Rovers Magazine, January 2010 by Rovers North

rovers magazine / january 2010

contents 3

Letters to the Editor

Disco, Disco Bike by Vaughn Micciche

off-road

9-13

exterior

Behind the Steering Wheel by Jeffrey B. Aronson

4-8

18-21 interior

2009 Roavstock by Jeffrey B. Aronson

Get Me to the Church on Time

24-27 suspension

by Jacob Florer

Cross Country Rovers by Sam May

30-37 mechanical

Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner by Bill Burke

Things That Go Bump in the Night

42-43 lamp guards

by Jeffrey B. Aronson

Aluminum Spike 2009 by Rik Olsen

48-51 defender dash

Sightings

Cover photo and inside front cover photo by Land Rover.

Rovers Magazine is a publication of Rovers North, Inc. Publisher: Mark Letorney Marketing Manager: Matt Martin Art Director: Thompson Smith Sr. Designer: Matt Martin Editor: Jeffrey B. Aronson Contributing Editor: Tiffany Pfeiffer ÂŠ2010 Rovers North, Inc. This publication may not be reproduced without the express written permission of Rovers North Inc. Rovers North 1319 VT Route 128, Westford, Vermont 05494-9601, USA Sales & Tech Line: 1-800-403-7591 / (802) 879-0032 Website: www.roversnorth.com Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 6; Sat: 8:30 - 12:30 EST Rovers North is not held liable for typos and or omissions. Sightings submissions may be sent to our above address or email to sightings@roversnorth.com Prices subject to change without notice.

letters to the editor Dear Rovers North,

Dear Rovers North,

I just opened my Woolrich 2009 Catalog and there are shots of the interior of an 88” Series II-A station wagon (LHD). I showed it to my wife, “Hey, look at this!” She said, “What, do you want to buy that shirt?” I said, “Heck, no — look, he’s sitting in a Land Rover!” Eyes roll — divorce proceedings begin?

In past issues of the Rovers North News, I saw that Jeff Aronson finally got his Land Rover on the cover of a magazine, albeit the one for which he sits as editor (and not the much ballyhooed, though unrealized, LL Bean cover that Dan Foley and his S eries I he promised us in issues past). I also could not help but notice that David Pound’s Series II on the Fall issue cover looked much better than Jeff’s.

Jim Gensler - Walnut Creek, CA I’m the last person you should be asking for advice on relationships, women and Land Rovers, but perhaps the eye roll signals awe of your perceptive insights into her psyche? Or maybe not –ed.

Dear Rovers North, I enjoyed Jeff Aronson’s column about simple repairs on Series vehicles. Don’t get carried away about the reliability of newer Rovers. They’re all overbuilt Yuppie Buggies! My ’89 was on a flatbed to Burlington [VT] on a first name basis. The ’97 lost suspension, blew a head gasket, and on and on. The ’91 does fine except for oil lines. My loss of faith turned me to a 2007 Toyota FJ. 50,000 miles with zero problems; well, it will need tires in a few thousand miles. Toyota will pick up the tab for some reason unknown to me. The ’73 88” and the ’60 109” are both doing just fine. Keep the faith in the Series vehicles.

Since Jeff seemingly can’t get the job done with his Land Rover, I have resolved to send LL Bean photos of my Series I. In Glengarry Glen Ross, Alec Baldwin says to his beleaguered sales team: “Coffee’s for closers.” No coffee for you, Jeff! On the other hand, I will be enjoying my latte at L.L. Bean headquarters in Freeport. Dan Foley - Burlington, VT

Ed Kollar - Taos, NM Many Range Rover/Discovery owners will disagree with your conclusions. I’m glad you’re happy with your two year old FJ. Interestingly, Toyota has recalled and offered to buy back 813,000 1995-2000 Tacoma trucks because of unrepairable frame rust –ed.

Dear Rovers North, I am contacting you from Mexico and recently acquired a Land Rover that I assume is an ‘88” Series I built in 1957. I am also not sure if the engine is a 2.0L or a 2.25L. I will begin work on it and certainly need a lot of parts, such as a master cylinder, wheel brake cylinders and brake fluid reservoir, valve cover gaskets, shifter knobs and other interior parts. Thank you in advance. Gerardo Stobl - Monterey, Mexico Land Rover extended the chassis to an 88” wheelbase in 1957. The engine should be a 2.0L if it’s original (many are not), but photos emailed to Rovers North would provide the fastest answer. Most Series I parts are still available, or you can upgrade to Series II-A/III components easily –ed.

Feeling a bit snarky, are we, Dan? It does make me want to retract willingness to diagnose your distributor problem on that very Series I (oh, how quickly they forget!) – ed.

Dear Rovers North, Is any thought being given to importing reproduction Series bulkheads that I understand are being produced by Pegasus in the UK? Mike Simpson - Golden, CO Mark Letorney noted that Series bulkheads are a critical need. Rovers North provides bulkhead pieces, and will repair and refurbish any Series bulkhead sent to them. Firms like Pegasus provide refurbished bulkheads, too. Rovers North is in discussion with many companies, in the UK and USA, to interest them in producing new Series bulkheads –ed.

Dear Rovers North, Thank you for a great website and magazine. William Leek - Olanthe, KS Thank Rovers North staffers for their hard work, creativity and enthusiasm for the web presence and print publications –ed.

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Solihull 2008 - Moab, Utah

Mammouth Wing Top Protectors Includes stainless steel hardware - Sold in Pairs Defender 90, 110 Black RNA6510B $139.00 Defender 90, 110 Silver RNA6510 $169.00 Series II, IIA, III Silver RNA1116 $139.00

RNA6510

Y ONL 0 9.0 $13

RNA6401G RNA1116

Gasket Wing Top Protector Fits between wing top protection piece and vehicle wing top. (Top of fender). Defender 90 / 110 RNA6510G $29.95

RNA6510B

Mammouth 90 Rear Corner Protectors

Mammouth Front Bumper Top Tread Plate

Mammouth 110 Rear Corner Protectors

Includes stainless steel hardware Black RNA6550B $69.50 Silver RNA6550 $79.50

Includes stainless steel hardware - Sold in Pairs Defender 90, 110 Silver RNA6540 $29.95 Defender 90, 110 Black RNA6540 RNA6540B $27.95

Includes stainless steel hardware Black RNA6551B $79.50 Silver RNA6551 $89.50 SW Black RNA6541B $68.25

BLACK $69.50

RNA6540B RNA6551B

RNA6550B

Mammouth Sill Protectors

Mammouth Bonnet Protection Plate

Includes stainless steel hardware - Sold in Pairs Defender 90 Black RNA6530B $119.00 Defender 90 Silver RNA6530 $129.80 Defender 110 Black RNA6531B $120.75 Defender 110 SW Silver RNA6531 $120.75

Includes stainless hardware Defender 90, 110 Black RNA6520B $ 179.00 Defender 90, 110 Silver RNA6520 $ 198.00

RNA6520B

RNA6510B

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RNA6551

Rock Sliders

RNA4113

Les Parker of Rovers North taking his Defender through the Land Rover Experience off-road course at the Equinox Resort Manchester, Vermont

Rovers North Front Alloy Skid Plates Range Rover Classic & Discovery I RNA4111 $469.00 Discovery II RNA4117AA $459.00 Defender RNA4113 $439.00

RNA4113

Differential Guards Discovery II (non-ACE only) Front DIFF02AA $79.00 Range Rover Classic, Discovery I & Defender Front or Rear DIFF01AA $79.95 ea

Mantec Defender 90 with jack points. Black powder coated - Sold in Pairs RNA1001 $ 299.99 Mantec Defender 110 with jack points. Black powder coated - Sold in Pairs RNA1005A $ 349.00 Proline 88 Ser.II-III galvanized - Sold in Pairs RNA1011 $ 395.00 Proline 109 Ser.III galvanized (special order) - Sold in Pairs RNA1109S3 $ 459.64 Proline Discovery I and RRC swb with jack points. Black powder coated - Sold in Pairs RNA2014 $ 589.00

Protects axle differentials from damage while off-roading

Fuel Tank Guard

Aluminum Traction Mat

Tow Jaw Assembly

Replaces original sheet metal cradle. Sold with Hardware Defender 90 NAS Galvanized RNAFT01 $299.95

60” x 17” - Sold in Pairs RNP1004 $299.00

7,700 lb Camel Trophy Style RNF408 $89.90

Shackle Mount

Traction Mat Mount Bracket Set

Receiver Hitch Adapter for Tow Jaw

Sold in Pairs RNP1004MB $99.90

RNA082 $53.29

2” Receiver with Hitch Pin RNA1022 $49.98

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Mantec Raised Air Intake LR3 - Black PVC Plastic RNI473 $499.95

Mantec Raised Air Intake

Defender 90, 110 - Powder coated steel RNA1002 $499.00

Defender 90, 110 pre â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;86 Naturally Aspirated 3.5 V8. Series I - III please call for modifications. Powder coated steel RNA2002 $298.00

Defender Td5, 300 TDI - Black PVC Plastic RNA2002TDI $299.00

Mantec Raised Air Intake

Discovery I - Powder coated steel RNA1003 $399.00

Discovery II - Powder coated steel RNA1013 $399.00

Range Rover Classic - Powder coated steel RNA1115 $329.00

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Camel Trophy Brush Bar Mounts to factory and Mantec bumpers. Includes lamp & limb riser mounts. Powder coated black finish. RNA011 $695.00 Westford, Vermont

Mantec Warn Winch Bumper

Mantec Superwinch Bumper

Mantec Sump Alloy Guard

Defender 90, 110 all models. Designed for use with Warn 9.5 winches RNA7403 $499.00

Defender 90, 110. For use with Superwinch Husky 8500lb, & 10,000lb winches RNA7402 $ 499.00 For vehicles with extended radiator panel use with extention kit RNA089 $179.00

LR3 - Sump Guard RNA7207 $499.00

Mantec Steering Guard

Mantec Rock Sliders

Discovery II RNA7007 $399.00 Range Rover Classic, Discovery I â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;94-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99 RNA7005 $369.00

Defender 90, 110 RNA7002 $369.00

Defender 90 RNA1001 $299.99 Defender 110 RNA1005A $349.00

For a full listing of rock sliders turn to page 5 or visit roversnorth.com

RNA7007

Defender Side Runners

Genuine Side Step

Swingaway Wheel Carrier

Defender 90 RNB066 $585.95 Ddefender 110 RNB069 $659.95

Series & Defender 90, 110 RNF367 $138.59

Series & Defender 90, 110 RNA2550 $499.95

Operates in unison or independently of rear door or tailgate.

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Marlow Kinetic Rope

Plasma Winch Rope

Marlow kinetic ropes are exclusively used by the British Military. Requires securely fastened recovery hitches for safe use. Kinetic Rope 24 MM diameter x 8M, 12030 KG rating KRR001 $129.00

The best plasma ropes available. Safer and stronger than wire. 3/8” Plasma Rope; 100’ RNR2021 $279.00 5/16” Plasma Rope; 125’ RNR2011 $249.00

Pro Comp Soft Recovery Straps

Off-Road Kit ORK $55.95

2” x 20’ - 20,000lb RNH548 $24.99 2” x 30’ - 20,000lb RNH549 $39.95 3” x 30’ - 30,000lb RNH550 $69.95 4” x 30’ - 40,000lb RNH551 $87.99

Tube Mount

Jack Adapter

Off-Road Jack Base

Land Rover Winch Kit

Fits 1”-2” Diameter Tubes TM700 $49.00

Fits into receptacles located on Defender Chassis, and RN sill protectors PLA908HL $59.00

Use for soft ground ORB $34.95

RNA690 $279.00

4X4 Jack Mount Kit

Locking Jack Mount

4X400 $29.75

LR200 $25.00

Neoprene Jack Cover

Polyurethane Securing Ring

NJC $24.95

Secures handle to jack. RNA9113 $10.95

X-TREME Jacks

All Cast Jacks

Cast & Steel Jacks

UTV Jacks

48 inch XT485 $84.96 60 inch XT605 $89.90

48 inch HL485 $65.00 60 inch HL605 $66.50

36 inch HL364 $55.00 42 inch HL424 $56.00

36 inch UTV364 $78.76 42 inch UTV424 $80.76

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Blackout Kit Essential for nighttime off-road driving safety, the Blackout Kit bonnet decal increases visibility by eliminating the glare from roof mounted driving lamps. Discovery II Blackout Kit PLH622 $ 79.00 Discovery I Blackout Kit PLH623 $ 79.00

Solihull 2008 - Moab, Utah

Range Rover Front / Rear Mud Flaps

Range Rover Classic Front or Rear (each) flap only ..........................................................RNA652 Front pair with hardware. ................................................................RNA654 Discovery I Front pair, Molded style w/hardware...............................................RNB312 Front pair with running boards, w/hardware, Flexible .....................RNB307 Front pair with hardware styled w/logo, Flexible ............................RNA648 LH, Front flap only, Flexible.............................................................RNH931 RH, Front flap only, Flexible ............................................................RNH930 Rear pair, w/hardware, Flexible .......................................................RNA649 Range Rover P38A 4.0 / 4.6, Front pair, Molded ............................................................RNB301 4.0 / 4.6, ’95-96, Rear pair, Molded .................................................RNB308 4.0 / 4.6, ’97-on, Rear pair, Molded .................................................RNB317 Discovery II RH, flap only (each) Front or Rear, Molded .....................................RND231 LH, flap only (each) Front or Rear, Molded......................................RND232 Defender 90 NAS Rear pair, styled w/logo, Flexible.....................................................RNK015 LH Rear with hardware, Flexible.......................................................RNI682 RH Rear with hardware, Flexible ......................................................RNI683 Defender 90, 110 Front pair, with hardware, without logo, Flexible.............................RNF252 LH front with hardware, Flexible ......................................................RNI426 RH front with hardware, Flexible ......................................................RNI684

$ 24.50 $ 160.03 $ 109.00 $ 59.90 $ 62.95 $ 17.71 $ 17.71 $ 59.95 $ 139.00 $ 138.00 $ 139.00 $ 32.50 $ 32.50 $ 139.00 $ 55.11 $ 55.11

Defender 110 LH Rear with hardware, Flexible.......................................................RNI685 RH Rear with hardware, Flexible ......................................................RNI686 All, Rear pair, styled w/logo, Flexible .....................................RNK014 Series 88, 109 Reg Rear pair, styled w/logo, Flexible.....................................................RNB704 Front, without logo, Flexible ..............................................................PLI557 LR2 Front pair with hardware, Molded ....................................................RNI687 Rear pair with hardware, Molded .....................................................RNI688 Range Rover 2005, Front pair with hardware, Molded ..........................................RNI406 2005, Rear pair with hardware, Molded ...........................................RNI401 2006 on, Front pair with hardware, Molded .....................................RNI689 2006 on, Rear pair with hardware, Molded ......................................RNI690 LR3 up to ‘09 Front pair with hardware, Molded ....................................................RNI691 Rear pair with hardware, Molded .....................................................RNI692 Freelander Front pair, flaps only, Molded............................................................RNI693 Rear pair, flaps only, Molded.............................................................RNI694

$ 55.11 $ 55.11 $ 99.50 $ 69.00 $ 39.95 $ 66.95 $ 66.95 $ $ $ $

88.52 85.96 96.67 99.34

$ 72.85 $ 72.85 $ 54.67 $ 65.00

$ 119.50 $ 54.89 $ 54.89

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(A) Land Rover 88” Series on Safari Tire Cover

Tire Cover, 29” standard tire 205/80x16”, 235/70x16”, 255/75x16” and 255/55x18” RNTCSAL $69.50 Tire Cover, 32” large tire 245/75x16”, 7.50x16”, 235/85x16” and 265/75x16” RNTCSBL $69.50

(B) Land Rover Logo Tire Cover Tire Cover, 29” standard tire 205/80x16”, 235/70x16”, 255/75x16” and 255/55x18” RNE387 $65.50 Tire Cover, 32” large tire 245/75x16”, 7.50x16”, 235/85x16” and 265/75x16” RNE386 $65.50

(C) Land Rover Rhino Tire Cover Tire Cover, 29” standard tire 205/80x16”, 235/70x16”, 255/75x16” and 255/55x18” RNTCRAL $69.50 Tire Cover, 32” large tire 245/75x16”, 7.50x16”, 235/85x16” and 265/75x16” RNTCRBL $69.50

(D) Land Rover Elephant Tire Cover Tire Cover, 29” standard tire 205/80x16”, 235/70x16”, 255/75x16”and 255/55x18” RNTCEAL $69.50 Tire Cover, 32” large tire 245/75x16”, 7.50x16”, 235/85x16” and 265/75x16” RNTCEBL $69.50

Series II, IIA, III

Defender

Round Mirror Head PLC633 $12.95

Standard size 5” x 8” RNE314 $39.95

X Large 10” x 6” Head RNH716 $42.50

XX Large 10” x 6” Head w/ 11” arm RNI127 $59.00

Series II, IIA, III

Defender

6” x 10” Mirror Head RNF260 $13.99

5” x 7” Mirror Head RNF259 $12.50

Interior Mirror PLB905 $14.90

Interior Mirror RNE380 $45.50

Series II, IIA, III 8 1/2” Mirror Arm Mounts to wing top & IIA hinges with mirror mount. Fits RNF259 & RNF260 ARM2 $14.50

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Defender 90 Fabric Soft Top Constructed with superior quality black fabric that will not fade, shrink or crack like the original. Year after year this top will look as good as the day you first put it on. Superior features include: weather secure door seals, heavy duty zippers & large HD Permaclear windows for improved visibility. An awesome fit on your existing belt rail system, this top ends the headaches of stretching and prying and keeps you dry and happy when the weather is foul. Includes three zip out windows, protective carrying pack and instructions. Made in the USA. 1994 - ’97 Defender 90 Soft Top RNA90ST01 $2140.00 1994 Defender 90 Belt Rail Kit* RNE245 $79.50 1994 Defender 90 Tailgate Bar Kit* RNE246 $81.00 * The 1994 Defender 90 Soft Top is equipped from the factory with snaps and requires a belt rail and tailgate bar kit to be installed to use this top. 1995 and 1997 Defender 90 Soft top models do not require this kit.

Rovers North Radiator Muffs In the snowbelt, this simple accessory will make a big difference in your Land Rover’s winter performance. By controlling the airflow through the radiator in freezing weather, the engine can run at its optimum operating temperature. This means reduced engine wear and increased heater output. Features superior materials and construction for improved durability and function.

