Winter 2005 Rovers North News

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Continuing the Commitment continued

By Jeffrey Aronson

Here is a list of Rovers North emloyees, and what Land Rovers they currently own or have recently sold while securing other Land Rovers.

George Keener: ‘95 Range Rover Classic Long Wheel Base Mike Koch: Defender 90 Rob Smith: ‘94 Defender 90 soft top #278, 69 Series IIA Bugeye, ‘70 109” Pickup Ex-MOD Arthur Patsouris: ‘69 88” Bugeye, ‘71 Series IIA 88”, ‘63 Series IIA 88”, ‘71 109” Ambulance, ‘83 109” Tow Truck, ‘85 Range Rover Classic Steve Nelson: 109” pick ups [3 different ones], 109” ambulance / ‘70 Series IIA 88” Thompson Smith: ‘94 Defender 90 NAS Les Parker: ‘54 Series I Fire Engine, Series III 109” Ex - MOD, ‘74 Series III Lightweight, Range Rover Classics (‘88, ‘90, ‘93), ‘73 Range Rover (two door), Defender 90, 109” Series IIA Ex - MOD Dirk Parkins: ‘70 Series IIA 88”, ‘67 109” Ex-MOD, ‘71 Series II-A 88”, ‘67 Series IIA 88” Stacey Bonk: ‘88 Range Rover Andrea Letorney: Series IIA 109” 6 cyl, ‘80 Range Rover Diesel, ‘85 Defender 110, ‘88 Range Rover Classic, ‘93 Range Rover Classic Mark Letorney: ‘67 Series IIA 88”, ‘62 109” 2 door, ‘64 Series II-A 88”, ‘85 Defender 90, ‘75 109” military, ‘74 88” Lightweight, ‘76 FC 101, ‘75 FC101, 67 FC Series II-B, ‘87 Defender 90, ‘91 Defender 90, ‘93 Defender 130, ‘90 Defender 110, ‘02 Defender 90 TD5, ‘73 88” SW, ‘95 Defender 90 Pickup, ‘95 Defender 90 SW, and a ‘71 88” Pickup This level of Land Rover enthusiasm means that whether you contact Rovers North to purchase parts, seek advice, maintain, repair or upgrade your Land Rover, the people you’ll talk to speak from experience. They own Land Rovers. So, too, does the staff who pack and ship your parts, complete the accounting on your account, oversee the parts inventory and new products, design and write the publications.

Our Land Rovers work on our farms, help us with our daily chores, deliver us on our vacations, on road and off road, in all weather and driving conditions. They not only transport our families, they enrich our lives and renew our enthusiasm daily. It’s your Land Rovers that connect us daily with the rest of the world from our Westford, Vermont barn building. Whether by phone or email, we couldn’t be happier to keep our commitment for the next quarter century.

George Keener

Les Parker

Mark Letorney

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ROVERS NORTH NEWS CONTENTS

2 Continuing the Commitment by Jeffrey Aronson 6 Letters to the Editor

6 The British Invasion XV by Jeffrey Aronson 12 Robison on Rovers Tips for Winter 25 Robison's Tech tips Fault Codes

20 Owner to Enthuiast by Priscilla Letorney

26 4X4 MAGAZINE'S '4X4 OF THE YEAR 2006' 27 Behind the Steering Wheel by Jeff Aronson

32 Still Feuding After all These Years by Hallie & Nate Vail 33 Pocket Sized Adventure by Land Rover

34 The “Go Anywhere Vehicle” by by Matt Michaels

39 From Iceland to a Full Restoration by Joe Coleman

The Rovers North News is a publication of Rovers North, Inc. Publisher: Mark Letorney Editor: Jeffrey B. Aronson Graphic Designer: Matthew Martin ©2005 Rovers North Inc. This publication may not be reproduced without the express written permission of Rovers North Inc. 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 - 5:30; Sat: 8:30 - 12:30 EST Prices expire on March 15th, 2006

39 The Restoration of a Family Member by Jeff Poyner 42 Rovers North Sponsors Local Athlete 44 Sightings

46 The Daily Driver by Mike Koch

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(c) Great prices on Custom Fit Genuine Mats Genuine black rubber mats are simply the best for protecting carpets. The passenger side has extra material and templates for cutting to fit. Raised perimeter and deep tread trap a surprising amount of mud and water. The best fit! Just hose down to clean.

Defender 90, 110 RNI067 Front Mats ..........................................................................................$ 109.95 RNI070 Defender 110, Middle Footwell.......................................................$ 92.95 Discovery I RNA626 Three Piece Footwell Set ................................................................$ 118.95 Discovery II RNA676 Three Piece Footwell Set ................................................................$ 154.95 RNA708 Front Pair ............................................................................................$ 79.95 Range Rover Classic 4 Pc. Set RNA624 ‘87-1995 100” ......................................................................................$ 119.95 Range Rover P38A RND220 Front and Rear Set............................................................................$ 189.95

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Water resistant 100% Black nylon, includes seat box & foot well sections for sound insatlaition ..............$ 154.96 PLB784

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Left side has clutch cut out for 5 speed manual Defenders.

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(i) Defender 90 Rear Rubber Floor Mat Genuine heavy duty mat with Defender Logo.

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Rovers North, Thank you for your generous contribution to SCARR II in May, 2005. The event, held at the Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area just outside of Gilmer, was a huge success! East Texas was dry this year but more that 107 guests attended with 70 vehicles taking to the trails. Club members came from Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Shreveport, LA. Land Rover North America hosted the rookie run, dinner was provided by the Texas Rovers Cook and the sponsor raffle was a huge success. The club was able to provide a donation to the Ross Mabey family.

Thank you again for your participation. Be sure to mark your calendars for May 2006.

The British Invasion XV 15 Years and Counting

By Jeffrey Aronson

Naturally, the week in September preceding the British Invasion in Stowe, VT, was stunning, warm and dry. Only as the event weekend came near did the rain and fog set in, assuring a celebratory weekend with the requisite British weather.

The drive from Maine to Vermont in my ’66 Series II-A 88” started later than I wanted in such miserable weather. When I left work for the 6 hour drive to Stowe, it had at least stopped pouring, such that I could leave the rear window of my soft top rolled up to enjoy the chilly fresh air. I marveled at how dry the interior of the car remained, despite the weather. For two hours I drove in blissful ignorance until I rested by arm over the bulkhead behind Page 6

Christopher Pullen SCARR II Chairperson Texas Rovers [Congratulations on a great event. The trails course looked like great fun –ed.]

Dear Editor, Thanks for the great publication Tim Cammisa Butler, PA [You’re welcome! –ed]

Dear Rovers North, I am writing on behalf of everyone who attended our 22nd Birthday Party at Silver Lake. We would like to thank you for your generous donations. Your support enabled us to run a successful auction at our event, helping make our club’s premier event a success.

As a small token of our appreciation, we would like you to have a wall plaque which displays this year’s commemorative dash plaque.

David Pell Secretary, Ottawa Valley Land Rovers Ottawa, Ontario CANADA [Few events in North America inspire such shock and awe as the annual June Birthday Party event in Ontario. No doubt this year’s event created another round of tall tales and wild stories –ed.]

Dear Rovers North, A serious thank you for the fast delivery on my brake parts this week and for always providing great turnaround and exceptional quality. Sightings is the first part of the Rovers North News I look at to see if my friends have turned up something new. Over the years my girls and now my granddaughter like to get in on the the fun.

David Ducat Lebanon, CT

Dear Rovers North, I am a new Defender 90 owner and received your News for the first time last week. I read it cover to cover!

Russ Keil Tiburon, CA [Welcome to the Rovers North world, Russ. You’ll love your D 90. Let us know anytime we can help you get more out of your Land Rover experience –ed.]

the seats. It was like dipping your hand in a gentle waterfall. Everything, from my sea bag with my clothes to the fluids container in the rear, was quite wet. Naturally, when I discovered this “oops” moment, it began to pour and I had to drive nearly 20 miles further before stopping for gas under a shelter. Then, I could roll down the rear window.

Crossing Maine east to west is sort of “Blueberry Hill”; crossing New Hampshire is “Mountain so High, Valley so Low.” By the time I entered the Mt. Washington Valley and the White Mountain National Forest along Rte. 2, the clouds had coalesced and seemed ready to open up with a fine storm – you know, BulwerLytton’s “dark and stormy night.” Just as the dusk turned to dark, I passed by Mt. Adams and witnessed the tightly packed clouds seemingly flowing down the mountainsides. Why do you drive a Land Rover – to witness a sight like that? Yep. The remaining 3 hours of travel, in the fog and mist and rain on two lane roads, became a lot more bearable after that moment.

When I bought my Series II-A in late 1990, I had just missed the very first British Invasion in Stowe, Vermont. The entire conceit is a terrific excuse for a car show during the shoulder

[We hope you’re still active with the Yankee Rovers and with entertaining off roading. Thanks for being a part of the Land Rover scene and for helping raise children who appreciate the finer things in life –ed.]

Dear Rovers North, Got the mug, Matt – thanks! Like the new design, too.

Who knows, maybe another one will be on the way again?

Peter Hoyle 165 Woodland Avenue Yonker, NY [There’s certainly more copies of the Rovers North News, Peter, or – oops – are you asking about a mug?! –ed]

season between summer resort living and leafpeeping in Vermont. Chris Francis, and ex-pat whose the proprietor of The Olde English Inn in Stowe, wanted to drum up business and drive his collection of British cars around with friends. The word spread to British car clubs

throughout New England and Canada; cleverly, non-automotive goods became available at the huge sale tents so you could assure the nonautomotive spouse or significant other that there would be something else to do over the weekend. You could enter your car in a judged concours, a sales corral, or just in the field along with the other 500-600 cars each year.

Stowe knows how to primp itself. Nestled

in a valley alongside the famous mountain, its farms and fields contain classically New England and Victorian buildings. The Mountain Road, VT Route 108, provides a perfect sports car drive of twists and turns.

Echoes off the sides of the hills and the mountain provide aural delight.

Over the years, the presence of Land Rovers has caused the organizers to “harrumph.” While Jaguar, Austin Healy and Morgan owners wipe the finish wax off their cars and run dental floss to clean out the tire treads, Land Rover owners tended to collect the mud taken off the show cars. For many sports car enthusiasts, Land Rovers were the “Uncle Bucks” of the British car world. They were great for a laugh; few will forget the years of Land Rover polo, trials courses, Rovers North trail rides, or the infamous marque tug of wars with the Mini owners.

With the current site used by the Invasion organizers, there’s no room for such minor hooliganism. Still, the BI XV was a delightful weekend. The damp

weather assured a nice pool of mud at the entrance to the field; while MG’s danced around the standing water and muddy paths, the Land Rovers sought them out.

Around 50 Land Rovers, from Series I’s – III’s through Range Rover Classics and even a Range Rover Sport [who arranged for that?!], provided the requisite eye-candy to break through the boredom of perfectly restored Triumphs, Singers and Rileys.

Wondrous Series I’s, 80” and 86”, were a delight to see. Nigel Manley even had an original tool roll to go with his refurbished, but quite original, Series I. Dermot Harvey brought his wonderfully restored later Series I up from New York state. Paul Tuite, Littleton, NH, packed a military 109” soft top with numerous friends and photos of Queen Elizabeth.

Mike Coleman and Sally Fosdick dueled over whose Defender 90 would come east from Maine for the event.

Mike’s Defender soft top won a People’s Choice Award last year, so it was Sally’s

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LR3 Kits are now available, call for more details.

