bushings.

RNC876HD RNE448HC

RN5626/7

RNE448HC High Clearance Track Rod for Defender 90/110.....$ 209.95 RNC876HD Heavy Duty Drag Link for Defender 90/110............$ 154.95 RNK5626 Heavy Duty Steering Rod Kit for Discovery I and late RR Classic (includes High Clearance Track/Tie Rod, Relocating Drag Link w/hardware, OME Steering Damper, Genuine Drag Link and Track Rod ends).....................................................$ 575.00 RNK5627 Heavy Duty Steering Rod Kit for early RR Classic (same as above but w/o left drag link end) ............$ 549.95 RNS084 Early RR Ball Joint Kit.............................................$ 69.31 RNS070 Drag Link and Track Rod End - LHT.......................$ 39.95 RNS069 Drag Link and Track Rod End - RHT ......................$ 39.95

Discovery I RNK5918 Front.......................................................................$ 162.00 RNK5915 Rear ......................................................................$ 222.95 Range Rover Classic RNK5910 Front, Pre 1986 .....................................................$ 219.00 RNK5911 Rear, Pre 1986 .......................................................$ 237.00 RNK5912 Front, 1986-’90 ......................................................$ 149.95 RNK5913 Rear, 1986-’92........................................................$ 209.95 RNK5914 Front, 1991-’95 (LWB w/coil conv.) .......................$ 165.00 RNK5915 Rear, 1993-’95 (LWB w/coil conv.).........................$ 222.95

Genuine Steering Boxes

Replace your worn out Steering Box with a new or rebuilt (exchange) one. If you’re seeing a puddle of steering fluid on your garage floor, or your steering wheel is starting to wander, now is the time to invest in a new one. Defender 90/110, Discovery I & II, Range Rover Classic RNS004 Steering Box, new...................................................$ 472.79 RNS111 Steering Box, exchange*.........................................$ 236.40 Range Rover P38A RND871 Steering Box, new...................................................$1,448.06 RND780 Steering Box, exchange*, up to VA375483..............$ 863.26 RND872 Steering Box, exchange*, from VA375483...............$ 925.96 *Core charge of $275.00 refunded when old steering box is returned.

CV Joints

New Steering Pumps

Defender 90/110 PLD201 Defender 90, 1997 .................................................$ 129.95ea PLD301 Defender 110, 1993 ...............................................$ 199.00ea Discovery I RND201 CV Joint, Genuine....................................................$ 451.13ea PLD201 CV Joint, ProLine ....................................................$ 129.95ea Discovery II RND673 CV Joint, Genuine....................................................$ 398.84ea Range Rover Classic RNX004 Suffix A axles only, CV Joint, Genuine......................$ 272.39ea RNX005 ‘89 Suffix B axle on,CV Joint, Genuine ....................$ 374.53ea PLX005 ‘89 Suffix B axle on, CV Joint, ProLine....................$ 125.95ea RNX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, Genuine ........................$ 495.49ea PLX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, ProLine .........................$ 216.95ea Range Rover P38A RND673 CV Joint, Genuine....................................................$ 398.84ea

Defender 90/110 RNH265 V8, NAS, 3.9 liter, Steering Pump............................$ 379.00 RNS003 V8, NAS, 4.0 liter, Steering Pump............................$ 591.08 RNH245 200 Tdi, Steering Pump ..........................................$ 329.00 RNH246 300 Tdi, Steering Pump ..........................................$ 279.00 RNH247 Td5, Steering Pump ................................................$ 430.33 Discovery I RNS003 Steering Pump ........................................................$ 591.08 Discovery II RNH248 Steering Pump ........................................................$ 485.32 Range Rover Classic RNS002 ‘87-1992, Steering Pump........................................$ 330.76 RNS003 ‘93-1995, Steering Pump........................................$ 591.08 Range Rover P38A RNH249 Steering Pump, to WA410481 .................................$ 483.49 RNH250 Steering Pump, from XA410482 .............................$ 443.06

For ABS and non-ABS

Replacement Air Spring Suspension Components

Vented Steel Range Rover P38A and Disco II Wheels

Genuine Suspension Bushing Kits

Designed for serious off-roading, our Heavy Duty (1 1/4” dia.) Steering Kits will allow you to clear rocks and stumps without getting hung up. Kits for Range Rover and Discovery I add additional clearance and protection to your steering damper by moving the damper up front with the new drag link. All necessary mounting brackets and hardware are included. Our Extreme High Clearance Track Rod allows for increased clearance over whatever gets in your way.

Improve your handling and stability. All necessary hardware for installation is included. Front or Rear. A volume buy has allowed us to pass on incredible savings to you. Series II, IIA, III RNK512 88” Front, Standard Duty........................................$ 349.00 RNK514 88” Rear, Standard Duty .........................................$ 395.00 RNK516 88” or 109” Front, Heavy Duty ...............................$ 365.00 RNK518 109” Regular, Rear, Standard Duty .........................$ 470.00 RNK519 109” Station Wagon, Rear, Standard Duty...............$ 470.00

Range Rover P38A & Discovery II 16x7 Steel Wheels

RND260 Steel Road Wheel - RR P38A & Disco II, 16x7........$ 159.95ea RND260/4 Set of four Steel Road Wheels........SPECIAL! ...........$ 619.00 RND260/5 Set of five Steel Road Wheels.........SPECIAL!............$ 749.00

Our Heavy Duty Steering Rod Kits will handle the toughest terrain

Genuine Spring Kits Replace your worn out Series springs with our Genuine Spring Kit.

Vented Steel “Wolf” Wheels RNW216 New, finished in black.............................................$ 89.00ea. RNW216/4 Set of four Vented Steel “Wolf” Wheels..SPECIAL! ...$ 339.00 RNW216/5 Set of five Vented Steel “Wolf” Wheels..SPECIAL!.....$ 395.00

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NRP Performance Exhaust Systems Complete NRP Performance Systems Includes catalytic converters, all pipes & hanger brackets. When it comes time to replace your Land Rover or Range Rover’s exhaust system, why not upgrade to a Stainless Steel exhaust from Rovers North and take advantage of an increase in horsepower and torque? You will notice an immediate improvement over your old tired system, at idle and throughout the entire rpm range. The new exhaust note gives a deep, throaty sound that your all alloy Rover V8 really deserves. Defender 90 RNE0012 Manual Gearbox ’94 & ’95 .....................................$1,431.00 RNE0022 Automatic Gearbox ’96 on ......................................$1,431.00 Defender 110 RNE0024 Manual Gearbox ’94 & ’95 .....................................$1,445.00 Discovery I RNE0013 Discovery I, Manual, ‘94-1995 ...............................$1,431.00 RNE0033 Discovery I, Automatic, ‘94-1995 ...........................$1,431.00 RNE0023 Discovery I, Automatic, ‘96 on................................$1,431.00 RNE0043 Discovery I, Manual, ‘96 on....................................$1,431.00 Range Rover Classic RNE0014 Range Rover Classic ’87-88 ....................................$1,669.00 RNE0019 Range Rover Classic ’89 .........................................$1,565.00 RNE0015 Range Rover Classic ’90-95 100” ..........................$1,431.00 RNE0025 Range Rover Classic ’93-95 108” (LWB) ...............$1,441.00

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NRP Rear Stainless Steel Performance Exhaust Section New! Now Available for Discovery II! The NRP stainless steel performance exhaust system is by far the finest stainless steel exhaust system we have fitted to a Land Rover! Designed for the do-it-yourselfer, this system installs easily and is backed with a original purchaser lifetime guarantee. System includes center silencer, tailpipe, all stainless steel hangers, hardware and installation instructions. Defender 90 / 110 RNE0002 Defender 90 ...........................................................$ 599.00 RNE0004 Defender 110 .........................................................$ 619.00 Discovery I RNE0005 Discovery I, ’94-1999 .............................................$ 599.00 Discovery II RNE0009 Discovery II, 2000-2002.........................................$ 639.00 Range Rover Classic RNE0005 Range Rover 1990 on .............................................$ 599.00 (Range Rover ’87-89 requires complete performance exhaust system)

Range Rover P38A RNE0006 Range Rover P38A, 4.0 / 4.6...................................$ 629.00 Gaskets & Exhaust Hangers RNE888 Exhaust Gaskets (2 required).................................$ 8.50ea RNE873 Rubber Hangers (3 required) ................................$ 5.49ea

NRP Performance Catalytic Converters – “Y-Pipe”

Range Rover P38A STAINLESS STEEL Dual Outlet Rear Exhaust!

NEW! 1999-2002 P38A Double “SS” Stainless Steel Rear Twin Exhaust

for 1999-2002 Range Rover P38A

Defender 90 / 110 RNE0020 Defender 90, 110, 1993-1995 .................................$ 866.00 RNE0021 Defender 90, 1997...................................................$ 866.00 Discovery I RNE0010 Discovery I, Automatic, 1994-1995 ........................$ 866.00 RNE0021 Discovery I, Automatic, 1996-1999 ........................$ 866.00 RNE0020 Discovery I, Manual, 1994-1995 ............................$ 866.00 RNE0221 Discovery I, Manual, 1996-1999 ............................$ 866.00 Range Rover Classic RNE0010 Range Rover Classic 100” ......................................$ 866.00 RNE0011 Range Rover Classic LWB........................................$ 876.00

RNE1419K P38A, 1999-2002 Dual outlet rear exhaust ............$1,195.00

O2 Sensors

K&N Air Filters

The last filter your Rover will need! Superior design uses premium oil cotton gauze with wire screening allowing maximum air flow with maximum filtration. Easy to clean, never needs replacement. Defender 90/110 RNF141 Defender 90 and 110 .............................................$ 39.95 Discovery I and II RNF139 Discovery I ............................................................$ 53.95 RNF144 Discovery II ............................................................$ 55.50 RNF145 Filter Service Kit Range Rover Classic RNF141 RR Classic, 1987-1994 ...........................................$ 39.95 RNF139 RR Classic, 1995.....................................................$ 53.95

Range Rover P38A RNF146 RR P38A, thru ‘98...................................................$ 55.95 RNF144 RR P38A, 1999-2002..............................................$ 55.50 RNF145

K&N Filter Service Kit for all vehicle filters..............$ 12.50

Fuel Filters

as low as $24.95!

Series III 1974 on RNE235 2.25 litre petrol, canister type ................................$ Defender 90/110 RNF861 90, 110 inline with threaded fittings .......................$ RNC632 2.25 litre petrol, inline w/threaded fittings .............$ RFF111 2.25 litre petrol, inline (non-genuine) splice in.....$ RNC745 2.25 litre diesel ......................................................$ RNF862 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel .................................$ RND270 Td5, Fuel Filter .......................................................$

RNF861

4.63 24.95 15.19 4.50 7.33 24.95 64.83

Discovery I RNF861 Genuine – threaded both ends ..............................$ 24.95 Range Rover Classic RNF133 Genuine Fuel Filter Update Kit (required for early Range Rover up to LA464553) ...............................$ RNF861 ’87-’95, (threaded both ends), Genuine, SPECIAL ..$ PLF861 ‘87-’95, ProLine ....................................................$ RNF025 ‘87-90 fuel filter (up to LA464553 without update kit).................................................$

51.70 24.95 15.90 19.50

Great Value!

Genuine Air Filters Genuine Land Rover V8 Ignition Parts RNI001 RNI002 RNE509 RNI004 RNI019 RNI024 RNI010 RNI012 RNI017 RNI003 RNK9335

Distributor Cap, 3.5, 3.9 litre .................................$ 38.41 Distributor Rotor, 3.5, 3.9 litre...............................$ 34.95 Electronic Ignition Coil 3.9 liter .............................$ 102.48 Distributor Spark Plug Wire Set, 3.9 litre ...............$ 65.95 Distributor Assembly ..............................................$ 720.95 3 Pin Amplifier .......................................................$ 145.00 Adapter, 2 to 3 Pin..................................................$ 37.09 Distributor Clear Plastic Cover................................$ 32.95 Base Plate With Pick-up Lead .................................$ 119.21 Spark Plug, 3.9 litre ...............................................$ 3.51 Complete V8 Ignition kit, 3.9 litre...........................$ 159.67 (Includes: Cap, rotor, plug wires, and spark plugs) RNK9336 Complete V8 Ignition kit, 4.0 litre .........................$ 137.92 (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)

Discovery I RNF010 All models .............................................................$ 14.95ea Discovery II RNF147 All models......................................................... .....$ 18.00ea Range Rover Classic RNF012 1974-1985, (2 req) ..............................................$ 11.51ea RNF950 1987-1994..............................................................$ 9.95ea RNF010 1995.......................................................................$ 14.95ea Range Rover P38A RNF011 1995-1998..............................................................$ 12.95ea RNF147 1999-2002..............................................................$ 18.00ea

Auto Transmission Filter Kit as low as

$45.00ea Automatic Transmission Filter Service Kit (includes filter, pan gaskets and O-rings)

PLK312 RNK312

ZF Trans. Filter Service Kit, 1987-1999...................$ 45.00 Genuine ZF Trans Filter Kit 1987-1999..................$ 61.25

Defender 90 / 110 RNE029 90/110 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req.............................$ 319.95 PLE029 90/110 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req..............................$ 129.95 RND292 90 4.0 litre, Genuine, 4 req ....................................$ 159.00 PLD292 90 4.0 litre, ProLine, 4 req.....................................$ 139.95 Discovery I RNE029 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req .........................................$ 319.95 PLE029 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req..........................................$ 129.95 RND290 4.0 litre, Genuine, 4 req .........................................$ 189.95 PLD290 4.0 litre, ProLine, 4 req..........................................$ 139.95 RND292 4.0 litre w/AEL, Genuine, 4 req...............................$ 159.00 PLD292 4.0 litre w/AEL, ProLine, 4 req ...............................$ 139.95 Discovery II RNE910 Front, Genuine, 2 req .............................................$ 65.03 RNE892 Rear, Genuine, 2 req...............................................$ 65.03 Range Rover Classic RNE029 All models, Genuine, 2 req .....................................$ 319.95 PLE029 All models, ProLine, 2 req......................................$ 129.95 Range Rover P38A RND290 ‘95-’97 to VA350101, Front & Rear, Genuine, 4req.$ 189.95 PLD290 ‘95-’97 to VA350101, Front & Rear, ProLine, 4req .$ 139.95 RND292 ‘97-’98 from VA350102 to WA410481, Front & Rear, Genuine, 4 req..................................$ 159.00 PLD292 ‘97-’98 from VA350102 to WA410481, Front & Rear, ProLine, 4 req ..................................$ 139.95 RNE893 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Front, Genuine, 2 req ......$ 71.28 RNE892 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Rear, Genuine, 2 req........$ 65.03