Early Series II, IIA w/ headlamps in grill RNM0001 $49.50 Late Series IIA w/ headlamps in wings RNM0002 $49.50 Series III RNM0003 $49.50 Defender 90, 110 RNM0004 $49.95

Lower Hose Heater Easily installs into bottom radiator hose. Series IIA, III 1970 on, Defender V8, Tdi with 1 1/2” diameter bottom hose RNC712 $59.99

engine heaters

For a smooth winter start and faster heater output

Engine Block Heater Kit Lower Hose Heaters

Series II, IIA, through 1969, 1 1/4” diameter bottom hose. RNC711 $49.00

Engine Block Heater Kit Installs into freeze plug location below exhaust manifold. 3.9, 3.5 Litre V8 block PLA688 $48.25

RNC712 RNC711

PLA688

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Complete Chassis Assembly 88” Series IIA, III RNE416 $1999.00 109” Regular Series IIA, III, 2.25 ltr. PLE412 $2599.00 109” Station Wagon Series IIA, III, 2.25 ltr. PLE413 $3195.00 109” Station Wagon Series IIA, III, 2.6 ltr. RNH416 $3395.00 NAS Defender 90” V8 RNC878 $3290.00 NAS Defender 110” V8 RNH710 $3995.00

Rear Cross Member Non-Galvanized Series II, IIA, III, (Black) PLE403 $249.00 Defender 110, (Black) RNI699 $374.36

Rear Cross Member Galvanized NAS Defender 90 PLH619G $369.00

Fuel Tank Guard Replaces original sheet metal cradle. Sold with Hardware Defender 90 NAS Galvanized RNAFT01 $299.95

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Solihull 2009 - Leadville, Colorado

Hella Rallye 4000

Hella Vision Plus Headlamp Conversion

The perfect lamp for the roof rack or front of your Land Rover 9 3/16” H x 8 3/4” W x 6 3/8 D. Off-road use only.

High performance European headlamp technology in a “USA D.O.T.” version. 60 watt high beam / 55 watt low beam. 7” dia.

Rallye 4000 Euro Driving Kit includes a pair of lights, stone shields & wiring harness RNK4807 $289.00

Fits all Defender, Range Rover Classic and Series II, IIA, III RNC673 $39.95 ea

Rallye 4000 Fog Kit RNK4805 $352.75

RNC673 RNK4807

Hella Rear Flood Work Lamp Kit

Hella 1000 Black Magic Kit

Kit includes: 100w Hella flood lamp, black coated stainless steel mounting bracket, dash switch, wiring harness, relay and instructions. Uses plate light mountings. RNC950 $198.00

New black optics technology creates a wild, all black look. All black when “off”– a brilliant, enhanced-focus beam when “on.” Includes wiring harness. Recommended use: above the bumper, brush guards and roof racks. 7 3/8” dia. Off-road use only. RNC680 $239.00

RNC680

Hella Map Lamp

Hella 550

Flexible attachment provides reading light for maps. RNA671 $45.50

Choose from fog or driving lamps. Kit includes: two lights, wiring harness, relay, wiring and white plastic stone shields. Recommended use: below the bumper. 7 11/16” W x 4 11/16” H x 3 1/4” D.

Hella 550 Driving Lamp Kit RNH264 $98.50 Hella 550 Clear Fog Lamp Kit RNH263 $98.50 Hella 550 Amber Fog Lamp Kit RNH333 $98.80 550 Stone Shields RNH914 $6.56 Hella 550 Clear Cover RNC702 $11.03 ea

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text & photos: Vaughn Micciche Vaughn Micciche, 26, resides in Baltimore, MD, and on his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm in Stewartstown, PA. When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not riding bicycles, farming or straining his Land Rover, he works as a web and database consultant â&#x20AC;&#x201C;ed.

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So I bought a Land Rover. I am not sure why I pulled the trigger on the Discovery II. I didn’t get such a great deal and about three months later gas prices rose rapidly. I do remember hopping in for the test drive and falling in love. I felt like if I were a truck I’d probably be this one. At the time I worked as a data geek for an investment firm in Baltimore, MD, requiring a 45 minute commute from my family farm in southern Pennsylvania. Right away the Disco changed the way I looked at commutes and farm chores. If the tractor wouldn’t start, which seemed to be the norm, I’d just hook the hay wagon up to the Rover. My first real off-road experience came on the commute to work one morning. A tree had fallen across the road and its girth was too great for the stock Rover. That provided the only excuse I needed to just go through the woods to bypass the tree. I found myself deep in the woods on an old logging path, with my return to the road blocked by a tall bank. The path led along a hillside covered in wet leaves, then into a washed out creek bed and then back onto the main road. Along the hillside I remember worrying as the truck slid sideways because of the leaves. I just took it slow and kept the front of the truck as high on the hill as possible. Things got hairy when I reached the creek bed. Old tires and mud covered roots combined to get me pointed directly at a tree heading downhill onto the road. I tried backing up, but the bald tires had no traction in the mud. I only had about 20 feet to go, but I couldn’t go through the tree and I couldn’t back up the hill. Fortunately I carried some chain and a come-a-long; doesn’t everyone on their commute?

I spent the next 20 minutes ratcheting the truck — in gear — backwards up the creek bed, then pulling the front exactly where it needed to go by ratcheting the front of the truck sideways. I would switch from having tension on the come-along and the truck in park, to taking it out of park and letting the cable pull to the left, then repeat. Finally I had the Rover aligned perfectly to get between the trees. I rolled out onto the road about 400 yards past the original fallen tree. As the day progressed at work, I collected a pretty large pile of dried mud under my desk. No one understood why I decided to go through the woods rather than just take a different road, no one understood why I enjoyed getting covered in mud while trying to get the Rover unstuck. Never mind, I was hooked. My Discovery would also become a major part of my bike life. In high school, I discovered a sport called Observed Trials. Basically you take a mountain bike and ride it on adverse terrain: over rocks, logs, cars, really anything that’s not a normal trail. In competition, someone will carve out challenging sections and then the competitors get points each time they put a foot down. At the end of the day, the winner is the rider with the lowest score — kind of like Land Rover trials courses, with your foot touching the ground equivalent to your Rover hitting a cone. This sport became my life through high school; it provided a distraction for my mind and a physical outlet that proved more rewarding than the team sports administered by the school. I remember sitting in class and imagining that I was riding across the chalk tray, hopping my bike from chalk piece to chalk piece or jumping up on to the eraser. We used to call it “section tick,” and now the same thing happens when I see a good track for the Rover.

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Over time, the sport of Bike Trials has ebbed a bit and now has a much smaller following in the US. To offset this decline, I started to organize my own competitions. So now each season I organize 3 to 4 competitions and compete in 6 to 8 for local and national points. The Disco has morphed from a bad weather commuter vehicle into a traveling base of operations for my cycling adventures. Last winter I spent a lot of time in the garage enhancing my Discovery. I installed a new transfer case shifter that actually locks the truck into true four wheel drive; this was the biggest pain because I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get my sausage fingers to fit where they needed to go. I also installed a two-inch lift kit and bigger tires. Then I mounted driving lights up high and behind them, a hard shell rooftop tent from Auto Home US. A deep cycle battery with a marine isolate switch let me run a 12V refrigerator. This second battery required that I relocated the coolant reservoir. I ordered a gutter mount ladder rack to support the rooftop tent. Rather than burden the Rover with steel load bars for a roof rack, I ordered some aluminum bar stock of the same dimensions and pared 60 pounds from the rooftop weight. Completing a project on the truck felt so much more rewarding than projects at work. Just doing something tangible with discrete obvious benefits is like a breath of fresh air. Not surprisingly, the best places to hold Bicycle Trials competitions also provide awesome places to take a capable off-road vehicle. The first East Coast competition for the season took place at Allegany State Park in Salamanca, NY. Before I bought the Discovery, the road to the good riding used to be one we walked; this time when we arrived at 2:30 am, I flipped on the lights and started to drive up into the

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middle of the competition venue. Quickly we reached a spot where the tires would each spin as the traction control cycled around; the hill and rocks were just too steep. Once I engaged the diff lock we popped up out of the little pit and continued up the trail with all our camping and competition supplies, bikes, and fire wood rattling and shifting all over in the back of the Rover. We nestled the truck in next to a boulder that dwarfed us, set up the rooftop tent and 5 minutes later we went to sleep. The next three days and two nights were spent setting up, competing in, and tearing down the competition. I fell early in the day, putting a sizable gash in my shin, but managed to pull out a 5th place finish in the Pro class. All weekend people asked how I got the Discovery up there and if I slept in that thing on the roof. Lingering competitors and gawking tourists gathered to make a pretty sizable crowd which watched us come back down the trail on Sunday. Cycling provided the impetus for three other weekend camping excursions in 2009. Sequatchie, TN, the home to the US Trials Training Center, also provided the site for the qualifier event for the World Championships. Three of us piled all our bikes and gear in and drove 10.5 hours for the event. Two of the three qualified for the team; I trashed my ankle, but it wasn’t a total loss. I found some really fun ATV trails mixed with some fireworks. Any time you can drive up tight trails and blow stuff up at night, it’s a good time. The trip home was the real bummer though, with my ankle swelling larger with each passing hour. Three weeks after the Tennessee trip I put on a Speed Trials competition at the NJ State Fair. Speed Trials is the same as typical Observed Trials but, rather than scoring based on points, it’s simply based on the fastest ride through the obstacle course. This trip didn’t have any four-wheeling adventures, but it did have plenty of camping antics; I towed a trailer with about 50 feet of ladder bridges, 40 feet of scaffold, and an entire stunt show setup. I’m not sure how we managed not to bend the trailer axle in the 4 hour drive to and from the event. Towing the overloaded trailer past 106,000 miles was the last straw for my Discovery’s head gasket. By the end of the trip the truck felt as though it was in 3rd gear most of the time. Taylor Congleton at Rovers North diagnosed the problem; low

power and an internal coolant leak equaled a head gasket replacement. Over three days and 26 hours I had torn down the engine, milled the heads, replaced the valve seals and built everything back up. I’d never done anything that complicated on an engine before; it worked on the first try and man, wasn’t I proud! In 2009, I took 2nd place in North America, traveling to and camping at all but one competition in the Disco II. The truck has far surpassed my expectations. It’s mainly my own fear and driving skills that hold it back. It’s tough to find challenging, accessible trails on the East Coast, but it’s not hard to have fun with the truck. It has become an enabler of adventure and the source of tons of good stories.

For more information on Bicycle Trials competition, see www.trialsin.com. Vaughn Micciche invites inquiries at Vaughn.micciche@gmail.com -ed.

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Seat Assembly Defender 90, 110 Twill Vinyl seat assembly, RHF EX9705 $499.00 Twill Vinyl seat assembly, LHF EX9721 $499.00 Moorland cloth seat assembly, RHF EX9710 $498.00 Moorland cloth seat assembly, LHF EX9726 $498.00 Car Denim Vinyl seat assembly, NAS, RHF EX9606NAS $499.00 Car Denim Vinyl seat assembly, NAS, LHF EX9605NAS $499.00

Black Leather seat assembly, RHF EX9718 $769.00 Black Leather seat assembly, LHF EX9734 $769.00 Dark Grey Vinyl seat assembly, RHF EX9704 $469.00 Dark Grey Vinyl seat assembly, LHF EX9720 $469.00

Seat Trim Kit Defender 90, 110 1995 - 1997, Twill vinyl with Grey backing (does not include rear pocket) RNA5600 $159.00 Dark Grey Vinyl EX6325 $161.10 Moorland EX6331 $161.10 Black Leather EX11858 $289.00 Rear forward bench seat, Car Denim floor mounted EX9608NAS $399.00

Bottom Front Seat Cushion Defender 90, 110 Twill Vinyl bottom cushion Driver/Pass EX9975 $129.00 Car Denim vinyl bottom cushion Driver/Pass EX9600NAS $169.00 Dark Grey Vinyl bottom cushion Driver/Pass EX9974 $119.95 Moorland bottom cushion Driver/Pass EX9980 $129.95 Black Vinyl Driver/Pass EX9973 $119.00

Elephant Hide Vinyl Series Models 1959-1967

Moorlands Cloth Faced 1993 & 1995 90/110 NAS Station Wagons

Car Denim Vinyl 1994 NAS Models & 1997 Soft Tops

Twill Vinyl 1995 NAS Soft Top, all 1997 Models & 1997 Station Wagons

Seat Refurb Kit Includes new foam back cushion, back cover with pocket, seat bottom assembly and head rest assembly.

1994 NAS Defender 90, Car Denim vinyl with Black backing. RNA5700 $199.00

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Seat Heater Kits Sold in pairs. Includes wiring loom & Hi/Low Switches EX9969 $199.00

Defender Seat Risers Creates more space between the wheel and seat back. Adjust the height and tilt of your seat for comfort. Substantial powder coated steel frame. Increase your legroom. Quick and easy to adjust the rake of your seat. Fits driver or passenger side. Includes fitting instructions, Bolts and Allen key. Fits existing Defender seat frame and runners. (Single mounting bolt to runners as shown.) EXT010-5 $169.00

Elephant Hide Material Grey elephant Hide vinyl material as used on Series II & IIA Land Rovers. 127cm wide sold by the meter length FAB-EHG $54.95 / meter 18

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Elephant Hide Vinyl Seats Series II, IIA, III

Basic Black Vinyl Seats Series II, IIA, III

Bottom cushion, Driver/Pass EX8625 $79.50 Back cushion, Driver/Pass EX444 $78.50 Bottom cushion, Center EX2255 $74.95 Back cushion, Center EX2311 $74.95

Bottom cushion, Driver/Pass EX8622 $48.00 Back cushion, Driver/Pass EX442 $48.00 Bottom cushion, Center EX2252 $47.00 Back cushion, Center EX2308 $46.00

Seat Set

Seat Set Front Seat Set EX6629 $449.00

Front Seat Set EX6616 $239.00

Deluxe Black Vinyl Seats Series II, IIA, III

Rear Side Bench Seat Kit Defender, Series II, IIA, III

Bottom cushion, Driver/Pass EX2182 $65.80 Back cushion, Driver/Pass EX2168 $63.50 Bottom cushion, Center EX2196 $62.50 Back cushion, Center EX2210 $59.90

Rear Bench Seat Kit, Elephant Hide Vinyl, Galvanized Frame EX6877 $199.00 Rear Bench Seat Kit, Black Vinyl, Galvanized Frame EX6861 $176.50 Rear Bench Seat Kit, Black Vinyl, Black Frame EX4198 $152.49

Deluxe Black Vinyl Seat Set Front Seat Set EX11645 $359.00

Bottom Cushion Black Vinyl EX4527 $48.20 Elephant Hide Vinyl EX5948 $69.50

Rear Jump Seat, Defender, Series II, IIA, III

Defender Interior Front Door Panel RH+LH Set

Twill Vinyl EX4128 $206.10 Black Vinyl EX4126 $197.10 Moorland EX4133 $206.10 Car Denim Vinyl EX9607NAS $233.10

This door panel set is manufactured to fit 2-piece front doors on Land Rover Series III and Defender 90 vehicles fitted with anti-burst door latches. Replicas of the original that are NLA, these panels do not come with the speaker area precut to allow for varying sizes. (Includes mounting hardware & instructions) RNA4700 $359.00

Interior Door Handle

Made in the USA for Rovers North

Defender 90, 110, Genuine (Also fits Series) RNF474 $3.99

Rear Jump Seat, 88 Elephant Hide Vinyl EX4138 $ 229.00

Tailgate Chain Cover Sets Series IIA - III Black Vinyl EX4713 $14.95 Elephant Hide Vinyl EX86134 $14.95

EX86134

EX4713

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Range Rover Classic

Discovery I

Short Wheel Base1987-1995

1994 - 1999

Front & Middle Rubber Floor Mat Set RNA624 $153.47

Front & Middle Rubber Floor Mat Set RNA626 $149.45 Loadspace Mat w/out Rear A/C (not shown) RNA674 $149.00

Discovery II

LR2

1999 - 2004

2008 - 2009

Front & Middle Rubber Floor Mat Set RNA676 $129.00

Front Rubber Floor Mats Set RNI575 $120.00

Rear Loadspace Mat, Full Length (not shown) RNA682 $268.00

Rear Loadspace Mat (not shown) RNI576 $109.00

Rubber Loadspace Mat, Half Length (not shown) RNA683 $129.00

LR3

Range Rover

2005 - 2009

2003 - 2009

Front & Middle Rubber Floor Mat Set RNI579 $125.26

Front & Middle Rubber Floor Mat Set 2003 - ‘07 RNI581 $198.68 2008 - ‘09 RNI582 $198.00

Loadspace Mat, Genuine RNI580 $39.50

Loadspace Mat (not shown) RNI583 $184.00

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LR3 2005 - 2009 Loadspace Mat, Genuine RNI580 $39.50

Range Rover Sport 2006 - 2009 Front Rubber Floor Mat Set 2006 - ‘07 (not shown) RNI577 $157.17 2008 - ‘09 (not shown) RNI578 $190.41

Series Insulated Rubber Floor Mats Series II, IIA, III, Front set EX844 $89.95 88”, Rear floor EX4676 $99.99

Load Space Mat RNI584 $170.00 EX844

LR3 2005 - 2009

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Semi ridgid, Loadspace Mat, ProLine RNA319 $99.84

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words: Jeffrey B. Aronson

You’re probably wondering about the photo of the QEI. Yes, that’s an outhouse behind it, and no, I’m not bolting it to the Rover to create a custom Dormobile. I live in the kind of island town where you have to be careful about what you wish for; if, for example, you say, “I’ll take it” to a carpenter who says, “I have an old outhouse to move,” you might find one standing behind your Rover one morning, just like in this photo. The delicate question concerned the contents of the outhouse. Specifically, I would have preferred “none.” With some hesitation I held my breath and opened the door to the outhouse. I peered inside – empty! As I already have one outhouse, this one will serve as a storage shed for Land Rover bits that should be moved from the house and side yard under cover. And yes, I will paint a green oval on the door. You can’t drive a Land Rover and remain anonymous, a face in the crowd, a backdrop in the scenes of your daily life. The iconic shape of the Land Rover Series, Defenders, Range Rovers, Discoverys and LR3’s makes them stand out among the creased line and origami shapes of contemporary automobiles. Bluntly, you need a bit of vanity to comfortably own your Land Rover. What price vanity? Apparently, according to the State of Maine, a lot more than the value of the QE I. When you register a car in Maine, your town gets to keep an “excise tax” based loosely on the MSRP of your car. Using the complicated, state-mandated formula, the town of Vinalhaven received $7 from me for 2010. For the privilege of receiving two-and-ahalf square stickers, one reading “November” and one reading “2010,” and retaining the QE I license plate that has graced my car for 19 years, Maine clipped me for $60. I mean, how expensive can it be to keep track of this?

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So my vanity is worth 8 times the value of my car? Yep, that’s about the right ratio to me. Pardon me while I set my thumbs to “full rant” mode. A travel Q & A column in the New York Times revealed that a 21-year old man and his friend had planned a trip to Hong Kong this winter. His mother wrote to the Times, asking for advice on what he might want to see while he was there. Ahem, in previous generations, a young man – to quote P.J. O’Rourke – “would have been caught dead wearing ladies’ underwear” before conscripting his mother to provide travel tips. These young men populate Gen Y, those born in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Yes, they grew up under the constant gaze of helicopter parents, constant affirmation of their inherent goodness and in relative affluence. But they also grew up in an automotive culture that lauded the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Taurus and exalted the birth of the minivan. Kids who wanted to rebel bought – gasp - used Civics or ratty pickup trucks. When you grow up with that automotive DNA, it follows logically that you might have your mother plan your overseas trip for you. Unless, of course, you were fortunate enough to have parents who owned Land Rovers. Those young men and women, the recipients of stellar automotive genes, do not have their parents plan their travels. They’re off in their own Land Rovers, “doing something significant,” to paraphrase the BBC. We clearly live in different times if, as J. D. Powers suggests, Gen Y has let its love of cars cool in favor of electronic gadgets and communication devices. As this generation could well have a spending power that exceeds even the baby boomers, automobile manufacturers had better pay attention. J. D. Powers analysts suggest, “with the advent of social media and other forms of electronic communities, teens perceive less of a need to physically congregate, and less of a need for a mode of transportation.”