Discovery I WD702A-MB Full kit (23 pcs), auto ............................‘95-98..........$ 439.95 WD702B-MB Full kit (23 pcs), manual .......................‘95-98..........$ 439.95 WD702C-DS OE factory match (18 pcs), auto .........‘97 ...............$ 429.95 WD702D-DS OE factory match (18 pcs), manual....‘97 ...............$ 429.95 WD702E-DS OE factory match (14 pcs), auto .........‘98 ...............$ 269.95 WD702F-DS OE factory match (14 pcs), manual ....‘98 ...............$ 265.95 Discovery II (call on 04) WD296A-SRB Fact match w/door pcs (29 pcs) ........‘99-03..........$ 384.95 WD296A-MB Burl Wood w/door pcs (29 pcs) .........‘99-03..........$ 499.00 WD296C-SRB Fact match w/o door pcs (18 pcs) .....‘99-03..........$ 234.95 WD296C-MB Burl Wood w/o door pcs (18 pcs) ......‘99-03..........$ 312.00 WD296D-SRB Fact match Basic kit (4 pcs) ...............‘99-03..........$ 128.95 WD296D-MB Burl Wood Basic Kit (4 pcs)................‘99-03..........$ 175.95 Range Rover P38A WD176A-SLBOE OE fact match (19 pcs), basic kit w/o navigation.............$ 289.95 WD176C-SLBOE OE fact match (20 pcs), basic kit w/navigation ................$ 289.95 WD176B-SLBOE OE fact match (27 pcs), Deluxe kit w/o navigation ..........$ 369.95 WD176D-SLBOE OE fact match (28 pcs), Deluxe kit w/navigation..............$ 369.95 WD176E-SLBOE HSE fact match add-on kit (13 pcs), ‘01-02........................$ 209.95 CL008-SLBOE Cluster piece only ..................................................................$ 29.95

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Genuine Discovery II Rear Dog Guard RND492 Mesh Dog Guard, Genuine (special order) .....................................$ 265.23 Removable Dog Guard RNA6010 Removable Dog Guard for RR Classic, RR P38A ............................$ 59.95 SALE RNA6010E Removable Dog Guard for Discovery Series I & II ........................$ 94.50 RND222 Genuine Range Rover P38A Dog Guard

Genuine Cup Holder Set, beige......................................$ 54.95 Genuine Cup Holder Set, smokestone..........................$ 54.95

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turn to drive her Defender 90 SW. Down from Quebec came a couple of Defender 110’s, one claiming to have cosseted Angelina Jolie’s behind during the making of a movie. That seat has yet to be washed, according to the owner. Ian Jackson, also of New Hampshire, brought his stunning 1989 Range Rover Classic; it has high mileage but has clearly received careful maintenance and care. It’s proof that no Range Rover has to deteriorate with age.

The Rovers North booth housed the personages of several familiar telephone voices, including Mark Letorney, Shane Westover, Les Parker, Arthur Patsouris and Mike Koch. The Rovers North Discovery Series I looked resplendent, as did Mark Letorney’s spectacular Defender 130 Crew Cab with tilt. They welcomed the chance to meet the Land Rover enthusiasts who make it exciting to have Vermont invaded annually. See you next year! ________ P ________

Michael Coleman and his wife, Sally Fosdick, Topsfield, ME, drove her Defender 90 SW to the British Invasion, rather than his Defender 90 soft top. She doesn't let him have the keys often, but relented when he showed the proper appreciation. His mother in law, watching this scene, noted that "he didn’t even get down on his knees when he proposed to her!"

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LR91NL Defender 90 Brownchurch Full Length Rack

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(d) Defender 90 Deluxe Soft Top With our new Defender 90 Deluxe Soft Tops, everything you’ve ever wanted in a custom soft top for your Defender 90 is here. Superior features include: weather-secure door seals, heavy duty zippers, improved visibility with rear quarter windows and tinted double polished vinyl windows. An awesome fit on your existing belt rail system virtually ends the headaches of all the stretching and prying and keeps you happy and dry when the weather is foul. Includes three zip out windows, with protective carry case for safe storage.

RNA90ST 1994-’97 Defender 90 Soft Top....................................$ 1,859.00 RNE245 1994 D90 Belt Rail Kit* .................................................$ 44.95 RNE246 1994 D90 Tailgate Bar Kit*...........................................$ 71.50

NEW Rock SLiders (e) SlickRock Fabrication’s Rock Sliders SlickRock Fabrication's Discovery sliders mount using solid U shaped laser cut mount that wraps around the factory sill to provide increased strength, unlike some other sliders that use two or more pieces in an attempt to "sandwich" the sill.

Mounts Laser cut 3/16 steel Mount is formed into a solid U shape using a CNC press break Slider Body 3/16 Steel Tube Formed to match the couture of the Discovery body* MIG welded Hardware 3/8 Grade 8 bolts 3/8 Grade 8 Nyloc Nuts 3/8 Grade 8 Flat washers Finish Fully bead blasted to promote adhesion of top coating High pressure Phosphate wash ensures all contamination is removed prior to application of top coat Coated with a durable baked on semi gloss powder coating RNA1113A RR Classic, Discovery I........................................$ 580.00 RNA1117A Discovery II ...........................................................$ 580.00

* The 1994 Defender 90 soft top is equipped from the factory with snaps and requires a belt rail and tailgate bar kit be installed to use this top. 1995 and 1997 Defender 90 soft top models do not require this kit.

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Robison on Rovers Tips for Winter

Welcome to the Ninth installment of Robison on Rovers in the Rovers North News.

Many of you have read my posts on the Rovers North and DiscoWeb bulletin boards, and some have corresponded with me on various topics. For those who don’t know me – I manage J E Robison Service – on the web at www.robisonservice.com – an independent Land Rover specialist shop in Springfield, Massachusetts.

I’ve worked continuously with Land Rovers since their re-introduction to North America some fifteen years ago. In my column, I can answer your questions at greater length than is possible on the bulletin boards.

Each issue, I will take on a few of the interesting questions I receive or will address a topic of interest to Land Rover owners.

I am a longtime Land Rover owner. I’ve had many Land Rovers over the years, and currently have a 2000 Range Rover P38A, a 1996 Discovery I, and a 1966 Series. My father has a 1995 Range Rover Classic, and my brother has a 2003 Discovery II. So we’re a Land Rover family.

If you have questions or issues you’d like discussed email: robison@robisonservice.com ________ P ________

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Welcome to the fall edition of Robison on Rovers. As I write this the leaves are beginning to turn and the nights are getting cold once again. I know you're hoping for some witticism from me about how this relates to Land Rovers, but it doesn't. For me, fall in New England is always heralded by the country fairs. That's where I've been spending my weekends this August and September. Up near Rovers North, I attended the Champlain Valley Exposition. I saw the Village People and KC and the Sunshine Band in their arena . . . remember them? 1977 on the dance floor once again . . . I also attended the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, New York, and saw Roy Clark, from Hee Haw along with a host of other performers. We've got the Tunbridge Worlds Fair, the Big E, the Topsfield Fair, and many others to see.

Everyone loves a pig race at the fall fairs. And the ox pulling competition. The sheep shows. And the tractor displays. And the fair food. Check the events area on the Robison Service web site for photos from our fall travels.

Last weekend the red Robison Service Discovery made the trip to Stowe for the British Invasion where I can truthfully report that we did not win a single prize.

This weekend I'm meeting the Bay State Rovers for the Fall Heritage event near Woodstock, Vermont. Another weekend of off road driving with my fifteen-year-old son. Will he turn it over? Will he sink it in a river?

Will he be abducted by aliens? Come back next issue for all the answers . . .

In this issue, I'd like to help prepare you to continue to operate your vehicle through the long dark months ahead.

It's hard to operate a Land Rover - or any vehicle for that matter - if you're depressed. And it's easy to become depressed when it's cold and dreary all day, and you have to drive to and from work in the dark.

Add a few more problems to the mix - laid off from your job, running from the law, feeling sick, bookies pressing you to pay up or else, girlfriend just threw your stuff in the dumpster - well, anyone can get depressed at times like those.

What to do? Some people would join the Foreign Legion. Not me, I hike. For the past two summers, I have been walking the trails out here in the Berkshires.

I now have snow shoes for winter and I will be continuing this right through the darkest months of winter.

Like any other couch potato from the city, I became exhausted just dragging myself up and down a few miles of hills when I started out. But today, I am 25 pounds lighter, much stronger, and I can carry my 40pound pack all day. The health benefits of this are remarkable. My depression lifts. My asthma has largely vanished. I am stronger and fitter. You can be too.

Give it a try.

Now that you are in a suitable frame of mind to operate a motor vehicle, let's look at some of the things you can do to make sure your motor vehicle operates when you want it to.

First, make sure you have good tread on your tires. How much tread is good tread? Well, brand new Land Rover all purpose road tires - such as the Michelin Synchrone - typically have about 1/4 inch of tread depth. Many people say a tire is worn out when 1/8 inch of tread remains. Off-road tires will typically have deeper tread when new. Tires like the BF Goodrich Mud Terrain will have 1/2 inch or more tread when new and will be worn out at 1/4 inch in our experience.

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(b) High quality, rubber coated with Chevron Tread Plate. Includes all hardware and integrated ABS front mud flaps; or you can keep your factory mud flaps.

Complete installation in 30 minutes or less.

PLH599 Discovery II .............................................................................$ 479.00 PLH699 Range Rover P38A..................................................................$ 479.00

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Easy to install.

RNA8027 Discovery II .............................................................................$ 459.00 SALE RNA8028 LR3.............................................................................................$ 449.00 SALE

(d) Genuine Land Rover Mud Flap Kits RNA652 RNB307 RNA648 RNA649 RNB301 RNB308 RNB317 RND231 RND232

Range Rover Classic (flap only), Front or Rear.......................$ Discovery I (with running boards), Front .................................$ Discovery I (styled w/logo), Front .............................................$ SALE Discovery I rear kit.......................................................................$ Mud Flap Pair, Range Rover 38A 4.0/4.6, Front .......................$ Mud Flap Pair, Range Rover 38A 4.0 / 4.6, ’95-96, Rear .........$ Mud Flap Pair, Range Rover 38A 4.0 / 4.6, ’97-on, Rear.........$ Discovery II - RH (flap only), Front or Rear..............................$ Discovery II - LH (flap only), Front or Rear..... .........................$

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While we are looking at tires, check yours carefully for damage to the sidewalls. Bruises and cuts to the sidewalls can lead to damage that ends with a sudden blowout, and sudden blowouts often mean sudden crashes. Pay particular attention to the right front tire as it hits curbs and potholes more than the other three. Also, slide under the truck and look at the inner sidewalls . . . you can have a tire that looks great from the outside with serious damage on the inside face.

Even though the days are still warm, you should be checking your antifreeze protection. The coolant protection should be good to -20 to -30F, even if it doesn't get that cold where you live. Your cooling system works best with the correct mix of coolant and clean water. The mix is spot-on if you are protected to -30. Too strong of an antifreeze concentration reduces cooling system efficiency, as does a weak concentration. So try and have it just right wherever you live.

Some Land Rover products use the traditional green antifreeze, while others use the orange colored Dex-cool. Don't mix coolants. Doing so can cause sediments to form and the result could be a clogged radiator.

Dex-cool is used in Bosch engine Rovers - the late 1999 and newer P38A and the Discovery II models, as do all Freelanders. The New Range Rover uses AFC coolant, also known as BMW Blue. All older Land Rovers use the traditional green ethylene glycol coolant.

Don't let your Rover run low on coolant, because excess air in the system leads to formation of radiatorclogging sediment. That means you should fix leaks if you have them, and keep the system filled to the proper level.

There has been a lot of discussion on Internet forums lately regarding the benefits of synthetic air for your Rover's tires. Some people think you need thinner air for winter, just as people use thinner oil for winter. Actually, though, you want less reactive air, not thinner air; in any kind of weather.

You may think this is a joke, but it's not.