Genuine Oil Filters RNF001 RND503 RNE589 RND504 RND269 RNH251 RNF001 RNF001 RND505 RNE590 RNE591 RNE589

V8 – All Range Rover Classic, P38A, Discovery I and II, Defender 90/110 ......................$ 9.94 V8 – 101 Military Forward Control.........................$ 18.54 6 cyl 2.6 litre NADA 109”, petrol............................$ 6.69 6 cyl 2.5 litre Freelander, petrol .............................$ 9.32 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, diesel, engine oil ......................$ 19.53 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, Centrifuge element....................$ 24.85 4 cyl 2.3, 2.5 litre Defender 90/110, petrol............$ 9.94 4 cyl 2.5, 2.5 turbo, 200 Tdi, 300 Tdi, diesel .........$ 9.94 4 cyl 1.8 litre Freelander, petrol .............................$ 9.27 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 5.5” canister ......$ 8.75 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 7.5” canister ......$ 9.01 4 cyl 2.0 litre Series I, petrol..................................$ 6.69

Series II, IIA, III 2.25ltr Spin-On Oil Filter and Adapter Tired of changing those messy paper filter elements? Upgrade to our Spin-On Oil Filter and Adapter and make your life easier (and your garage floor cleaner!) Includes FRAM oil filter as shown. FAL5566 Series II, IIA, III Spin-On Oil Filter and Adapter......$ 90.00 RNF001 Genuine Replacement Filter....................................$ 9.25 PLF001 ProLine Replacement Filter.....................................$ 0.00

Prices valid until June 15, 2004

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We carry the complete line of Parts Wheel Bearings as low as $12.95

Wheel Bearings Fitting new brake rotors requires disassembling your hubs. This makes it the best time to service your wheel bearings and hub seals. These usually require replacement every 60,000 miles for Defender, Discovery I, and Range Rover Classic. Note: Range Rover P38A and Discovery II use nonserviceable hubs and are sold as complete hub assemblies (see below). Series II, IIA, and III (up to July 1980) RNE609 Inner, Genuine (2 req)...........................................$ RNE610 Outer, Genuine (2 req)...........................................$ Series III (from July 1980) RNH003 Inner/Outer, Genuine (4 req).................................$ PLH003 Inner/Outer, ProLine (4 req)..................................$ Defender 90/110 RNH003 Inner/Outer, Genuine (4 req).................................$ PLH003 Inner/Outer, ProLine (4 req)..................................$ Discovery I RNH003 Inner/Outer, Genuine (4 req).................................$ PLH003 Inner/Outer, ProLine (4 req)..................................$ Range Rover Classic RNH003 Inner/Outer, Genuine (4 req).................................$ PLH003 Inner/Outer, ProLine (4 req)..................................$

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Genuine Hub Seal Kits Includes Genuine hub seal, hub gasket, hub seal race and locker for hub nut. Series II, IIA, and III RNK552 Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req)......................................$ 20.00ea Defender 90/110 RNK5623 Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req)......................................$ 6.65ea Discovery I RNK5623 Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req)......................................$ 6.65ea Range Rover Classic RNK5621 1987-’89, Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) .....................$ 36.08ea RNK5622 1990-’92, Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) .....................$ 7.18ea RNK5623 1993-’95, Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) .....................$ 6.65ea

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Series Brake Shoes

Brake Shoes Sold in Axle Sets (enough for 2 wheels) PLF320 88” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front and rear ..............$ 36.50 PLF343 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front only, 2.25ltr.......$ 69.50 PLF321 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, rear only, all models ..$ 39.95 Brake Shoes for handbrake, Series IIA/III ..............$ 30.64

Series SAVE! Brake Drums PLC545 RNC534 RNC216 RNC504

88 Series II, IIA 10” Brake Drum...........................$ 49.00 88 Series III 10” Brake Drum ................................$ 59.95 109 Series II, IIA, 2.25ltr thru Suff. G.....................$ 148.45 109 Series IIA, III, 2.25ltr 1971 on ........................$ 89.50

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Defender 90/110 PLF300 Defender 90, Front Brake Caliper, RH ....................$ 307.97 PLF301 Defender 90, Front Brake Caliper, LH.....................$ 307.97 PLF200 Defender 110, Front Brake Caliper, RH ..................$ 309.95 PLF201 Defender 110, Front Brake Caliper, LH...................$ 309.95 PLB198 Defender 90, Rear Brake Caliper, RH .....................$ 184.95 PLB197 Defender 90, Rear Brake Caliper, LH......................$ 184.95 Discovery I PLB192 Front Brake Caliper, RH..........................................$ 245.00 PLB191 Front Brake Caliper, LH ..........................................$ 245.00 PLB198 Rear Brake Caliper, RH...........................................$ 184.95 PLB197 Rear Brake Caliper, LH ...........................................$ 184.95 Discovery II (Girling) PLD016 Front Brake Caliper, RH, ProLine ...........................$ 274.95 PLD017 Front Brake Caliper, LH, ProLine ............................$ 274.95 PLD005 Rear Brake Caliper, LH, ProLine .............................$ 85.95 PLD004 Rear Brake Caliper, RH, ProLine ............................$ 85.95 Range Rover Classic PLB014 Front, non-ABS, ‘87-’89 10mm, RH........................$ 295.00 PLB015 Front, non-ABS, ‘87-’89 10mm, LH ........................$ 295.00 PLB011 Front, ABS/Hunter, 10mm (from LA399973), RH...$ 275.00 PLB017 Front, ABS/Hunter, 10mm (from LA399973), LH ...$ 259.95 PLD259 Front, ABS/Hunter, 12mm (from PA637568), RH...$ 297.95 PLD258 Front, ABS/Hunter, 12mm (from PA637568), LH ...$ 297.95 PLB018 Rear, ABS/Hunter, 10mm (up to PA637567), RH ...$ 249.00 PLB010 Rear, ABS/Hunter, 10mm (up to PA637567), LH ....$ 249.00 PLB198 Rear, ABS/Hunter, 12mm (from PA637568), RH ....$ 184.95 PLB197 Rear, ABS/Hunter, 12mm (from PA637568), LH.....$ 184.95 Range Rover P38A (Girling) PLD016 Front Brake Caliper, RH, ProLine ...........................$ 274.95 PLD017 Front Brake Caliper, LH, ProLine ............................$ 274.95 PLD005 Rear Brake Caliper, LH, ProLine .............................$ 85.95 PLD004 Rear Brake Caliper, RH, ProLine ............................$ 85.95

Rebuilt Brake Calipers as low as $93.75ea Includes pads & hardware (Note: $100 core charge for front, $40 core charge for rear.) 93.75 94.50 99.75 99.75 93.75 93.75

Brake Rotors and Pads

PLB022

Semi-Metallic // Low Dust // No Noise

PLB208

Defender 90/110 PLB022 Defender 90, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97, Brake Rotor, front........$ PLB006 Defender 110, ‘93, Brake Rotor, front....................$ PLB012 Defender 90, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97, Brake Rotor, rear.........$ PLF323 Defender 90, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97, Brake Pad Set, front.....$ PLB004 Defender 90, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97, Brake Pad Set, rear......$ PLF323 Defender 110, ‘93, Brake Pad Set, front.................$ Discovery I PLB006 Brake Rotor, front ..................................................$ PLB012 Brake Rotor, rear ...................................................$ PLB208 Brake Pad Set, front ...............................................$ PLB004 Brake Pad Set, rear ................................................$ Discovery II RND013 Brake Rotor, front, Genuine....................................$ PLD024 Brake Rotor, rear ...................................................$ PLD036 Brake Pad Set, front ...............................................$ PLD242 Brake Pad Set, rear ................................................$ Range Rover Classic PLB006 Brake Rotor, ‘87-1989, front ..................................$ PLB022 Brake Rotor, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995, front...........$ PLB012 Brake Rotor, ‘87-1995, rear ...................................$ PLB001 Brake Pad Set, ‘87-1989, front ...............................$ PLB208 Brake Pad Set, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995, front........$ PLB004 Brake Pad Set, ‘87-1989, rear ................................$ PLB004 Brake Pad Set, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995, rear.........$ Range Rover P38A PLD028 Brake Rotor, front ..................................................$ PLD024 Brake Rotor, rear ...................................................$ PLD036 Brake Pad Set, front ...............................................$ PLD242 Brake Pad Set, rear ................................................$

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Discovery I PLB192R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH.......................................$ 186.75 PLB191R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH .......................................$ 186.75 PLB019R Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, RH........................................$ 99.75 PLB020R Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ........................................$ 99.75

88” and 109”

PLF342

New Brake Calipers

Defender 90/110 PLF300R Defender 90, Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH .................$ PLF301R Defender 90, Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH..................$ PLB020R Defender 90, Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, RH ..................$ PLB019R Defender 90, Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, LH...................$ PLF200R Defender 110, Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH ...............$ PLF201R Defender 110, Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH................$

Complete Hub Assembly for Range Rover P38A and Discovery II Genuine Hub Assemblies for Range Rover P38A and Discovery II are non-serviceable and must be installed as a complete assembly. RND676 Note: Discovery II hub assembly includes ABS sensor as shown above. Discovery II RND676 Front, Genuine (2 req).....................................$ RND693 Rear, Genuine (2 req) ......................................$ Range Rover P38A RND485 Front, Genuine (2 req).....................................$ RND693 Rear, Genuine (2 req) ......................................$

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Discovery II PLD016R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH.......................................$ 141.95 PLD017R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH .......................................$ 149.95 Range PLB014R PLB015R PLB011R PLB017R PLB019R PLB020R PLB019R PLB020R

Rover Classic Front Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘87-1989...................RH......$ 239.95 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘87-1989...................LH ......$ 239.00 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,RH $ 219.95 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,LH.$ 219.95 Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘87-1989....................RH......$ 99.75 Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘87-1989....................LH ......$ 99.75 Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘90-1995....................RH......$ 99.75 Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, ‘90-1995....................LH ......$ 99.75

Range Rover P38A PLD016R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH.......................................$ 141.95 PLD017R Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH .......................................$ 149.95

Wheel Cylinders for 88", Series II, IIA, III In addition to offering Genuine Land Rover Wheel Cylinders, we’ve been able to source out Lucas/Girling Wheel Cylinders directly and have passed on the savings to you! RNB535 PLB535 RNB536 PLB536 RNB537 PLB537 RNB538 PLB538

Front Right, Genuine...............................................$ 65.44 Front Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) ......................$ 45.00 Front Left, Genuine .................................................$ 65.44 Front Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling).........................$ 45.00 Rear Right, Genuine................................................$ 69.00 Rear Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) .......................$ 49.00 Rear Left, Genuine ..................................................$ 69.00 Rear Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)..........................$ 49.00

Genuine Piston and Caliper Seal Kits Genuine Piston Kits for Caliper with seals Includes all necessary components to rebuild one caliper. Defender 90/110 ‘93-1997 RNF304 D90, front, each .....................................................$ 106.95 RNB246 D90, rear, each.......................................................$ 41.35 RNF304 D110, front, each ...................................................$ 106.95 Discovery I ‘94-1999 RNB176 Front, each .............................................................$ 100.03 RNB246 Rear, each...............................................................$ 41.35 Range Rover Classic ‘87-1995 RNB176 Front, each .............................................................$ 100.03 RNB246 Rear, each...............................................................$ 41.35 Genuine Seal Kits for Caliper (w/o Pistons) Includes all necessary seals to rebuild one caliper. Defender 90/110 ‘93-1997 RNC804 D90, front...............................................................$ 12.25ea RNB019 D90, rear................................................................$ 13.07ea RNC804 D110, front,............................................................$ 12.25ea Discovery I ‘94-1999 RNB016 Seal Kit, front or rear, per caliper...........................$ 18.75ea Discovery II ‘99-2002 RND970 Seal Kit, front, per caliper, 2 req.............................$ 34.89ea RND978 Seal Kit, rear, per caliper, 1 req..............................$ 16.21ea Range Rover Classic ‘87-1995 RNB016 Seal Kit, front or rear, per caliper, 2 req.................$ 18.75ea Range Rover P38A ‘96-2002 RND970 Seal Kit, front, per caliper, 2 req.............................$ 34.89ea RND978 Seal Kit, rear, per caliper, 1 req..............................$ 16.21ea

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New Floor Panels for your Discovery and Range Rover Classic

LRD147L Discovery I Outer Sill Replacement

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Range Rover Classic Genuine Brush Guard URCHASE! SPECIAL P

Give your Discovery I a “dash-lift” in minutes! with our Genuine Dash Repair Kit. If you own a Discovery I, you are by now familiar with the dreaded “curled and/or wrinkled dash” syndrome! If your Discovery I dash wasn’t fixed under warranty, now is the time. Our genuine Dash Repair Kit allows you to make your dash look like new, in minutes. After trimming away approximately 1/4” of the curled dash, use the included screws to hold the new trim pieces in place. Once both sections are attached, we recommend adjusting screw tightness as needed to remove bubbles or high/low spots. Available in black only; may be painted. RNH253 Discovery I Dash Repair Kit - black ......................$ 19.75 RNA662

Range Rover Classic Straight Brush Bar w/Removable Lamp Guards...SPECIAL PURCHASE!..$ 359.00

Have you looked under your carpets lately? Land Rover door seals are prone to water leaks, which get absorbed by your carpets and floor insulation. This provides an ideal environment for mold and corrosion, which will lead to your steel floors prematurely rotting out. These new replacement floor panels are patterned as an exact replacement for your inner sills and floor sections, making for a quick and accurate weld-in repair. Replace your rusty and rotted out Land Rover sills and floors with our new replacement body parts. Discovery I Sill Replacement Parts LRD147L Discovery I Inner sill Replacement ..............LH ......$119.00 LRD147R Discovery I Inner sill Replacement ..............RH......$119.00 LRD146L Discovery I Outer sill Replacement ..............LH ......$129.00 LRD146R Discovery I Outer sill Replacement ..............RH......$129.00 Range Rover Classic Sill Replacement Parts RR124L RR Classic Inner sill Replacement................LH ......$119.00 RR124R RR Classic Inner sill Replacement................RH......$119.00 RR121L RR Classic Outer sill Replacement ...............LH ......$129.00 RR121R RR Classic Outer sill Replacement ...............RH......$129.00

Genuine 90/110 Seat Base Assembly - NOS Replace your Defender 90 or 110’s rusty seat base assembly with this Genuine NOS (New Old Stock) replacement. Note the handy tool box/storage compartments below seats. Order yours today; limited supply.