I’m old enough to have received this birthday card last fall. Two dinosaurs stood snarling on the cover; open the card and they’re saying, “Hey, remember us? We sat behind you in home room!” I’m not so addled as to forget two considerable accomplishments in Grade 6. One was to identify every car sold in the USA by the design and appearance of its taillights. The other was my promotion to Grade 7. Many underlying concepts of math, science, art, history, and English eluded me then, but the importance of identifying all marques, American and European [you just never saw an Asian car in New England in the early 1960’s] by their design signatures rose to primary importance. Teachers who interrupted classroom discussions over the merits of different engines, suspensions and transmissions received scornful, dismissive looks in return, just prior to assigning detention in retaliation. My auto-obsessed classmates and I were undoubtedly central to the decisions of many educators to take early retirement or find other professions.

reduced the mechanical beauty of the engine compartment to the drabness of back of a cellphone. They even share the same plastic covers. But that’s the beauty of a Land Rover. You don’t need to get intimate with its innards and internals to enjoy the car. Land Rovers have a mastery of the road, paved or otherwise, that comes through in every action of the car. The exterior design and the interior appointments demonstrate the thoughtful engineering that’s always been a hallmark of the brand. You experience it in the solidity, the balance, the responsiveness, whether at 2 mph or 70 mph. In a landscape populated by cars that hype their electronics instead of their dynamics, the Land Rover stands proud.

As a youngster who could barely empty the ashtray [yes, cars had ashtrays full of ashes, not change, and lighter plugs with actual lighters rather than cellphone chargers or GPS plugs], I sat in awe of classmates who claimed to undertake valve jobs on their cars. I had my tonsils taken out; back then a valve job seemed much more difficult and mysterious than surgery. Just learning how to change a tire became a feat as monumental to me as Leonardo da Vinci sketching helicopters in the 16th century. Above all else every car elicited emotion, love or hate. You stood in line to stare at the latest offering from an auto manufacturer then as geeks today line up for the latest iPhone. P. J. O’Rourke wrote, “the collapse of the auto industry leaves Americans my age in economic shock. The words are as melodramatic as ‘mom’s nude photos.’ And, indeed, if we want to understand what doomed the American automobile, we should give up on economics and turn to melodrama. It’s a tragic romance—unleashed passions, titanic clashes, lost love and wild horses.” My affection for British cars arose out of emotion. Their size and styling captured my sense of sight, their engines captured my sense of sound, their leaks and interior fittings captured sense of smell, and their suspensions and nimble handling captured sense of touch. Your car defined you. When my father once offered me his used 1965 Buick Wildcat convertible, I refused it and bought a used-up Triumph Spitfire instead. I was most assuredly not a Buick guy. My enthusiasm for them exploded when I realized that I – a man challenged by turning a doorknob – could turn a wrench and actually repair and maintain an automobile. No longer. Emissions, safety legislation and fuel economy have now

Nori, Neav and Fion Russell, pose for the camera in front of thier parents Discovery II.

Children get Land Rovers. They might treat the family sedan like a trash bin but they’re positively gleeful about Land Rovers. You know what I mean when you drive down the road in your Land Rover. Invariably, I’m in the right lane when an anonymous car passes me, their drivers and front seat passengers occupied by cellphones or multi-speaker sound systems. Their kids are restrained for their own safety, sometimes watching videos, generally looking bored. Then they spot the Land Rover and they’re wildly gesticulating to their parents. While the kids stare bug-eyed at your Land Rover their parents stare ahead stone-faced. Ask Sam and Brie Russell, Sun Prairie, WI, who recently brought home a Discovery II. As you can see from the photo below, their daughters Nori, Neav and Fion are beside themselves with glee over the Discovery. Would they look as charmed if Santa had brought a Sienna or a Town and Country? I don’t think so.

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ES9000 + 2 inch Raised Shocks

ES9000 Standard Length Shocks

Nitrogen gas charged shocks with two inches of extra travel. (Designed for off-road performance for vehicles with raised suspension of two inches or less). Excellent all around ride quality and handling. Shock sets include bushings and optional poly vinyl dust boots in black.

These Pro Comp ES9000 dual action nitro gas shocks incorporate a twin-tube cellular gas design that prevents foaming and reduces shock fade to improve the ride quality of coil spring suspension. Shock kits include 4 shocks, bushings and optional poly vinyl dust boots in black.

Discovery I 1989-1999 front and rear shock kit PCS9030 $189.00

Discovery I Range Rover Classic Standard length Defender 90/110 PCS9000 $179.00

Range Rover Classic 1987-1993 with coil suspension front and rear shock kit PCS9050 $189.00 Defender 90/110 1983-1998 front and rear shock kit PCS9020 $189.00

Series IIA, III ES9000 Standard Length Shocks

Steering Damper

For Series IIA, III Land Rovers with standard or parabolic springs, offers an extra inch of shock travel. These Pro Comp ES9000 dual action nitro gas shocks incorporate a twin-tube cellular gas design that prevents foaming and reduces shock fade to improve the ride quality of leaf spring suspension. Shock sets include bushings and optional poly vinyl dust boots in black.

Series II, IIA, III, 88”, 109” Range Rover Classic Discovery I PLS122 $44.50

Series IIA, III, 109” PCS3109 $189.00 88” PCS3088 $189.00

OME Shocks & Steering Dampers

Bilstein Shocks & Steering Dampers

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.

The world leader in gas-pressurized shock absorber technology. Bilstein utilizes a one piece seamless monotube design filled with oil and nitrogen gas in a pressurized, sealed compartment. We recommend for use with Land Rover Genuine Standard or Heavy Duty springs in normally equipped vehicles. Not recommended for heavily ladened vehicles with oversize tires. Lifetime warranty.

Series 88” & 109” 1958 - 1984 109” Set of four shocks OMESK109 $359.00 88” Set of four shocks OMESK88 $359.00 88” & 109” Steering Damper OMESD11 $79.90 Defender 90/110 1983 - 2002 Set of four shocks OMESKDEF $359.00 Steering Damper OMESD32 $79.90 Discovery I 1994 - 1999 Set of four shocks OMESKDS1 $359.00 Steering Damper OMESD11 $79.90

Discovery II 1999 - 2004 Set of four shocks OMESKDS2 $358.00 Steering Damper OMESD02 $79.90 Range Rover Classic 1987 - 1995 Set of four shocks OMESKRR $349.00 Steering Damper OMESD11 $79.90

Defender 90/110 1983 - 2002 Set of four shocks RNA243-4 $329.00 Set of four shocks (+ one Damper) RNA243-5D $429.00 Steering Damper RNA235 $84.95 Discovery I 1994 - 1999 Set of four shocks RNA243-6 $329.00 Set of four shocks (+ one Damper) RNA243-7 $399.00 Steering Damper RNA245 $79.95 Discovery II 1999 - 2004 Set of four shocks RNA6046-7 $399.00 Steering Damper RNA246 $89.95

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Range Rover Classic w/ coil springs 1987 - 1995 set of four shocks RNA243-4 $329.00 Set of four shocks (+ one Damper) RNA243-5 $399.00 LWB w/ air suspension set of four shocks RNA2152-3 $369.00 Steering Damper RNA245 $79.95 Range Rover P38A 1999 - 2002 set of four shocks RNA2214-5 $399.00

Solihull 2008 - Moab, Utah

Heavy Duty Springs & Pro Comp Shock Kits

Old Man Emu Heavy Duty Springs

Designed for owners who want the most suspension lift possible without modifications. Our 2 inch lift kit will raise your Land Rover approximately 2 inches over factory ride height depending on added weight to your vehicle. Ideal for owners using oversize tires combined with heavy duty bumper/winch combinations and extra vehicle equipment. Designed for all round use. Great on-road, great off-road. Includes 4 Pro Comp shocks & ProLine springs.

Ideal for owners using oversize tires combined with heavy duty bumper/winch combinations and extra vehicle equipment. Designed for heavy duty off-road use. Will raise vehicle approximately 1.5 inches. Great off-road, stiff on-road. Includes 4 OME shocks & OME springs.

Range Rover Classic 1987 - 1993 Coil spring Standard RNK455 $499.00 Heavy Duty RNK456 $499.00 Defender 90 1984 - 2002 Standard Duty RNK450 $499.00 Heavy Duty RNK451 $499.00

Defender 110 1983 - 2002 Station Wagon Heavy Duty RNK452 $499.00 Discovery I 1994 - 1999 Standard RNK453 $499.00 Heavy Duty RNK454 $499.00

Defender 90 1984 - 2002 Standard Duty OMED90K1 $695.00 Heavy Duty OMED90K2 $695.00 Steering Damper OMESD32 $79.90

Discovery II 1999 - 2004 Standard OMEDS2K1 $699.00 Heavy Duty OMEDS2K2 $699.00 Steering Damper OMESD02 $79.90

Defender 110 Station Wagon 1983 - 2002 Standard Duty OMED110K1 $695.00 Heavy Duty OMED110K2 $695.00 Steering Damper OMESD32 $79.90 Pick Up or Hardtop 1983 - 2002 Standard Duty OMED110RK1 $695.00 Heavy Duty OMED110RK2 $685.00 Steering Damper OMESD32 $79.90

Range Rover Classic 1987 - 1993 coil spring Standard OMERRK1 $695.00 Heavy Duty OMERRK2 $695.00 Steering Damper OMESD11 $79.90

Discovery I 1994 - 1999 Standard OMEDS1K1 $695.00 Heavy Duty OMEDS1K2 $695.00 Steering Damper OMESD11 $ 79.90

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Standard duty Spring set with U-bolts and shocks.

ProLine 88” Spring & Shock Kit

ProLine 88” Spring & Pro Comp Shock Kit

88 Series II, IIA, III PLK5123 $499.95

Standard duty spring set with U-bolts and Nitrogen charged Pro Comp shocks. 88 Series II, IIA, III PLK5223 $599.95

Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits

Improve your ride, comfort and get additional axle articulation out of your Series Land Rover. Includes four springs with u-bolts and hardware. For best results, we’ve paired them with a set of our Pro Comp Nitro Gas Shocks or OME Nitrocharger shocks. Kits include 4 springs, 4 shocks & U bolts.

Series II, IIA, III Kits include 4 Old Man Emu Shocks, 4 springs, U bolts.

88” 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 shocks RNK112388PC $849.00

109”, 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 shocks RNK1123109 $989.00

109” 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 shocks RNK1123109PC $879.00

109”, 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 shocks, Heavy Duty set RNK1124109 $1120.00

88”, 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 shocks RNK112388 $979.00

109” 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 shocks RNK1124109PC $899.00

Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits without Shocks

Range Rover Classic Coil Spring Conversion Kit

Includes U-bolts with nuts.

Convert your Range Rover Classic to coil-springs for continued on-road reliability and off-road performance. Our customers have been so satisfied with the improved ride quality and handling after installation of this kit, most claim they prefer the coil conversion suspension to the factory air suspension! This kit contains all Genuine parts, detailed instructions and all necessary hardware.

88” and 109” 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears RNK1123 $689.00 109” 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, HD kit RNK1124 $699.00

Range Rover Classic Genuine springs RNK5105 $429.00 Range Rover Classic Old Man Emu springs (not shown) RNK5105A $459.00

RNK5105

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Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 Coil Spring Conversion Kits Simply the best kit for the best price. You will not find a better price anywhere else. This top quality kit converts your Range Rover P38A air suspension to coil spring suspension, giving you the best handling and the most comfortable coil spring suspension ride on the market today. Our kits include 4 variable rate springs, 2 Genuine rear coil spring isolators, 2 Genuine front coil isolators, 4 coil spring seats, 4 aluminum spring perch adapters, 4 Genuine spring retainers and 1 EAS override pigtail to eliminate fault codes. All hardware and instructions are included. Installation is straight forward, requiring no fabrication or modifications to your vehicle. Range Rover P38A, Genuine RNK5106 $879.00 *

Solihull 2009 - Leadville, Colorado

Range Rover P38A, ProLine Standard PLK5106 $659.00** Range Rover P38A, Genuine Heavy Duty, RNK5107 $899.00 * * Uses Genuine Coil Springs ** Uses OEM Coil Springs

Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 Coil Spring Conversion Kits Conversion kit comes with 4 gas-pressurized Bilstein Shocks. Range Rover P38A, Standard w/ Bilsteins RNK5116 $1199.00 Range Rover P38A, Heavy Duty w/ Bilsteins RNK5117 $1269.00

Discovery II Rear Air to Coil Spring Conversion Kit Kit contains Genuine parts, everything for the conversion, instructions and hardware. Discovery II RNK5118 $289.00

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text: Jeffrey Aronson photos: Arthur Patsouris & Taylor Congleton

2009 Roavstock

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4 DAYS of ROVERS MUD & MUSIC Members of Gen X, Gen Y and the Millennial generations consider Woodstock ancient history; the Rover Owners Association of Virginia is only 6 years younger. It has aged much better than many Boomers, and ROAV’s Mid Atlantic Rally, held in October 2009, remains one of the east coast’s most popular weekend gatherings. Rovers North staffers fight tooth and nail over who gets to attend each year. The battle this year grew even more ferocious when the transportation was to be the Rovers North 2009 Defender 110 fleet export edition. Arthur Patsouris, sales manager, and Taylor Congleton, the field tech for fleet systems, won this year’s scrum. Arthur called the 11 hour, 600 mile drive south, “Everything you envision that is great about a Defender, multiplied by 10. The TD4 Puma diesel is so strong — after driving that, who needs a V-8? The new dash and ventilation systems really help make the car more usable on the road. There were no detriments to driving this car.” Airy Hill Farm, located outside of Bowling Green, VA, in Caroline County, served as the new venue for the Rally. It’s a 6,000 acre working farm, mostly soybeans and corn. The 7 miles of trails took over some 700 acres. The trails ranged from scenic green lanes over work roads, to some very challenging hill sections. For the first time in many years, the rains held off to add to the comfort and entertainment level. However, the clay soils of Virginia need only a little prompting from off-road tires to churn up the hidden moisture beneath and create plenty of challenging mud. Arthur Patsouris called the Defender “fantastic” on the off-road trails.

When not enjoying the off-loading, Arthur and Taylor set up the Rovers North tent and said, “It was a pleasure to meet — again — so many enthusiasts.” A Scotch and rum tasting event imbedded itself in Arthur’s memory, although, “Unfortunately, no one carded me.” Arthur remembers his first MAR, in 1995, and noted that annual events like the auction and dinner remained very entertaining. The MAR always seems welcoming to new enthusiasts who bring their LR3’s and new style Range Rovers to the event. Defenders seem to be the most popular vehicles, but MAR always draws a big Series contingent, too, along with the usual contingent of Discoverys and Range Rover Classics. Two years ago, when the New York Times wanted to explore the Land Rover enthusiast scene, it sent a correspondent to MAR. If you want to experience a remarkable Land Rover event, mark your calendars now for the first weekend in October, 2010.

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Early CV Master Cylinders

Late CV Master Cylinders

C Series IIA

14 13

12 8 21 10

82.66 48.50 3.95 17.34 1.59 4.60 23.60 0.80 29.68 10.87 8.91 59.95 31.25 0.29

Seals Cross Shaft to Bell Housing, Genuine (not shown) ...............RNC371 $ 17.04

17 9

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Rubber Boot for Cross Shaft

7 Series III, Defender

Series II & IIA (Located at Bell Housing area) (13) Slave Cylinder, Genuine..........................................................RNB599 Slave Cylinder, ProLine ............................................................PLB599 (14) Bleed Screw, Genuine............................................................RNC380 (15) Push Rod, Genuine.................................................................RNC293 (16) Lock Nut, Genuine..................................................................RNS034 (17) Clevis for Push Rod, Genuine.................................................RNB638 (18) Threaded Clevis Pin, Genuine ................................................RNA932 (19) Felt Ring for Shperical Bushing, Genuine...............................RNA946 (20) Spherical Bush, Genuine ........................................................RNC733 (21) housing for Spherical Bush, Genuine .....................................RNB380 (22) Pin for Cross Shaft (two required), Genuine...........................RNC290 (23) Connecting Tube, Genuine .....................................................RNC403 (24) Operating Lever 2.25 Litre, Genuine ......................................RNC294 (25) Split pin for clevis, Genuine....................................................RNB315

(A) Clutch Master Cylinders Series II, IIA 1959 - 1968 early CV type, ProLine..............................PLC752 $ Series IIA, III, Defender all modlels,1969 - 2007 late CV type w/ fluid reservoir Genuine ...........................................................................................RNF289 $ ProLine..............................................................................................PLF289 $ Rebuild kit for all CV Master Cylinders 1959 - 2007, Genuine.........RNC720 $ Cap w/ seal for Late CV Master Cylinder, Genuine..........................RNF290 $

102.08 69.50 17.54 20.42

(B) Clutch Withdrawal Mechanism Series III, Defender (1) Throw-Out Bearing, Genuine..................................................RNE223 (2) Plastic Staple, Genuine...........................................................RNC483 (3) Retainer for Operanting Arm, Genuine...................................RNC465 (4) Retainer Collar, Genuine .........................................................RNC466 Fulcrum (5) 3.9 Litre, fulcrum, Genuine ....................................................RNE172 (6) Bush for operating arm, Genuine ...........................................RNC464 (7) Retainer for push rod, Genuine ..............................................RNC493 (8) 2.25 Litre, push rod for slave cylinder, Genuine.....................RNC463 2.25 Litre, push rod for slave cylinder, ProLine .......................PLC498 Defender with LT77, All 4 cyl, Push Rod for Slave Cylinder....RNI700 Defender with R380, All 4 cyl, Push Rod for Slave Cylinder....RNI701 (9) Dust Cap for Bleeder, Genuine ...............................................RNF316 (10) 2.25, 2.5 Litre & 200 TDI with LT77 Gearbox Slave Cylinder, Genuine..........................................................RNC535 2.25 & 2.5 Litre, Slave Cylinder, ProLine ................................PLC535 3.9 Litre V8, Slave Cylinder, Genuine.....................................RNE222 3.9 Litre V8, Slave Cylinder, ProLine........................................PLE222 300 Tdi, up to #56A0669086K,Slave Cylinder, Genuine ........RND627 300 Tdi & Td5 up to #56A0669087K, Slave Cylinder, Genuine..........................................................RND493 300 Tdi & Td5 up to #56A0669087K, Slave Cylinder, ProLine............................................................PLD493 (11) Compression Washer, Genuine..............................................RNA986 (12) Series III, Defender V8 & Td5, release lever, Genuine........RNC481 Defender 2.5, 200 & 300 Tdi, release lever, Genuine ............RNH396

64.50

$ 57.95 $ 0.60 $ 1.64 $ 4.02 $ 11.26 $ 1.47 $ 3.95 $ 26.34 $ 6.25 $ 9.15 $ 38.15 $ 2.19