Actually, we are not using "air" at all. We are using

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nitrogen, a component of air. Nitrogen is a dry, non-reactive gas used to inflate airplane tires, off-road truck tires, military vehicle tires, and race car tires for improved performance. Why? Because the oxygen in air leaks out the tire wall more rapidly than nitrogen.

Oxygen also attacks (oxidizes) the rubber compounds in the tire. Dry nitrogen will reduce rubber tire deterioration and prevent auto-ignition of an overheated race car or truck tire. It will help the tire to run cooler and last longer.

Nitrogen can be bought in high pressure tanks or it can be made by special compressors. Ask for it the next time you inflate tires. It's tasty.

Another favorite topic . . . oil for winter. As regular readers know, I prefer synthetics. Our experience has shown that all but the most whipped and worn-out old Land Rovers will perform well using Mobil 10-40 or 5-30 extended life oil. These oils will do a great job of keeping the inside of the engine clean, aid in cold weather starting, and they will not leak much more than 20-50 synthetics.

I suggest you check your battery, and replace it before it strands you. There are two ways to do this.

The technical way is to find someone with one of the new electronic battery testers. These testers can accurately determine a battery's condition in a few moments. The second, and more cautious way, is to replace the battery if it's more than three years old.

Many Land Rovers have Interstate batteries. All Interstate batteries are marked with a date code, stamped somewhere near the top of the case. It's a 3figure code, like W3A. The middle number - 3 in this case - is the year of manufacture. I suggest replacing any battery that shows a 9, 0, or 1 in this position because it's living on borrowed time.

I will close with one more thought - fuel economy. With all the talk of hurricanes and $5/gallon gas prices, there is a lot of interest in reducing fuel costs for Land Rovers.

If you have a 1996 or newer Rover, I strongly suggest you continue to buy premium fuel, even though it costs more. Post-1995 Land Rovers that burn regular are a lot more likely to experience stick-

ing or burnt valves. I've seen this time and again in our service department. Saving fifteen cents a gallon is a bad deal if it leads to a $2,500 engine repair.

With an older Rover, you can adjust the timing to get slightly better mileage. Newer Rovers have computer controlled timing and there is nothing you can change on them.

If you drive on the road, you can improve mileage by increasing the inflation pressure of your tires, and by running the narrowest and tallest road tires possible. Heavy off road tires like the Mud Terrain are about the worst thing possible for fuel economy on the road.

You will also improve fuel economy by using light synthetic fluids in the transmission, transfer case, and front and rear axles. Changing from heavy nonsynthetic lubes to lighter synthetics can yield as much as a 1 mpg improvement and your powertrain will last longer.

Vehicle load and drag have a big effect on economy. If you have a roof rack - take it off, unless you are using it. If you have a load of heavy tools in back, take them out when you're not actually going to be using them. You will be surprised what a difference that can make.

Movie News . . . . Running With Scissors, the movie about our childhood, based upon my brother's best-selling book of the same name, has been finished.

Sony Pictures is very pleased with the result, as is my brother. Look for RWS in theatres in 2007.

My brother's next book - Possible Side Effects will be released in early 2007. It contains several stories about me and a number of stories about my brother. You can pre-order signed first editions on the Robison Service web site. You'll have to read the book to find out what the stories are about. But I'll tell you this: one of the stories involves a younger me, a department store mannequin, and some seriously bizarre activity; and it does not have a XXX rating.

See you next time. ________ P ________

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The Cargo Cover looks like a regular tire cover when zipped but holds lots of gear inside! Designed with three huge storage pockets under the zippered flap to allow easy access to your recovery gear when you need it the most. Save yourself the time and hassle of having to open your rear door just to get your tow strap. Constructed of thick, durable black vinyl with elastic back to ensure a snug fit. Choose the Land Rover logo or our Safari theme shown.

(a) Land Rover Logo Cargo Cover RNCCLRA Standard....................................................................................................$ 124.95 RNCCLRB Large..........................................................................................................$ 129.95

(b) Safari Cargo Cover RNCCSAL Standard....................................................................................................$ 124.95 RNCCSBL Large..........................................................................................................$ 129.95

Tire Covers Cover your spare tire from the elements with our Tire Cover, constructed of thick, durable black vinyl with elastic back to ensure a snug fit.

(a) Land Rover Logo Tire Cover RNE387 RNE386

Standard....................................................................................................$ 99.95 Large..........................................................................................................$ 109.95

(b) Safari Tire Cover RNTCSAL Standard....................................................................................................$ 99.95 RNTCSBL Large..........................................................................................................$ 109.95

Standard size: 205/80x16”, 235/70x16”, 255/75x16”, 255/55x18”.

Large size: 245/75x16”, 750x16”, 235/85x16”, 265/75x16”.

(c) Elephant Tire Cover RNTCEAL Standard....................................................................................................$ 99.95 RNTCEBL Large..........................................................................................................$ 109.95

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(e) Defender Aluminum 5 Bar Body Protection Kits Reinforce your body work with these G4 style 5 bar protection plates.

Made from non-corrosive aluminum alloy. Available in Black or Silver.

Includes stainless and anodized hardware.

1) Pair of wing top protectors with hardware for Defender 90/110 Black RNA6510B............................................................$ 159.00 Silver RNA6510 ..............................................................$ 159.00 2) Set of sill protectors with hardware for your Defender Defender 90 Black RNA6530B............................................................$ 113.00 Defender 90 Silver RNA6530 .............................................................$ 119.00 Defender 110 Black RNA6531B............................................................$ 129.00

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3) Set of rear quarter protectors with hardware for your Defender Defender 90 Black RNA6550B ..........................................................$ 65.00 Defender 90 Silver RNA6550 .............................................................$ 65.00 Defender 110 Black RNA6551B............................................................$ 65.00 4) Complete set of wing top protectors, sill protectors and rear quarter protectors for your Defender. All hardware included.

Defender 90 Black RNK6500B............................................................$ 325.00 Defender 90 Silver RNK6500...............................................................$ 325.00 Defender 110 Black RNK6501B............................................................$ 325.00

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ARB Bull Bar: 3432060 Assembled with winch: ARBD119WK

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ARB Bull Bar: 3432080 Assembled with winch: ARBDI9WKNA

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(a) Save on ARB Bull Bars & Warn Winch Combinations Direct from Australia, our ARB Bull Bars provide superior front-end protection for your Land Rover. Features reinforced steel wrap around bumper with integral protection bar and built in recovery points. Includes mounting points for headlamp washers, CB aerial, recovery hitches, and driving lamps. Finished in a durable powder coated satin black, or you can paint to match your Land Rover. Built to facilitate a Warn 9,000 lb winch with roller fairlead. We offer you a choice between our ARB Bull Bar only or assembled with winch. Our fully assembled ARB kit includes ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9,000 lb winch with 125 ft of 3/8” cable, roller fairlead, remote control, mounting brackets, wiring harness, fitted battery cables, instructions and all the hardware you need for an easy DIY instalation.

3432080 Discovery I ARB Bull Bar only.....................................................................$ 759.95 ARBDI9WKNA Discovery I ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed ‘94-1999................$ 1,889.95 3432060 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar only, ‘99-2002 ...................................................$ 939.95 ARBDII9WK Discovery II ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed, ‘99-2002 .............$ 2,085.90 3432120 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar only, 2003 on....................................................$ 939.95 ARBDII9WK03 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed, 2003 on ..............$ 2,085.90 3932020 Discovery II ARB Sahara Bar only, 2003 on..............................................$ 1,095.00 SBDII9WK Discovery II ARB Sahara Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed, 2003 on .............$ 2,294.95 3430020 Range Rover Classic ARB Bull Bar only....................................................$ 779.00 ARB9WK Range Rover Classic ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed ..............$ 1,924.95 RNB897 Defender90 110, Series II - III ARB Bull Bar only ............................$ 759.95 ARB109W Defender90 110, Series II - III ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000.........$1,950.00 RNA089 Defender90 110, Series II - III Adapter for USA Defender 110.....$ 159.95

(b) Differential Guard Essential protection for off-road use. Anodized Steel guard clamps onto the front axle housing and protects the front differential from the most common off-road hazards.

DIFF01AA RR Classic, Discovery I & Defender....Front or Rear.$ 89.95 DIFF02AA Discovery II (non-ACE only) Ana .......Front ...............$ 99.50 DIFF03 Range Rover P38A ...............................Front ...............$ 195.00

(c) Aluminum Skid Plate Made from heavy duty 10mm aluminum alloy with galvanized steel brackets, this skid plate is strong and corrosion proof, yet lightweight. Drain holes help prevent moisture build-up. Designed to protect your steering and front axle housing from off-road hazards.

RNA4111 Range Rover Classic & Discovery I .............................$ 419.00 RNA4117 Discovery II ......................................................................$ 429.00

(d) Skid Plate for Range Rover Classic and Discovery I When simple is better, this one piece galvanized steel skid plate is the answer. Simple to install, using existing chassis hardware. Features built in recovery rings and jack points.

RNA4115 Galvanized Skid Plate for Range Rover Classic & Discovery I....................................................................................$ SALE 249.95

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RNA4111 Steering Guard for RR Classic & Discovery I

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(a) Jackall Adapter Fits into the jack receptacles that are located on Defender chassis, Rovers North Series and Defender Sill Protectors, ARB Bull Bars and Rovers North Discovery I Heavy Duty Rear Bumper. This adapter provides the safest way to jack up your Land Rover on uneven terrain without crawling under the vehicle.

RNA908 Jackall adapter ...............................................................................$ 39.00

(b) 4X4 RAC This universal jack rack can be mounted inside or out, where ever your jack will fit. It can be used on Jackall or Hi-Lift jacks.

Includes hardware.

4X400 Hi-Lift 4X4 Rack....................................................................$ 29.75

(c) Off Road Jack Base for Hi-Lift Jacks only This base improves the stability of Hi-Lift jacks on soft ground surfaces.

This is highly recommended for off- road use in mud and sand, where the cast base of the Hi-lift will sink under the weight of your Land Rover.

(Base is for Hi-Lift Jacks ONLY) ORB Jack Base .............................................................................$ 34.95

(d) Loc Rac by Hi-Lift This universal jack rack can be mounted inside or out, where ever your jack will fit. It can be used on Jackall or Hi-Lift jacks. Includes hardware and padlock with keys.

LR200 Loc Rac...................................................................................................$ 24.00

(e) 60” Hi-Lift Jack An all cast construction with a 4,660lb rated capacity. This jack is ideal for Land Rovers with oversized tires and or raised suspension, where the extra lift from a taller jack is needed.

HL605 Jack........................................................................................$ 72.50

(f) 48” Hi-Lift Jack The original all cast, all purpose jack can lift, pull, push or hoist up to 4,660lbs.

HL485 Jack........................................................................................$ 69.00

(g) 48” Jackall A rugged, powerful, all-purpose tool that can lift, pull, push or hoist up to 8,000 lbs. It is ideal for self recovery and is widely recommended as an essential component of an off-road vehicle’s kit.

RNA901 Jackall ..............................................................................................$ 69.95

(h) Jackall Bag Protect your Land Rover and Jack at the same time. Heavy duty padded nylon w/double zippers. Fits both 48” Jackall and Hi-Lift Jacks.

RNA9111 Jackall Bag............ ................................................................................$ 45.00

(i) XJack Easy to use in any situation. Will work with exhaust gas from your tailpipe, or airpump. The XJack has stabilizing grips on the bottom, and a rubber mat to keep it from sliding out of place. Perfect for when you find yourself stuck in muddy, snowy or sandy conditions and the factory jack just wont get the job done.

PLH514 All Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kit for Range Rover Classic..................$ 399.95

(j) Pro Comp Soft Recovery Straps Latest in recovery tools SOFT STRAPS Better shock absorption.

Better energy magnification.