Discovery I with WD702A-MB

WD296A-MB for Discovery II, including door pieces

RNH254 Defender 90/110 Seat Base Assembly, NOS.....$ ........295.00

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Genuine Discovery II Tow Hitch Receiver Turn your Discovery II into a towing machine with this Genuine Tow Hitch Receiver. If your Discovery II doesn’t currently have a receiver, this is the one for you. Easily bolts onto your frame without drilling. Instructions and all necessary hardware are included. Wiring harness additional. RNH252 Discovery II Tow Hitch Receiver .............................$ 297.04 RND241 Discovery II Trailer Wiring Harness........................$ 193.36 RNH266

RND225

Genuine Cup Holders Fitting both Discovery I & II, 1990 on Range Rover Classics, these Genuine Land Rover cup holders are the perfect addition to your interior. They feature a slip-in moulded insert for smaller drinks and have a non-slip bottom to keep the spills to a minimum. Easily installed with supplied screws. RND490 Genuine Cup Holder Set, beige ...............................$ 56.59 RND491 Genuine Cup Holder Set, smokestone.....................$ 56.59

Genuine Discovery I Rear Door Latch Kit

Trailer Hitch Kits RNH266 for Discovery I and II and Range Rover Classic includes tow bar, 1 7/8” ball, 2” ball, ball cover, locking hitch pin and 2 safety chains. RND225 for Range Rover P38A includes heavy duty tow bar, 1 7/8” ball, 2” ball, 2 5/8” ball, ball cover, locking hitch pin and 2 safety chains. RNH266 RND225

Trailer Hitch Kit, Discovery I and II, RR Classic ......$ 117.29 Trailer Hitch Kit, Range Rover P38A .......................$ 150.91

Trailer Wiring Kits Whatever your towing needs, our Genuine Trailer Wiring and Hitch Kits will get the job done. Our Genuine Trailer Wiring Kit includes: converter box, receptacle, 4-prong receptacle and all necessary wiring and hardware. RNE849 Discovery I .............................................................$ 168.11 RND241 Discovery II ............................................................$ 193.36 RNE849 Range Rover Classic................................................$ 168.11 RND170 Range Rover P38A ..................................................$ 201.81

Tired of struggling with your rear door every time you try to open and close it? Has your latch completely rusted out from salt and corrosion? Replace it with our Genuine rear door latch kit. Our exclusive kit includes the replacement assembly, gasket, clips, bolts and washers as shown. RNK8361 Discovery I Rear Door Latch Kit..............................$ 125.00

Recovery Hitch and Receiver Adapter for all NAS Land Rovers

RNA082

Our Receiver Adapter (RNA082) allows recovery and tow hitches to be mounted into your Land Rover’s Class III rear receiver. The Recovery Hitch RNF408 (RNF408) can be mounted front or rear to handle a snatch strap, chain or winch cable. Expedition-proven in the Camel Trophy. Special mounting hardware included. RNA082 RNF408

Receiver Adapter, fits all NAS Land Rovers ..............$ 49.00 Recovery Hitch .......................................................$ 69.50

Discovery II with WD296A-SRB

Deluxe Wood Dash Kits for Discovery I and II and Range Rover P38A Enhance your interior with our deluxe wood dash kits. Using a custom adhesive (developed exclusively with 3M), our kits provide extremely flexible and UV resistant wood trim that simplifies the installation procedure. Simply stick in place – don’t worry about exact alignment, as each piece can be repositioned up to 24 hours after initial placement. These kits are appropriate for all climates, and will not crack or fade. The flexible polymer coating allows for contoured placement. From unbelievably real synthetic wood finishes to OE factory match wood, nothing compares to our distinctive deluxe wood dashboard kits.

Discovery I WD702A-MB Full kit (23 pcs), auto ‘95-98 ...........................$ 439.95 WD702B-MB Full kit (23 pcs), manual ‘95-98 ......................$ 439.95 WD702C-DS OE factory match (18 pcs), auto, ‘97................$ 429.95 WD702D-DS OE factory match (18 pcs), manual, ‘97...........$ 429.95 WD702E-DS OE factory match (14 pcs), auto, ‘98................$ 265.95 WD702F-DS OE factory match (14 pcs), manual, ‘98 ..........$ 265.95 Discovery II WD296A-SRB Fact match w/door pcs (29 pcs), ‘99-03...........$ 384.95 WD296A-MB Burl Wood w/door pcs (29 pcs), ‘99-03...........$ 499.00 WD296C-SRB Fact match w/o door pcs (18 pcs), ‘99-03........$ 234.95 WD296C-MB Burl Wood w/o door pcs (18 pcs), ‘99-03........$ 312.00 WD296D-SRB Fact match Basic kit (4 pcs), ‘99-03 ................$ 128.95 WD296D-MB Burl Wood Basic Kit (4 pcs), ‘99-03 ................$ 175.95 Range Rover P38A WD176A-SLBOE OE fact match (19 pcs), basic kit w/o nav.....$ 289.95 WD176C-SLBOE OE fact match (20 pcs), basic kit w/nav........$ 289.95 WD176B-SLBOE OE fact match (27 pcs), Deluxe kit w/o nav..$ 369.95 WD176D-SLBOE OE fact match (28 pcs), Deluxe kit w/nav ....$ 369.95 WD176E-SLBOE HSE fact match add-on kit (13 pcs), ‘01-02..$ 209.95 CL008-SLBOE Cluster piece only ..........................................$ 29.95

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Water Pumps

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Series IIA, III RNF334 2.25 liter 4 cyl petrol and diesel, Water Pump - Genuine............................................$ 132.87 RNC348 2.25 liter petrol, Military, Water Pump - Genuine ...$ 235.87

Help keep your Land Rover running smoothly and efficiently, and improve engine performance by installing a new radiator today! Series II, IIA, III RNC513 2.25 ltr, Series IIA, III, 1970 on. May be fitted to earlier 2.25 ltr Land Rovers by fitting late type top and bottom hoses. Radiator - Genuine............$ 441.81 RNC512 6 cylinder, Radiator - Genuine ................................$ 443.77 Defender 90, 110 RNE130 3.9, 4.0 liter, Radiator - Genuine ............................$ 493.37 RNE460 Oil Cooler Adapter for 4.0 liter - Genuine...............$ 15.79 PLD496 200 Tdi, Radiator - ProLine....................................$ 334.75 RNH255 300 Tdi, Radiator - Genuine ...................................$ 378.52 PLD500 300 Tdi w/Inner Cooler - Genuine..........................$ 599.00 RNH256 Td5 w/EGR, Radiator - Genuine.............................$ 529.17 RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator - Genuine........................$ 2.02 Discovery I ‘94-1999 RNC060 w/Manual transmission, Radiator - Genuine ...........$ 670.29 RNC062 w/Automatic transmission, Radiator - Genuine .......$ 718.75 PLC062 w/Automatic transmission, Radiator - ProLine........$ 639.95 RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator - Genuine........................$ 2.02 Discovery II ‘99-2002 RND494 w/o Air Injection, Radiator - Genuine .....................$ 168.09 RND495 w/ Air Injection, Radiator - Genuine .......................$ 375.00 Range RNC020 PLC020 RNC062 PLC062 RNC997

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Defender 90/110 RNC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump - Genuine ....................$ 204.95 PLC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump - Proline......................$ 139.00 RNC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump - Genuine......................$ 176.00 PLC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump - Proline .......................$ 153.47 RNF361 2.5 petrol and diesel N.A., Water Pump - Genuine..$ 261.10 STC639 200 Tdi diesel, Water Pump - Genuine ...................$ 318.53 STC1086 300 Tdi diesel, Water Pump - Genuine ...................$ 91.00 PEM500040 Td5 diesel, Water Pump - Genuine .....................$ 149.00 Discovery I ‘94-1999 RNC052 Water Pump - Genuine............................................$ 176.00 PLC052 Water Pump - ProLine ............................................$ 153.47 Discovery II ‘00-2002 RNC052 Water Pump - Genuine............................................$ 176.00 PLC052 Water Pump - ProLine ............................................$ 153.47 Range RNC011 PLC011 RNC052 PLC052

Rover Classic ‘87-1995 ‘87-1994, Water Pump - Genuine ...........................$ 204.95 ‘87-1994, Water Pump - Proline.............................$ 139.00 ‘95, Water Pump - Genuine ....................................$ 176.00 ‘95, Water Pump - ProLine .....................................$ 153.47

Range Rover P38A ‘95-2002 RNC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump - Genuine ...........................$ 176.00 PLC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump - ProLine ............................$ 153.47

Rover Classic ‘87-1995 ‘87-1988, Radiator - Genuine .................................$ 695.13 ‘87-1988, Radiator - ProLine..................................$ 455.00 ‘89-1995, Radiator - Genuine .................................$ 718.75 ‘89-1995, Radiator - ProLine..................................$ 639.95 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator - Genuine........................$ 2.02

Great Value!

Range Rover P38A ‘96-2002 RND357 ‘95-1998, Gems Engine, Radiator - Genuine...........$ 428.13 RNE003 ‘99-2002, Bosch Engine, Radiator - Genuine..........$ 436.35

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Discovery II RND302 Viscous Fan Clutch - Genuine .................................$ 239.95 PLD302 Viscous Fan Clutch - ProLine ..................................$ 184.50

New Series Fuel Tanks Beware of inferior imitations! There are a variety of aftermarket tanks out there that try and convince you they are better than the original. They aren’t. The original design is much stronger and more durable, and fits the way it is intended to.

Series II, IIA, III

RNE425 RNE424 RNF360

88” and 109” Regular, Fuel Tank, Petrol & Diesel, Genuine ......................................................$ 256.47 88” and 109” Regular, Fuel Tank, Petrol & Diesel, ProLine .......................................................$ 184.37 109” Station Wagon, Fuel Tank, Petrol, Genuine ....$ 616.97 109” Station Wagon, Fuel Tank, Diesel, Genuine ....$ 576.62 88” and 109” Military, Fuel Tank, Genuine.............$ 571.57

Series 2.25ltr Fuel Pump SPECIAL ON LY $39.50 Series 2.25ltr PLC349 Fuel Pump, 2.25ltr. petrol, SPECIAL........................$ 39.50

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Defender 90 Soft Top RNA90ST 1994-’97 Defender 90 Soft Top ..............................$1829.00 RNE245 1994 D90 Belt Rail Kit* ..........................................$ 45.00 RNE246 1994 D90 Tailgate Bar Kit*.....................................$ 65.50 *The 1994 Defender 90 soft top is equipped from the factory with snaps and requires a belt rail and tailgate bar kit be installed to use this top. 1995 and 1997 Defender 90 soft top models do not require this kit.

High-Ratio Series IIA, III Transfer Box

Increase your Pre-assembled, ready to bolt in. ro speed by 32 ad Includes transmission brake assembly. % Increases your road speed by 32% with no change in low range performance! Eliminates the need for an overdrive for quieter, more reliable road performance. Normal high ratio is 1.148:1, New Hi-Ratio Modified is 0.781:1, low range ratio is unchanged. Entire transferbox assembly is rebuilt including all new bearings, seals and gaskets. Not compatible with external overdrive or PTO.

NEW V8 Alternators

Viscous Fan Clutch Discovery I RNC054 Viscous Fan Clutch - Genuine .................................$ 252.22 PLC054 Viscous Fan Clutch - ProLine ..................................$ 184.95

PLC362

The best soft top anywhere. Everything you ever wanted in a custom soft top for your Defender 90 is here. Constructed with superior quality black fabric, it will not fade, shrink or crack like the original. This top will look as good as the day you first put it on, year after year. Superior features include: weather secure door seals, heavy duty zippers, improved visibility with rear quarter windows and tinted double polished vinyl windows. An awesome fit on your existing belt rail system virtually ends the headaches of all the stretching and prying and keeps you happy and dry when the weather is foul. Includes three zip out windows, carrying pack and instructions. Please order early; allow four to six weeks for delivery.