(10) Clutch Driven Plate - NEW Series II, IIA thru 1966, 9”, ProLine.................................................PLC546 Series II, IIA, 9.5”, Genuine.............................................................RNE170 Series II, IIA, 9.5”, ProLine ...............................................................PLE170 Defender V8, 10”, Genuine ............................................................RNE220 Defender V8, 10”, ProLine ...............................................................PLE220 Defender 2.5, 200 & 300 Tdi, 10”, Genuine .....................................RNI702 Defender TD5, 10”, Genuine............................................................RNI703

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

89.94 98.76 79.88 224.60 84.20 158.72 192.00

(11) Clutch Pressure Plate - NEW Series II, IIA thru 1966, 9”, Genuine ...............................................PLC547 Series II, IIA, 9.5”, Genuine.............................................................RNC467 Series II, IIA, 9.5”, ProLine...............................................................PLC467 Series III, 2.25, 2.6 Litre, 9.5”, Genuine..........................................RNC486 Series III, Defender V8, 10”, Genuine.............................................RNC485 Defender 2.5, 200 & 300 Tdi, 10”, Genuine...................................RNH534 Defender TD5, 10”, Genuine............................................................RNI704

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

198.55 219.64 139.80 139.00 283.35 113.95 224.62

$ $ $ $

311.97 371.18 268.20 224.62

(12) Complete Clutch Kit $ $ $ $ $

98.20 39.50 64.90 36.80 79.90

$ 69.80

Includes driven plate, pressure plate and throwout bearing Series III, Genuine ..........................................................................RNB372 Defender V8, Genuine ....................................................................RNH608 Defender V8, ProLine.......................................................................PLH608 Defender 2.5, 200 & 300 Tdi, Genuine .............................................RNI704

Throwout Bearing Assembly Series III & Defender all models, Genuine .....................................RNE223 $ 57.95

$ 58.50 $ 0.48 $ 84.80 $ 33.95

Clutch Alignment Tool Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 & 2.6 Litre .......................................................TLS33 $ Defender V8 ....................................................................................TLS33D $

Which Defender gear box do I have? LT77, LT77S - Reverse is forward to the left / R380 - Reverse is rearward to the right

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5.45 5.45

3 2

CV Master Cylinder

5 4

Genuine

88”, Series II, IIA, III Front Right ..................RNB535 88”, Series II, IIA, III Front Left.....................RNB536 88”, Series II, IIA, III Rear Right....................RNB537 88”, Series II, IIA, III Rear Left......................RNB538 109”, 2.25 Litre Front Right .........................RNB542 109”, 2.25 Litre Front Left ............................RNB541 109”, 2.25 Litre Rear Right ...........................RNB535 109”, 2.25 Litre Rear Left .............................RNB536 109”, 2.6, 3.5 Litre Front Right ....................RNC600 109”, 2.6, 3.5 Litre Front Left .......................RNC599 109”, 2.6, 3.5 Litre Rear Right ......................RNB535 109”, 2.6, 3.5 Litre Rear Left ........................RNB536 Defender 90 thru Oct ’93 Rear Right............RNF349 Defender 90 thru Oct ’93 Rear Left ..............RNF348 Defender 110 thru Oct ‘93 Rear Right..........RNE635 Defender 110 thru Oct ‘93 Rear Left ............RNE636

ProLine

$78.50 .........PLB535 $78.50 .........PLB536 $75.38 .........PLB537 $75.38 .........PLB538 $51.41 .........PLB542 $51.41 .........PLB541 $78.50 .........PLB535 $78.50 .........PLB536 $257.75 .......PLC600 $257.75 .......PLC599 $78.50 .........PLB535 $78.50 .........PLB536 $237.84 ........PLF349 $237.84 ........PLF348 $92.16 $92.16

$36.85 $36.85 $39.50 $39.50 $36.90 $36.90 $36.85 $36.85 $38.90 $38.90 $36.85 $36.85 $82.43 $82.43

Series II, IIA 88” CB,1959 - 1967, ProLine ......................................PLC228 Series IIA 88” CV, 1967 - 1968, ProLine...........................................PLC752 Series II, IIA 109”,1959 - 1967, CB, ProLine ...................................PLC429 Series IIA 109”, 1968 - 1969, CV, ProLine........................................PLC753 Series IIA, III 88” Dual Power, Genuine ..........................................RNC454 Series IIA, III 88” Dual Power, ProLine ............................................PLC454 Series IIA, III, 109” Dual Power, Genuine .......................................RNC762 Series IIA, III, 109” Dual Power, ProLine .........................................PLC762 Defender 90 1994 - 1997, ProLine ..................................................RNF285 Defender 90 1994 - 1997, ProLine....................................................PLF285 Discovery I 1995 - 1999 with ABS, ProLine ....................................PLB200 Discovery II 1999 - 2004 with ABS, ProLine ....................................PLD999

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

64.50 64.50 69.48 49.95 289.00 199.00 299.00 259.00 256.06 138.00 199.00 284.00

$ $ $ $

42.50 39.50 39.50 39.50

(7) Brake Drums 88” Series II, IIA, 10”, ProLine.........................................................PLC545 88” Series III, 90” rear, 10”, ProLine ...............................................PLC534 109” Series II, IIA, 2.25 Litre thru Suff. G, ProLine ..........................PLC534 109” Series IIA, III 2.25 Litre 1971 on, 110” rear, ProLine...............PLC534

(8) Adjuster Kit Easy bolt together, Does 4 adjusters (109” requires 2 kits) .............PLE588 $ 29.99

(9) Drum Screw Fits all Series, Defender 90, 110 ......................................................PLA915 $

0.50

Complete Series Vehicle Brake Pipe Kits

(2)

Bleed Screws for wheel cylinders, Genuine ..........................RNC380 $ Dust Cap for bleed screws, Genuine...............................................RNF316 $

3.95 2.19

(3) Bonded Brake Shoes sold in axle sets Enough for 2 wheels 88”, 90” bonded shoe axle set, front or rear....................................PLF320 109” 2.25 Litre bonded shoe axle set, front only .............................PLF321 2.6, 3.5 Litre bonded shoe axle set, front only .................................PLF344 109”, 110” bonded shoe axle set, rear only, all modles...................PLF321 Series IIA, III 2.5 Litre brake shoes for handbrake............................PLF342

$ $ $ $ $

(4) 88”, 90” retainer for brake shoes, Genuine ...........................RND064

$ 15.86

(5)

Dual Power Master Cylinder

Brake Master Cylinders 9

(1) Wheel Cylinders

CB Master Cylinder

88”, 90” locker for retainer, Genuine.....................................RND065 $

Includes all Genuine metal and rubber flex lines with sealing washers and nuts. 88” early Series IIA, single system kit ............................................RNK680 $ 167.95 109” single system kit ....................................................................RNK681 $ 169.95 88” Series IIA, dual power system kit.............................................RNK682 $ 199.50 88” Series III, dual power system kit ..............................................RNK683 $ 199.50

34.50 39.99 73.45 39.99 19.95

2.18

RNK8226

RNK8225

(6) Shoe Return Springs 88” front & rear, all models thru June ‘80 Top .........................................................................RNC165 Bottom...................................................................RNA952 109”, 110” all models with drum brakes Front.......................................................................RNA993 Rear top .................................................................RNC345 Rear bottom ...........................................................RNC273 90” all models with rear drum brakes Top .........................................................................RNC165 Bottom...................................................................RNA952

$ $

4.28 4.98

$ 7.20 $ 13.95 $ 4.59 $ $

4.28 4.98

Pedal Pad Sets Defender 90, 110, Manual Transmission. Replaces clutch, brake and accelerator pedal pads, Genuine...................................RNK8225 $ 20.50 Defender 90, Automatic Transmission. Replaces brake and accelerator pedal pads, Genuine...................................RNK8226 $ 39.00 Series II, IIA, III, Replaces clutch, brake and accelerator pedal pads, Genuine (not shown)..................................................RNK8211 $ 22.50

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(2) Genuine & ProLine Brake Pads 4

1 2 5 7

Defender 90 1994-2010 Front, Brake Pad, set, Genuine........................................................RNF302 Front, Brake Pad, set, ProLine ..........................................................PLF323 Rear, Brake Pad, set, Genuine .........................................................RNF303 Rear, Brake Pad, set, ProLine...........................................................PLB195

$ $ $ $

89.90 39.95 61.99 24.95

Defender 110 Front, Brake pad, set, Genuine, 1984-2010 .....................................RNF302 Front, Brake Pad, set, ProLine, 1984-2010 .......................................PLF323 Rear, Brake pad, set, Genuine, 1994-2006......................................RNH601 Rear, Brake pad, set, ProLine, 1994-2006........................................PLH601 Rear, Brake pad, set, Genuine, 2007-2010 .......................................RNI162

$ $ $ $ $

89.90 39.95 75.02 39.95 89.60

Discovery I 1995-1999 Front, Brake Pad, set, ProLine..........................................................PLB208 $ 36.50 Rear, Brake Pad, set, ProLine...........................................................PLB195 $ 24.95 Discovery II 1999-2004 Front, Brake Pad, set, Genuine .......................................................RND036 Front, Brake Pad, set, ProLine .........................................................PLD036 Rear, Brake Pad, set, Genuine ........................................................RND020 Rear, Brake Pad, set, ProLine...........................................................PLD242

$ $ $ $

61.90 45.95 96.80 39.50

Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 Front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, Genuine ..............................................RNB001 Front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS, ProLine.................................PLB001 Front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995, Genuine ..............................................RNB002 Front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995, ProLine.................................................PLB208 Rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1995, Genuine................................................RNB004 Rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1995, ProLine..................................................PLB004

$ $ $ $ $ $

69.99 35.95 59.00 36.50 89.95 29.99

3 Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 Front, Brake Pad, ProLine ................................................................PLD036 $ 45.95 Rear, Brake Pad, ProLine..................................................................PLD242 $ 39.50

(1) NEW ProLine Brake Calipers No Core Charge Defender 90/110 1993-1997 Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, RH............................................PLF300A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, LH ............................................PLF301A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, RH ............................................PLB198A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, LH.............................................PLB197A Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, RH ............................................PLF200 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, LH.............................................PLF201 Discovery I 1995-1999 Front Caliper, NEW, RH .................................................................PLB192A Front Caliper, NEW, LH..................................................................PLB191A Rear Caliper, NEW, RH ..................................................................PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, LH...................................................................PLB197A

$ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

138.00 138.00 119.95 119.95 127.60 127.60

149.00 149.00 119.95 119.95

Discovery II 1999-2004 & Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 Front Caliper, NEW, RH .................................................................PLD016A Front Caliper, NEW, LH..................................................................PLD017A Rear Caliper, NEW, RH.....................................................................PLD004 Rear Caliper, NEW, LH .....................................................................PLD005

$ $ $ $

129.00 129.00 98.00 98.00

Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 Front Caliper, NEW, 1987-1989 RH ...............................................PLB014A Front Caliper, NEW, 1987-1989 LH................................................PLB015A Front Caliper, NEW, 1993-1995 RH, From Vin # 637568...............PLD259A Front Caliper, NEW, 1993-1995 LH, From Vin # 637568 ...............PLD258A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,RH ..........................PLB011A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,LH ..........................PLB017A Rear Caliper, NEW, 1987-1992 RH 10mm .....................................PLB018A Rear Caliper, NEW, 1987-1992 LH 10mm .....................................PLB010A Rear Caliper, NEW, 1993-1995 RH 12mm .....................................PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, 1993-1995 LH 12mm .....................................PLB197A

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

159.00 159.00 159.00 179.00 149.00 149.00 139.50 139.80 119.95 119.95

Suitable for all Land Rover Vehicles. 12oz....................................LRNDOT4 $

7.99

Land Rover Brake & Clutch Fluid

Range Rover L322 (2003 on) Front, Brake Pad set up to 4A159171, Genuine..............................RNH715 $ 119.33 Front, Brake Pad set up to 4A15917, ProLine..................................PLH715 $ 61.95 Rear, Brake Pad set up to 6A000001, Genuine...............................RNH594 $ 149.99 LR3 (2004 on) Brake Pad, set, front, Genuine ........................................................RNH721 Brake Pad, set, front, ProLine ..........................................................PLH721 Brake Pad, set, rear, Genuine..........................................................RNH958 Brake Pad, set, rear, ProLine............................................................PLH958

$ $ $ $

99.51 69.95 96.95 58.29

Defender 90, 110 Front solid rotor, each, Genuine, 1984-1993, Genuine....................RNB006 Front solid rotor, each, 1984-1993, ProLine...................................PLB006A Front vented rotor, each, 1994-, Genuine........................................RNB022 Front vented rotor, each, 1994-, ProLine .....................................PLB0022A Rear rotor, each, 110 only 1994-2007, Genuine ..............................RNB012 Rear rotor, each, 110 only 1994-2007, ProLine..............................PLB012A Rear rotor, each, 90 only, non ABS, 2007-2010, Genuine.................RNI154 Rear rotor, each, 90 only with ABS, 2007-2010, Genuine ................RNI721

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

71.50 39.50 86.50 39.50 94.00 39.00 63.67 115.16

Discovery I 1995-1999 Front, rotor, each, Genuine..............................................................RNB006 Front, rotor, each, ProLine .............................................................PLB006A Rear, rotor, each, Genuine ...............................................................RNB012 Rear, rotor, each, ProLine...............................................................PLB012A

$ $ $ $

71.50 39.50 94.00 39.00

Discovery II 1999-2004 Front, rotor, each, Genuine..............................................................RND013 Front, rotor, each, ProLine .............................................................PLD013A Rear, rotor, each, Genuine...............................................................RND024 Rear, rotor, each, ProLine ..............................................................PLD024A

$ $ $ $

96.00 45.00 94.00 39.95

(3) Genuine & ProLine Brake Rotors

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(3) Genuine & ProLine Brake Rotors (continued) Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 Front, rotor ‘87-1989, each, Genuine ..............................................RNB006 Front, rotor ‘87-1989, each, ProLine ..............................................PLB006A Front, rotor ‘90-1995, each, Genuine ..............................................RNB022 Front, rotor ‘90-1995, each, ProLine ..............................................PLB022A Rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each, Genuine................................................RNB012 Rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each, ProLine ...............................................PLB012A

$ $ $ $ $ $

71.50 39.50 86.50 39.50 94.00 39.00

Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 Front, rotor, each, Genuine..............................................................RND028 Front, rotor, each, ProLine .............................................................PLD028A Rear, rotor, each, Genuine...............................................................RND024 Rear, rotor, each, ProLine ..............................................................PLD024A

$ $ $ $

99.40 44.50 94.00 39.95

Range Rover L322 2003 on Rotor, up to 3A130140, front, each, Genuine ................................RNH909 Rotor, up to 3A130140, front, each, ProLine...................................PLH909 Rotor, from 4A159171 up to 6A228066, front, each, Genuine ......RNH954 Rotor up to 6A000001, rear, each, Genuine....................................RNH955 Rotor up to 6A000001, rear, each, ProLine ......................................PLH955

$ $ $ $ $

179.00 79.00 95.68 119.00 64.95

LR3 2004 on Rotor, front, each, Genuine .............................................................RNH956 Rotor, front, each, ProLine ...............................................................PLH956 Rotor, rear, each, Genuine ................................................................RNI350 Rotor, rear, each, ProLine...................................................................PLI350

$ $ $ $

99.50 69.95 97.50 59.00

(4) Caliper Rebuild Kit Includes pistons and seals for one calliper Defender 90 front caliper kit per side ...............................................................PLF304 $ 29.80 90 rear caliper kit per side ................................................................PLB246 $ 29.95 110 front caliper kit per side .............................................................PLF318 $ 9.95 Range Rover Classic 1987-1999 Front caliper kit per side ...................................................................PLB024 $ Rear caliper kit per side ....................................................................PLB009 $

7.95 7.95

Discovery I 1994-1999 Front caliper kit per side ...................................................................PLB176 $ 36.50 Rear caliper kit per side ...................................................................RNB246 $ 96.65

$ $ $

4.99 6.95 6.95

5.50

(7) Brake Kits Both the Genuine and the ProLine brake kits include 2 pads, 2 rotors & hardware. Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 Front Brakes non ABS, Genuine....................................................RNK6101 $ 209.00 Front Brakes non ABS, ProLine......................................................PLK6101 $ 99.50 Rear Brakes non ABS LH Sensor, Genuine ...................................RNK6102 $ 269.00 Rear Brakes non ABS LH/RH Sensor, ProLine ..............................PLK6102 $ 99.50 Rear Brakes non ABS RH Sensor, Genuine...................................RNK6103 $ 259.00 Rear Brakes non ABS LH/RH Sensor, ProLine ...............................PLK6102 $ 99.50 Front Brakes w/ABS, Genuine.......................................................RNK6104 $ 239.00 Front Brakes w/ABS, ProLine.........................................................PLK6104 $ 109.00 Rear Brakes w/ABS, Genuine........................................................RNK6105 $ 269.00 Rear Brakes w/ABS, ProLine..........................................................PLK6105 $ 99.50 Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 Front Brakes, Genuine ..................................................................RNK6112 Front Brakes, ProLine.....................................................................PLK6112 Rear Brakes, Genuine....................................................................RNK6113 Rear Brakes, ProLine......................................................................PLK6113

$ $ $ $

329.00 124.00 276.00 99.50

Discovery I 1995-1999 Front Brakes, Genuine...................................................................RNK6106 Front Brakes, ProLine.....................................................................PLK6106 Rear Brakes, Genuine....................................................................RNK6107 Rear Brakes, ProLine......................................................................PLK6107

$ $ $ $

229.00 99.99 240.00 89.50

Discovery II 1999-2004 Front Brakes Genuine....................................................................RNK6114 Front Brakes ProLine......................................................................PLK6114 Rear Brakes Genuine ....................................................................RNK6115 Rear Brakes ProLine.......................................................................PLK6115

$ $ $ $

253.00 139.87 286.50 99.99

Defender, Range Rover Classic, Discovery I ...................................RNB023 $ Range Rover P38A, Discovery II .....................................................RND966 $

4.47 2.79

(8) Bleed Screw 9-A

(5) Mud Shield Defender 90 front RH......................................................................................RNB178 90 front LH ......................................................................................RNB177 90 rear RH .......................................................................................RNB206 90 rear LH........................................................................................RNB205 110 front RH ....................................................................................RNE195 110 front LH ....................................................................................RNE196 110 rear RH .....................................................................................RNB206 110 rear LH......................................................................................RNB205

(6) Fixing Kits for Brake Pads Defender 110 NAS, Discovery I, front, solid disc, ............................PLB204 Range Rover Classic, Defender 90 NAS, front, vented....................PLD161 Range Rover Classic, front, non-vented,..........................................PLH320 Range Rover Classic, Defender 90, Discovery I, rear, solid disc,..................................................................................PLH321

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

18.50 18.50 24.50 24.50 31.95 31.95 24.50 24.50 9-B

Discovery I 1994-1999 / Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 Front RH ..........................................................................................RNB178 Front LH ..........................................................................................RNB177 Rear RH ............................................................................................RNI183 Rear LH.............................................................................................RNI182