RNH548 2”X20’ strap, 20,000 lb. rating 220000 ...............................$ RNH549 2”X30’ strap, 20,000 lb. rating 230000 ...............................$ RNH550 3”X30’ strap, 30,000 lb. rating 330000 ...............................$ SALE RNH551 4”X30’ strap, 40,000 lb. rating 430000 ...............................$

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(k) Raised Air Intakes and Wading Kits Originally designed to combat the sandy dust of the Sahara Desert, MANTEC’s Raised Air Intake ensures a cleaner air supply to your engine when driving in dusty conditions. Made of zinc-phosphated steel and black polyester-coated (paintable to match body color). Used in everything from the Camel Trophy to the G4 Challenge. Includes hardware and fitting instructions.

RNA1003 RNA1013 RNA1115 RNA1002 RNA2002 RNA2002TDI

SALE Discovery I Mantec Raised Air Intake ...........................................$ Discovery II Mantec Raised Air Intake..........................................$ SALE Range Rover Classic Mantec Raised Air Intake ..........................$ SALE Defender90/110 NAS Mantec Raised Air Intake ..........................$ 2.5 NA, 2.5 Turbo, 200 TDI Mantec Raised Air Intake..................$ Defender Td5, 300 TDI Mantec Raised air Intake (Black PVC Plastic) ............................................................................$

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MANTEC’s Wading Kit includes breather extensions and connectors for front and rear axles, gear box and transfer box up to the height of your raised air intake to improve your vehicle's wading ability in wet or flooded conditions. (Not shown) RNA1012 Wading Kit, Tdi, V8 fits RRC, Discovery I and Defender .............$ 109.95

(l) Safari Snorkel Raised Air Intakes Manufactured from premium quality UV stablized black polyethylene.

RNA390HF Discovery Series I 3.9L......................................................................$ 389.95 RNA395HF Discovery Series II 4.0L.....................................................................$ 395.00

(m) Swingaway Wheel Carrier This Wheel Carrier works with the door to relieve all weight of the spare tire so your door is light and easy to use. Zinc phosphated and black polyester-coated heavy duty tubular steel construction takes the stress and weight off of your rear door hinges.

Includes instructions and all necessary hardware for installation. Will fit Series II, IIA, III, Defender 90/110.

RNA2550

MANTEC Swingaway Tire Carrier...................................................$ 499.95

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Owner to

Enthusiast

by Priscilla Letorney

[Priscilla Letorney lives and works in Rockport Massachusetts. While she’s never worked at Rovers North, she’s been a Land Rover enthusiast since her college days. Read how brother and sister can get along through their Land Rovers –ed] There is a reason that Rovers North refers to its customer base as Land Rover enthusiasts, being an owner is simply not enough. One must appreciate, embrace and truly love their Land Rover. Currently, I am the proud owner of a 2001 Holland & Holland Range Rover, #178 to be exact. This is my third Land Rover, and each one has enhanced my devotion to the point that I now vow to always have at least one in my driveway.

I was a junior at UVM when I acquired my first Land Rover. It was a fire engine red Series III 88 that my brother Mark had serviced and felt it was both a reliable and mechanically sound truck. The goal was to purchase a vehicle that would get me from my apartment up to campus, all “social activity” locations, and of course various points of destination in Vermont, regardless of the weather. (True enthusiasts know that Page 20

Land Rovers are the truck equivalent to U.S. Postal Carriers – “neither rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc.”) I quickly grew attached to my Rover as it fearlessly delivered me, and usually several of my friends, anywhere I wanted to go no matter the road conditions or other drivers we encountered en route. Plus, I became the really cool chick with the Land Rover to most of the guys I met at school. I guess they were tired of dating girls who drove either a Saab or a Volvo.

When I graduated I decided to move to Washington DC, and determined that my Land Rover was too impractical to be a city vehicle. Not to mention that parking it on the street in a major city was not appealing to me - plus I would be thousands of miles away from Rovers North. Fortunately a friend and fellow classmate of mine who was already the proud owner of a 109” purchased my 88”. Years later at a Rovers North Rally, I saw my previous Series Rover and it had recently survived a beach roll during a hurricane at Marblehead, MA. Approximately nine years later I found myself in possession of a garage-parking pass in downtown

Boston, a perk that came as the result of a job promotion. I had promised myself that once I had a permanent parking space in the city I could start my search for a Range Rover. Six months later I found myself at Rovers North choosing between a green or black short wheelbase Classic. I choose the green one. I felt that living in the North End of Boston (known as the Italian section) and being seen driving an all black Range Rover might give people the wrong impression regarding my “family connections.” I quickly became enamored with my new truck. It got me from Boston to Burlington safely and rather timely during numerous snowstorms, Nor’easters, and such. I also enjoyed driving it off-road and sharpening my skills especially at the British Invasion held in Stowe every September.

Two years ago my profession and residence changed, creating a 60 mile round trip commute Monday to Friday. Needless to say, this began to enhance the maintenance schedule of my beloved ‘91 Classic. I put my AAA benefits to work more often than I would like to admit, but after you surpass 100,000 miles you should expect to have to replace some major components. I consider myself very fortu-

nate because I followed my brother Mark’s advice and converted all fluids to synthetic, installed the NRP stainless steel exhaust system, replaced all engine hoses when the transmission hose went, and basically became pro-active regarding the truck maintenance.

My plan of action was working; however my vehicle had reached 163,000 miles, gas prices began to increase steadily, and its effect on the balance in my bank account – well no need to elaborate on that.

Here is where the enthusiasm takes control of the situation. After confirming with my brother Mark that the Classic needs to become a full-time recreational vehicle, I of course start my search for guess what? Another Land Rover!

For me looking at other brands of automobiles or trucks was not even considered as an option. My loyalty, appreciation, and enthusiasm as a Land Rover owner grew stronger with every rainstorm, foggy day, snowstorm, and travel on certain Vermont roads during mud season. Why would a true New Englander drive anything else? The LR3 was out in the US market and I had decided to test drive one. My plan also included looking at used Range Rovers. I had met both the Sales Manager and General Manager of Land Rover Peabody here in MA, so I decided to contact them regarding the LR3 and what they had in stock for pre-owned certified Range Rovers.

Before actually calling the dealership, I went on their website and noticed their inventory list included a 2001 Holland & Holland. This listing raised my eyebrows. I remembered when Land Rover introduced this special edition truck, and that it featured several options not standard on other Range Rovers, which was very appealing to me. I called and scheduled my appointment. The LR3 is a pristine, state of the art vehicle and certainly exemplifies the quality of Land Rover engineering and design however, not enough to dissuade me from the Holland & Holland. I immediately felt at home in the driver’s seat of this Range Rover and determined I had found my new British 4 X 4.

When I asked who would trade in such a marvelous vehicle, the response I got was, “he purchased a brand new one.” If I had an extra $80,000 to spend I would too! The photos accompanying this article display the unique color, interior, and overall style of this particular Rover.

I am extremely pleased with my Rover #3, and really enjoy the ride provided by the air suspension.

The navigation system is very accurate. I have used my rear fog lamps often while driving through my coastal town, and I am prepared to keep Rover until it expires.

Several weeks ago I was driving on 93 northbound (in the left lane of course exercising that 4.6HSE engine), and as I gazed over to the southbound traffic, there it was a jet black and very sleek Range Rover Sport. I have discovered my Rover #4. ________ P ________

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Genuine Vented Steel Wheels Genuine Land Rover Steel Wheels for off-road use. The absolute strongest wheels you can bolt onto your Land Rover. Designed for extreme off road use. 16 x 7 inch. Buy a set of four or five and save even more!

MECHANICAL PARTS

Range Rover Classic, and Discovery I, Series II, IIA, III, D90/110 RNW216 Steel “Wolf” Wheel finished in black .......................$ 94.95 RNW216/4 Set of four Wheels .......................................................$ 349.95 RNW216/5 Set of five Wheels ........................................................$ 425.00 RNS066 Steel Wheel Lug Nut ...................................................$ 2.39 Range Rover P38A, Discovery II RND260 Steel Road Wheel, Finished in silver ..............$ 159.95 RND260/4 Set of four Steel Road Wheels ........................$ 619.00 RND260/5 Set of five Steel Road Wheels.........................$ 749.00 RNH611 Steel Wheel Lug Nuts ......................................$ 1.78

RNW216

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Wheel Cylinders for 88”, Series II, IIA, III Check RNB535 PLB535 RNB536 PLB536 RNB537 PLB537 RNB538 PLB538

ProLine Brake Calipers with no Core Charge

Out These Girling Prices Front Right, Genuine....................................................................$ Front Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)..........................................$ Front Left, Genuine ......................................................................$ Front Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) ............................................$ Rear Right, Genuine.....................................................................$ Rear Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)...........................................$ Rear Left, Genuine .......................................................................$ Rear Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) .............................................$

69.95 45.00 69.95 45.00 71.79 49.00 71.79 49.00

Lucas Brake Fluid GBF4250 Lucas Brake Fluid, 250 ml...........................................................$ 4.00 GBF4500 Lucas Brake Fluid, 500 ml...........................................................$ 7.00 GBF4100 Lucas Brake Fluid, 1 Litre ...........................................................$ 12.00

ProLine Series II, IIA, III Brake Drums PLC534 PLC545 PLC216 PLC504

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

49.95 49.95 54.95 42.95

Genuine Series Brake Pipe Kits RNK680 RNK681 RNK682 RNK683

88” Single System, Early Series IIA..........................................$ 159.95 109” Single System......................................................................$ 159.95 88” Dual Power, Series IIA.........................................................$ 194.95 88” Dual Power, Series III ..........................................................$ 197.50

Series Brake Shoes 88” and 109” Bonded Brake Shoes Sold in Axle Sets (enough for 2 wheels) PLF320 88” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front and rear..............................$ PLF343 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front only, 2.25ltr .......................$ PLF321 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, rear only, all models ................$ PLF342 Brake Shoes for handbrake, Series IIA/III ..............................$ PLF320 Series Brake Shoes

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Defender 90/110 PLF300A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, RH .......................................$ 169.15 PLF301A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, LH........................................$ 169.15 PLB198A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, RH ........................................$ 126.65 PLB197A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, LH.........................................$ 126.65 PLF200 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, RH .....................................$ 314.95 PLF201 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, LH......................................$ 314.95 Discovery I PLB192A Front Caliper, NEW, RH ...............................................................$ 161.46 PLB191A Front Caliper, NEW, LH................................................................$ 161.46 PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, RH ................................................................$ 126.65 PLB197A Rear Caliper, NEW, LH.................................................................$ 126.65 PLB191A Brake Caliper Range Rover Classic PLB014A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1989 RH................................................$ SALE 152.15 PLB015A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1989 LH ................................................$ SALE 152.15 PLD259A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 RH, From Vin # 637568..............$ 152.15 PLD258A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 LH, From Vin # 637568 ..............$ 152.15 PLB011A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,RH.....................$ SALE 152.15 PLB017A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,LH .....................$ SALE 152.15 PLB018A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1992 RH 10mm.....................................$ 126.65 PLB010A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1992 LH 10mm .....................................$ 126.65 PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 RH 12mm.....................................$ 126.65 PLB197A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 LH 12mm .....................................$ 126.65

REBUILT Girling brake calipers Discovery II 1999-2002, Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 PLD016 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH............................................................$ 274.95 PLD017 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ............................................................$ 274.95 PLD004 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH............................................................$ 85.95 PLD005 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ............................................................$ 85.95

Brake Pad Fitting Kits PLB204 PLD161 PLH320 PLH321

Front, solid disc, Defender 110 NAS, Discovery I ..................$ Front, vented, Range Rover Classic, Defender 90 NAS ........$ Front, non-vented, Range Rover Classic .................................$ Rear, RR Classic, Defender 90, Discovery I.............................$