HRT1002 Hi-Ratio Transfer Box with brake assembly ............$ 1,250.00

Defender 90/110 RND034 ‘93-1995 Defender 3.9 - Genuine...........................$ 299.00 PLC054 ‘97 Defender 4.0 - ProLine.....................................$ 184.95 RNC054 ‘97 Defender 4.0 - Genuine ....................................$ 252.22

RNC362

Defender 90 Deluxe Soft Tops

Range RNC018 PLC018 RNC054 PLC054

Rover Classic ‘87-1994, Viscous Fan Clutch - Genuine .................$ 327.00 ‘87-1994, Viscous Fan Clutch - ProLine..................$ 189.00 ‘95, Viscous Fan Clutch - Genuine ..........................$ 252.22 ‘95, Viscous Fan Clutch - ProLine ...........................$ 189.00

Range Rover P38A RND302 Viscous Fan Clutch - Genuine .................................$ 239.95 PLD302 Viscous Fan Clutch - ProLine ..................................$ 184.50

88” Series II-III Stainless Steel Exhaust System

as low as

$299ea

PLE855

Alternators - New (not rebuilt) Defender 90/110 PLE846 3.9 liter, 100 amp, ‘93 D110, ‘94-1995 D90 ..........$ 329.00 PLE866 4.0 liter, 100 amp, ‘97 D90 ....................................$ 359.00 RNH259 200/300 Tdi, 65 amp, ‘93-2004 .............................$ 443.27 RNH260 Td5, 120 amp, ‘01-2004 ........................................$ 691.61 Discovery I PLE863 3.9 liter, 100 amp, ‘94-1995 ..................................$ 359.00 PLE866 4.0 liter, 100 amp, ‘96-1999 ..................................$ 359.00 Discovery II RNH261 V8, 130 amp, 2000-2002 .......................................$ 469.00 Range Rover Classic PLE855 85 amp, up to 1992................................................$ 299.00 PLE846 100 amp, with four groove pulley, ‘93-1994...........$ 329.00 PLE863 100 amp, 1995.......................................................$ 359.00 Range Rover P38A PLE870 120 amp, ‘95-2002.................................................$ 399.00

Alternators - Remanufactured Series III RNF193 4 cyl 2.25 Petrol/Diesel, 34 amp, $40 core charge..$139.50 RNF194 4 cyl 2.25 Petrol/Diesel, 43 amp, $35 core charge..$179.00

Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust System for Series II-III 2.25 petrol Plan to keep your Series Land Rover forever? Here’s the exhaust system to go with it. • Increased Power • Improved Fuel Mileage • Stainless Steel construction • Lifetime Warranty for original purchaser • Complete with instructions and Stainless Steel hangers.

$499

RNE0001AA 88” Series II-III Stainless Exhaust System.............$ 499.00

Swivel Pin Housing Top Pin Kit Our Swivel Pin Housing Top Pin Kit includes everything necessary to repair your loose or worn out swivel pin housing parts. Will fit Series IIA, III only (not V8). RNH262

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Swivel Pin Housing Top Pin Kit ............................$ 69.00

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Windshield Wiper Blades Installing new wiper blades just before winter and another new set for spring is the absolute best way to make sure you retain a clear windshield all year. UV rays, acid rain and air pollutants wreak havoc on exposed rubber elements, shortening the life of wiper blades. If you live in snow country, extreme low temperatures usually cause the wipers to freeze and become less flexible. Using winter blades helps, with a protective cover keeping the ice off. Either way, nothing beats a fresh set of wiper blades for clear driving.

Range Rover Classic Rear Rubber Mat

RNA676 Discovery II Rubber Mat

Defender 90/110 RNC948 Front or Rear..........................................................$ Discovery I RNW117 Front.......................................................................$ RNW103 Rear........................................................................$ Discovery II RNW113 Front.......................................................................$ RNW100 Rear........................................................................$ Range Rover Classic RNW104 Up to ’89, Rear and Front.......................................$ RNW111 ’90 - 1995, Rear and Front ............................... .....$ Range Rover P38A RNW107 Front.......................................................................$ RNW118 Rear........................................................................$ RND223 Headlamp wiper blade............................................$

Genuine Rubber Floor Mats

Late Series IIA, III Wiper Arms and Blades - Available Again in Stainless Steel & Chrome Finish 11.07ea

Genuine Land Rover Parts black rubber mats are simply the best. The passenger side has extra material and templates for cutting to fit. Raised perimeter and deep tread trap a surprising amount of mud and water. Hose down to clean.

RNK819/2 Wiper kit with both arms and 2 blades ........$ 25.00

Defender 90, 110 RNI067 Front Mats ......................................................................$ 117.83 RNI070 Defender 110, Middle Footwell ......................................$ 91.67 Discovery I RNA626 Three Piece Footwell Set.................................................$ 169.00 Discovery II RNA676 Three Piece Footwell Set.................................................$ 190.00 RNA708 Front Pair .......................................................................$ 89.00 Range Rover Classic 4 Pc. Set RNA624 ‘87-1995 100”................................................................$ 139.00 RNA625 ‘93-1995 LWB.................................................................$ 169.00 Range Rover P38A RND220 Front and Rear Set..........................................................$ 219.95

9.24ea 15.94ea 14.73ea 12.00ea 22.95ea 11.95ea 15.93ea 16.01ea 12.87ea

RND255

LH Wiper Arm..............................................$ 9.50ea

RND256

RH Wiper Arm .............................................$ 9.50ea

PLD285

10” Blade ....................................................$ 6.95ea

Stay Warm and Dry With Our Plush Custom Carpeted Mats Add an elegant finishing touch to the interior of your vehicle with plush custom carpets. The 32 oz. premium nylon yarn is three times heavier than the low quality factory mats that most vehicle's come fitted with. These plush durable mats are custom cut to fit your Land Rover with a non slip backing and include special fasteners. Available in Land Rover colors - listed by vehicle type below to match the most popular interior colors. Mats are completely washable and come with a 2 year warranty. Allow one to two weeks for delivery.

Custom Mat Colours

Front Mat Set

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Heavyweight Mats Protect Your Carpets From Water and Dirt – The Last Mat You'll Ever Need to Buy Our heavy duty Rubber Mats have always been appreciated by knowledgeable automotive enthusiasts as the only way to preserve and protect the interior of their vehicles. For years, our rich matte-black mats have truly performed the task of doing what a floor mat should. Protect your carpet by retaining all the dirt, sand, snow, mud, leaves, grit and grime that is tracked in, while still being comfortable under-foot and kind to fine shoes.

Defender 90 and 110 Defender 90 Defender 90 Defender 90 SW Cargo Defender 110 Defender 110 Cargo Discovery I and II Discovery I Discovery I Cargo Discovery II Discovery II Cargo Discovery II Cargo (W/ 3rd seat) Range Rover Classic Range Rover Classic Range Rover Classic SWB Range Rover Classic LWB Range Rover Classic Range Rover Classic LWB Range Rover Classic/County/Cargo Range Rover Classic LWB Cargo Range Rover P38A Range Rover 4.0 SE/4.6 HSE Range Rover 4.0 SE/4.6 HSE Cargo

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RNA45DG $109.95 RNA46DG $ 99.95

Front Rubber Mats RNA16BK Rubber Mats Front Pair - Black RR Classic, RRP38A, Discovery I & II, Defender .....$ RNA16G Rubber Mats Front Pair - Grey RR Classic, RRP38A, Discovery I & II, Defender .....$ RNA16T Rubber Mats Front Pair - Tan RR Classic, RRP38A, Discovery I & II, Defender .....$ Rear Rubber Mats RNA17BK Rubber Mats Rear Pair - Black RR Classic, RRP38A, Discovery I, Defender ............$ RNA17G Rubber Mats Rear Pair - Grey RR Classic, RRP38A, Discovery I, Defender ............$ RNA17T Rubber Mats Rear Pair - Tan RR Classic, RRP38A, Discovery I, Defender ............$ RNA18BK Rubber Mats Rear Pair, Discovery II, Black ............$ RNA18G Rubber Mats Rear Pair, Discovery II, Grey..............$ RNA18T Rubber Mats Rear Pair, Discovery II, Tan ...............$

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Custom Molded Durable High Grade Rubber Cargo Mats Cargo Liners protect the rear cargo area carpeting from all types of wear and tear. These high quality durable cargo liners are designed with a 3” raised lip which helps to contain spills from leaky groceries or wet snow boots. They are perfect for hauling gardening supplies, fishing gear, construction materials, golf clubs, or carrying the family pet. Custom fit to your Land Rover and available in black, tan or grey. Discovery I RNA20BK Rubber Cargo Mat, Black .......................................$ 119.95 RNA20G Rubber Cargo Mat, Grey .........................................$ 119.95 RNA20T Rubber Cargo Mat, Tan...........................................$ 119.95 Discovery II RNA21BK Rubber Cargo Mat, Black .......................................$ 119.95 RNA21G Rubber Cargo Mat, Grey .........................................$ 119.95 RNA21T Rubber Cargo Mat, Tan...........................................$ 119.95 Range Rover Classic RNA19BK Rubber Cargo Mat, Black .......................................$ 119.95 RNA19G Rubber Cargo Mat, Grey .........................................$ 119.95 RNA19T Rubber Cargo Mat, Tan...........................................$ 119.95 Range Rover P38A RNA22BK Rubber Cargo Mat, Black .......................................$ 119.95 RNA22G Rubber Cargo Mat, Grey .........................................$ 119.95 RNA22T Rubber Cargo Mat, Tan...........................................$ 119.95

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Rovers North T-shirts Original designs only available here! A. got mud? T-Shirt Specify S, M, L, XL, XXL. Also available in Kids size S, M, L. TS30 got mud? T-shirt.......................................................................$18.95 B. No Road 101 Forward Control T-Shirt Specify S, M, L, XL, XXL. TS23 Genuine Land Rover T-Shirt.....................................................$16.50 C. Genuine Land Rover Heritage T-Shirt Specify S, M, L, XL, XXL. Also available in Kids size M, L TS31 Genuine Land Rover T-Shirt.....................................................$ 18.95 D. Series on Safari Kids T-Shirt TS27KM Kids T-Shirt. “The Best 4x4xFar” Series IIA Elephant Safari. Light grey shirt, black art. Available in Kids size 10-12 only....$ 12.50 D. Range Rover Classic Kids T-Shirt TS28KM “The Best 4x4xFar” Range Rover Classic Expedition. Light blue shirt, black art. Available in Kids size 10-12 only....$ 14.50

Brushed Cotton Hats Rover North Rallye Plate logo on the front with our Land Rover Genuine Parts Support logo on the rear. RNH05R RN Hot Red Brushed Cotton Hat ..................................$ 17.50 RNH05Y RN Borego Yellow Brushed Cotton Hat ........................$ 17.50 RNH05SB RN Steel Blue Brushed Cotton Hat ...............................$ 17.50

Stay extra warm this Spring! Exclusive Rovers North Fleece Jackets and Vests Our deluxe heavyweight fleece vests and jackets are designed to keep you warm and comfy all winter long! Polartec® 300 fleece retains maximum body warmth wet or dry. Our fleece clothing is good-looking enough to wear for any occasion. Handmade in Vermont with superior quality and attention to detail. Three large zipper pockets outside and one inside. Rovers North Fleece Jackets Sizes S-XXL RNFJ05 Red (specify size)........was $ 98.50..SPECIAL..now...$ 73.88 RNFJ02 Green (specify size)....was $ 98.50..SPECIAL..now ...$ 73.88 RNFJ03 Black (specify size)....was $ 98.50..SPECIAL..now....$ 73.88 Rovers North Fleece Vests Sizes S-XXL RNFV05 Red (specify size).......was $ 69.00..SPECIAL..now....$ 51.75 RNFV02 Green (specify size)....was $ 69.00..SPECIAL..now....$ 51.75 RNFV03 Black (specify size)....was $ 69.00..SPECIAL..now....$ 51.75

Genuine Land Rover Hat Sport your true colours with a Land Rover logo hat. Strap adjustment fits most sizes. RNA696 Land Rover Hat..........................................................$ 16.00

Beat The Rain With Our Waxed Cotton Hats Rover North Rally Plate logo on the front with our Land Rover Genuine Parts Support logo on the rear. Awesome quality, perfect for wet weather. RNH04G Green Waxed Cotton Hat..........$ 17.50 ea RNH04K Buckskin Waxed Cotton Hat.....$ 17.50 ea

RNC845 RNC811 RNC812 ATF API ADC16 GLC10 RNF263

10w-40 Engine Oil, 100% synthetic - quart ............$ 6.50 75w-90 Gear Oil, 100% synthetic - quart................$ 8.50 75w-90 Gear Oil, 100% synthetic - gallon ..............$ 32.50 ATF, Trans and PS Oil, 100% synthetic - quart ........$ 8.50 Fuel Performance Additive for petrol engines (treats 160 gal)...............................$ 7.95 Diesel All Season Performance Fuel Additive (treats 100 gal) .................................$ 6.00 Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease ..............................$ 4.50 Amsoil Performance Oil Filter, Def 90, 110 V8 .......$ 14.00

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by Matthias Pfannmüller & Boris Schmidt

Back in print! This classic deals with the history of Land Rover, various model changes, specialized versions, and includes previously unavailable information and photographs. Provides in-depth examination of all models and the future of Land Rover. 144 pages, 224 photos. BOOK47......................$24.95 Expedition Guide – Second Edition by Tom Stoppard

Back by popular demand, the Expedition Guide has been completely revised and updated, including vehicles, modifications, fuels and oils, tires, and more, with major updates in communications and satellite-based navigation. 548 pages, 375 photos, b/w.

Rovers North Recovery Kit We’ve assembled what we consider to be the basic elements any Land Rover should have on-board at all times, whether on the road or off. Our exclusive Recovery Kit includes our beefy 2” reinforced double loop 30’ tow strap, two heavyweight steel shackles, leatherlined Land Rover gloves and durable recovery bag for convenient storage under the seat. RNR1000 RN Recovery Kit.............................................................$ 99.00

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Rovers North Tool Roll Perfect for any vehicle! Heavy duty canvas duck material with 25 pockets to carry a variety of tools, and two pull straps to secure roll when stowed. 14 1/4” x 27” flat size. DOES NOT INCLUDE TOOLS SHOWN. Rovers North Tool Roll..................................................$ 29.95

Expedition Shovel 100% Synthetic Advanced Lubricants Amsoil’s superior performance provides up to four times the protection of conventional and other synthetic oils. Formulated for use in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Amsoil offers the most advanced fuel efficient synthetic lubricants on the market. Increase power, fuel mileage and virtually eliminate wear in your Land Rover.