$ $ $ $

18.50 18.50 76.77 76.77

Discovery II 1999-2004 / Range Rover P38A 1996-2002 Front RH..........................................................................................RND964 $ 26.99 Front LH ..........................................................................................RND965 $ 24.44 Rear RH & LH ..................................................................................RNE004 $ 29.15

(9) Servo Assembly for Brakes (A) Range Rover Classic 1985-1989, Genuine.................................RNB203 Defender all Models up to 1991, ProLine ...................................PLD293 Defender all Models w/out ABS 1991 on, ProLine .....................PLH911 Defender all Models with ABS 1990 on, Genuine .......................RNI170 Series IIA-III, 2.25 Petrol, Genuine..............................................RNF314 Series IIA-III, 2.25 Petrol, ProLine................................................PLF314 (B) Series IIA-III, Vacuum Hose.........................................................RNI718

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

269.00 199.00 139.00 394.26 449.12 158.20 4.90

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Mechanical Fuel Pump

Carburetor Kits

Series II, IIA, III gasket included. Petrol 2.25 Litre, ProLine..................................................................PLC349 Diesel 2.25 Litre, ProLine .................................................................PLF299 Defender Diesel 300 Tdi, ProLine......................................................................PLI695

1967-1983 Series IIA - III, 2.25 Petrol Zenith Rebuild Kit .................PLC622 1959-1966 Series II - IIA, 2.25 Petrol Solex......................................PLC180

$39.50 $59.98 $49.86

Range Rover Classic 1987-1990, Genuine ........................................................................RNF131 1987-1990, ProLine...........................................................................PLF131 1991-1995, Genuine ........................................................................RNF132 1991-1995, Genuine ........................................................................RNF133 Defender 90 1994-1997, Genuine ........................................................................RNE131 Discovery I RNE131 1994-1997, Genuine ........................................................................RNF132 1994-1997, ProLine...........................................................................PLF132 Discovery I & II 1997-2004, from VA737154, Genuine .............................................RNF148 1997-2004, from VA737154, ProLine................................................PLF148

$239.00 $32.24

$379.00 $139.00 $244.50 $98.50 $329.00 $244.50 $103.62 $542.99 $399.00

Fuel Tanks

NEW Radiators

88” and 109” Regular, Petrol & Diesel, ProLine ..............................PLC362 Range Rover Classic 1971-1985 style, ProLine................................PLH515 110 NAS, Range Rover Classic 1987-1991, ProLine ........................PLE114 110 NAS, Range Rover Classic 1987-1991 Cradle, ProLine .............PLE116 Series III 109” Rear Fuel Tank (Series II, IIA is NLA), ProLine ........PLH650 Series III 109” Fuel Sender for the Rear Fuel Tank, ProLine............PLH652 Defender 110 NAS Fuel Sender, Genuine.......................................RNC854 Range Rover Classic Fuel Sender, Genuine ....................................RND035 Series III, Defender 110, Range Rover Classic Locking ring for sender, Genuine ....................................................RNC886 Series III, Defender 110, Range Rover Classic Sealing ring for sender, Genuine .....................................................RNC887 Military / Auxilary Tank, ProLine ........................................................PLF360

Military Fuel Tank PLF360

Weber Replacement Carburetor Series IIA & III 2.25 Litre.....................................................................34ICH Rebuild kit for Weber Carburertor ..............................................WEBERKIT

V8 Fuel Pump with Fuel Sending Unit

$24.95 $31.49

Regular Fuel Tank PLC362

$189.20 $249.00 $199.00 $64.00 $264.00 $47.50 $100.18 $69.80 $5.99 $2.95 $399.00

Rear Fuel Tank PLH650

2.25 Litre, Series IIA, III 1970 on radiator may be fitted to earlier 2.25 Litre. Land Rovers by fitting late type top hose RNC510 and bottom hose PLE407, ProLine ...........................PLC513 $288.00 Discovery I 1994-1999 w/ automatic transmission, Genuine...............................................RNC062 $669.00 3.9 Litre V8, ProLine ......................................................................PLC019A $569.00 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine ..................................................RNC997 $2.30 Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 1987-1988. Radiator, ProLine ...........................................................PLC020 $439.00 1993-1995, Radiator, Genuine .........................................................RNC062 $669.00 1989-1995, Radiator, ProLine.........................................................PLC019A $569.00 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine ..................................................RNC997 $2.30 Defender 1993-1997 NAS 90/110 V8 Radiator Assembly, Genuine ..................................RNE130 $569.00 Defender 300 Tdi Radiator with intercooler, ProLine .......................PLD500 $598.00 Defender 300 Tdi Radiator, ProLine .................................................PLH255 $298.00 Defender 200 Tdi Radiator, ProLine .................................................PLD496 $289.00 Discovery II 1994-2004 Radiator, ProLine ..............................................................................PLD495 $279.00 Range Rover 2002 on L322 4.4 Litre, ProLine ......................................................................PLI516 $399.95

Fuel Filters Series II, IIA, III 1959 - 1976 Inline filter with Quick Clamp Fittings, that can be adapted to any 5/16” fuel line, ProLine ..............................................................RFF111 Series III 1974 on 2.25 litre petrol, canister type, Genuine ............................RNE235 Defender 90/110 1993-1997 V8 inline with threaded fittings, Genuine.........................................RNF861 V8 inline with threaded fittings, ProLine...........................................PLF861 2.25, 2.5 petrol, inline w/threaded fittings, Genuine .......................RNC632 2.25, 2.5 petrol, inline, ProLine, splice in..........................................RFF111 2.25, 2.5 na, 2.5 turbo diesel, Genuine ...........................................RNC745 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel, Genuine............................................RNF862 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel, ProLine..............................................PLF862 Td5, Fuel Filter, Genuine .................................................................RND270 RFF111 2.4 TDCi, 2007-2010, Genuine.......................................................... RNI724 Discovery I 1994-1999 V8, threaded both ends (Genuine) ...................................................RNF861 Range Rover Classic 1987 - 1995 Fuel Filter Update Kit (required for early V8 Range Rover up to LA464553), Genuine ....................................RNF133 V8 1987-1995 (threaded both ends), Genuine .................................RNF861 V8 1987-1995, ProLine .....................................................................PLF861 V8 1987-1990, fuel filter (up to LA464553 w/out update kit)...........RNF025

$6.45 $5.90 $22.99 $9.98 $23.50 $6.45 $8.35 $24.50 $10.50 $59.95 $59.55

Radiator with secondary air PLD495

Coolant Expansion Tank Range Rover Classic 1990-1995, ProLine ........................................PLC007 Discovery I 1994-1999, ProLine .......................................................PLC007 Filler cap for expansion tank, ProLine..............................................RNC017

$22.99

$98.50 $22.99 $9.98 $14.99

Coolant Expansion Tank PLC007

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Filler Cap RNC017

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Window Regulators & Window Motors

NAS Defender Lamp Assemblies

Regulator Range Rover Classic 1995 from SA658967 RH Front, Genuine ...............................RNH542 RH Front, ProLine ................................PLH542 LH Front, Genuine ..............................RNH541 LH Front, Proline...................................PLH541 RH Rear, Genuine ...............................RNH945 RH Rear, ProLine .................................PLH945 LH Rear, Genuine ................................RNH947 LH Rear, ProLine ..................................PLH947

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RNH949 PLH949 RNH951 PLH951 RNH951 PLH951 RNH949 PLH949

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Range Rover Classic SWB up to SA658966 RH Front, Genuine ..............................RNH539 RH Front, ProLine ................................PLH539 LH Front, Genuine ..............................RNH540 LH Front, ProLine .................................PLH540 RH Rear, Genuine ................................RNH944 LR Rear, Genuine ................................RNH946

$109.50 $89.50 $109.50 $89.50 $75.62 $79.54

RNI317

$395.40

RNI318

$395.40

RNI323 RNI322

$202.96 $118.22

Discovery I up to SA137189 RH Front, Genuine ..............................RNH539 RH Front, ProLine ................................PLH539 LH Front, Genuine ..............................RNH540 LH Front, ProLine .................................PLH540 RH Rear, Genuine ...............................RNH944 LH Rear, Genuine ................................RNH946

$109.50 $89.50 $109.50 $89.50 $75.62 $79.54

RNH948 PLH948 RNH950 PLH950 RNH952 RNH953

$169.00 $199.95 $310.25 $199.95 $310.25 $399.85

Discovery I from SA137190 RH Front, Genuine ..............................RNH542 RH Front, ProLine ................................PLH542 LH Front, Genuine ..............................RNH541 LH Front, ProLine .................................PLH541 RH Rear, Genuine ...............................RNH945 RH Rear, ProLine .................................PLH945 LH Rear, Genuine ................................RNH947 LH Rear, ProLine ..................................PLH947

Motor

Brighten up your Defender with our Wipac Lamp assemblies. Includes mounting screws and bulb holder. Bulb not included. (1) Stop/Tail Lamp, Red, ProLine ......................................................PLC867 (2) Directional Lamp, Amber, ProLine...............................................PLC868 (3) Reverse Lamp, Clear, ProLine .....................................................PLC869 (4) Plinth mounting base for lamps, ProLine ....................................PLC861 (5) Rear NAS Lamp kit Includes 5 plinths, 1 reverse, 2 directional, 2 stop/tail lamps...........PLK861 3 1

RNH949 PLH949 RNH951 PLH951 RNH949 PLH949 RNH951 PLH951

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Discovery II RH Front, Genuine ..............................RNH542 RH Front, ProLine ................................PLH542 LH Front, Genuine ..............................RNH541 LH Front, ProLine .................................PLH541

$155.95 $69.00 $155.95 $69.00

RNH949 PLH949 RNH951 PLH951

$185.93 $98.50 $198.91 $98.50

Discovery II up to 1A719661 RH Rear, Genuine .................................RNI315 RH Rear, ProLine ...................................PLI315 LH Rear, Genuine .................................RNI316 LH Rear, ProLine ...................................PLI316

$219.00 $69.50 $219.00 $69.50

RNH949 PLH949 RNH951 PLH951

$185.93 $98.50 $198.91 $98.50

Discovery II from 1A719662 RH Rear, Genuine .................................RNI315 RH Rear, ProLine ...................................PLI315 LH Rear, Genuine .................................RNI316 LH Rear, ProLine ...................................PLI316

$219.00 $69.50 $219.00 $69.50

RNI319

$171.00

RNI320

$171.00

$99.95

2 5 4

NAS Defender Parking Lamp Amber parking Lamp. Includes bulb, Genuine ................................RNC866

$155.95 $69.00 $155.95 $69.00 $129.72 $74.50 $136.21 $74.50

$14.50ea $14.50ea $14.50ea $6.99ea

$28.90ea

NAS Waterproof Boot Kit For Round NAS Defender Tail Lamps. 95 on. Kit includes new bulb sockets, rubber boots, clamp, connector repair kit and sealing compound. Does all five rear lamp assemblies. All components are available individually, please inquire. ProLine ..........................................................................................RNK9095 $156.45 ea

Standard Issue Genuine Lamp Assemblies Applicable to all models from Series I up to 1999 Defender. Automotive plastic construction for corrosion resistant operation. Equipped with 36-inch long wire harness with bullet end connectors. 2.75 inch diameter. Bulb not included. (1) Stop/Tail Lamp, Red, Genuine.....................................................RNF199 $12.99ea (2) Directional or park Lamp, Amber, Genuine.................................RNF188 $10.52ea (3) Park or reverse Lamp, Clear, Genuine ........................................RNF187 $11.99ea (4) Vehicle kit Includes 2 park, 4 directional, 2 stop/tail lamps, Genuine ...............RNK188 $79.95 3 1 2

Window Regulator RNH541

Plate Lamp Assembly Window Motor PLH950

All Defender & Series models. Includes bulbs, Genuine ..................................................................RNF439

$16.50

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CV Joints For ABS and non-ABS

NEW 12 Volt Lucas Style Alternator

Defender 90/110 90, 1994 - on, ProLine ......................................................................PLD201 110, 1993, ProLine ...........................................................................PLD301 Discovery I 1994-1999 ProLine .............................................................................................PLD201 Discovery II 2000-2002 ProLine .............................................................................................PLD673 Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 Suffix A axles only, CV Joint, ProLine ..............................................PLX004 1989 Suffix B axle on, CV Joint, ProLine..........................................PLX005 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, Genuine ...............................................RNX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, ProLine..................................................PLX001 Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 ProLine .............................................................................................PLD673

Series III 12 Volt Lucas Style Alternator...........................................................PLF193 Defender 2.5 N/A Diesel, 2.5 Turbo Diesel, 200 TDI, 2.5 Petrol, 3.5 V8, .........PLD498 Discovery I 1994, ................................................................................................PLD498 3.9L,1994-1999, 67MM, 7 groove pulley for serpentine belt. No core charge .................................................................................PLE870 Range Rover Classic 1987-’88 ...........................................................................................PLD498 Range Rover Classic 1993-’94, 100 amp 4 groove pully ....................................................PLE846 Range Rover P38A from VA346795 to WA410481,120 AMP, 52mm, 7 Grove Pulley.....PLE870 Range Rover Classic from SA647650, 52MM, 7 groove pulley for serpentine belt. No core charge .................................................................................PLE870

$99.80 $99.80 $99.80 $99.50 $99.98 $99.80 $498.00 $99.98 $99.50

CV Joint Kits Includes CV joint and grease. Proline kits use Genuine seals, gaskets and grease as shown. Defender 90 1994-1997 w/ ProLine CV Joint ................................PLK4020 Defender 110 1993 w/ ProLine CV Joint .......................................PLK4021 Discovery I 1994 - 1999 w/ ProLine CV Joint ................................PLK4020

$145.00 $159.00 $145.00

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$299.95

Series II, IIA Generator 2.25 litre P & D, C-40 type Generator ............................................RNE647

$129.00

Starter Motor Assemblies V8, New starter motor .....................................................................PLE867 2.25 & 2.6 litre petrol, Rebuilt *plus $100 core charge ..................RNF197 200 & 300 Tdi, new high speed, Bosch ..........................................PLD294

$229.00 $269.00 $439.00

Flex Couplers Range Rover Classic 1995 / Discovery I & II Flex Coupler for rear drive shaft, with hardware, Genuine..................................................................RND196 Flex Coupler, without hardware, ProLine .........................................PLD196

$110.95 $49.95

Drive Shafts Discovery I Rear Drive Shaft Update Kit replaces Flex Coupler Drive Shaft with Twin U-Joint type. Includes new rear Drive Shaft and 4 bolt Differential. Flange kit. .......................................................................................PLK4100 $269.00

PLD665

New Drive Shaft Assemblies with U-Joints 88 & 109 Series II, IIA, III, front, ProLine ..........................................PLF315 88 Series II, IIA, III 88, Rear, ProLine................................................PLE189 109 Series II, IIA, rear, ProLine .........................................................PLF358 Defender 90 V8, rear, ProLine ..........................................................PLE201 Front Discovery II, ProLine...............................................................PLD665 Rear Discovery I & Range Rover Classic 100 inch, ProLine.............PLD473 U-Joint Kit Series II, 90, 110, Discovery I, Range Rover Classic, front & rear, Genuine .......................................................................RNE598 Series II, 90, 110, Discovery I, Range Rover Classic, front & rear, ProLine .........................................................................PLE598 Discovery I, Range Rover Classic, Defender 90, 110, front & rear, Genuine .......................................................................RNF411 Defender 90, 110, rear, Genuine.....................................................RNE611 Series IIA, III 1964 on, front & rear, Genuine..................................RNE604 Series IIA, III 1964 on, front & rear, ProLine ....................................PLE604

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NEW Water Pumps with Gasket Series IIA, III 1961 - 1984 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, Genuine......................................................RNF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, ProLine ........................................................PLF334 Rebuild kit for 2.25 water pumps .....................................................PLE587 Defender 90/110 1993 - 2006 1993-1995 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine..........................................RNC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine...............................................PLC011 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine ..............................................RNC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine ................................................PLC052 200 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine ............................................RNH257 300 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine ............................................RNH258 Td5 diesel, Water Pump, Genuine ..................................................RNH360 Discovery I 1994-1999 Water Pump, Genuine.....................................................................RNC052 Water Pump (ProLine) ......................................................................PLC052 Discovery II 2000-2002, Water Pump (Genuine)....................................................................RNC052 PLC052 Water Pump (ProLine) ......................................................................PLC052 Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, Genuine.....................................................RNC011 87-1994, Water Pump, ProLine ........................................................PLC011 ‘95, Water Pump, Genuine..............................................................RNC052 ‘95, Water Pump, ProLine ................................................................PLC052 Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, Genuine.....................................................RNC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, ProLine .......................................................PLC052 Hylomar Gasket Sealer Official sealer used by Land Rover during assembly. Supplied in 3.5 oz. tubes .................................................................RNA681

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Genuine Air Filters

New Distributor Complete Assemblies

Defender NAS 90,110 V8, Genuine .................................................................RNF950 200 Tdi Diesel, Genuine ..................................................................RNH382 300 Tdi Diesel, Genuine ..................................................................RNH383 Td5 Diesel, Genuine ........................................................................RNF147 2.4 TDCi Diesel, Genuine..................................................................RNI725 V8 Discovery I 1994 - 1999 Genuine ...........................................................................................RNF010 V8 Discovery II 2000-2004 Genuine, ..........................................................................................RNF147 V8 Range Rover Classic 1974-1995 1974-1985, (2 req), Genuine ............................................................RNF012 1986-1994, Genuine ........................................................................RNF950 RRC 1995, Genuine .........................................................................RNF010 V8 Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 1995-1997, Genuine ........................................................................RNF011 1998-2002, Genuine ........................................................................RNF147 4.4 Litre Range Rover L322 2002-2010 Genuine ...........................................................................................RNF011 V8, V6 LR3 2004-2009 Genuine ............................................................................................RNI346 LR2 2008-2010 Genuine ............................................................................................RNI719

V8 EFI Distributor Assembly 3.5, 3.9, 4.2, Genuine .........................RNI019 V8 EFI Distributor Assembly 3.5, 3.9, 4.2, ProLine............................PLI019 Series II, IIA & III 2.25L 4 cyl. models,ProLine .................................PLE143

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Genuine Oil Filters V8 Range Rover Classic, Range Rover P38A, V8 Discovery I & II, Defender 2.5, 3.9, 4.0 petrol, 2.5 diesel, 200, 300 Tdi, Genuine .....RNF001 V8 Range Rover, L322, 2002-2004 w/ BMW engine, Genuine.........RNI367 V8 4.3 litre, 4.4 litre LR3, LR4, Range Rover, 2005 on, Genuine ....RNH968 V6 LR3, Genuine .............................................................................RNH969 6 cyl LR2, 2008-2010, Genuine.........................................................RNI720 6 cyl 2.6 litre NADA 109”, petrol, Genuine......................................RNE589 6 cyl 2.5 litre Freelander, petrol, Genuine .......................................RND504 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, diesel, engine oil, Genuine.................................RND269 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, Centrifuge element, Genuine ............................RNH251 4 cyl 2.3, 2.5 litre Defender 90/110, petrol, Genuine.......................RNF001 4 cyl 2.4 TDCi 2007-2010, Genuine ..................................................RNI726 4 cyl 2.5, 2.5 turbo, 200 Tdi, 300 Tdi, diesel, Genuine.....................RNF001 4 cyl 2.25 litre SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 5.5” canister, Genuine ...............PLE590 4 cyl 2.25 litre SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 7.5” canister, Genuine ..............RNE591 4 cyl 2.0 litre Series I, petrol, Genuine.............................................RNE589