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GENUINE, ProLine,EBC Rotors and Brake Pads Rotors Defender 90 PLB022A ProLine, front, rotor, each ........................................................$ PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor, each..........................................................$ SALE RNB022 Genuine, front, rotor, each .......................................................$ RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ PLB022EBC EBC performance, front, rotor, pair ........................................$ PLB012EBC EBC performance, rear, rotor, pair..........................................$

39.50 34.95 94.10 77.50 224.95 199.00

Defender 110 PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor, each .......................................................$ SALE 34.95 RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 76.39 PLB006EBC EBC performance, front, rotor, pair .......................................$ 199.00 PLB012EBC EBC Rotor

Discovery I PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor, each ........................................................$ PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor, each..........................................................$ RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor, each .......................................................$ RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ PLB006EBC EBC performance, front, rotor, pair ........................................$ PLB012EBC EBC performance, rear, rotor, pair .........................................$

34.95 34.95 76.39 77.50 199.00 199.00

Discovery II PLD013A ProLine, front, rotor, each ........................................................$ PLD024A ProLine, rear, rotor, each..........................................................$ RND013 Genuine, front, rotor, each .......................................................$ RND024 Genuine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ PLD013EBC EBC performance, front, rotor, pair ........................................$ PLD024EBC EBC performance, rear, rotor, pair..........................................$

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Range Rover Classic PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor ‘87-1989, each.........................................$ PLB022A ProLine, front, rotor ‘90-1995, each.........................................$ PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each..........................................$ RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor ‘87-1989, each .......................................$ RNB022 Genuine, front, rotor ‘90-1995, each .......................................$ RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each.........................................$ PLB006EBC EBC performance, front, rotor ‘87-1989, pair ........................$ PLB022EBC EBC performance, front, rotor ‘90-1995, pair ........................$ PLB012EBC EBC performance, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, pair..........................$

34.95 39.50 34.95 76.39 94.10 77.50 199.00 224.95 199.00

Range Rover P38A PLD028A ProLine, front, rotor, each ........................................................$ PLD024A ProLine, rear, rotor, each..........................................................$ RND028 Genuine, front, rotor, each .......................................................$ RND024 Genuine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ PLD028EBC EBC performance, front, rotor, pair ........................................$ PLD024EBC EBC performance, rear, rotor, pair..........................................$

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Brake Pads

PLB208EBC EBC Brake Pads

Defender 90 Brake PLF323 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set..............................................$ PLB195 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, set ...............................................$ RNF323 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, set ................................................$ RNB195 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, set..................................................$ PLF323EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................$ PLB195EBC EBC performance, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................$

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Defender 110 Brake PLF323 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set..............................................$ 39.95 RNF323 Genuine, front, Brake pad, set.................................................$ 67.95 PLF323EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................$ 89.00 Discovery I Brake PLB208 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set..............................................$ PLB195 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, set ...............................................$ PLB208EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................$ PLB195EBC EBC performance, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................$

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Discovery II Brake Amazing RND036 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, set ................................................$ prices PLD036 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set..............................................$ PLD242 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, set ...............................................$ RND020 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, set..................................................$ PLD036EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................$ PLD242EBC EBC performance, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................$ Range Rover Classic Brake PLB001 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS...................$ PLB208 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995.....................................$ PLB004 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS ....................$ PLB004 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995 ......................................$ RNB001 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989 .......................................$ RNB208 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995 .......................................$ RNB004 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989.........................................$ RNB004 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995.........................................$ PLB208EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................$ PLB004EBC EBC performance, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................$ Range Rover P38A Brake PLD036 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad .....................................................$ PLD242 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad.......................................................$ PLD036EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad .......................................$ PLD242EBC EBC performance, rear, Brake Pad ........................................$

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Complete Series Disc Brake Conversion Kit for Series II - IIA - III 1960 on “Necessity is the mother of PLA6100KV Front brake kit shown invention.”

Which is the reason for the development of the most powerful Series disc brake conversion system ever. We are not talking about some re-worked swivel pin housings with compact car discs and calipers. We are talking about entirely new castings, new swivel housings and hubs that are cast from ductile iron with a minimum tensile strength rating of 80,000 PSI, plus you will be getting the latest Land Rover Defender brake parts.

With over 2 years and thousands of miles of intense testing, we have proven that this is by far the best Series braking system ever made. Complete kit comes with new swivel pin housings, wheel hub with studs, new disc brake calipers, new brake discs, new brake pads, brake lines and all necessary hardware.

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Complete Series Disc Brake Kit, Rear, Genuine..................................................................$1,295.00

PLA6101K

Complete Series Disc Brake Kit, Rear ProLine....................................................................$1,150.00

Girling Brake Master Cylinders Series IIA, III PLC752 Series IIA CV 88” ......................................................................$ PLC753 Series IIA CV 109” ....................................................................$ PLC454 Series IIA, III, 88”, dual power...............................................$ PLC762 Series III 109”, dual power .....................................................$ Defender PLF285 Defender 90/110 ........................................................................$ Discovery PLB200 Discovery I w/ABS ...................................................................$ PLF285 Master Cylinder Range Rover Classic PLB172 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Lockeed)...........................$ PLB180 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Girling) ..............................$

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Girling Clutch Master Cylinders

V8 Fuel Pump Genuine update kit (Continued)

Series IIA, III PLC752 Series II, IIA with independent reservoir 1959 - 1968 .................................................................................$ PLF289 Series IIA, III with integral reservoir 1969 on......................$ Defender PLF289 Defender 90/110 ........................................................................$ Discovery RND939 Discovery I.................................................................................$

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RNF131 PLF131 RNF132 PLF132

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NEW Genuine & ProLine Radiators

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Girling Clutch Slave Cylinders Series IIA, PLB599 PLC535 Defender RNE222 RND627 RND493 Discovery RND627

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Discovery V8..............................................................................$ 74.80

Series 2.25ltr Fuel Pump

Series 2.25ltr SALE PLC349 Fuel Pump, 2.25ltr. petrol, gasket included ................$ 34.95 RNB640 Fuel Pump gasket ...........................................................$ 1.99

Series Fuel Tanks Series II, IIA, III PLC362 88” and 109” Regular, Fuel Tank, Petrol & Diesel, ProLine ................................................$ PLE424 109 Rear Fuel Tank .........................................................$ PLH515 Range Rover Classic 1971-1985 style..........................$ PLE114 110 NAS, Range Rover Classic 1987-1991..................$ PLE116 Cradle for PLE114 fuel tank ..........................................$

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Fuel Filters Series II, IIA, III 1959 - 1976 RFF111 Inline filter with Quick Clamp Fittings, that can be adapted to any 5/16” fuel line...........................................$ Series III 1974 on RNE235 2.25 litre petrol, canister type.................................................$ Defender 90/110 RNF861 V8 inline with threaded fittings ..............................................$ RNC632 2.25 litre petrol, inline w/threaded fittings ...........................$ RFF111 2.25 litre petrol, inline (ProLine) splice in .............................$ RNC745 2.25 litre diesel ..........................................................................$ RNF862 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel...................................................$ RND270 Td5, Fuel Filter ...........................................................................$ RNF861 Fuel Filter Discovery I RNF861 Genuine – threaded both ends .............................................$ PLF861 ‘87-’95, ProLine.........................................................................$ Range Rover Classic RNF133 Genuine Fuel Filter Update Kit (required for early Range Rover up to LA464553).................................................$ RNF861 ’87-’95, (threaded both ends), Genuine.................................$ PLF861 ‘87-’95, ProLine.........................................................................$ RNF025 ‘87-90 fuel filter (up to LA464553 without update kit)....................................................................$

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V8 Fuel Pump Genuine update kit Discovery I Fuel Pump Kit includes new Genuine Fuel Pump, Wire Harness Link, and Fittings.

RNK500 Discovery I Up to Vin VA546029/VA714241.................$ 299.95 RNK501 Discovery I From Vin VA714242/VA546030 with advanced evaporative,..................................................$ 429.95 Range Rover Classic Fuel Pump Kit includes new Genuine Fuel Pump, Wire Harness Link, and Fittings.

RNK502 Range Rover Classic 1991-1995 ...................................$ 289.95 Range Rover Classic 1987 - 1990 does not require an update Kit. Page 24

Genuine V8 Ignition Parts

RNK9336

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Series II, IIA, III PLC513 2.25 ltr, Series IIA, III, 1970 on. May be fitted to earlier 2.25 ltr.

Land Rovers by fitting late type top and bottom hoses. Radiator, Proline .....$ 229.95 Discovery I ‘94-1999 PLC062 w/ Automatic Transmission, Radiator, ProLine .........$ 459.95 RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine .............................$ 2.19 Range Rover Classic ‘87-1992 PLC019 Radiator PLC020 ‘87-1988. Radiator, ProLine............................................$ 399.00 PLC019 ‘89-1992, Radiator, ProLine............................................$ 399.00 RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine .............................$ 2.19 Defender 90, 110 PLD500 300 Tdi radiator with intercooler, ProLine..................$ 559.95

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Range Rover Classic 1987-1990, Genuine ..................$ Range Rover Classic 1987-1990, ProLine ...................$ Defender 90 1994-1997, Genuine .................................$ Defender 90 1994-1997, ProLine...................................$

RNK9341

Distributor Cap, 3.5, 3.9 litre .....................................................$ 39.95 Distributor Rotor, 3.5, 3.9 litre...................................................$ 34.99 Ignition Coil 3.5 liter...................................................................$ 62.95 Ignition Coil 3.9 liter...................................................................$ 119.95 Ignition Wire Set, 3.5, 3.9, and ‘93, ‘94 4.2 litre ....................$ 57.95 Ignition Wire Set, 4.2 litre 1995 only .......................................$ 69.95 Ignition Wire Set 4.0, 4.6 litre ........................................$ 106.95 Distributor Assembly 3.5, 3.9 litre............................................$ 599.00 3 Pin Amplifier for Distributor ..................................................$ 139.95 Adapter, for 3 Pin Amplifier .....................................................$ 39.95 Distributor Clear Plastic Cover for Distributor......................$ 46.95 Base Plate and Pick-up Lead for Distributor ........................$ 118.95 Genuine Land Rover (Champion) ..................................$ 4.79 Genuine V8 Ignition Kits 3.9 litre (Includes: Cap, rotor, plug wires, and spark plugs) ...............................................................................$ 165.95 4.0 litre, ‘94-’95 Discovery I ......................................................$ 149.95 (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) 4.0 litre, ‘96-’99 Discovery I ......................................................$ 127.95 (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) 4.0 litre, ‘95-’98 RR P38A .........................................................$ 124.95 (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) 4.0 litre, ‘99-’02 RR P38A, Discovery II....................................$ 249.95 (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)

Genuine Rebuilt Gearboxes Range Rover Classic & Discovery I, Defender 94, 95 (call for 96) RNT002 Gearbox Assembly, ZF Automatic, Rebuilt ..................................$ 2,649.00 RNH643 R380, 5-speed standard, Defender, Genuine, Rebuilt ................$ 1,995.00 RNH376 LT95, 4-speed standard, D110, RRC, Genuine, Rebuilt...............$ 2,249.00 HRT1002 Transfer Box and gearbox

Transfer Boxes Defender RNT015 Transfer Gearbox, LT230, Remanufactured ...........................$ 1,595.00 Range Rover Classic ‘87-’88/ Discovery I RNT012 Transfer Gearbox, LT230, NEW, Genuine...............................$ SALE 2,745.00 RNT015 Transfer Gearbox, LT230, Remanufactured ...........................$ 1,595.00 Range Rover Classic ‘89-’95 RNT019 Transfer Gearbox, Borg Warner, Rebuilt ...............................$ 2,495.00 Range Rover P38A / Discovery II RNH363 Transfer Gearbox, ......................................................................$ 3,390.00

High-Ratio Transfer Box for your Series IIA, III HRT1002

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Robison Tech Tips Fault Codes

by John Robison

Well, here I am back again, a few pages later. If you didn't get enough in the first column back there in the beginning, you'll surely get your fill in this one. In this column I'm going to discuss some common sets of fault codes you may encounter in newer Land Rovers and what to do about them.