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BOOK67......................$ 45.00

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The best expedition shovel we’ve found. Made by Carter’s in the U.K., this is the tool of choice, whether its mud season in New England or a rally in Moab. Use our Shovel Mounting Kit to mount the expedition shovel directly to your Land Rover, as shown below. RTC9659 Expedition Shovel..........................................................$ 49.00

The Best Coffee and Chair By Far Grown and picked from small farms in the exclusive Naranjo region of Costa Rica, using Genuine Land Rovers as shown above, this special coffee is supplied to Land Rover directly from the plantations, ensuring consistently good flavor and freshness. Treat yourself to a cup today! Definitely “The Best Coffee By Far,” and a delight to drink at home, the office, in your Land Rover, or in your new Land Rover Café rocking chair. Perfect for your home or deck, the rocking chair is constructed of leather and wood and folds away for easy storage. RNA0211 Land Rover Dark Roast Ground Coffee, 10oz can......$ 8.95 RNA7537 Land Rover Café Rocking Chair, leather & wood........$ 182.95 Check out the full Land Rover coffee story online at www.roversnorth.com

Shovel Mounting Kit This kit provides everything needed to mount your Expedition shovel to the wing top of your Land Rover. Kit includes all brackets, pads, straps and hardware. Does not require wing top protectors. Kit does not include shovel. RNK8233 Shovel Mounting Kit......................................................$ 49.00

Rovers North Stainless Steel Travel Mugs Travel to Work in Style RNA0046 Rovers North Travel Mug (stainless)......................$ 16.50 RNA0046R Rovers North Travel Mug (red) .............................$ 16.50 RNA0046Y Rovers North Travel Mug (yellow) .........................$ 16.50

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Rovers North in Billing, U.K., cont’d. By Jeffrey B. Aronson [Rovers North’s partner in print, Land Rover Enthusiast, sponsors the world’s largest Land Rover rally at Billing every year. You’d expect Rovers North to be there. Here’s the second part of our coverage of this mammoth event -ed] Near the center of a few thousand acres of Land Rovers, Land Rover Enthusiast had a massive tent featuring magazine and enthusiast products, as well as a separate tent housing the hugely popular Land Rover Café. Along the with a Starbucks at Heathrow, this was the only acceptable cup of coffee that I found in all of Great Britain. The LRE and Land Rover Café tents sat beside over 175 other tents and displays. They weren’t alone. Land Rover clubs also packed the event. The club displays included: The Land Rover Register [1948-53], The Series I Club, the Series II Club, The Series III and 90 and 110 Owners Club, the Association of Rover Clubs, the Camel Trophy Owners Club, the Freelander Club, the Ex-Military Land Rover Association, the Range Rover Register, the Forward Control Register, the Lightweight Land Rover Club, the Discovery Owners Club, and the 101 Forward Control Register. All 19 rows of tents and displays ringed a center square of grass where David Bowyer, off-road instruc-

called The Land Rover Doctor. Our discussions drifted from Land Rovers to the terrible state of coffee in England, which led to an invitation to share breakfast with them at their camp site for properly prepared coffee. The lure was powerful, but finding their campsite among the thousands of enthusiasts camping at the show – now there was the problem. As we parted, I thought “this is why you come to Billing.”

Control when it was demobbed in 1996. It came with 10 coats of paint and dogtags from regiments. With petrol prices at around $6.00 per gallon, he’s also taken the popular step of an LPG conversion.

Camel Trophy Land Rover made an effort to clean up the Camel Trophy for eco-friendly customers by creating a Freelander version of the event, but the heart of the Camel Trophy beats fiercely in the less-television friendly events of the 80s. The crowds in front of the Camel Trophy club display told Land Rover all they needed to know, if they bothered to observe.

Another great example, this one from South Africa, featured two PTO winches, uprated non-Rover seats, and a clever soft top arrangement with a solar panel for power. You also saw a pop-up top and pop-out tables for elegant dining in the field. There’s even a built-in bed for luxurious camping. The inner portion of the camper, resting on the frame, is actually a portion of an old caravan. The 101” is named “Doodlebug.” If you ever thought, yuck, camping, you haven’t seen a 101” set up this way. If the spouse or the significant other has opposed outdoor events, why not purchase a 101” for them?

The Camel Trophy Owners Club demonstrated that their display occupies a lot of their thoughts and time. In front of a semicircle of Camel Trophy vehicles, each identified with a placard, the roof only of a Defender 90 [oddly never used in Camel events -ed] sat, tipped forward, in a mud hole. The top has illuminated lamps attached to the roof, and the arm of a mannequin [I hope -ed] rises from the window to the rooftop. It is angled bonnet first into the mud. A nylon tow strap rises from the buried hood over the top. For all the world it appears to be a Camel Trophy vehicle that has sunk into a quagmire. It’s a brilliant display that attracts an endless stream of admirers. The 20 vehicles on display also attract a lot of attention with their full kits of gear and explanatory placards on each year’s Camel Trophy. Camel vehicles included those that ran Chile, Argentina, Mongolia, and the Mundo Maya were on display, as well as the last and most recent Freelander model.

Military Land Rovers When I think of military Land Rovers, ex-NATO 109s come to mind. Or, maybe you think of the former ambulances brought over for sale in the U.S.? Defender versions such as the current Wolf model are just wistful dreams. Eddie Johnson drove to the event in a 1979 Series III 109” with a Rhodesian Army rollover hoop. One of 900 produced for the British Army, this design presumed that armed insurgents fighting for Zimbabwe’s independence would place mines on the roads. So these Land Rovers have a steel plates underneath and alongside the “gunwales” of the vehicle to protect the car and the occupants. Should the mine go off and flip the car over, the strong rollover hoop should permit it to be rolled back on its wheels and head off back into the fray. Of course, this being a Land Rover, it had to make do with the standard 2.25 motor and no power steering – despite the considerable extra weight.

Equipment Vendors Land Rover Café If 10,000 clubs had exhibits, then seemingly 100,000 I admit to a bias towards this group for two vendors and suppliers of everything imaginable rented reasons: one, Rovers North carries this tent space and sought to sell you their wares. Much of it most excellent coffee, and I once taught seemed like army surplus gear, camping equipment of Latin American history at the University of varying degrees of quality, and accessories that you Vermont. Even the most jaded curmudgeon Billing was the perfect blend of vendor stalls, workshops, and trials. would twitch a forced grin under the charm of this Costa Rican contor, winch expert, and genial host served as Master of tingent. Oscar Escheverria, a lumbering bear Ceremonies every day. An endless stream of entertainof a man, lives in San Jose, Costa Rica, ment entered the central green daily, from clowns and where he’s the official importer and distribuLand Rover-on-spoon races for children to falconry tor of Land Rover, MG, and Rover automoand sheep dog demonstrations for adults. biles. His firm, Motores Brintanicos De Costa Rica, stepped into this position because his The delight of an event like this rests with the people family’s business involved him in coffee proyou meet, in this case, from all over the United duction – no surprise in Costa Rica. Their Kingdom, Europe, Africa and North America. I had the coffee drying machinery managed to dry cofpleasure of spending the days with Land Rover enthufee beans at lower temperatures, effectively siasts Barry Enis, Kent, CT, Jim Pappas, Parsippany, NJ, protecting the flavor of the beans, and it took and Brian Neeley, Attleboro, MA. And while wandering them to numerous places where Land Rovers the fields, I met up with Paul Von Klosst-Dohna, from toiled daily. The firm, started by his grandfaThousand Oaks, CA. Paul already owns a ‘71 Series ther, also knew that more prosperous farmNot many of these made it stateside: an impressively clean Series IIA. IIA 109” SW, a ‘95 Range Rover Classic LWB, and a ers would make for more prosperous suppliwould find at any off-road event in the U.S. If you owned ‘97 NAS Defender 90, but he flew over to find a ers, so they sought ways to market coffee other than a ship or a plane, you could have purchased tons of Forward Control 101”. as a mass commodity. used parts for most any Land Rover model. Some vendor exhibits really stood out, and the Series I The Land Rover was a critical piece of machinery on Southdown Equipment area merited a lot of visitors. Every known model of Land Rover was represented by the farm, so Escheverria reasoned that if he could Dave Wilkinson, Zeal Monachorum, Devon, started his a club, whether national or regional. The club displays make Land Rovers more affordable, productivity business in 1989. “I was working on a road construcshowed off every possible variation in the 55 year hiswould rise and profits might follow, for the producers tion project in North Devon when the company was tory of the marque. Fancy yourself an expert on Series as well as his firm. As he noted, “I want coffee proexperiencing a lot of track rod damage to its vehicles. I I Tickford Station Wagons? Four sat at the Series I ducers to feel more in control of their market, of their offered to create protective plates, and it all started from Club display, loaned out by their owners just for the worth, and of their equipment. Land Rovers and coffee there.” Southdown now produces axle guards, steering event. The four, all in the correct Bronze Green, repproduction are very closely linked in my country.” arm guards, and fuel tank guards for most Land Rover resented the full range of condition, too, from unrevehicles. There’s growing interest and demand for Range stored original to fully restored and primped. Land The mountainous nature of the coffee regions of Costa Rover Classic and Discovery protective devices, too, and Rover’s first effort at a fully enclosed people carrier, Rica mean that Land Rovers are essential; as Oscar these have become popular as these older coil-spring this model failed because of its high price, a combina- explains, “the plants in the high altitudes really promodels find themselves as off-roaders of choice. tion of the coachwork body and the government’s pur- duce the best coffee.” The coffee served at Billing, chase tax. called “Land Rover Café,” lived up to its, err, billing, The Dunsfold Collection – and not just because the rest of the coffee at pubs in Land Rovers We Don’t See I wandered around in awe, peering inside the vehiaround Billing could be best called “swill.” Philip Bashall founded this extraordinary collection of cles. The only one I had ever sat inside was a pre-prohistoric Land Rover vehicles in 1993. He juggles an duction model owned and restored by Ken Visitors to Costa Rica have remarked on the number annual autojumble, supportive members, public preWheelwright, who has vast experience and expertise of Series Land Rovers still operating in the country. sentations, and tons of accumulated good will to keep with Series I prototypes in England. Did I wish to sit New Defenders and Range Rovers are also sold rouhis valuable operation solvent. With some volunteer inside this totally original example? I did, thank you, tinely, although the Discovery has not quite found an drivers, the Dunsfold Collection displayed a 30th and settled inside of a 51 year-old vehicle. Given that easy niche. They’re not inexpensive there, but as necAnniversary Range Rover, a Range Rover limousine, a doors and a top were optional extras on the Series I at essary pieces of equipment, are highly regarded and 50/50 Challenge Defender 110, a gray 110 prototype, the time, this was a revelation about the direction well maintained. To help farmers out, Escheverria also a Freelander test “mule,” a Defender military Wolf, Land Rover could take with their design. stocks used parts through a subsidiary company. With and a very early Range Rover. There’s a funny looking Oscar’s friends Rodolfo and Omar staffing the Cafe Maestro van, which turns out to be a camouflage body As I sat wondering how a Land Rover that cost 900 and providing endless good cheer, no wonder thoufor a Freelander mule. The Range Rover limousine is pounds sterling must have seemed in an impoversands of people drank a lot more coffee in England a P38A model, one of only two produced by Land ished, post war England, up came two Frenchmen, that weekend. Rover; Phil Bashall loves it. Guillaume Vilaceque and Jean-Paul Laenen. Between them, they own the only three Tickford station wagons in France. Speaking in my finest 4th grade French, they patiently listened to and answered my questions on the Land Rover scene in France. There’s a French magazine, called Land [available in Canada -ed], dedicated to Land Rovers, and of course, active off-roading events and activities. Guillaume also owns a Defender 130” and Jean Paul operates a business

Forward Control 101s A Forward Control 101” does not appear often in the U.S.; when you come across a herd of them, you have to stop short. Those we see in North America usually feature canvas tops. In England and in Europe, 101s often become campers – rugged, handsome, nonannoying Winnebago clones. Hugh Billington, Daventry, Northampton, bought his 1977 Forward

Near the end of the event, the various clubs all drove their representative vehicles to the center ring for photo shoots and appreciative sighs. Phil Bashall was called up for running commentary and enlivened the coverage. If you have a question about Land Rover’s development, Dunsfold is a terrific source.

No Classic Cars, We’re British! By Jeffrey B. Aronson During the week of the Land Rover Enthusiast Rally at Billing last spring, I wallowed in the visions of hundreds of Defenders, FC 101s, unique Discovery and Freelander models. Still, something gnawed at me – where were all the classic British cars? Driving two hours from Heathrow Airport to a motel in Wellingborough, a town nearby Billing, I spotted one Series Land Rover – a 109” – and one TVR Taimar sports car. That was it for the entire week. As an unabashed Anglophile, this gave me pause and made me rethink my understanding about where the expertise really resides to keep British cars on the road. It may not be in Jolly Olde Blighty, but right here in the good ol’ USA. I thought about this a lot as I walked the hundreds of stalls at Billing. Much of the product available was aimed at the Defender, Discovery or Range Rover Classic models, not at the Series vehicles. With far fewer off-road trails available, the British manufacturers focus on expedition, fuel economy or towing accessories. Overseas trips to exotic locales, such as North Africa, Spain or France, attract many enthusiasts in England. With petrol at nearly $6.00 a gallon, anything that helps offset running costs attracts much attention from drivers. Diesel engines offer much better mileage [how does 35 mpg in your Discovery sound to you?] but fuel prices still feel steep to British owners. Caravanning [trailering] is hugely popular in Great Britain and is the impetus for many 4 x 4 purchases there, so towing and camping accessories filled many booths. Except for Southdown, the off-road products looked ordinary compared to what we see from U.S. manufacturers. Americans feel some new constraints around off-roading, but we’re quite spoiled compared with our British and overseas counterparts. Our access to trails, fields and open spaces vastly outweighs what’s available to enthusiasts over in Great Britain. At Billing itself, I kept asking myself – where were all the Series vehicles? We see far more older cars at events in the U.S. as a percentage of attendance than I did at Billing. Then it slowly began to dawn on me. The Series Land Rover was designed with the desperately needed export market in mind. Of the 25,000-35,000 Series Land Rovers built every year, most wound up outside Great Britain. That’s what Land Rover and Britain needed in the 50’s and 60’s, and the buying patterns continue to this day. The U.S. is the largest export market for Land Rover today; if not for the Freelander, perhaps a majority of all Land Rover sales would be outside the U.K. Old Land Rover Defenders in Great Britain are loved and admired, but much in the same way that old Chevy/Ford/Dodge trucks are appreciated here. But in the U.S., old Defenders offer something unique and admirable. Given the large number of Series vehicles in North America, we may well know more about them, their care and restoration, than do our counterparts in Great Britain. After all, we really run them here daily. That’s why I will buy and continue to buy parts for Series Land Rovers, Range Rovers, and the rapidly growing number of Discoverys here in the U.S. Land Rover Genuine Parts or Rovers North ProLine parts really do matter for U.S. conditions. The knowledge base for these cars, now rarer in Great Britain than the U.S., is here. Americans drive their Land Rovers off-road in American conditions far more here than in Great Britain, so it makes sense that I want to have off-road parts made for U.S. conditions. The Land Rover V-8, so beloved by Land Rover enthusiasts, is virtually unavailable in Great Britain. Here, it’s our basic Land Rover engine. So, Rule Britannia and all that, but keeping my British icon on the road is a job for American expertise.