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PLI019

RNI019

PLE143

Ignition Wire Sets 4 cyl. Series IIA, III push-in style, Genuine ......................................RNC524 4 cyl. Series III push-in style, ProLine...............................................PLC960 V8, 3.5, 3.9 litre, Genuine .................................................................RNI004 V8, 3.5, 3.9 litre, ProLine ...................................................................PLI004 V8, 4.2 litre 1995 Range Rover Classic LWB, Genuine.....................RNI005 V8, Gems, 4.0 litre, 1995-1999, Discovery I, Range Rover P38A, Defender 4.0, Genuine .....................................RNI006 V8, Gems, 4.0 litre, 1995-1999, Discovery I, Range Rover P38A, Defender 4.0, ProLine ......................................PLI006 V8, Bosch 1999-2004, RRP38A, Discovery II, Genuine........................................................................RNI007 V8, Bosch 1999-2004, Range Rover P38A, Discovery II, ProLine..........................................PLI007

$15.80 $12.99 $69.95 $29.95 $119.00 $99.80 $49.50 $187.95 $43.50

Distributor Caps (1) 4 Cyl. Series II, IIA with screw-in wire ends, Genuine ...............RNC603 (2) 4 Cyl. Series IIA, III Early Lucas, push-in, Genuine.....................RNC437 (3) 4 Cyl. Late Lucas, Genuine.........................................................RNE596 (4) 4 Cyl. Ducellier Type Cap, ProLine...............................................PLF185 4 Cyl. Military 24 volt FFR, Genuine ................................................RNC767 6 Cyl. ProLine ...................................................................................PLC628 V8, Genuine ......................................................................................RNI001 V8, Lucas, ProLine .............................................................................PLI001 1

$26.50 $12.50 $15.99 $8.93 $150.33 $9.80 $54.50 $18.50

Genuine Pollen Filters Range Rover L322, 2002-2010, Genuine..........................................RNI392 Range Rover P38A, 1996-2002, Genuine........................................RND208 LR2, up to AH156580, Genuine........................................................RNI722 LR2, from AH156581, Genuine ........................................................RNI723 LR3, 2004-2009, Genuine .................................................................RNI353

$34.96 $28.31 $21.00 $25.84 $39.93

Automatic Transmission Service Kits (includes filter, pan gasket and O-rings) Discovery I,II, Range Rover Classic, Range Rover P38A, 1997 Defender. ZF Trans Filter Kit, 1987-2004, Genuine ..........................................RNK312 ZF Trans. Filter Service Kit, 1987-2004, ProLine...............................PLK312

Gasket Sets $84.50 $27.50

Genuine Hub Seal Kits Includes Genuine hub seal, hub gasket, hub seal race and locker for hub nut. Series II, IIA, & III Genuine (4 req)................................................................................RNK552 Defender 90/110 1993 - 1997 Genuine (4 req)..............................................................................RNK5623 Discovery I 1994 - 1999 Hub Seal Kit (Genuine) (4 req) .......................................................RNK5623 Range Rover Classic 1987-’89, Hub Seal Kit (4 req), Genuine ........................................RNK5621 1990-’92, Hub Seal Kit (4 req), Genuine ........................................RNK5622 1993-’95, Hub Seal Kit (4 req), Genuine ........................................RNK5623

Rotors (1 & 2) Early Lucas, ProLine..............................................................PLE633 (3) Late Lucas, ProLine .....................................................................PLE634 (4) Ducellier Type Cap, Genuine.......................................................RNF186 6 Cyl. Genuine .................................................................................RNF178 V8, Genuine ......................................................................................RNI002 V8, ProLine ........................................................................................PLI002

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Gasket Set

Head Gasket Sets PLM083 Includes all gaskets and seals to overhaul your sylinder head(s). V8, 3.5 Steel Head Gasket & Valve Cover Gasket, ProLine ...........................................................PLM015 $79.00 V8, 3.9, 4.0, 4.2 litre, Latest OEM upgrade kit with composite head gasket and rubber valve cover gaskets, ProLine.........................................PLM083 $149.00 6 Cyl. 2.6 Petrol, ProLine ..................................................................PLE602 $49.99 4 Cyl. 2.25 Diesel, ProLine................................................................PLF309 $39.99 4 Cyl. 300 Tdi, ProLine .....................................................................PLH701 $99.50 Block Gasket Set Includes gaskets and sealing washers used in your block and front cover All V8, ProLine (does not include crank shaft oil seals).....................PLF311 $32.50 4 Cyl. 300 Tdi, ProLine (does not include crank shaft oil seals) .......PLH702 $49.50 Full Engine Gasket Sets Inludes all gaskets and seals to overhaul your entire engine 4 Cyl. 2.25 Petrol, ProLine ................................................................PLF308 $39.99 4 Cyl. 200 Tdi, ProLine .....................................................................PLH703 $45.50

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Get Me to the Church on Time text & photos: Jacob Florer

Jacob Florer grew up in West Des Moines, IA. He has farmed occasionally, but presently works in public health in Manassas, VA. His father, Stephen, is a farmer, seed dealer, and consultant in West Des Moines â&#x20AC;&#x201C;ed.

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I have been around trucks and farm machinery for most of my life. As a farmer and seed dealer, my dad became and remains to this day, a gearhead. Consequently, he has gone through trucks like toilet paper since he obtained his driver’s license. He can name the vintage of a truck just by looking at its grill. Many of my childhood memories of car rides include moments of silence broken by my dad’s announcer voice saying, “fiiiifty-seven Chevy or siiiiixty-four Ford.” Because of this habit, I began to notice and wonder about what a truck said about the people who bought them. I couldn’t deny that many were works of art, but at some point I did begin to wonder what all the flair was about. When put to the task, most of us can name a point when we began to question things, think critically about ourselves and our culture. It happened when I turned 12; to this day I still remember my disgust when I learned about the concept of planned obsolescence. This might have been my first critical thought about culture. During that same time I saw my first Land Rover, parked alone in a corner of a shopping mall. I was really struck by its combination of beauty while appearing so simple and utilitarian. It was flat grey, no rust and in hindsight, probably a Series II-A. The image of that II-A stayed with me and became a reference point for my conversations in and out of shop class about what a culture’s cars, tractors and utility vehicles say about them. By the time I was able to get my hands on a Rover I was in my mid-twenties and had worked on a few restorations and rebuilds of one sort or another. I would have liked to restore a II-A with my Dad, but we simply didn’t have the time. However, I convinced him that we could have fun and make a good investment of time and money working with a shop. So I began the research for a small English shop that might refurbish as Land Rover. After several months I settled on three small shops in England I wanted to work with and asked them to keep an eye out for a vehicle that met our requirements. We were thrilled that the first vehicle that came along was a well-kept 1963 II-A, left hand drive, soft top, with 37,000 miles and the original registration number and plate.

The long-term owner and his friend also tracked the annual mileage from 1998–2006, which averaged out to 481.5 miles per year. We considered a range of refurbishment options and improvements. A frame-off restoration proved unnecessary given the structural soundness of the car. The engine seemed almost perfect; in fact, it is the best starting engine at any temperature of any car we have ever owned. We eventually settled on the kind of refurbishment that would allow it to be used as a daily driver, driven in a parade yet still be used for work without anxiety. We had the shop paint the exterior, put on a new hardtop, and install parabolic springs, new mats, seats, seat belts, and tires. The original transmission could have been rebuilt, but instead, we took the less expensive and less risky route on having a transmission swap from another vehicle. All along the decisions about details and incremental money transfers became a lot easier using Skype. Fairly new at the time, the internet telephone service provided low rates and the ability to call from a laptop when away from home. I also had to learn how to navigate the importing process. With some help from the English shop I scheduled roll-on, roll-off shipping and insurance from Liverpool to Baltimore. After several frank discussions with customs and the shippers, and many hours of internet research, I felt pretty confident about being my own agent.

After rolling off the assembly line at Solihull, our II-A made its way to the army vehicle depot at Irvine, an hour from Glasgow, famous as a staging area for the WWII invasions of Normandy and North Africa. We think our vehicle served in the Netherlands. Decommissioned in June 1973, to Owston Ferry and registered as GFU 84L, its first civilian residence was in Newcastle upon Tyne. Shortly thereafter, it spent most of the next 30 years in Allithwaite, near Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria. When the owner died in 2001, it was bequeathed to a close friend in Elterwater, a town in the Lake District. In 2003, he succeeded in obtaining the original 1963 registration, AA0 829A, along with the registration plate. rovers magazine / 39

Our wedding plans tested my confidence as well as the first days of our marriage. The Rover arrived in Baltimore just in time to serve as the getaway vehicle at our wedding outside Washington, DC. I have some great pictures of us in the car from that weekend, but I wish I had one of myself driving it on the packed interstate between Baltimore and DC. Thankfully, I don’t have any pictures of my wife Melissa in the car in front of me. They would not have been pretty. I had not accounted for the long lunch that the Baltimore customs agents take and that, combined with a one wrong turn on the way home, ate up several hours not accounted for in our packed wedding weekend schedule. Shortly after our January wedding, I hauled it to my father’s farm in West Des Moines, IA, where it has enjoyed a relaxed life. During planting season when the outbuildings stand full of seed and the machinery sits on the lawn, the II-A sticks out and extends many conversations starter with my Dad’s seed customers. My guess is that talking about the II-A and its story probably adds 15 to 30 minutes to the average customer’s visit. It has definitely gotten muddy a few times, but otherwise, it appears at the local farmers’ market and church, or at the odd car show. The Rover has also become fairly well known as the mascot of an exotic car charity rally around central Iowa. It is definitely the most humble car in the rally, but everyone loves to see it on the road. We sure do, too.

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Range Rover Classic

Discovery II

Lamp Guards

Front RNA655 $243.30 Rear RNA653 $166.24

Front up to 2003 RNA663 $199.00 Front 2003 on RNI709 $190.00 Rear RNI303 $98.83 Rear set of 4 RNA664 $169.00 2003 on for brush bar RNI710 $142.72 2003 on rear bumper RNI713 $86.80 2003 on rear upper without rear park aid RNI714 $128.77

LR2

LR3

Lamp Guards

Front RNI707 $210.03 Rear RNI708 $190.00

Front RNI711 $239.00 Rear RNI712 $324.00

Range Rover P38A

Range Rover L322

Lamp Guards

Front RND168 $186.64 Rear RND169 $186.64

Front RNI400 $297.73 Rear RNI397 $166.95

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Range Rover Sport Lamp Guards Front RNI715 $235.24 Rear RNI716 $201.85

Series Lamp Guards Front & Rear IIA & III PLE265 $18.85 Front Late IIA RNB914 $49.95 Front Late IIA & III RNF251 $182.97 Front Late IIA & III PLF251 $94.85

Defender 90, 110 Lamp Guards Front RNF251 $182.97 Rear RNF305 $89.95 Rear with door mount space RNI717 $248.00

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his isn’t a tall tale of jungle adventures or African savannahs. Compared with many of the articles we’ve been glued to in this magazine our trip sounded pretty lame. We set out to show our kids the western half of the United States before our move to Japan. We assumed this trip would be cathartic; however, it never occurred to us that it would change our lives. I’ve lived my life with the belief that the journey is the destination; all else in this life we cannot and should not control. We – my wife, Ellen, and children Henry (6), Maggie (3), and Abby (2) - entered the final week of our time in Newport, RI, trying to shove everything we’d need for the trip to Japan into our few bags, and steeling ourselves for an endless flight with three kids under six. The hardest part was preparing our beloved Discovery II for her inglorious storage box in a self-storage facility. We added fuel stabilizers, put in fresh oil and a new filter, and jacks underneath to relieve the suspension and tires from years of tedium. This was heart breaking – to us. Our Landies are more than our vehicles, more than our machines – an emotion that only other Land Rover owners can understand. A life with rovers magazine / 44

text & photos: Sam May Land Rovers resembles a wonderful marriage, full of passion, frustration, adoration, respect, and frequent trips to the store for expensive trinkets. To lock the girl away seemed to me like putting my wife on life support. This was our frame of mind, and worse yet, we had yet to deal with the other Land Rover. That one had a much more uncertain fate ahead of her. Our 2004 Discovery II is stock, save for some interior enhancements to further child-proof the vehicle. Our 2005 LR3 received some modifications from Jake Kaplan Land Rover, Warwick, RI. There we had a factory-approved Warn 10,000 lb. with both steel and fiber rope, specially fabricated aluminum shields mounted to protect the steering arms, transmission oil pan and suspension air pump. We also installed the factory expedition roof rack, which I modified to reduce its weight. Working with advice based on discussions with Land Rover Special Vehicles in England, I’ve upgraded all essential electrical wiring with marine cables, added additional water/dust protection around the exposed electronics, and installed more robust internal fusing and relays. Some of these modifications would enable me to hose down the interior of the car without hesitation in case of spilled / spoiled milk, old food, or other child-born afflictions.

LT Sam May, USN, is currently stationed in Japan. He has completed several tours to Iraq and Africa with Army and Navy Special Operations Forces. A paramedic, climber, diver and linguist, he and his family have lived, worked, and traveled all over the world –ed.

Here’s a tip: after you take your LR3 swimming, clean that pump. Then we were off! About halfway across Ohio, Henry, my 6-year-old son and traveling partner/navigator, asked me if this was the “doldrums.” He explained that he thought there would be more mountains, rivers, and forests. I explained that this was the Midwest, not the Far West, and that yes, these were the “doldrums.” Soon we would be in South Dakota and the Badlands. The Badlands holds a special place of awe and wonder for our family. This was the first place we had ever been to where my son could walk the same ground as his hero, the British adventurer Bear Grylls. We would attempt to survive ourselves, though admittedly with the help of a couple of very capable vehicles.

I reviewed which electronic components could be removed or altered in the event of a breakdown far from dealer servicing. From that review, I added some redundant system components so that a failure in the main system would not force the car into “shipment” or “limp” mode. Lastly, I mounted AC converters, dry chemical and CO2 fire extinguishers, a solar recharging system, medical and recovery gear, and communication equipment. In June, four days before boarding a plane for the move to Japan, with all the expedition gear sent ahead of us in our furniture shipment, we decided we couldn’t just lock the trucks away. We had to let them run, play, and get dirty one last time. We decided to drive across country from Newport to San Diego, via South Dakota, Boulder, and the Mojave. We altered our travel plans to give us some time to accomplish this, and spent a day or so with an atlas and Google planning the route, estimating costs, and figuring out the best places to bivouac. We geared up on the cheap (all of our expensive gear had been shipped ahead for a planned drive from Hong Kong to Rota, Spain) and we packed the kids into both trucks and headed west. Well, almost. Because this is a true story, first we had to limp to the dealer to have the “Suspension Fault” (and by that I mean the $800 suspension air pump) repaired in the LR3.

We set up camp outside the Badlands (away from the prairie dogs and plague) and we explored the power of wind and water to create such beauty through destruction (“destruction” is not new to me, having several tours to Iraq behind me, and assuredly more to Afghanistan to come). I had forgotten how beautiful this world can be when left to its own devices. Even our two-year-old stood in relative silence; as we hiked around investigating every bug, rock, and monument we fell more and more in love with the place. We became a bit more introspective, more thoughtful, the three-year-old and the two-year-old stopped fighting (for a moment). We slept that night full of anticipation of the road to come, and what more this journey could hold. As we traveled on, stopping in Colorado to climb to the top of a mountain, and Utah to climb and hike around Moab, our family began to change. We no longer thought about what had happened or what will happen, we became much more interested in what was happening at that moment. This is the true power of a Land Rover and the spirit to explore, nothing is out of reach. We’ve driven through water and mud feet deep, sand and snow, up and down hills so steep it would have been more difficult to do on foot – all to carry on the journey. My kids have never known they must be limited to a road, let alone a shopping mall. They’ve never known a car that can’t be hosed out, and they’ve never known a ride in vehicle that doesn’t require you to travel with a full set of tools and a diagnostic computer (even to get milk).

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We love our Landies, but they don’t define us. They are, however, the only vehicle on the planet that can keep up with us. The Mojave in mid-July tried to roast us, but we had arrived to immerse ourselves in the desert. We drove out into the dunes (with permission from the ranchers and the Parks Department, mind you) and we set up camp. A tarp tied between the two trucks became the base camp, with a tent pitched under that tarp. We broke out the day packs and everyone carried their own gear and water. I carried the 2-yearold in her back pack, but she did carry her diapers, wipes, and water. We spent all day and most of the nights climbing dunes, visiting springs, climbing, and hunting snakes and insects. I taught my kids how to survive in the desert, and they taught me that life is so much more fun when you stop and play. Days later we arrived in San Diego. I halfheartedly washed the Disco, because even in storage Landies are meant to be dirty. We arranged for the LR3 to be ready for shipment to Hong Kong in the upcoming months, and sadly parked her next to the Disco. Our flight to Japan lay ahead, beginning a whole new adventure, but sadness filled all of us. Leaving these trucks behind was like leaving our spirit of adventure behind, and in many ways we actually did. It is us as a family that makes us able to do anything and go anywhere, and more so, to desire to do those things, but it is in many ways our trucks that give us the allowance. Without them, we feel weaker, more vulnerable, and honestly, less capable. Soon we will be reunited with our girls and the journey will begin again. Hong Kong to Spain, then from Spain to Denali – from there, who can say? Not us. The only thing for sure is that if you see us driving it’ll be a Land Rover (no we don’t have a car here in Japan, because we can’t find a Rover) other wise we’re on foot and little red wagon (with flames down the side); that part of the journey we can control. Everything else awaits fate and adventure to decide.