The codes we are going to discuss below are found on 1999 and newer Bosch engine Rovers.

Misfires: P0301 (misfire in cyl 1), P306 (misfire in cyl 6) . . . and other combinations of two-cylinder misfires.

The Bosch engine has two coil packs. Each pack has two coils, each of which fires two cylinders. If you have two cylinders misfiring, you should always look to see if the misfiring cylinders share a coil. If so, you probably have a coil that is breaking down internally while under load. It will measure good but it will set misfires and you may even feel the engine stumbling.

Coil pack failure is often a result of coil wires that go bad (open circuit) or wires that fall off the plug. This causes an excess voltage in the coil and the insulation gets blown out. The solution is a new coil and often new wires.

Replacement of the coils on a Bosch motor is a fairly big job, as is replacement of the wires. Plan on 3-4 hours for this job. Remember - you will always have two cylinders (on the same coil winding) missing when a coil pack fails. If you have two misfires and they are on a single coil, you are almost certain to have a bad coil. If you have two misfires and they are on different coils, you should look at the plugs and wires first, and sticking valves second.

A single cylinder misfire code usually points to a bad plug wire or plug. Remember, the Bosch engines use special Champion platinum plugs. I suggest you stick with these OEM plugs, despite their high costs.

We have not had good results with "generic" platinum plugs in these engines.

good, I'd start with a mechanical test for sticking valves if 3 or more misfire codes are found.

Fuel trim: Here's another common combination of codes: P0171 (system too lean bank A), P0174 (system too lean bank B). P0734 (4th gear ratio monitoring) What does that combination mean? Usually, it means the mass air meter has failed. The air meter signals that less air is coming into the engine than is really there. As a result, the engine ECU cuts back on fuel, and the o2 sensors go to a lean condition, which sets the 171 and 174 faults. As to fault 734 the powertrain controller compares the air it thinks is coming into the engine with the measured shaft speeds in the gearbox, and with a faulty mass air meter it will find the transmission shaft speeds do not match the predicted speed based upon how much air the engine is supposedly sucking in. Thus, the transmission gear monitor fault is set.

This combination of three codes is highly accurate in diagnosing a failed mass air meter.

Oxygen sensor and catalyst codes: There are a number of oxygen sensor codes you can get on newer vehicles.

Heater circuit faults usually mean the wiring from the o2 sensor into the body has been melted and damaged by contact with the exhaust.

O2 sensor stuck lean usually means the engine is lean for some reason - such as a bad air meter, a dead injector, or a vacuum leak.

O2 sensor stuck rich usually means the engine is stuck rich for some reason - such as an ignition misfire, a leaky injector, or a sticky valve.

Note that the rich and lean faults may occur on both sides of the motor at once, or they may be limited

Three or more misfires usually points to sticking valves, unless you have extreme deterioration of the plug wires or very old plugs. If the plugs and wires are

to one side. Faults on both sides point to things like the mass air sensor - parts that affect both sides at once. Faults that are on one side, tend to point at

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injectors or plugs single cylinder malfunctions.

O2 sensor slow switching usually means the sensor has worn out. If you have this code on one sensor, and the sensors are all original, you should replace all 4 because they are at the end of their service life.

Catalyst efficiency faults mean the catalyst is worn out. In one of my previous columns, I explained how Land Rover engines switch constantly from rich to lean to achieve an average mixture that's in perfect balance.

The rich/lean switching is necessary for proper operation of the catalysts.

In a working system, the front o2 sensors will be sensing rich/lean transitions. The rear o2 sensors should be coasting along in the midrange because the catalyst smooths out the transitions. But when the catalyst wears out, the rear o2 sensors begins to follow the front sensors. This increased following of the front sensor, increments a counter in the engine ecu, and when a threshold is crossed, the check engine light comes on and a catalyst efficiency fault is recorded.

When this happens, a new catalyst is needed, and I suggest installing new o2 sensors at the same time.

In the next issue we will look at evaporative emission codes and other trouble spots with Bosch motors.

I'm going to close this column with a short essay on a different by timely subject.

Should you sell your Rover if gas costs $5 a gallon?

It's a valid question, and for many of us the answer is probably still no. Here's why: If your Rover gets 15 miles per gallon, and you drive 15,000 miles a year, fuel for a year could cost $5,000. Driving a Prius will cut that bill to $1,500 - a $3,500 per year savings. But trading cars will come at a steep price. Recent auction results suggest that - if gas surges to $5 in the near future - trading a 2003 Discovery with 45,000 miles for a new Prius will cost $16,000-$20,000. So it will take a while for you to achieve a net savings.

History suggests that four years from now the Prius will have a value in the mid-teens, where your Discovery would be worth less than half that sum. So, when we factor in that difference in value, the financial breakeven point moves a bit closer.

But there is a big non-financial consideration.

Land Rovers, for many of us, offer a way of life.

Driving in off-road events, taking our families into the high country, carrying us safely though dangerous winter storms and wading two-foot deep floodwaters. A Prius won't do any of those things.

And many Discoveries are fitted with 7-passenger seating and driven by parents with 4 kids in the back.

A Prius won't do that either.

Also, in an accident between a Prius and a Land Rover, the Rover is the clear winner. Granted, a Prius is better able to avoid certain kinds of accidents. It is less likely to roll over in high speed maneuvering, and it is more nimble and able to get out of the way. But its lighter construction makes it unclear, at least to me, which vehicle is safer overall. Personally, I feel more secure in my Rover and I suspect many of you do, too.

If gas gets to five dollars a gallon, I may get a small car for commuting. But I will certainly be keeping my Rover for the lifestyle reasons listed above.

It's something to ponder as we wait for hurricane news. See you next time.

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4X4 MAGAZINE'S '4X4 OF THE YEAR 2006' ACCOLADE GOES TO LAND ROVER'S RANGE ROVER SPORT

Gaydon, Warwickshire, 4 August 2005 – Land Rover has won three awards from influential specialist title 4x4 Magazine in its '4x4 of the Year 2006' competition, with the Range Rover Sport beating 42 other 4x4s to the top accolade.

The Range Rover Sport Supercharged won the 'Luxury' category, beating the BMW X5, Lexus RX300, Volvo XC90 and VW Touareg before also being crowned 4x4 Magazine's '4x4 of the Year 2006'. Land Rover's latest addition to the range convinced the judges with its unique breadth of capability, dynamic exterior looks, luxurious interior package and pioneering technologies such as the patented Terrain Response™ system.

Commenting on the Range Rover Sport, 4x4 Magazine's judges said: "There could only be one winner, because there was only one car that filled our enthusiast senses with its unbelievable blend of charismatic off-road ability and breathtaking on-road performance. A superb technically advanced machine, packing enough practicality to serve as a genuine family sports-tourer, but one that the true high-performance driving enthusiast will enjoy beyond measure."

The 'Extreme' category was won by the Defender 90 County XS that defeated the Jeep Wrangler, Ricardo Ibex and Santana PS10, thanks to standard equipment such as the coveted TD5 engine with two-speed transfer box and permanent four-wheeldrive through a lockable centre differential.

Land Rover UK managing director, Phil Popham, added: "This is another prestigious title for the Range Rover Sport and a well-deserved victory for the Defender, which proves it is still a peerless off-road icon. We know only too well the rigours our products are put through by the judges at 4x4 Magazine, so to come away with three awards is truly a remarkable achievement."

Both the Defender and Range Rover Sport ranges are available now from Land Rover dealerships across the UK, from £17,995 and £35,000 respectively.

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Behind The Steering Wheel

By Jeffrey Aronson In 1948, the Three Stooges made a film called “Pardon My Clutch,” in which the boys try to get an old car running. It reappeared as “Wham, Bam, Slam”

“Pardon My CLutch” 1958

in 1958. Last August, Peter Jenny, Sheridan, WY, Jacques Jenny, Middlebury, VT, Nick Barton, Washington, ME, and yours truly, Vinalhaven, ME, portrayed Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp in our unintentional remake of the film.

In our Three Stooges moment, Nick [Shemp] and I [Moe] watched Jacques’ [Curly] Series II start up with a cloud of black smoke out of the exhaust.

“Ah,” said Moe knowingly, “We know what to do. Must be a Zenith with a warped carb body!”

Shemp looked skeptical. “Do you know what you’re talking about?” Moe grimaced at him and barked, “You bet, knucklehead. Get in the Rover.”

So Pete [Larry] and Jacques [Curly] followed Moe’s Series II-A down the lanes in their Series II until they arrived at Moe’s house. “Just park the car right in the middle of the lane,” said Moe. “This won’t take a minute. Gimme my tools, Shemp. I’ll pop open the hood and smooth out the carb.”

Moe opened the hood against his nose and nearly dropped it on his head before he figured out how to work the hood brace. Shemp looked at the carb. “It don’t look like a Zenith.” “Soitainly not,” said Curley, “It’s a Weber!” Moe grimaced, “there goes that theory.”

Moe rubbed the wrench in his hand thoughtfully against his head, leaving a black shiny stripe of old motor oil. “How does a Weber, which runs lean, toss out a cloud of black smoke as if Curly was cookin’ dinner?” Adjusting the mixture screw really didn’t change anything. The car ran rough at idle and sounded at once starved and flooded for fuel.

“Ah, ah,” cried Moe, “it’s not the carb at all!”

“It’s not?” said Larry.“No, it’s gots to be in the ignition somewhere. Let me disassemble the distributor and

reset the timing.” He turned to Shemp. “Get me my tools, and make it quick.”

Shemp looked skeptical. “Do you know what you’re doing?” He dropped the toolbox on Moe’s foot.

As Moe hollered, Shemp spent a lot of time looking at his watch and announcing how he had to leave for an appointment real soon – an appointment hours ahead.

“Let’s check the timing,” cried Moe! “Shouldn’t we check the points, first?” asked Curly, showing off to Larry that he really did take physics at Middlebury last year.

“OK, OK,” said Moe, “but make it snappy. We haven’t got all day.” “Larry, you take this here crank and turn the engine so it opens the points. I’ll tell you when to stop cranking.” Moe unclipped the cap and removed the rotor. “Here,” he said to Shemp, put these where we won’t lose them.” Shemp put them on the fender.

Larry bent under the car to insert the crank and he started to turn it, inch by inch, step by step. Moe rested his foot on Larry’s head as he leaned over the distributor. Each time the engine made a full revolution, the lobes on the distributor cam pressed against the points, but they hardly moved at all.

“Hey, knucklehead, didn’t I say to turn the crank!” “Moe,” protested Larry, “I’m turning, I’m turning. How many times am I supposed to do this?”

“Until the points open, you dummy!”

Moe peered at the points again while Larry turned the crank, getting more and more tired.

Suddenly Moe realized the points weren’t opening at all. He took a feeler gauge to the points and could barely get a .004 blade in between them.

“Hey,” said Moe, rearranging the motor oil in his hair, “what’s going on, here? Moe took the points plate off the distributor, handing the tiny screws to Larry.

“Don’t lose these,” he said. He stepped off the front bumper.

Moe looked hard at the set of points and compared them to an old set he had in the toolbox.

“Curly, where did you get this set of points,” asked Moe?” “NAPA. Why?” “They’re not the right ones, dummy.” He dug out a new set he had bought years ago from Rovers North. “Look at the difference!”

Sure enough, the two sets were not identical at all.

Both were red in color but had different shapes in their metal plates. So Moe went to put the new set on the car.