Range Rover Air Suspension – Part Two, continued from last issue FRONT SUSPENSION FAULTS This section covers possible mechanical, fuse and relay faults that could occur in the front suspension system, including air suspension components. Visual checks of components within the system and relevant fuses and relays should be carried out before undertaking detailed fault diagnosis procedures, which are done utilizing the appropriate diagnostic equipment.

Rover Snaps

Symptom - Hard Ride. POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Seized or inoperable front shock absorber/s. 2. Loss of air pressure in the air system resulting in the chassis bump stops resting on the front and rear axles. 3. Contaminated or fouled suspension components with off road debris. 4. Incorrect ride height calibration.

1. Renew shock absorber. See Repair. 2. Check air system components for faults and air harness for leaks etc. See Repair. Rectify or renew components where necessary. 3. Remove/clean off debris and check for damage. Renew components where necessary. 4. Re-calibrate air suspension system. Refer to appropriate diagnostic software .

Symptom - Vehicle Suspension Permanently In “Standard Height” Mode. POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Height sensor/s inoperative due to loose or disconnected multi-plug. 2. Height sensor linkage disconnected or damaged. 3. Faulty height sensor/s. 4. Leaking air supply to air spring/s. 5. Faulty/leaking air spring diaphragm. 6. Faulty ABS speed sensor in ECU. 7. Faulty pressure switch.

1. Reconnect multi-plug. 2. Reconnect or renew sensor linkage. 3. Renew height sensor/s. See Repair. 4. Check air harness connections and pipes for damage or scoring. 5. Renew air spring assembly. See Repair. 6. Refer to appropriate diagnostic software . 7. Refer to appropriate diagnostic software .

Symptom - Excessive Body Roll At Front Of Vehicle. POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Anti-roll bar damaged or broken. 2. Worn anti-roll bar axle mounting rubbers. 3. Worn or broken anti-roll bar link ball joints. 4. Loose anti-roll bar chassis and axle fixings. 5. Worn or leaking shock absorber/s. 6. Worn radius arm axle mounting bushes. 7. Loose radius arm fixings. 8. Worn radius arm chassis mounting bushes. 9. Deflated air spring. Rectify or renew components where necessary. 10.Faulty valve block. 11.Damaged or broken chassis or axle mounting brackets. 12.Failed or loose body mountings giving excessive body movement to chassis.

1. Renew anti-roll bar. See Repair. 2. Renew mounting rubbers. See Repair. 3. Renew link assembly. See Repair. 4. Check and tighten all relevant fixings. 5. Renew shock absorber/s. See Repair. 6. Renew radius arm bushes. See Repair. 7. Check and tighten all relevant fixings. 8. Renew radius arm bushes. See Repair. 9. Check air system components for faults and air harness for leaks etc. See Repair. Rectify or renew components where necessary. 10. Refer to appropriate diagnostic software . 11. Vehicle should be recovered and not driven. 12. Tighten fixings or renew rubber body mountings if failed.

Symptom - Suspension Knock. POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Loose or worn suspension component mountings and fixings. 2. Missing bump stop/s.

1. Check, tighten or renew relevant components and fixings. 2. Fit new bump stop/s. See Repair.

Symptom - Air Suspension System Faulty Or Inoperative. POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Blown air suspension system fuse. 2. Blown fuse covering dashboard “height control” or “inhibit” switch. 3. Faulty “height control” switch; could result in vehicle height remaining at last setting until ignition switched off. 4. Faulty “inhibit” switch; could result in vehicle not operating automatically between standard and low modes. 5. Compressor inoperative; no air pressure due to loose or disconnected multi-plug. 6. Blown compressor maxi fuse. 7. Faulty compressor relay, resulting in compressor running continuously. 8. Loss of air pressure in the air system.

9. Faulty delay relay. If the delay relay fails with a closed circuit the system will be powered, resulting in a flat battery.

1. Check and renew fuse F44. 2. Check and renew fuse F17. 3. Refer to appropriate diagnostic software to confirm fault and renew “height control” switch. See ELECTRICAL, Repair. 4. Refer to appropriate diagnostic software to confirm fault and renew “inhibit” switch. See ELECTRICAL, Repair. 5. Check and reconnect compressor multi-plug. Spotted in Iraq by Cpt. Dirk Reinggenberg, APO, AE

6. Check and renew maxi fuse 2. 7. Renew relay RL20. 8. Check air system components for faults and air harness for leaks. See Repair.

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9. Renew relay AMR3284.

Symptom - Vehicle Leaning Side To Side Or Front To Rear With Air Suspension System Operative. POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Faulty height sensor.

1. Refer to appropriate diagnostic equipment to locate faulty height sensor. Renew height sensor and re-calibrate air suspension system. Refer to appropriate diagnostic equipment . 2. Re-calibrate air suspension system. Refer to appropriate diagnostic equipment.

2. Incorrect height sensor calibration.

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Behind The Steering Wheel

By Jeffrey Aronson One reason to remain behind the wheel of a Land Rover are the people you meet as a Rover enthusiast. Maybe you get the same sensation from other marques, but I don’t believe it. A few years ago, I remember parking my Series IIA on the main street of Camden, ME, on a fall day. As I climbed back into the car, I peered into the left side wing mirror and saw a line of Morgans coming down the street. I leaned out the sliding window sighing to myself, “look at all those Morgans.” As I gawked, I heard a British voice call out, “Blimey, a Land Rover!” I met an entirely different response when I came across a brace of Ferraris later that year. This group of Magnum, P. I. wannabes, all outfitted in matching marque regalia, carefully averted their eyes as I pulled into the same service station and drove past their convoy. Too bad – we even share the same premium fuel. My IIA always pings on regular, too. So it was no surprise this winter when I drove east to Bar Harbor for a long weekend. Pulling out of a gas station on Mt. Desert Island, I spied an early NAS Defender 90 soft top. I was in my TR-7 [see below] so, naturally, I missed the Defender at a traffic light. However, I saw it pull into a gas station so I drove in behind him and beeped. Why not? We share the same 5-speed transmission and British Leyland once owned both Land Rover and Triumph. The owner turned, saw no Land Rover, and continued fueling his car. I got out to chat. Turns out I had met Peter Meyer of Hancock, ME, who purchased his quite-used D90 about a year ago. East Coast Rover helped him find it and sort it out. “It needs work but it runs great and I just love it.” Of course, there was a Rovers North decal on the rear. A young guy about the size of a cornerback, Pete offers proof that there are several generations of enthusiasts ahead if Land Rover keeps building the best 4x4xFar. Pete lives in the same region where the recently convicted Martha Stewart likes to hang out in the summertime. One of Pete’s neighbors in Hancock suggested waggishly that “maybe they should sentence her up here for the winter as punishment.” Even Land Rover’s top brass have been fascinating people. In recent decades, Nick Stephenson, Land Rover’s managing director during the 50th Anniversary celebrations, took the time to talk with thousands of enthusiasts at the Eastnor Park gathering. He and Dennis Chick even gave this writer time to discuss Land Rover’s hope for North America. Geof Miller, who along with Spen King was instrumental in the design of the original Range Rover, was not only accessible but a genuine enthusiast. You can’t say that about all the people in the automobile business. Closer to home accolades have to be saved for Bill Baker, who recently retired from Land Rover. Denise McCluagge, writing in AutoWeek, called him “one for the ages.” Baker served in a variety of management roles for Land Rover in North America and Europe, but all involved promoting the Land Rover name with style, class and elegance. When I met him once, he spoke highly and appreciatively of Rovers North. A skilled off-road driver, Baker helped create Land Rover’s Tread Lightly campaign which engaged off-roaders in protecting their land while protecting their rights to enjoy that land. McCluggage suggests that Baker’s efforts “probably account for the high percentage of Land Rover

owners who actually drive on something more challenging than the gravel parking lot of the gold club.” While only 5% of SUV owners overall go off-road with their vehicles, Land Rover owners score 35%. Bill Baker understands that off-road driving involves physical as well as emotional and intellectual challenges. Land Rover’s promotional events often gave something back to the places they explored. From Iceland to Belize, from California to Africa, Land Rovers made positive things happen for communities worldwide. In 1998, I watched Bill and his family negotiate a tight rutted muddy trail in a then-new Freelander on the grounds of Eastnor Castle. In his last term with Land Rover in 2003, he helped launch the newest Freelander on the trails of Catalina Island off California. Denise McCluggage drove on that trip and wrote “...we may remain ignorant of the bars and T-shirt shops in Avalon, Catalina’s port-hugging community, but we can ace the midterm on the [wildlife of] island.” She suggests that “his trips may be emulated but never duplicated. One thing for sure: they will be remembered.” ________ P ________

I have a question for the Ford people running the Premier Auto Group, or whatever corporate entity controls Land Rover this week. I saw the photos of the Ford Bronco Concept from the North American Auto Show; it is square, straight-sided, rugged and evocative of the original Bronco. It also looks just like an existing Land Rover model – oh, never mind. You probably saw the Hummer H3T concept trucklet, too. It is square, straight-sided, rugged. a sort of Tonka-like two-seater that’s evocative of a Land Rover model – oh, never mind. You know the stir at the SEMA show in Las Vegas when you brought in the Defender 110 CKD – oh, never mind. As you’ve told us repeatedly, no one is really interested in a Defender. Lots of other Ford-owned marques sell at or above their original sale price of over 10 years ago. Sold many of those “new” Thunderbirds recently? How about it, Ford? You don’t need a concept. You need to federalize the Defender. ________ P ________

On a bitterly cold, clear February morning the Governor of Maine, John Baldacci, settled into the passenger seat of his official car, a Chevy Suburban [hey, this is northern New England! -ed].His driver, a state trooper, began the 60 mile drive from our capital city, Augusta, to our largest, Portland. About 40 miles into the trip on I-95 [like Vermont, we have only two interstates] his driver passed a car at about 70 mph and promptly skidded off the road. The Governor and driver had mild injuries but the $45,000 Suburban had become a candidate for Junkyard Wars. They sheepishly admitted that they might have been traveling too fast for conditions. As writer Cory Farley noted, “sliding off the road is nature’s way of telling you you’re a dope.” Farley calls the United States “a nation divided by weather.” As a transplanted coastal Californian, he admits he didn’t know the first thing about winter. It took just one snowstorm to teach him the first rule: four wheel drive is God’s own solution to steering in slippery conditions. The moment you try to stop, you learn rule #2: four wheels with no traction are no better than two wheels with no traction. In reality, the weather doesn’t “cause” accidents. The driver is responsible for evaluating conditions and adapting to them, not pretending that he can trammel them into submission. If you off-road in your Land Rover, you’ve learned this reality, regardless of whether you live in the Snow Belt or the Sun Belt. Either way, you’re the driver so you’re in charge. You can ask your Land Rover to seemingly defy physics, but not overcome it. ________ P ________

With the beginning of baseball’s Spring training, I’ve come to an epiphany – Red Sox fans are to Land Rover what Yankee fans are to Fords. Yes, I know there’s a bevy of Land Rover fanatics in the Empire State. Land Rover once even had its importer headquarters in the City That Never

Sleeps. Face it, no one needed to ask where “Sex in the City” was taped. It could only be New York. That attitude pervades New York, whose firms have come to own significant parts of once-independent companies in other parts of the country, such as New England. It’s no surprise that Ford could purchase Land Rover from BMW; after all, the New York Times parent company bought an interest in the Boston Globe, the dominant newspaper in New England. New England baseball fans north of New Haven, CT, tend to be Red Sox fans [except way up near the Canadian border where it’s easier to get to an Expos game [motto: “The Team That Won’t Die”]. We’re acutely sensitive to the ability of New York to purchase whatever or whoever it wants. So I’m still sensitive to an incident in my ‘66 Series IIA SW last fall. Late one night on a two lane road in rural Maine, I had been listening to the radio broadcast of the Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees championship baseball game. The Red Sox — under my telepathic guidance — had held the lead. My headlights illuminated the woods on either side of the narrow road. You could barely exceed 35 mph on its curves. You’ve seen the advertisement many times, the one where a rhinoceros chases a Defender on the savannah. You chuckled until you realized that the rhino, normally a gentle star, threw a tantrum and actually butted the Defender a couple of times during the shooting of the advert. Well, that’s what I remembered when a deer bounded out of the woods and attacked the Land Rover. It waited until it was just in front of my bumper, cut across the road from the left, and began its assault. I know it was a Yankee deer because I swear I saw the initials NY, crossed just like on a Yankees cap, on its fur. The front bumper lifted the animal into the radiator support and the right front wing, and then off to the side of the road. The radiator support gave way enough to push the radiator into the fan which disabled the car. I ground to a halt, infuriated but unhurt. The road had tall trees and thick woods on either side, offering the skittish deer a perfect hiding spot. Why it chose to bound out in from on my car at that precise moment baffled me. No other car came by for the next 30 minutes. I stepped out of the car and looked around. Antifreeze leaked copiously onto the road; the right wing resembled an origami exercise. The deer lay still, clearly destined to become someone’s mince meat pie. The deer’s sudden entrance raised suspicions in my mind. By the time the state police and tow truck arrived and I could turn my attention back to the game, the Yankees had stormed ahead and won the game. Clearly the deer, sensing the assistance I had given to Red Sox manager Grady Little, gave up its life to assure a Yankee comeback. While I was tied up with the tow truck, Grady Little left Pedro Martinez in the game through the 8th inning and, well, the rest is history. Of course, just the week before, I had fully tuned up the Land Rover, installing new points and spark plugs, checking the timing, topping up all fluids from rear differential to front swivel balls. I had even adjusted the brakes. Now the Rover sits awaiting some welding and body work before it can resume its daily service. The radiator support, radiator and fan require replacement. The right front wing might be salvageable with some skilled hammering. I’ve always considered myself a buff about animals. I love dogs, ride horses and willingly muck out stables and stalls. I mourn gently over road kill. But a horse put my IIA into a ditch a decade ago and another deer ate my MGB last year. Land Rovers have been chasing, transporting, tracking and otherwise hanging around animals for decades; in my case, hanging around too close for comfort. I don’t think I’ll be renting a video of Bambi soon. Maybe instead, I’ll find a copy of The Deer Hunter.