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MPH Speedometer up to 1997 ..............................................RNE515 MPH Speedometer, electronic, 1997 on................................RNC862 Speedometer Bulb .................................................................RNC859 (2) 90, 110 Manual Water Temperature Guage ...........................RNC856 90, Automatic Water Temperature Guage .............................RNC863 Water Temperature Guage Bulb.............................................RNC859 (3) 90, 110 Manual Voltage Stabilizer ..........................................RNC855 (4) 90 NAS Manual Fuel Guage up ...............................................RNI603 90 NAS Automatic Fuel Guage ..............................................RNC864 110 NAS Fuel Guage..............................................................RNC847 Fuel Guage Bulb.....................................................................RNC859 (5) 90, 110 NAS Manual Tachometer ..........................................RNC846 90 NAS Automatic Tachometer ...............................................RNI604 (6) Bulb, Bulb Holder, & Filter .......................................................RNI605 (7) Warning Light Module............................................................RNC853 (8) 1.2 Watt Bulb..........................................................................RNE673 (9) Nut 4mm .................................................................................RNI606 (10) Starlock Washer M4 ................................................................RNI607

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Ash Tray

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12 13 11 110 NAS Instrument Panel Cowl.............................................RNI620 90 NAS Instrument Panel Cowl...............................................RNI621 90 Cowl Screw ........................................................................RNI622 90, 110 Plain Washer...............................................................RNI623 90, 110 Lock Washer 5mm....................................................RND115 90, 110 Plastic Captive Nut ....................................................RNC946 1994-1995 90, 110 NAS Cowl Stiffener ..................................RNI624 1997 90 NAS Cowl Stiffener ...................................................RNI625 110 NAS Screw .......................................................................RNI626 90 NAS Screw .........................................................................RNI205 110 Dash Cowl Washer...........................................................RNI627 90, 110 Spring Nut...................................................................RNI628 110 NAS Instument Panel .......................................................RNI629 90 NAS Instument Panel .........................................................RNI630 90, 110 Screw .........................................................................RNI631 90, 110 Washer Cup................................................................RNI632 90, 110 Fixed Nut ....................................................................RNI633 90, 110 Screw .........................................................................RNI634 90, 110 Washer .......................................................................RNI635 90, Lock Washer 5mm...........................................................RND115 90, M5 Nut.............................................................................RND112 90, Screw M5 x 16mm...........................................................RNE033

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84.21 63.88 0.96 0.48 1.46 1.49 19.84 12.40 1.34 2.23 0.48 0.48 39.06 55.23 0.48 0.92 0.92 0.50 0.34 1.46 1.64 0.66

AC Louvres

Ash Tray..................................................................................RNC953 $ 46.35 Retainer ..................................................................................RNE354 $ 85.25

Bonnet Release Cable

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Defender 110, AC Vent Louvre................................................RNI668 $ 28.03 1997 Defender 90 Auto, AC Vent Louvre...............................RNB293 $ 20.75 1997 Defender 90 Auto, AC Vent Louvre...............................RNB293 $ 20.75

Rear Door Switches

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5 1994-1997 Defender Facia Switch Panel.................................RNI676 Defender Facia Radio Panel (shown above in photo).............RNH512 1995 Defender SW Heated Rear Window Switch ..................RNI311 1997 Defender SW Heated Rear Window Switch ..................RNI677 1995 Defender SW Rear Wiper Switch...................................RNI678 1997 Defender SW Rear Wiper Switch...................................RNI679 1995-1997 Defender SW Rear Washer Switch .......................RNI680 Trim Panel Fastener .................................................................RNI658 Flange Screw...........................................................................RNI681 Bulb ........................................................................................RNF391

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1 (1) 1983-1998 Defender Vent Control Lever.................................RNI037 1999 on Defender Vent Control Lever, RH ..............................RNI669 1999 on Defender Vent Control Lever, LH ..............................RNI670 (2) Bolt, M5 x 12mm ....................................................................RNI671 (3) Plain Washer, 5mm ................................................................RND111 (4) Lock Washer, 5mm ................................................................RND115 (5) Screw .....................................................................................RNF728 (6) Plain Washer............................................................................RNI672 (7) Nutsert ...................................................................................RNE641 (8) Self Tapping Screw, M6 .........................................................RND144 (9) Plain Washer, 5mm.................................................................RNF415 (10) 1999 on Defender Vent Control Lever Knob............................RNI673 (11) Torx Bolt...................................................................................RNI674

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11 Hazard Warning Switch..........................................................RNC809 Bulb ........................................................................................RNF391 Bulb ........................................................................................RNE629 Rectangular Clock Bezel.........................................................RNE503 Cigar Lighter ...........................................................................RNF450 1.2 Watt Bulb..........................................................................RNE673 M5 Screw ................................................................................RNI661 Plastic Washer .......................................................................RNC807 Plain Washer 5mm.................................................................RND111 M5 Nut...................................................................................RND112 Dash Illumination Switch ........................................................RNF448 Dash Switch Blanking Plug ....................................................RNC781 Insturment Pack Cover ............................................................RNI662 Screw ......................................................................................RNI663 Nutsert ...................................................................................RNE641 Plain Washer 5mm ..................................................................RNI664 Lock Washer 5mm.................................................................RND115

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Interior Lamp Switch ...............................................................RNI643 Dash Illumination Switch ........................................................RNF448 Heated Glass Switch ..............................................................RNE741 Heated Rear Window Switch ..................................................RNI666 Hazard Warning Switch..........................................................RNC809 Bulb ........................................................................................RNF391 Rear Wiper Switch .................................................................RNE506 Rear Wiper Switch Knob .........................................................RNI667 Cigar Lighter ...........................................................................RNF450 1.2 Watt Bulb..........................................................................RNE673

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22.14 77.50 2.88 58.85 25.80 1.57 79.50 21.41 26.98 1.05

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Improved Ventilation Fan and Temp controls

Defender 90 NAS V8, 3.9 litre .........................................................RNAC39 Defender 90 NAS V8, 4.0 litre .........................................................RNAC40 Defender 90/110 300 Tdi, 2.5 litre .................................................RNAC300 Defender 90/110 Td5, 2.5 litre.......................................................RNAC500

Additional swivelling louvered Precut holes for vents for footwells speakers on each side

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Dash Top, black ......................................................................RNH767 Self Tapping Screw ..................................................................RNI645 Washer ....................................................................................RNI646 Plastic Captive Nut .................................................................RNC946 Screw-FQA ..............................................................................RNI647 Plain Washer 4mm.................................................................RNH040 Lock Washer M4 .....................................................................RNI648 Nut M4 ....................................................................................RNI649 Demister Vent Finisher ............................................................RNI650 Screw #6 x 3/4”.......................................................................RNI651 Plain Washer 5mm .................................................................RNF415 Nutsert ...................................................................................RNE641 Left Hand End Cap, black ........................................................RNI652 Screw ......................................................................................RNI631 Screw ......................................................................................RNI653 Plastic Washer .......................................................................RNC807 Insert Nut ...............................................................................RNE642 Right Hand End Cap Grab Handle, black .................................RNI654 Screw M5 x 12mm.................................................................RNF264 Starlock Washer ......................................................................RNI615 Dash Screw Plug and Land Rover Badge, black......................RNI655 Screw ......................................................................................RNI656 Spire Nut..................................................................................RNI599 Air Vent Trim Panel, grey .........................................................RNI657 Trim Panel Fastener, grey ........................................................RNI658 Dash Trim Fastener..................................................................RNI659 Screw ......................................................................................RNI634 Nut M6 ....................................................................................RNI660

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Lower Dash Assembly without Speaker holes, black .............RNI586 Lower Dash Assembly with Speaker holes, black...................RNI587 1994-1995 Def. 90, Wiper Motor Cover, black ........................RNI059 1997 Def. 90, Wiper Motor Cover, black .................................RNI588 110, Wiper Motor Cover, black................................................RNI589 Screw ......................................................................................RNI590 Plastic Washer .......................................................................RNC807 Nutsert.....................................................................................RNI591 Bolt M5 x 20mm......................................................................RNI592 Lock Washer 5mm.................................................................RND115 Plain Washer 5mm.................................................................RND111 Nutsert.....................................................................................RNI593 Wiper Calbe Cover...................................................................RNI594 Parcel Tray, black .....................................................................RNI595 Dash Trim Fastener..................................................................RNI659 Finisher, black ..........................................................................RNI597 Screw ......................................................................................RNI598 Spire Nut..................................................................................RNI599 Fuse Box Cover ......................................................................RNF446 Fuse Box Cover Bolt...............................................................RNE351 90, Panel Closing .....................................................................RNI600 90, Screw...............................................................................RNH491 90, Dash Seal...........................................................................RNI601 90, Heater Duct Bezel .............................................................RNI602 Diff Lock Warning Label.........................................................RNC924

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628.40 452.86 129.09 198.80 199.60 2.39 0.34 0.98 0.98 1.46 0.66 2.19 2.63 29.50 0.33 18.36 0.94 0.48 29.57 5.65 148.66 1.39 5.52 40.85 5.20

(10) 90,110 Manual, Headlamp Switch .........................................RNE497 1997 Def. 90 Auto, Headlamp Switch ...................................RND280 (11) Dash Switch Blanking Plug ....................................................RNC781 (12) Auxiliary Light/Rear Fog Lamp Switch....................................RNE498 (13) 1998 On, Rear Fog Switch ......................................................RNI640 (14) 1997-1998, Rear Fog Switch ...................................................RNI641 (15) Auxilary Lamp Switch.............................................................RNC938 (16) Fuel Change Over Label ..........................................................RNI642 (17) Interior Lamp Switch ...............................................................RNI643 (18) Accessory Switch ....................................................................RNI644 (19) Dash Illumination Switch ........................................................RNF448 (20) 12 Volt Flasher Unit Switch ....................................................RNF447

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Speedometer cable, Transducer & Connectors

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18 200, 300 Tdi, TD5, Steering Column Lock .............................RNH694 1997 Def. 90 Auto, Steering Column Lock ............................RND283 Defender 90, 110 NAS V8, Steering Column Lock ................RND157 Petrol From Vin FA415402 on, Ignition Switch.......................RNE518 Diesel, Ignition Switch.............................................................RNI637 Petrol, Ignition Switch .............................................................RNI638 Ignition Key Blank...................................................................RNC789 Steering Column Lock Clamp ................................................RND159 Shear Bolt ..............................................................................RND160 Plain Washer...........................................................................RNF418 Diesel, Ignition Switch.............................................................RNI639 Petrol, Ignition Switch ............................................................RNE831 90, 110 Manual, Wiper Washer Switch..................................RNE514 1997 Def.r 90 Auto, Wiper Washer Switch............................RNC865 1994-1995 Def. 90 NAS, Dip, Horn, Directional Switch .........RNE499 110, Dip, Horn, Directional Switch .........................................RNF346 1997 Def. 90 Auto, Dip, Horn, Directional Switch ..................RNF441

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90, 110 Manual, Speedo Transducer Cable............................RNE521 90, 110 Manual, Steel Harness Clip Bracket ...........................RNI608 90, 110 Manual, Speedo Cable Bracket ..................................RNI609 90, 110 Manual, Speedo Cable Bracket ..................................RNI610 90, 110 Manual, Speedo Cable Clip.........................................RNI611 90, 110 Manual, Double Cable Clip .........................................RNI612 90, 110 Manual, Transducer Speed........................................RNC860 90, 110 Manual, Transducer to Gearbox Cable ......................RNE516 90, 110 Manual, Transducer Bracket .......................................RNI613 Starlock Washer ......................................................................RNI615 Screw M5 ................................................................................RNI614 1997 Def. 90 Auto, Transducer Speed.....................................RNI616 Plain Washer 6mm.................................................................RNX034 O Ring......................................................................................RNI617 1997 Def. 90 Auto, Transducer Speedo Cable ........................RNI618 Screw FQA ..............................................................................RNI619

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BURKE’S CORNER J a n u a r y

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Bill Burke, Frutia, CO, is one of America’s foremost off-road instructors through his Four-Wheeling America program. For more information, contact Bill at 970-858-3468 or at www.bb4wa.com – ed

As I spend over a half of the year on the trail in my Land Rover, I have great practice at deciding which stuff to take along. I strive to take only the most useful and essential of trial gear; you can assume that if I’m carrying it, it must be useful. To help you decide what stuff to take on your trail missions, I’ll break down what I carry front to back. People say I can put 5 pounds of stuff in a 2-pound bag! All too often my D90 is very close to the 6000 GVW. It does boggle the mind as to how much I really can fit in the Defender! Client safety and comfort dictate that I must carry an oversized first-aid kit, a PETT portable toilet, common spares for field fixes, as well as all the paperwork associated with being a Guide/Outfitter. I carry an extra fire extinguisher, fire-fighting tools and 5 gallons of water just for emergencies. Already the Defender 90 has become stuffed, and I haven’t even started to list my regular gear.

I made a custom winter weather cover for the front of the windscreen area. It stretches across the front roll cage and covers the windscreen vents and wiper arms. It keeps the wipers and windscreen from icing up in the nasty Colorado storms. I also sewed my own “behind the seats cab” cover as well. Since I don’t have the back windows in anymore I try to keep the little passenger compartment toasty that way. On top of the roll cage I have two KC Daylighters 130w, now 20-years-old. Behind the lights on the roof part of the roll cage I have mounted half of a lightweight, low profile Yakima Basket Case. I usually carry MAXTRAX sand ladders, and sometimes firewood or my dry-bag. I still have the OE Bestop to keep the sun and rain off (mostly), but the back windows don’t even remotely fit anymore.

Let’s start with the kit on my D90. At the front I have the ARB bumper with a Superwinch EP9 with 90’x3/8” Amsteel Blue line. The 60” Hi-Lift Jack Extreme is attached on the top bar of the ARB using the HLJ bumper mounts. My headlights are IPF 90/140; the driving lights are the IPF 130W. The small IPF fog light above the winch is strictly for seeing the winch during night operations. I use the radio mount tabs on the ARB for the CB. I have the Rovers North diamond plate wing-top and bonnet protectors in black; I tend to set gear like pulley blocks and shackles on the bonnet so the protection is important to me.

Bill Burke with his Defender 90 loaded with stuff.

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Under the hood I’ve mounted a Premier Power Welder, 160 alternator, Mantec snorkel, and standard air filter element. My 3.9 L, 180,000 mile engine runs like a champ, thanks to good, original parts from Rovers North and attention to the standard maintenance schedule. Inside the cab area the dash tray is full of stuff like tire gauges, Staun deflators, squeegee (yep, the windscreen gets nasty from back wash with no windows in), winch gloves, winch controller, radiator front cover (water crossing and winter), sun and rain hats, and door top window nut-bag. I mounted the CB radio on the right side under-dash with two 25-pound extension magnets stuck to it — easy to find and helpful for broken half-shaft removal. A bicycle shift lever attached to the gearshift serves as a throttle control when I need it for winching, welding, or compensating for a client’s nervous throttle foot on White Knuckle Hill. I retained the stock seats and between installed a Tuffy 10” Security Console stuffed with random things like GPS, original owner’s manual, gloves, Black Diamond Headlamp, small tool kit, a stereo and lots of miscellaneous stuff jammed inside. Under the seats: on one side, I’ve wired up two Yellow Top Optima batteries in parallel — no isolator, just clean wire looms, relays and aux fuse panels. On the other side sits the ARB compressor for the lockers, air hose, spare parts and the tire changing jack. I moved the ECU up to the firewall and waterproofed it. Usually on the passenger floor board I stash the winch accessory kit and, if it's snowy, the RUD snow chains. I customized the back load space by creating a bulkhead a la the Series Land Rovers. On the bulkhead I mounted the rifle rack and first-aid kit, just behind the center

console and the seat backs. The trough area just behind the seats has the torque wrench, jack tools and miscellaneous spare parts packed in plastic waterproof containers. This also includes wheel nut socket and a couple larger special sockets for the suspension nuts and steering arm nut. I enclosed the rear load space by with a board across the “gunwale” of the rear tub, securing it with aluminum angle bars and fasteners with oversized washers. A 12-year-old, trouble-free ARB refrigerator rests on top of the right side wheel well which gives easy access from the outside. I use Hi-Lift’s Slide ‘n Lock for front tie downs and I drilled 1” aluminum angle at the rear for added strength. For easy access with the tailgate open, I mounted my CO2 tank just behind the ARB. I customized a mount for the door top windows on the left side so the windows lean against the roll cage and the studs go through a piece of wood; a ratchet tie down strap holds them in place. Most of the soft gear — sleeping gear, tent, dry-bag with clothing, Roll-A-Table — is also secured by a ratchet tie down system. The hard gear goes underneath, again, tied down securely. I still use an ancient Coleman two-burner stove (purchased when I was 15) and carry kitchen utensils in Rubbermaid containers. I also store Wedco gas and water cans, spare parts kit, tool kit [see the last issue of the Rovers North News -ed.], first aid kit, welding gear, HLJ base, the MAX-Tool heads, bag of spray lube and cleaners, tire repair, spill kit, fire poker, extendable marshmallow forks, extra water and food items as needed. Hanging on the back spare tire rack is a swivel work light, shovel, Max-Tool, Pull-Pal 11K anchor, and my gargoyle. Inside the tire cover — a Joey Pack from BoomCo products — I have my recovery straps, winch extension, tri-fold NATO shovel, limb saw, butt wipes and TP, and trash bags. Finally, on the rear of my 90 are two IPF clear fog lights, for backing up or setting up camp. My recovery bracket sits inside the receiver. There you have it! Over the years I have tried to keep the amount of stuff minimal. It doesn’t always work out that way and indeed, the D90 does get loaded to the gills… with stuff. See you on the trail!

Bill Burke instructing out in Leadville Co.

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text & photos: Jeffrey Aronson Snapping a half shaft is considered a right of passage for Series Land Rover enthusiasts. With even the newest Series III now almost 25-years-old, it’s a likely occurrence for owners (it’s happened to me three times in 500,000 miles of driving). Land Rover designed the rear floating axle to act like a shear pin or clutch release in an outboard motor. The axle shaft, a long rod with splined ends, will snap first, protecting the more critical differential.

sharply defined splines. My heart sank when I discovered the left one in the same pristine condition.

So, last summer when backing up my work trailer over some rocks resulted in a nasty bang and grinding noises, I stopped my ’66 Series II-A and assumed that this would be Time #4. I unbolted the right axle — the most common one for breakage — and found it in perfect condition — smooth surfaces with

Engaging 4-wheel drive did let me move forward to maneuver the trailer, but the car made awful noises when I tried to move in reverse. A call to Rovers North for advice found a general consensus that I had lunched the rear differential, specifically the spider gears.

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With a snapped axle, you can generally put the car in 4-wheel drive with the yellow lever and drive away in front wheel drive. While it’s best to remove the snapped axle and any offending pieces adrift in the differential, you can get home in an emergency and hope for the best.

The QE I must work for a living, specifically mine. With my other Rover, the QM I, down for a new master cylinder, I needed to commence repairs immediately. First came the removal of the rear prop-shaft (9/16th bolts with nyloc nuts). Since the u-joints were fine, I set the driveshaft aside. Then I removed the axles again by unbolting the drive flange and its 1/2” bolts, and pulling out each axle. Some hypoid leaked out, so I stuffed a rag into each hole. Then I remembered to drain out the hypoid oil. I have a socket with a large flat tip for this purpose, but an open end wrench held sideways will accomplish the same task in a pinch. My II-A has the early-style “banjo” rear end (so named for the round shape of the axle housing); Series III owners will have the stronger Salisbury rear axle with a more rectangular shape. The differential sits inside its housing, which is bolted together by a dozen nuts, facing forward behind the pinion seal in the nose of the housing. Removing the 1/2” nuts went smoothly for a change. When I slid off the front half of the housing, I could see the differential, as well as pieces of the spider gears flung all over the place. I lifted out the differential (it’s heavy so be prepared) to assess the damage, which was substantial. I had not only broken the spider gears but put a hole in their carrier housing as well. That’s the sad part, as the spider gears are still available from Land Rover but the carrier hub is now NLA. Where was I quickly going to find a replacement differential? My thoughts turned to a large tin sitting under my front porch. Several years ago, I had failed in an effort to wrest a ran-when-parked Series Land Rover from its distant owner, but had walked off with a collection of parts that were otherwise headed for our local dump. Opening the tin revealed a differential, smothered with grease and wrapped in an old shower curtain. It had very little rust, looked complete, and turned quietly without any untoward movement. The mechanic at our local garage wiggled it around, looked at the gear teeth and edges, and pronounced it in good shape. Now it was time to clean out all the bits and pieces of the spider gear from the differential housing. I used the better part of a can of brake cleaning spray and a hand magnet to remove everything. I also found that the shards of the gears had pierced the rear housing so I patched the pinholes with metal putty.