“Pardon My CLutch” 1958

He looked at Larry, leaning on his elbow against the fender. “Do something useful. Hand me the screws and the other pieces,” ordered Moe. “You mean the ones I just knocked on the ground with my elbow?” asked Larry. Knocking their heads together, Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp bent down to pick up the distributor parts and screws.

They found most of the items and retrieved replacements from Moe’s toolbox. But in what order were the ground wire, condenser wire and insulating washers to go back onto the post? And why was the NAPA post plastic and the Lucas post metal? What did that mean in terms of grounding?

Larry gazed at the clear sky in the setting sun.

“What a great day for a repair,” he said. “Usually it’s raining, snowy or cold when something breaks down.

This is great!”

First Moe, then Curly, insisted they knew the right order, but in neither case would the car start. Well, once it wouldn’t start because Moe hadn’t put the rotor back on the distributor shaft, but it didn’t seem to matter what the boys did to the distributor parts.

The car did not sound as though it was getting a spark at the points.

Again, Larry gazed at the clear sky in the setting sun. “What a great day for a repair,” he said. “Usually it’s raining, snowy or cold when something breaks down. This is great!”

Suddenly, a car full of self-important people drove up and found Curly’s Rover blocking the lane to their expensive summer rental. Larry guided them expertly right onto a rock which grounded out the frame of their fancy car. The driver made a face at Larry, who returned the look and said, “Aw, go on!”

Now Shemp has become really nervous about getting a ride to his appointment; Curly’s dead Rover is blocking Moe’s Rover, so Shemp has to borrow a third car to flee the scene.

Moe knew a trick. If he turned the ignition switch to “on” on his Rover, then he could get a spark at the points. Why don’t we do the same on Curly’s car?

So out came a screwdriver, and Curly turned the ignition key. Moe opened the points gently, puts the screwdriver across the points, but no spark. They pondered that question for a while and wondered it the coil wire was functioning. They swapped out coil wires, but to no avail.

Suddenly, Curly asks, “why don’t I have any warning lights on when I turn the key to on?” Moe scoffs, “Curly, what do you know,” and continued to move a screwdriver around the points, searching for a spark. Suddenly, one appears. “Hey,” cried Curly, “the warning lights went on!” Curly starts the car and it runs so, so smooth. Moe adjusts the mixture and the idle and the car hums.

Once again, Larry gazed at the clear sky in the setting sun. “What a great day for a repair,” he said.

“Usually it’s raining, snowy or cold when something breaks down. This is great!”

Moe and Curly go for a quick test drive; Curly confirms the car runs better than ever.

“How long have you had those NAPA points,” asked Moe? “7 or 8 months,” said Curly. “The car hasn’t run that well for a while.” “You know,” said Larry, “that’s the trouble with Land Rovers. They run really well when they’re actually running poorly. Go figure!”

Once again, the boys had stretched a 15 minute short into a full length movie of slapstick mechanics.

Patting each other on the back, Moe watched as Larry and Curly took off down the road. Only the following Page 27

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Genuine Oil Filters RNF001

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(b) Heater Motor for Range Rover Classic 1990-1994 Bosch Heater Blower Motor, a direct replacement for the Range Rover Classic 1990 - 1994. Includes extension harness.

PLH520 Range Rover Classic 1990-1994 ...................................$ 299.00

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RND503 RNE589 RND504 RND269 RNH251 RNF001 RNF001 RND505 RNE590 RNE591 RNE589

V8 – All Range Rover Classic, P38A, Discovery I and II, Defender 90/110 ......................................$ 9.95 V8 – 101 Military Forward Control .........................................$ 18.59 6 cyl 2.6 litre NADA 109”, petrol.............................................$ 8.75 6 cyl 2.5 litre Freelander, petrol..............................................$ 9.34 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, diesel, engine oil ......................................$ 19.74 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, Centrifuge element...................................$ 24.95 4 cyl 2.3, 2.5 litre Defender 90/110, petrol.............................$ 9.95 4 cyl 2.5, 2.5 turbo, 200 Tdi, 300 Tdi, diesel...........................$ 9.95 4 cyl 1.8 litre Freelander, petrol..............................................$ 9.00 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 5.5” canister ....................$ 8.89 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 7.5” canister ....................$ 9.10 4 cyl 2.0 litre Series I, petrol ...................................................$ 8.75

Series II, IIA Generators RNE647

C-40 type Generator, 2.25 litre P & D *plus $30 core charge .....$ 89.95

Starter Motor Assemblies RNE867 RNF197 PLD294

Genuine LR, High Speed Cold-Climate Enhanced for all 3.5/3.9/4.0/4.2/4.6 litre petrol engines, New Bosch.............$ 179.95 2.25 & 2.6 litre petrol, Rebuilt *plus $100 core charge ................$ 249.00 200 & 300 Tdi, New Bosch ......................................................$ 399.00

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RNC011 Water Pump

Series IIA, III Water Pump with Gasket RNF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, Genuine ..................................$ PLF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, ProLine....................................$ PLC348 2.25 litre petrol, Military, ProLine.................................$ Defender 90/110 RNC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine .........................$ PLC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine...........................$ RNC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine ...........................$ PLC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine ............................$ RNF361 2.5 petrol and diesel N.A., Water Pump,Genuine .....$ Defender 90/110 (continued) RNH257 200 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine.........................$ RNH258 300 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine .........................$ RNH360 Td5 diesel, Water Pump, Genuine ...............................$

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NEW not rebuilt Water Pumps (continued) Discovery I ‘94-1999 RNC052 Water Pump, Genuine ...................................................$ PLC052 Water Pump, ProLine.....................................................$ Discovery II ‘00-2002 RNC052 Water Pump, Genuine..............................................................$ PLC052 Water Pump, ProLine...............................................................$ Range Rover Classic ‘87-1995 RNC011 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, Genuine .............................................$ PLC011 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, ProLine ..............................................$ RNC052 ‘95, Water Pump, Genuine.......................................................$ PLC052 ‘95, Water Pump, ProLine........................................................$ Range Rover P38A ‘95-2002 RNC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, Genuine .............................................$ PLC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, ProLine ..............................................$ Hylomar Gasket Sealer RNA681 Official sealer used by Land Rover during assembly. Supplied in 3.5 oz. tubes. .........................$

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K&N Air Filters (continued) Range Rover Classic RNF141 RR Classic, 1987-1994 ....................................................$ RNF139 RR Classic, 1995..............................................................$ Range Rover P38A RNF146 RR P38A, thru ‘98 ............................................................$ RNF144 RR P38A, 1999-2002 ........................................................$ RNF145 K&N Filter Service Kit for all filters.............................$

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Flex Coupler GENUINE Flex Coupler for rear propshafts, Range Rover & Discovery I, II RND196 Flex Coupler RND196 Flex Coupler, Genuine with hardware...........................................................................$ 89.95 PLD196 Flex Coupler, PorLine without hardware .....................................................................$ 49.95

Genuine Hub Seal Kits Includes Genuine hub seal, hub gasket, hub seal race and locker for hub nut.

Series II, IIA, and III RNK552 Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ...............................................$ 19.99 Defender 90/110 RNK5623 Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ...............................................$ 6.99 Discovery I RNK5623 Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ...............................................$ 6.99 Range Rover Classic RNK5621 1987-’89, Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req)...............................$ 34.95 RNK5622 1990-’92, Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req)...............................$ 7.19 RNK5623 1993-’95, Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req)...............................$ 6.99

Propshafts

Discovery I RNF010 Discovery I Genuine.................................................................$ Discovery II RNF147 Genuine, All Discovery II models Genuine ..........................$ PLF147 ProLine, All Discovery II models ProLine.............................$ Range Rover Classic RNF012 Range Rover Classic 1974-1985, (2 req) Genuine ..............$ RNF950 Range Rover Classic 1987-1994 Genuine ............................$ PLF950 Range Rover Classic 1987-1994 ProLine .............................$ RNF010 Range Rover Classic 1995 Genuine ......................................$ Range Rover P38A RNF011 Range Rover P38A 1995-1997 Genuine ................................$ RNF147 Range Rover P38A 1998-2002 Genuine ................................$ Defender RNF950 NAS 90,110 V8 Genuine ..........................................................$ RNH382 200 Tdi Diesel Genuine ...........................................................$ RNH383 300 Tdi Diesel Genuine ...........................................................$ RNF147 Td5 Diesel Genuine .................................................................$

Auto Trans. Filter Kit

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Automatic Transmission Filter Service Kit (includes filter, pan gaskets and O-rings) For Discovery I,II, Range Rover Classic, Range Rover P38A, 1997 Defender.

PLK312 ZF Trans. Filter Service Kit, 1987-2004...................................$ 47.50 RNK312 Genuine ZF Trans Filter Kit 1987-2004 ..................................$ 69.95

O2 Sensors

PLK4100 Proline Discovery I Rear Propshaft Update Kit.........$ Propshaft Assemblies with U Joints PLF315 Front 88 & 109 Series II, IIA, III 88 & 109....................$ PLE189 Rear 88 Series II, IIA, III 88...........................................$ PLF358 Rear 109 Series II, IIA....................................................$ PLE201 Rear Defender 90 V8 ......................................................$ PLD473 Propshaft PLD665 Front Discovery II ...........................................................$ PLD473 Rear Discovery I & Range Rover Classic 100 inch...$ U Joint Repair Kit PLF411 Front Defender 90, 110, ProLine...................................$ SALE RNF411 Front Defender 90, 110, Genuine..................................$ PLE611 Rear Defender 90, 110, ProLine....................................$ SALE RNE611 Rear Defender 90, 110, Genuine ..................................$ PLF411 Front or Rear Discovery I, Range Rover Classic ProLine .............................................................................$ RNF411 Front or Rear Range Rover Classic, Discovery I Genuine ............................................................................$

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K&N Air Filters Defender 90/110 RNF141 Defender 90 and 110 ......................................................$ 39.95 Discovery I and II RNF139 Discovery I ......................................................................$ 53.95 RNF144 Discovery II .....................................................................$ 55.95

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NRP Performance Exhaust Systems

the system that boosts your performance and fuel mileage without waking the neighbors.

Complete NRP Performance Systems (continued) Discovery I RNE0013 Discovery I, Manual, ‘94-1995 ................................................$1,431.00 RNE0033 Discovery I, Automatic, ‘94-1995............................................$1,431.00 RNE0023 Discovery I, Automatic, ‘96 on................................................$1,431.00 RNE0043 Discovery I, Manual, ‘96 on ....................................................$1,431.00 Range Rover Classic RNE0014 Range Rover Classic ’87-88 ....................................................$1,669.00 RNE0019 Range Rover Classic ’89..........................................................$1,565.00 RNE0015 Range Rover Classic ’90-95 100” ..........................................$1,431.00 RNE0025 Range Rover Classic ’93-95 108” (LWB) ..............................$1,441.00 SuperCats “Y-Pipe”

NRP SuperCats Performance Catalytic “Y-Pipe” Featuring new high flow performance (includes Manifold Gaskets and Nuts) RNE0020 Defender 90, 110, 1993-1995...........................................$ RNE0021 Defender 90, 1997 ............................................................$ RNE0010 Discovery I, Automatic, 1994-1995................................$ RNE0021 Discovery I, Automatic, 1996-1999................................$ RNE0020 Discovery I, Manual, 1994-1995 ....................................$ RNE0221 Discovery I, Manual, 1996-1999 ....................................$ RNE0010 Range Rover Classic 100” .............................................$ RNE0011 Range Rover Classic LWB .............................................$

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NRP Rear Stainless Steel Performance Exhaust Section Includes center muffler, tailpipe with resonator, all clamps & hanger brackets.