Of course, as long as I’m having to disassemble much of the right side of the IIA, maybe this is the time to look at other needed repairs. Whereas most Land Rovers have two vents in the scuttle, which can be opened and closed depending on the weather, mine has a third just above the Kodiak heater unit mounted to the bulkhead. This one has grown larger as rust has taken hold of the upper lip facing the engine compartment [Memo to Self: that’s why inner fender wells exist. Think about replacing those missing ones.]. It would be a fine time to have a skilled welder work on those panels; replacements ones are being shipped from Rovers North as I write this column. In rural New England, welding shops are as common as tanning salons in the suburbs. Skilled ones are harder to find but available, so my IIA will be strengthened this coming month. Jim Pappas, the founder of Bay State Rover Owners Association and still an irrepressible Land Rover fan, once claimed that my Land Rover was the only one he knew that could be detailed with a garbage bag. Of course, he worked as a Sales Guide for a Land Rover Centre [still does, but now in New Jersey] so his vehicles, which once totaled over 8, were immaculate. Admittedly, mine was not and is still not. Perhaps I should offer it to MTV’s new show “Pimp My Ride.” In the opening episode, hosted by rapper Xzibit, they took a $400 Daihatsu Hijet mini-minivan and poured $20,000 of “improvements.” New wheels, tires, paint, wraparound couch, refrigerator, wide screen DVD and a video camera absorbed the funding. Of course, in the end, you still have only a Daihatsu Hijet, but hey, this is California. I think I’ll leave the IIA “as is.” Memo to Jim Pappas: Please send more garbage bags. ________ P ________

If Jim Pappas is one of the more maniacal Land Rover enthusiasts, he joins the hundreds of Rover buffs, male and female, this editorship has permitted me to meet over the past 10 years. Nearly 50 issues have gone to press since I first limped into Rovers North in 1992 with my IIA, its engine ringing like jingle bells. Charlie Haigh, Randy Botala, Lanny Clark and Mark Letorney showed me how piston rings can break and how they can be replaced by two people in a day. By the end of the repair, my bank account had thinned out considerably. Mark already had someone to clean up the shop, so I suggested maybe I could write for the Rovers North News. Coincidentally, Mark needed someone to write because no one at Rovers North had the time to contribute stories. After one issue, I attended my first Rovers North Rally and wrote up the event. Shortly after, the then-editor left Vermont. Mark gulped and accepted my request to serve as editor from afar. As every business traveler will confirm, constant business travel has the potential to be a miserable experience. When my business travel increased, I started to contact Rovers North in search of Rover enthusiasts nationwide. Meeting the enormous range of Land Rover owners took me to many places: Boston, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Savannah, Nashville, Charleston, Norfolk and Lynchburg, VA, Washington, D.C., Portland, ME and Portland, OR, New Orleans, Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Houston and Dallas. What a difference that makes on every trip; I might have been the happiest person in the airport. Those Land Rover friendships helped me to return to England twice and expand my understanding of the Land Rover community worldwide. The travel doesn’t include the numerous events from New York to Texas that lets me meet hundreds more every time. I owe the Land Rover community a great deal for its member’s insights, intelligence, energy and enthusiasm. For me, it all started with that visit to Rovers North, where I was, and continue to be treated, as a client and a friend, just like every customer. Collectively, we’re a very lucky group, thanks to Land Rovers.

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Behind the Scenes at NRP: How Custom Exhausts are Made With the launch of the new NRP Discovery II exhaust Rovers North took the opportunity to look behind the scenes in taking the prototyping into production.

1 Once the prototype is complete, the production process begins. We first measure the prototype with a measuring machine. Layout then begins on the proofing fixture. When finished this fixture will resemble a three dimensional box referencing key points in all planes.

5 Tooling sets are unique to each diameter, radius, wall, and material. At the center is the mandrel itself. This allows the tubing diameter to be maintained throughout the bend. Tubing must be clean as any debris will be trapped which can damage tooling and tube. Special cutting techniques are used to minimize cleaning time.

9 The exit pipe is a short section requiring compound cuts in the middle of a bend with several nested into the same tube. Not what you want to cut without the right saw! Abrasive saws deflect too much on this type of cut, so we use a friction saw. With a blade speed of 15,000 feet per minute it cuts by friction alone, burning its way thru the cut. Not only will it wake up the neighbors but when it breaks a blade at full song, well, nuff said!

With the proofing fixture under construction the baseline measurements, provided via the vectoring machine, are converted into numerical commands. These values begin the programming process.

Now that the initial program is written, the results are viewed in simulation prior to bending. Here, the part to be run is active and can be viewed 360 degrees in all planes as we pan thru the sequence of events about to take place.

With tubing loaded, bending automatically begins when the operator starts the cycle. It is here that the responsibility of bend quality falls on the operator and his ability to successfully set up such variables as tooling, hydraulic pressures, springback, etc...

As the bending process happens quickly, a trained and watchful eye is needed to anticipate potential collisions. With multiple operations happening simultaneously, each with such force, crashes are expensive.

Tube racks full of raw stainless stock are sorted according to diameter, grade, wall thickness and mill run. Interestingly enough the same size and grade tube from different mills will each require its own program for the same part# as they each bend with their own characteristics.

Successfully bent, you can see how it compares to itself earlier when suspended in simulation. It's now ready for trimming and welding. Care must be taken when removing, as the tube is now hot from the bending process.

Removed from fixturing and passing from station to station our Discovery II system makes its final stop as the last weld is stitched in.

The NRP Discovery II tail section complete and ready to ship to Rovers North.

Friends In Outdoor Spaces: Houston Land Rover Club There is a saying among the Land Rover Community that “when you buy a Land Rover, you get 1000 friends to go along with it!” This is definitely the case with the Houston Land Rover Club! Founded in 1997, the Houston Land Rover Club started with a handful of members which met every Friday night at a local sandwich shop. Today, we have well over 160 members, and we have a hard time finding a place large enough for all of us to meet! This growth can only be attributed by one thing, the uniqueness of the Land Rover Community! What is this community? For starters, all Land Rover owners in the club pretty much have one thing in common; most of us have a love affair with our vehicles. From the Discovery I & IIs, Range Rover Classics, New Range Rovers, D-90s, and Series vehicles, we can’t get enough of them! In the Houston Land Rover Club, we have also have several rarer types of Landies, from a pristine ‘49 Series I, (3) 101 Forward Controls, (1) 109” LHD FFR, several restored Series IIIs, a Lightweight, as well as a Series I stationwagon affectionately known as “The Silver Bullet.” This, combined with countless numbers of modified Discos, Rangies, and Defenders truly makes us a Solihull of the South so to speak! Quite frankly though, the most important aspect of the club is the

support, friendship, and comraderie that is shared amongst club members. One way we gather support for the club is by holding frequent “Monster Garage” sessions, which enable us to help each other work on our vehicles (which is needed quite often owning a Rover), off-road clinics to enable new ones to truly enjoy the “Land Rover Experience”, and long range trips, such as Moab, Colorado, and South America. Finally, a good club needs the support of vendors. We are lucky in that we have very strong backing from our local dealership, Land Rover Houston. That coupled with the consistent support from vendors like Rovers North, allows us the ability to not only fix our beloved Landies, but keep them looking sharp as well! If you are ever in our area of the country, please look us up. You can also see what we are doing on our website: www.houstonlandroverclub.com. We love the opportunity to meet fellow Rover enthusiasts, because after all, we are one big Land Rover family! Regards, Ken Mendez, President - Houston Land Rover Club

The Houston Land Rover Club Thanksgiving Weekend, 2003 in Gilmore, Texas.

Sightings It’s Spring in northern New England, which means that mud, crocuses, spring training promises of a World Series from the Red Sox and catalogues can’t be far behind. When you want the get the attention of a winterweary public, media giants and savvy marketers know you need a Land Rover somewhere in the scene. Once again there are superb entries that warrant emptying more of the crockery cupboards at Rovers North. As always, it’s helpful for rookies to review the rules for Sightings – it can be just as useful for the grizzled Sighting veterans as well.

episode of Las Vegas, but we ferociously. can't figure out why. Bill Catalogues need Land Rovers, too, to Badger, Manchester Center, VT spice up their offerings. Our old and his wife were watching the friends at Orvis often feature Land USA miniseries Traffic when she Rovers to entice people to purchase yelled “Land Rover!” The good their quality fishing products. David guys drive a Series IIA in this episode – this we understand. Kevin Eyres, Deojay, Canterbury, CT, spotted a Beaverton, OR, and Pam Nelson, Defender 110 in the Spring catalogue driving across the desert in Botswana. Silverthorne, CO saw the same show. Michael McKenna, Peabody, MA, Suzanne Jonker, New Canaan, CT, watched the Today show with Matt spotted a Defender 110 in the The coveted Rovers North Sightings Mug Ambercormbie and Kent Destinations Lauer. Driving a Defender 110 in Club ad in the Robb Report. Jennifer Palmer, East Botswana helps make him a bigger star, I guess. Peter King, Signal Mountain, TN, found a Defender 110 in Stroudsburg, PA, found a Series III in an African montage at the web site of Eagle Creek travel accessories [everyBerlin helping launch an airship on the one read Rule #2 carefully].

Rule # 1 - All Sightings receive recognition and our appreciation, but not necessarily a mug. We reward only those Sightings that capture the unique qualities of Land Rovers and their owners, and display them in an unusual or distinctive way.

It’s a most unusual catalogue offering, but Vitronics, which works with the promotional print industry, once motivated its salespeople in 1973 with the chance to earn a gold trimmed Land Rover 88”, reports Greg Coffman, Coshocton, OH. Zach Arbios, Elverta, CA, also spotted a Tirfor Griphoist catalogue that mimics the evocative line drawings of 50’s Land Rover ads – and even includes a Land Rover. Tucked away in a Costco catalogue is a Sharp digital camcorder, and the image in the camera is a Defender 110 on safari. Bill Conn, Snohomish, WA and a phantom sighter [see Rule #2] spotted the ad. Kevin Thayer, Abingdon, VA, Keith Strickland,

Rule #2 - If your Sighting does not really surprise you, it won’t surprise us, either, and thus we can’t award you a mug. We’re delighted, but not surprised, that Land Rovers appear in British television programmes, British publications, films with British themes, and shows about African safaris. You shouldn’t be surprised, either, and should consider looking for other ways to get a coffee mug. Rule #3 - At an ever-changing date before publication, we close off the Sightings. If we’ve mentioned the Sighting in an earlier issue, we won't mention it again. If you’re new to the family of Land Rover enthusiasts, you may not have seen your Sighting in an earlier issue. Rule #4 - We’re not outfitting your kitchen. If you qualify, one mug per Sighting per issue. Rule #5- Sightings that are Land Rover references in books go to our Literary Land Rover editor for mention, but only when space permits. Rule #6 - Psst... if we can’t read you name and address because of atrocious penmanship, we can’t recognize your Sighting nor send you a mug. Psst...E-mail submissions - remember we can’t send a mug by e-mail. Send us your real name and shipping address, too. Rule #7 - Grudgingly, very grudgingly, the Editor admits he might make an error. Let me know if you think you’ve been jobbed, but all decisions of the Editor are final. The Houston Chronicle runs the cartoon strip “Shortcuts.” An August issue featured information on the rhinoceros. Guess what sand-colored vehicle they chose to include in the drawing? Yup, a Series IIA [check out those door hinges!]. Thanks to Leighton Ogg, Houston, TX. At an opposite end of the print media spectrum lies Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue. Bill Bosco, Monroe, CT, Kevin Eryes, Beaverton, OR, Patrick Murphy, Montgomery, NY, Jared Bryn Ivy, Anaheim, CA, Chris Estey, Yorktown, VA, Connor Hansell, Salt Lake City, UT, and Ralph Bradt, Pine, CO, waded into the fray and found a nice Defender 90 hiding behind Elsa Benitez. Local products need Land Rovers, too. Witness an ad for a West Virgina bank, BB&T, that includes a Defender 90 wing. Chuck Cline, Princeton, WV, and Brad Benett, Wilson, NC, both sent in the ad. Florida Vacations is reprising the Busch Gardens Defender 110 safari wagon in its ads, notes the Reynolds Family, Jacksonville, FL. Budget Rent A Car in Reykjavik, Iceland, will rent you a Defender for kayaking, or whatever else you might like to do, according to the ad sent in by John Michaud, Cheshire, CT. Television loves Land Rovers as they might enliven otherwise dull programs. David Hartzell, Mechanicsburg, PA, spotted a Discovery near the end of an

Discovery Channel’s Airships show. Peter also watched a Lithuanian strongman pull a Defender 110 over 40 feet by splicing his beard to a tow strap. Hmm..... Even PBS needed a Lightweight to promote the show Naked Man, says Lonnie White, Stoutland, MO. Demonstrating commercial television’s questionable taste, Steve Andrews spotted a Discovery in a TV movie on the Laci Peterson death. Jason Walsh, Chicago, IL, watched Ashton Kutcher on MTV Cribs demonstrate why celebrities should not be allowed to purchase Land Rovers. Dell Computers show why ads are sometimes the best choices on television; Brian Eberts, Dunsford, Ontario, Canada, Bob Rubery, Santa Ana, CA, Chuck Hester, Bel Air, MD, Peter King, Signal Mountain, TN, Jim Wolf, Portsmouth, VA, Zach Arbios, Elverta, CA, Steve Norris, Gastonia, NC, Ben Cooley, Westlake, OH, Jeff Lovelace, Dayton, NV, Pat Murphy, New York NY, Ed Hart, New London, CT, Colin Spencer, Bloomfield, CT, Keith Strickland, Lebanon, MO and Bill Conn, Snohomish, WA, all spotted the Series Land Rover in the “boot camp” ad for Dell. Target always has clever ads and guess what? This time they included a Land Rover, writes Steven Quigley, Flagstaff, AZ. That mustard yellow 109” sure looked good. John Tokar, Monrovia, MD, Jim Hall, Evergreen, CO, Alan Foster, Ripplemead, VA and Gordon Gunn, Chester, VA, spotted the same ad. Kevin Growney, New

Lebanon, MO, and Kevin Healy, Massapequa Park, NY, found a 109” 3-door in use in the new Patagonia catalogue. In a movie about big-wave surfing called Billabong Odyssey, Susannah and Ivan Via, Lynchburg, VA, spotted two Defender 90s at work. A movie trailer on Yahoo included Spartan, which in turn had a Range Rover chasing the good guys. Sigh, agreed Garret Shirley, Muscle Shoals, AL. Bill Conn, Snohomish, WA, found Defender 90s in the move Left Behind and a Series II 109” in Snow Dogs. Wesley Chun, Los Angeles, CA, offers us “the Why didn’t I listen and use Genuine Parts? last chance to send a deserving Land Rover owner one of your exclusive mugs.” For a shot of a Discovery in Love, Always, who could pass that up? If you’ve read The Da Vinci Code, you know why it’s a best-seller. David Thodal, Belgrade, MT, noted that a Range Rover figured prominently in the plot. Just as literary is Whitewater Paddling, in which an article featured a Defender 110. Connor Hansell, Salt Lake City spotted the article.