Given that I use my over every day, I keep a Rovers North differential housing/axle flange gasket kit on hand for emergencies. I lifted the replacement differential back into the housing with the spider gears facing each axle. I cleaned off the housing surfaces, placed the gasket over the studs, and bolted the halves together. Then I inserted the axles, set the flange gaskets in place and installed the flange bolts around the center of the wheels. I filled the differential with fresh hypoid. With my heart in my throat I started up the Rover and pulled forward, quietly and smoothly. There were no “clunking” sounds or “thunking” jolts as I moved forward and back. A differential failure is an uncommon experience; the more likely repair will involve replacing a broken axle. However, a proper axle replacement should involve removing and cleaning out the differential housing, as you don’t want metal shards spinning around the differential’s gears. Broken axles usually telegraph their imminent failure to those who listen to your car. Mine had been signaling me for some time through “banging” sounds while driving with the heavy trailer. What I thought was a loose trailer clamp at the ball was really a differential on its way out. The total time was 2 hours. The only tools required were 1/2” and 9/16th” sockets and open end wrenches, and a scraper. It’s a relief when a field repair goes well.

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Aluminum Spike2009 text & photos: Rik Olsen

Rik Olsen, Hastings, MN, uses his Discovery I often for family expeditions. This trip to Ontario proved a special one for all the participants â&#x20AC;&#x201C;ed.

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We had been around Lake Superior on the Circle Tour twice. This year we realized that while a beautiful drive, it was almost all on roads. This time we decided to go straight north to Ontario and explore the fire roads and remote areas only accessible by 4-wheel drive. When I imagined the overhead view of the map of the trip it looked like a spike up north into Canada. On an earlier camping trip to old train tracks in Wisconsin, I had found plenty of spent railroad spikes. Painted silver, they became coveted “aluminum spikes.” One lucky spike would mark our northernmost ingress into the wilds. A second one would serve as a “Team Spirit” award. The trip was like an éclair: sweet and gooey with a crusty exterior and some brown sticky on top. The initial 5–6 Rovers left Minnesota on different days. We tried to get a handle on this at our Minnesota Rovers meeting when Gustaf Kupetz and I presented the outline of the trip. The wild card became the most consistent player; Heather Armstrong, a retired 3rd grade teacher and Land Rover enthusiast, joined us from Michigan. She has made the most of her 2004 Discovery II SE7 as one would expect from someone who has been off-roading since she and her sister used to try to get their dad’s Willys stuck. This seven day trip living out of the Discovery was to be adventure enough. I amplified that challenge by bringing my wife, Kelly, and kids Grace, age 9, and Dane, age 7. We left our home and arrived at Nipigon’s Birchwood Inn just as they were locking up. Heather found us and we set up tents and martinis for our first night out. The next day shone clear, and at the Birchwood’s breakfast, we met Phil. He encouraged us to tag along with him on a trail to a nearby waterfall. We met up with Phil’s son Roger and his long time girlfriend, Monique, and their friends. The low waterfall acted as a log trap for the upriver tree cutting. The flat part below the dam contained puddles for crayfish and tadpoles. Dane fell into one waterhole and soaked his outfit. “This is the worst day of my life,” he cried! “Worst day of your life so far,” I corrected, Homer Simpson style. Afterwards, some easy trails lead us to the town dump, which serves as a buffet table for local bears; we counted four. The recent heavy rains left the typically dry tracks with a lush thick grass disguising the mud just below the roots. The heavy Discoverys bogged down quickly and needed winching after winching from our gracious hosts in their SWB Jeeps. It was not a good sales pitch for Land Rover. Johnny, a gracious Jeep owner, reminded us of the convenience of having a hard top when his topless Jeep threw “rooster tails” of mud all over its occupants. The bugs formed black clouds as they bounced off us. Afterward, the boat launch by the hydroelectric plant served as an excellent underbody wash site.

Sometime in the middle of the night, Tony and his wife, Shauna, arrived at the Birchwood Inn driving their Range Rover Hunter. They also expected Gustaf and his long time girlfriend, Whitney, by midday in his Defender 110 NAS. Whitney has been a tremendous asset. A native of Canada and current resident of Minnesota, she serves as our translator for idioms and guide for foods. The Discovery I, Discovery II and the Range Rover Hunter followed Phil down to those flats below the log cache dam. Shauna showed her true colors in the puddles by running off with my kids and showing them skills at crayfish handling. Then we drove to Phil’s estate and mountain — he really owns a mountain. From his driveway, we looked up to a rocky outcropping that silhouettes a profile of a bear, thus Bear Mountain. The top features amazing vistas as well as excellent blueberries yet undiscovered by the local bears. We drove as far as we could and walked the rest of the way. Gustaf and Whitney by then had been well-fed by the Birchwood and were ready to get into some of that mud as described above. However, I still had that Aluminum Spike to plant. We chose to split up and reconnect the next day. That gave my family and Heather 24 hours to drive 240 miles round trip, half of that on dirt, and deliver the spike to Armstrong, Ontario. We were off! rovers magazine / 57

The low maintenance forest road took much of the day. Heather could follow our progress on her laptop GPS, so there were very few wrong turns. We finally passed through the town to the northern side and wound our way down dirt turn off to a lakeshore, perfect if windy for the overnight. We found the north edge of the clearing and nailed that spike in the base of a pine tree, then marked the coordinates as: N 50 degrees, 20.2931 minutes by W 89 degrees, 4.9490 minutes. The rain was coming so we went to bed. rovers magazine / 58

We broke camp and explored a bit of Armstrong. There is an “everything” store and a gas station. It seems to be a place where people fly into on pontoon planes for fishing. We gassed up even though we had calculated that we could manage the range if there were no fuel stops — no point being macho about it. Then, we sped back to Nipigon, falafel heating up on the manifold. The rest of the group had planned another afternoon of getting stuck in the mud until dark, but traveling with kids meant forgoing some thrills, so we camped at the

Birchwood and enjoyed a mellow evening. The rest made it back eventually and then set out to the top of the falls camping site, about a one-hour night trail ride. The next morning we followed directions, Phil’s map, and the little orange ribbons tied to trail side tree branches. The trail went through a beaver dam, over narrow wood bridges, and through long flooded areas. We arrived midday as the other half of our group was awakening. My little family slid down the hills and ledges through the forest to the base of the waterfall — gorgeous. Dane and I jumped into the chilly water — it was… refreshing. We ambled and scrambled back up to the campsite and made lunch. Now, rolling all together, we arrived at the waterfall with the walk behind area. It was slippery and scary and simply majestic. Dane attracted the attention of a little leech, which he himself plucked off and recounted the similar James Bond scene. There were tiny blue and yellow-green mushrooms at the base of the rope assisted climb back to the top. The next trail narrowed down, requiring us to get out the chain saw. Roger showed us some marten traps near the end where the trail turned to a marshy small lake. The bugs were impressive, but not as impressive as the pile of moose scat there. We had not seen any of these tall heavy beasts despite our surroundings. Then, we set off for our campsite at a different logging dam. This place is just one paradise setting after another. After setting up, we realized there was time to explore a trail that Roger had seen but not driven. We were ready to cross that below dam section of water and enter the unknown. Roger led us through this very old logging area up and over and down and through the undulations of this very rough spot. We winched and strapped and pulled each other until we reached a marsh. Poking a stick through the mud revealed a bottom eight feet below. Roger had not really challenged his well built Jeep, so he gave a good run at the bog. We had already strapped his rear recovery point expecting to have to pull him back. I did the honors, kinetic rope style. He was a little surprised at the force of the tug and joked, “What are you, French?” (Must be a Canadian joke.) On the way back to camp, Roger found he had broken a front half shaft; soon after, he realized he also had dropped his rear drive shaft. Instead of towing him out, he chose to ride along and return the next day with the repair parts. That night we giggled and talked at the campfire. Roger climbed out to the middle of the dam and whittled 2 kid-size chairs out of a log by using a chainsaw. Grace and Dane were so tickled that I knew I had to bring them home. We then planted my “spare” Aluminum Spike at this idyllic spot. Roger, of course, earned the “Team Spirit” prize spike.

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The next morning, I swapped out my bent steel wheel with my straighter spare and figured out that the “check engine” light was on because I had torn the exhaust at the muffler. Re-hanging the tailpipe pinched the hole shut and extinguished the light. The morning held a veil of fog over the lake and dam. Not enough can be said of the beauty of this area; the scenery amplified my melancholy as that was our last night in Canada. Half of the group left for the Minnesota Land Rovers “picnic” weekend and the other half lingered to assist Roger in getting back out of the woods. The trails at Gilbert, Minnesota’s off-road park, were unusually ruthless as they claimed several members’ axles, body panels, and even my own rear bumper. The club held a lovely evening meal at the campground and many lovely raffle items from Rovers North, Atlantic British, Optima, and Expedition Autoworks were distributed and cherished. As usual, these trips exhaust me as they challenge me to problem solve in ways so different from my usual days at home. I return eagerly home yet start planning the next trip. Yes, I still like éclairs.

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sightings UPS shipments on this island start with a local family unloading boxes from the big brown truck onto their front lawn. The UPS truck returns to the mainland and the family parcels out packages to other family members for eventual delivery. So it wasn’t surprising when a woman flagged me down on the road and handed me a huge box, filled with the latest Sightings. She looked happy to get rid of the heavy package. I could see why – there were hundreds of entries this issue!

Kudos, too, for Sighters who caught the Verizon LG phone ads featuring Land Rovers. Jason Woo, Darien, CT, Karen Sindir, Woodland Hills, CA, Bill Tanner, Dawsonville, GA, Richard Thomas, Savannah, GA, Matt Joyce, Chester, MD, Gary Anderson, Cleveland, TN, Shawn McNamara, Keystone, CO, William Leek, Olanthe, KS, and Kris Carlquist, Idaho Falls, ID. Jeb Breeze, New York, NY, and Keith Mohlenhoff, Staten Island, NY, spotted the Paul Smith ad NY Times Style section with a Defender.

Tight deadlines mean that Rule #3 looms large in this issue. In our last issue, we posted the Sightings reporting Land Rovers in the Woolrich, Garnet Hill Children’s Place, and J.L. Powell catalogues, the New York Times Men’s Style magazine, and ads for Spiriva medications. Many Sightings did not make the deadline for the last issue, so let’s give a shout out to these dedicated Sighters.

Woolrich catalogue viewers also included Britt Holloway, Eagle River, AK, Tony Brent, West Branch, MI, Fred Hueglin, Albany, OR, Stephen Johnson, Johns Island, SC, Tood Kriner, Ellicott City, MD, Aaron Squadrilli, Crozet, VA, Jack Nardone, Hampton, NH, Andre Draxler, Locust, NJ, Bruce Whiteny, Sanbornton, NH, Bill Johnson, Macomb, IL, Michael Bondmass, Las Vegas, NV, Jeff Foland, Clarksville, OH, Christopher Snow, Oxford, NY, Jim Gensler, Walnut Creek, CA, Michael Shepard, Baltimore, MD, and Geno Jarvi, Appleton, WI.

The Spiriva ad captured the attenCartion of Kristin Minner, nation, WA, Sherry Block, Hadlyme, CT, Derek Leath, St. Louis, MO, Dave Waters, Renton, WA, Gary Hatch, Lancaster, OH, Deanna Balzer, Hanford, CA, Thaniel Smith, Dublin, VA, Ray Burton, Soddy Daisy, TN, Jonathan Menzel, Hinesburg, VT, Neil Thornton, San Diego, CA, Richard Armstrong, Larkspur, CO, Leslie Bright, Kingsport, TN, Tom DeCourcy, Kaunakakai, HI, Jason Wood, Darien, CT, Brendon Mahoney, San Francisco, CA, Christopher Snow, Oxford, NY, James Dargan, Plymouth, MA, Bob Rubery, North Tustin, CA, Brian Walker, Bethlehem, PA, Walt Brown, Burlington, NC, Rob Modica, Tuscon, AZ, Eric Thompson, Flowery Patch, GA, Richard Garcia-Kennedy, San Francisco, CA, Gregory Toal, Milford, CT, Greg Akin, Abilene, TX, Gene Lytle, Boulder Creek, CA, Chris Runnels, Kirkland, WA, Jeffrey Austin, Chesapeake, VA, and Randy Kremer [see Rule #6].

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Garnet Hill and The Children’s Place had Defenders in their catalogues mentioned in our last issue. Dave and Nicole Ballok, Rockton, IL, Brian DeMeester, Midland, MI, Mike Simpson, Golden, CO, James Dargan, Plymouth, MA, David Ducat, Lebanon, CT, Jay Geaney, Cabot, AR, and Josh Neff, Millersville, MD. The JL Powell catalogue, also mentioned earlier, featured Land Rovers, noted Richard Thomas, Savannah, GA, Sam Hartstein, W. Nyack, NY, Judy Stern, Baltimore, MD, and Jeff Foland, Clarksville, OH.

Kevin Humphrey, Jonesboro, AR, and Michael Bondmass, Las Vegas, NV, noted the Orvis catalogue mentioned in the last issue not only featured Rovers, but offered one of Lanny Clark’s sterling restorations [109” station wagon] for sale! Robert Alley, Kennesaw, GA, Geno Jarvi, Appleton, WI, David Matlock, Lebanon, MO, Paul Sica, Boulder, CO, and Chuck Carrig, Butte, MT, also caught a Rover in the previously mentioned Field and Stream catalogue.

The Shortcuts cartoon strip re-ran its bear and Land Rover page recently. Neil Lamont and Steven Walls, both of Baton Rouge, LA, saw it in their local Sunday funnies. Bruce Burnham, Sandy, UT, sent in a fun British magazine called The Chap, with some nice Land Rovers appearing in it. Michael Ullman, New Braunfels, TX, found a Land Rover in an article in Sporting Classic magazine. Baron Lundberg, Colville, WA, found a line drawing of a Series ambulance in the October Gun Digest. The Super Bowl ad for The Ladders employment service has reappeared on television, reports Jack Hayes, Nantucket, MA, Dick Newton, Charlestown, RI, Luke Slayton, Kansas City, MO, Ray Burton, Soddy Daisy, TN, and Eric Lindstrom, Des Moines, IA. Previously mentioned TV program episodes with Land Rovers captured the attention of Nathan Miller [See Rule #6], James Dargan, Plymouth, MA, and Katie Spurr, St. Louis, MO. Jeff Austin, Chesapeake, VA, also saw the Dr. Shoals ad with a Land Rover in it. Fans of the telly programs NCIS spotted Rovers again in episodes: thanks to Sherry Block, Hadlyme, CT, Dick Newton, Charlestown, RI, and James Dargan, Plymouth, MA, reminded us of their presence. Ernie Novey, East Hartford, CT, also reminded us of their presence in The Unit. Jeff Austin, Chesapeake, VA, spotted the late Billy Mays in this black Range Rover on an infomercial. James Gabor, Rochester, MN, noted a Series II 109” on a public television program on a cattle ranch. There’s a new show on the SyFi Channel called Sanctuary. Ray Burton, Soddy Daisy, TN, and John Kostuch [See Rule #6] spotted the Defender 90. Ratings for the Jay Leno Show have been lower than expected, but putting a D-90 in the promos might help. Jay Champney, Charlestown, RI, Eric Stephens, Norman, OK, and Allen Minner, Carnation, WA, all saw the ad.

Kathy Tyson, Greenville, NC, “trumped my husband” with a Rover sighting in the Land’s End “Year of the Cardigan” catalogue. She spotted an 88” “while admiring a new pair of boots.” Erik Petris, Orange Park, FL, and Gordon Gunn, Chester, VA, spotted the same Rover. The fall “Polo” catalogue and Polo store displays all have a rear view of a Series Rover in full view. Sheila Simmons, Austin, TX, August Davino, Short Hills, NJ, and James Dargan, Plymouth, MA, sent in the examples. Barry Fein, Hermosa Beach, CA, spotted a

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Defender 110 on the Aether Apparel website. Ted Woodward, Portland, ME, spotted a safari top in a Vanity Fair photo of an Italian aristocrat. Cherie Emmons, Somerset, KY, noted a Defender appears in the Scheurich 2009 Landscaping catalogue.

Canadian enthusiasts and fans of pickle reported that Bick’s Dill Pickles. Nicolas Dover, Cowansville, QC, Les Makie, Cranbrook, BC, and Mike Archer, Victoria, BC, all saw the ad. Russ Bowles, N. Weymouth, MA and Jeff Berg, Medford, MA, cast their gazes way past the suntanning models on the Laughing Squid website to spy a Defender 110 in the background shot. QST, the magazine for ham radio operators, featured a 109” in an article on a field day in Maine, noted Adam Pearsall, Queensbury, NY, John Bradke, Niskayuna, NY, and Arlene and John Kountz, Laguna Beach, CA. In the “visual sighting” category, Curtis and Jenifer Cantrell, Highlandville, MO, sent us a photo of a Series I pickup that sits forlornly outside the Outback Steakhouse in Branson, MO. Brandon Payne, Indianapolis, IN, saw a Defender 110 while visiting a marine base in San Diego. Tim Drennan, Port St. Lucie, FL, saw a Matchbox display in his local grocery store featuring a Defender 110, but could not find the model for sale. Jonathan Speed March found a Range Rover and trailer in the Lego “City” set.

Sophie Gustafson, New Britain, CT, age 9, reports she saw a Series III in the film Princess Protection Program. Jeff Case, Granby, CT, watched Phineas and Ferb on the Disney Channel and saw as Series III in a British scene. Caitlin Regan, Plainfield, IL, notes that a Range Rover Classic plays a prominent role in Existenz. Dan Velker, Elkton, VA, reports the same for a Discovery II in The Boys Are Back. Jerome Joanino, Broomfield, CO, spotted a Discovery II in a scene in The Soloist. Jeff Austin, Chesapeake, VA, noted a Discovery I in the film Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector. Rebecca Sanders notes that Range Rovers appear in The Informant and The Time Traveler’s Wife.

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Cherie Emmons Somerset, KY

Ray Burton Soddy Daisy, TN

Allen Minner Carnation, WA

Les Mackie Cranbrook, BC

Erik Petris Orange Park, FL

Ted Woodward Portland, ME

Catilin Regan Plainfield, IL

Eric Stephens Norman OK

Nicolas Dover Cowansville, QC

Gordon Gunn Chester, VA

Barry Fein Hermosa Beach, CA

Dan Velker Elkton, VA

Jay Champney Charlestown, RI

James Dargan Plymouth, MA

Kathy Tyson Greenville, NC

Sheila Simmons Austin, TX

Sophie Gustafson New Britain, CT

Mike Archer Victoria, BC

August Davino Short Hills, NJ

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