Canaan, CT, found an ad for the New York Sports Clubs for Club Kick, and it sure looks like the tire of a Range Rover Classic being kicked

Dave Crow, Manassas, VA sent in an ad for the Robert H. Smith School of Business in the Wall Street Journal that featured a nice Series III. Ian Kreitich, Kirkwood, MO, saw a Defender in an ad in ACPA magazine for Cessna Caravans. Tom Stonehouse, Alfred, ME, spotted a Series III on a beach in an Esquire article. Colin Martindale, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, found a Defender 90 in an ad for the Chicago-based Project Exploration. Finally, to help a newlywed, Evan Charpentier, Corona Del Mar, CA, win a bet with his new bride, we're sending him a mug. You’ll have to read the Letters to the Editor to see why.

Winners Evan Charpentier Corona Del Mar, CA Connor Hansell Salt Lake City, UT David Thodal Belgrade, MT Steven Quigley Flagstaff, AZ Susannah and Ivan Via Lynchburg, VA Chuck Cline Princeton, WV John Michaud Cheshire, CT Garrett Shirley Muscle Shoals, AL John Tokar Monrovia, MD Kevin Growney New Canaan, CT Kevin Thayer Abingdon, VA Leighton Ogg Houston, TX Jared Ivy Anaheim, CA Chris Estey Yorktown, VA Bill Bosco Monroe, CT Ralph Bradt Pine, CO Patrick Murphy Montgomery, NY Gordon Gunn Chester, VA Jim Hall Evergreen, CO Alan Foster Ripplemead, VA Kevin Eyres Beaverton, OR Brian Eberts Dunsford, Ontario Canada Bill Conn Snohomish, WA Bill Badger Manchester Center, VT Wesley Chun Los Angeles, CA Bob Robery Santa Ana, CA Chuck Hester Bel Air, MD Peter King Signal Mountain, TN Jim Wolf Portsmouth, VA Zach Arbios Elverta, CA Barry Mlaker Pleasant Hill, CA Steve Norris Gastonia, NC Ben Cooley Westlake, OH Jeffrey Lovelace Dayton, NV Ed Hart New London, CT Colin Spencer Bloomfield, CT Pam Nelson Silverthorne, CO Keith Strickland Lebanon, MO Ian Kreidich Kirkwood, MO Phillipo Perkinson Tarboro, NC Lonnie White Stoutland, MO Tom Stonehouse Alfred, ME Colin Martindale Calgary, Alberta Canada Brad Bennett Wilson, NC Dave Crow Manassas, VA

Oil Change Instructions for New Range Rover Owners and Series I, II, II-A and Series III Owners [Thanks to James Lea, President, Midcoast Maine Sports Car Club, for the reminder of this tale. -ed.]

Oil Change Instructions for New Range Rover Owners

Letters to the Editor Dear Rovers North, I am currently serving in Bagdad, Iraq, with the 214th Military Police Company from Alexander City, AL. My wife sent me the latest issue of the Rovers North News. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed that little taste of home. The only good thing about Baghdad is the opportunity to see all makes of Land Rovers in everyday use. They use them for everything you can think of. Unfortunately, they shoot at us from them as well.

You know, you don’t have to continue a story in the next issue to keep us interested and looking forward to the next issue!! Keep up the Great work, and thanks!! Stewart Olson [After lavishing such praise on the Rovers North News, we can’t let Erika down. We have shipped the mug posthaste - ed.]

I also want to thank y’all for taking care of our '94 Range Rover and '97 Discovery’s parts needs while I am away. I told my wife just to tell your staff what we needed and it would be taken care of.

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Dear Rovers North, Thanks, SPC Avery Morris Alexander City, AL ________ P ________

Howdy Friends at Rovers North, I am serving in Kirkuk, Iraq, with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. I found a 6-wheel Range Rover that a guy had welded together from two Range Rover Classics.

Just wanted to send a note letting you know how much I appreciate all of the help you are. You always get my order right and have been very helpful over the phone. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[Avery and Dirk- we hope that you’ll be able to return home soon to enjoy the sight of Land Rovers in everyday use back here in the US. Thank you for sharing your comments and your enthusiasm for Land Rovers with us -ed.] ________ P ________

Dear Rovers North, Just last fall I was married and honeymooned on the coast of Negril, Jamaica. While exploring the back roads of the Blue Mountains we came across a great find, a Land Rover Defender 110 in superb shape. Anyone who has visited Jamaica can tell you that many of the vehicles are in really bad shape. I believe that finding a perfect Defender 110 in the Blue Mountains is unique, and not just an embarrassing afternoon event on our honeymoon as my wife continues to remind me and all our friends. Thank you for your time and great publication. I truly enjoy its content and insight. Most of all it’s comforting to know that there are people out there that are just as crazy about Land Rovers! Evan Charpentier Corona Del Mar, CA [Err, Evan, looking for Defenders on your honeymoon? No wonder you’re still so excited about the trip! (Check out the Snaps on the page 20 for a picture.) Enjoy life through your Land Rover and your wife will soon understand your excitement -ed]. ________ P ________

Hi Folks, I have to tell you, it is GREAT to receive The Rovers North News. Both my daughter, Erika and I look forward to each issue. I find it more interesting and informative than the Rover magazines I get. Erika just reminded me that we never got the mug for sighting a Range Rover in a Pepsi commercial. It was the issue from last June, so I am hoping it’s not too late to get it.

Money spent: Oil Change: $100.00 [10 qts of synthetic oil, Land Rover filter] Refreshments and car wash: Free Total = $100.00 [Source: Gregg Underwood, Service Manager, Land Rover Scarborough, Maine] ________ P ________

Oil Change instructions for Series I, II, II-A, III Owners

[Helping enthusiasts with their Land Rovers makes our day! Thanks for the kind words and we look forward to helping you get the most out of your Land Rover in the future -ed] ________ P ________

1) Wait for day off, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of oil. You’ll need nearly 8 quarts for the sump and filter, and 1 quart for the oil bath air cleaner. 2) Order oil filter from Rovers North, purchase kitty litter, hand cleaner, and shop towels. Write a check. 3) Stop by local store and buy a case of beer. 3) Open one beer and begin oil change.

Hi, Just received my first copy of The Rovers North News. It's great, please keep it coming. I might even have to buy some of your expensive coffee! I am the new owner of a used 2001 Discovery II, my first Land Rover, and am delightedly getting used to its personality. And yes, it definitely has a personality all its own, one that I’m growing very fond of. So thanks again for the newspaper and hope to see you down the lane.

4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands. 5) Find jack stands under kid’s outdoor toys or storage boxes. 6) Find drain pan from among spouse/significant other/parent’s collection of cooking pans. Place borrowed drain pan under engine.

Gary Forehand Manassas Park, VA

7) Look for 13/16” box end wrench.

[Editing the News assures me of drinking a great deal of coffee. The Land Rover Café is a great blend of fine coffee beans, carefully and skillfully roasted. I predict you'll enjoy it, too. -ed]

9) Unscrew drain plug. Bang knuckles on oil sump. Watch oil miss drain pan.

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Dear Editor, I have been a fan of Land Rovers for a very long time and finally late summer this year, I did get one. It’s a Willow Green Discovery Series I. I love it, leaks and all. Do you know of any clubs that would be interested in an “English style” off-road trials course with a target audience of stock to lightly modified vehicles? We own a 110-acre property just outside of Plymouth, NH. Tree farming has been done for years and there are trails in the woods. It also has a varied terrain and a super nice campground next door. To get things started, I’ve begun to cut the trails – slow work with hand clippers and a standard Jimmy for the grunt work. We’re just interested in bringing folks together for a fun weekend and no need for major modifications. If you know of anyone or group interested, please let us know. Feel free to call us at (203) 271-3682. John Michaud Cheshire, CT

20) Remove the old O-ring from housing, making certain that the new O-ring is not twisted into position. Apply a smear of oil over O-ring. Wipe hands on clean shirt. Place new oil filter cartridge into housing, squeeze into place against spring, strain shoulders holding housing in place while searching for the center bolt to gain purchase in housing. 21) Crawl out from underneath car, scaring toddler again. Calm toddler. 22) Open valve cover cap for oil. Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine. 24) Remember drain plug from step 9. 25) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan. 26) Remember that spouse/significant other needed drain pan back to prepare holiday meal. 27) Drink beer and wonder how to sanitize pan. 29) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor. Throw kitty litter on oil spill. 30) Crawl under car getting kitty litter into eyes. Wipe eyes with oily shop towel used to clean drain plug. 31) Use stupid crescent wrench to tighten drain plug and bang knuckles on frame or ground. 32) Bang head on crossmember in reaction to #30.

Steve Dopp Nixa, MO

Cpt. Dirk Reinggenberg APO, AE

1) Drive to Land Rover Centre when the Oil Service message appears on the Message Center on the fascia (approximately 15,000 miles, adjusted by the Engine Management System for type of driving). Check all fluids and belts, tire pressures, undercarriage check, wash car. 2) Relax in service lounge, catch up on work or latest reading, enjoy fresh-brewed coffee and muffins in air-conditioned comfort. Chat with Sales Guides and other customers. Watch Camel Trophy and Trek videos. 3) 60 minutes later, write a check and leave with a freshly-washed, properly maintained vehicle.

19) Search for O-ring pick stolen from dentist’s office

8) Give up and use crescent wrench.

10) Move drain pan to place where oil splashed. Wipe up 1/2 quart of oil that fell on ground. 11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil: splash hot oil on hand in process. Curse loudly and explain to toddler why never to use that word. 12) Crawl out from under car to wipe hot oil off of face and arms. Throw kitty litter on spilled oil. 13) Search for oil filter cartridge from Rovers North. 14) Spend 30 minutes looking for 5/8” box wrench for oil filter housing bolt. 15) Give up and use crescent wrench again. 16) Loosen bolt and watch hot oil drip down wrist, arm, and into armpit. Oil will also splash on front driveshaft, missing the oil drain pan. Clean up residue with kitty litter.

33) Begin cussing fit. 34) Throw stupid crescent wrench. 35) Cuss for additional 10 minutes because wrench hit Miss December 1992 and left stain in particularly appealing location, ruining the view. 36) Calm toddler again and urge her not to tell mother/spouse what you said in fit of anger. 37) Clean up hands and forehead and bandage as required to stop blood flow. 38) Dump in remaining 7 fresh quarts of oil. 39) Lower car from jack stands. 40) Accidentally crush remaining containers of new motor oil. 41) Move car back to apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled during steps 23 - 41. 42) Drink celebratory beer. 46) Test drive car. Note leak at oil filter housing. 47) Crawl under car to tighten center bolt on side of road. Attract attention of suspicious police officer. Fail sobriety test and get arrested for driving under the influence. 48) Car gets impounded. 49) Call loving spouse/significant other, make bail. Explain concept of OUI to toddler. 50) 12 hours later, get car from impound yard. Money spent: Parts $50.00 Legal fees $2500.00 Impound fee $50.00 Bail $1500.00 Beer $15.00 Total = $4115.00 — But you know the job was done right because you did it yourself. [Source - author, personal interview]

17) Holding oil filter housing very carefully, tilt the remaining oil over the drain pan. Clean up residue with kitty litter. 18) Emerge from car coated with fresh black oil, scare toddler into crying jag. Use 1/2 roll of shop towels cleaning oil off yourself and your tools.

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RNG3860 Defender 110” Double Cab, epsom green ..............$ 45.95 RNG3865 Defender 110” Station Wagon, metallic red............$ 45.95 RNG3866 Defender 110” Station Wagon County, epsom green with white safari roof (not shown) .........................$ 45.95

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Bud and Donna Brown spotted these Defenders in the resort town of Buzios, Brazil, about 250 km north of Rio de Janiero.

Evan Charpentier captured this rare Defender 110 in the Blue Mountains while honeymooning on the coast of Negril, Jamaica. He even embarrassed his new bride by attempting to bribe the owner of the vehicle to stand in front for the picture!

Ed Novak’s Series III hoo ked up to his giraffe tra iler, over by the rhino chute, nex t to the elephant trailer . We do not recommend trying this at home – Ed does it for a living in Cairo, New York.

Alec and Will Draxler provided invaluable support to their dad, Andy Draxler, as he worked on the family’s ‘63 IIA last summer.

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE Michael Adams, while in Tanzania, saw a Defender 110 at the public market in Arusha and a rather large elephant having lunch while Michael was on safari.

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