The NRP stainless steel performance exhaust system is by far the finest stainless steel exhaust system we have fitted to a Land Rover! Designed for the doit-yourselfer, this system installs easily and is backed with an original purchaser lifetime guarantee. System includes center silencer, tailpipe, all stainless steel hangers, hardware and installation instructions.

RNE0002 Defender 90 ...............................................................................$ 599.00 RNE0004 Defender 110 .............................................................................$ 619.00 RNE0005 Discovery I, ’94-1999 ................................................................$ 599.00 RNE0009 Discovery II, 2000-2002 ............................................................$ 639.00 RNE0005 Range Rover 1990 on ...............................................................$ 599.00

NRP 88” Series II-III Stainless Steel Exhaust System Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust System for Series II-III 2.25 petrol Plan to keep your Series Land Rover forever? Here’s the exhaust system to go with it.

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Find all 02 Sensors on pg 29 A great, INEXPENSIVE, alternative

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RNE0006 Gaskets RNE888 RNE873

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

Complete NRP Performance Systems Includes catalytic converters, all pipes & hanger brackets.

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Defender 90 RNE0012 Manual Gearbox ’94 & ’95.......................................................$1,431.00 RNE0022 Automatic Gearbox ’97 ............................................................$1,431.00 Defender 110 RNE0024 Manual Gearbox ’93 .................................................................$1,445.00 Page 30

This “Y-Pipe” is a great value, that comes with a 24 month warranty.

PLE122 Range Rover Classic 3.9, 1994-95 Discovery only ....$ 619.95 PLH580 Range Rover Classic LWB ............................................$ 659.00 PLE902 Discovery I, Automatic, 1996-1999...............................$ SALE 599.95 Rovers North recommends replacing your O2 Sensors upon fit.

RNE029 Discovery I 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req ............................$ 319.95 PLE029 Discovery I 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req .............................$ 129.95 RNE029 Range Rover Classic All models, Genuine, 2 req......$ 319.95 PLE029 Range Rover Classic All models, ProLine, 2 req.......$ 129.95

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day did Moe learn that the ignition had shorted out only a half mile later and caused a minor fire behind the fascia panel. The boys could get home only by taping a power wire together for the remaining distance.

If any Land Rover shops [are you reading this, Robison, East Coast Rover, Cooper Technica, Ship’s mechanical?] are looking for skilled mechanics, we’re available. In the meantime our next remake will be of “Flat Foot Stooges” [1938] in which the boys are firemen. Catch it at a theater near you.

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No matter what your age, you’ll always remember your first car. On my 16th birthday, I believed that it might be possible for me to will my father into purchasing an Austin Healey for me. When I woke up that morning, he handed me a set of keys but to the family’s Buick Special, not a car of my own. That did not happen until two years and $150 later, when I purchased the rustiest Ford Skyliner you could and still have an inspection sticker. A couple of years later I had saved $400 and bought my Morris Minor. Stretching my financial skills further enabled me to buy a $600 Triumph Spitfire; you can imagine the automotive quality embodied in a $600 British sports car.

Since 2001, I’ve worked around rural high

schools in Maine, and even there, student cars aren’t the junkers that populated school parking lots decades ago. The New York Times cites a national survey highlighted this trend. Parents in their 40’s reported that 72% of them had to purchase their own car – if they had one at all - with their own funds when they were students. Not surprisingly, 76% of today’s students have their own cars but a whopping 51% had their cars purchased for them by their parents. While 82% of the students’ cars were used cars, nearly half cost more than $10,000. Yes, cars cost a lot more today but that chunk of change still represents a substantial automobile.

Much of this generosity arises out of genuine concerns for the safety of young drivers by their parents and families. We so expect that cars will cocoon us and shelter us from our worst impulses that we seek to make the car cover for our driving errors.

Brian O’Neill, speaking for the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, bluntly claimed “when you’re 16 or 17, there’s no such thing as a good driver. They’re all bad drivers waiting for an accident to happen.”

The average vehicle now remains on the road for 15 years, or 170,000 miles. Given the popularity of Land Rovers in the ‘90’s and 00’s, there’s lots of opportunity for young drivers to climb aboard an SUV.

Can they be safe in the hands of younger drivers?

Logically, of course they can, provided that the new driver receives skilled training in techniques required for an SUV, and providing that the necessary maintenance to the car have been completed. Range Rover Classics and Discovery Series I’s rely on suspension bushings at several points for responsive handling.

Good springs, strong shocks and quality tires also enhance handling. Often, though, older, high mileage cars don’t receive this maintenance and attention – no wonder that, in unskilled hands, they’re less safe than comparable sedans.

When I bought my first [very] used sports cars in the ‘60’s, I knew them to be less intrinsically safe than larger cars. I also knew that their handling, size and light weight could work to my advantage for safety if I used it wisely. The same held true when I bought my Series II-A in 1990; that [very] used car required me, on road and off road, to become a more highly skilled driver. Training, in the form of the Rovers North Off Road School, helped me enormously, as did the practical advice from experienced off road friends.

Young drivers can learn a great deal from owning a Land Rover, about themselves as drivers, technicians, adventurers and young adults. Learning about your capabilities is just one of the many pleasures of Land Rover enthusiasm.

________ P ________

Greenpeace activists in England had a satisfying time breaking into the Solihull factory to protest the manufacture of Range Rovers. Their outrage was expressed against people who purchase these “climate destructive cars.”

If you’re upset with the Range Rover, consider the 2006 Hummer lineup. The H1 weighs in a 7,558 pounds and $139,771 purchase price. At its porky size, the EPA considers it too heavy to require a mileage rating, but it’s estimated generously at 10 mpg.

Its twin fuel tanks, totaling 50 gallons, call for a mere $150 for a fillup. Auto reviewer Jerry Garrett called the H1 a “rolling zip code. Everyone sits in a personal cubicle, isolated from fellow travelers by a center console as wide and long as a New Mexico mesa.

Communicating requires shouting over the engine and road noise. Once, while driving an H1, I used my cellphone to call my daughter. She was in the back seat.”

Oh, if you want the “Off Road Adventure Package,” that will be an additional $5,700, please.

For that, you get a 12,000 –pound winch, front and rear locking differentials, and better tires.

Would something smaller help? The $52,430 H2 is a svelte 6,400 pounds and ekes out 12 mpg. It’s useful for onroading in front of dance clubs in trashy locales. GM, following the lead of the late, unlamented British Leyland, has badge-engineered a pickup into the H3. Helpfully, driving the H3 offroad means that you can’t see the ends of the car, or determine the wheel paths, without a backup camera – which is not an optional extra. With 220 horsepower lugging around 4,700 pounds, the H3 achieves 18 mpg and starts at $37,195. It seats 5, but only 4 in comfort.

Oh, yes, the 2006 Range Rover starts at $74, 950; the Range Rover Sport begins at $56,750, and the LR3 starts at $38,950. They’re ready to go off road stock. ________ P ________

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Still Feuding After all These Years [Hallie and Nate Vail, a college student in Massachusetts and a recent graduate, respectively, benefited from a wonderful upbringing from their father, Bob, a Land Rover buff of the highest order.

But, being brother and sister, they still can’t disagree on much except their love of Land Rovers.

Read on and see where you stand –ed.]

Hallie Vail

I’m fond of looking back and recalling the first moment the Land Rover infection seeped into the veins of the Vail’s. After a good deal of persuasion from a family friend, my father looked into buying an old series Rover. In the mid 1990’s I recall finding myself in someone’s garage looking at what used to be a series 88” Land Rover. At the time, I couldn’t tell if I was looking at a car or a glorified lawn mower. There wasn’t much left of it, but my father was enthusiastic enough to take the wreck. It surprisingly ran as it was, yet the frame was completely rusted out and most every part needed repair.

After months, well I shouldn’t lie, years had gone by my father got it road-worthy. With a new light tan paint job (done by hand, I should say) and a new frame, we tested its reputation. Trips to Rangeley became more frequent and exhilarating. Our rustic truck not only took us places we’d never been, it also brought the curse of the infection alive. We now know you can’t make it there from here in one piece. I can’t recall all the problems we’ve faced, but everything from water pump failure to engine problems have struck us along the way.

Now, almost 10 years later, it’s sickening how many Rovers accompany our home. While several are wrecked and abused Nate and I are able to gloat about our own Landys. His ‘96 discovery and my ‘93 Range Rover get us from point A to B, and also turn some heads while getting there; though I must explain to you that owning a Range Rover has its perks over the Discovery.

My first Rover came along a few weeks before winter romp in ‘04. My father ran into it on the side of the road for sale. They say that it took a bad tank of gas and the injectors seized. Though it seemed a regrettable buy, my ingenious father (brownie points) was able to have it up and running by the time I arrived home for summer. Shortly thereafter, the black ’92 Range Rover was outfitted with a lift from BWOverland and Trxus tires. Nate’s green Disco had yet to become a part of the family at this point, so I made sure to rev my engine loud enough when he’d Page 32

Nate Vail

________ P ________

Ri•val / rí’ vl/ n. 1. a person competing with another for the same thing.

In the case of my sister Hallie and myself that would be the competition for owning the perfect Land Rover. Allow me to discuss why we own (and hopefully drive) Land Rovers and why my Disco I is superior to her Range Rover Classic(s).

I love Land Rovers. I have since I knowingly saw my first when I was a wee lad of about thirteen. My dad ended up buying that same ole ’73 and still owns it to this day. He gave it to me for a daily driver in high school and it’s now currently retired, torn down to the frame, yielding a few parts to dad’s red 109 which you may have seen at events over the past five years. There has been some ongoing Land Rover project at the Vail e

By Hallie and Nate Vail

walk by or park in the way of our front door to make it known what I drove; brother-sister love must be shown at all times you know.

Much to my dismay, a few weeks past and he was graced with a clean Disco. I quickly had to size up our trucks. While at this point in time I could make a clear decision on who had the better truck, it’s much simpler now; now that I have two Range Rovers to pick from. I hate to admit it, but the black beauty just wouldn’t make the trips to and from school. The engine has yet to make a full recovery from being in the dumps and unending oil leaks lessen the chances of successful highway driving. I felt useless this past Maine Winter Romp when my father had to radio in to me on a constant basis to make sure my Rangie could keep up with his Series 109” [!] on the highway. While Nate’s Disco is a few years younger, my white Classic out-handles his on the highway. The Range Rover eases past 75 mph [hypothetically speaking, of course] while his begins to feel as though it may fall off its frame. The Range Rover also isn’t as top heavy and making abrupt turns is a possibility even with a lift. In the early 1990’s Range Rover understood luxury. While mine is quite bare compared to the technology there is in recent years, the seats hug your body and give you perfect relaxed posture. The Disco, on the other, hand strains your lower back and constantly pushes your head forward. The Range Rover is made to loosen up the driver while a Discovery tends to have the traditional uncomfortable Land Rover approach to the interior.

Though the interior and handling of the Range Rover may outdo the Discovery, I must say I cannot speak too badly of a fellow Land Rover. Off road, both have great capabilities and have equal low range power. I’m grateful Nate and I are able to own two strong Land Rovers which maneuver excellently off road. I feel I was careful enough not to bash him too hard, he is the older sibling and I still get in trouble if I tease or ridicule his ways.

residence for the past decade. But, I’m willing to bet a healthy number of you readers have had various Land Rover projects going on even longer. Most of us owners can agree: if you got the money you ain’t got the time, if you got the time you ain’t got the money.

So what makes a Land Rover so great, why drive an old Rover when you can buy a two door foreign spec, saving money on gas and driving 200,000 miles without a problem? Hah, what a stupid question! A Land Rover is a unique commodity that has a rich heritage. I drive one because they turn heads. It’s a vehicle to take pride in. You’ve got to stand out in the sea of mediocrity. Most importantly, a Land Rover is the most versatile vehicle on the planet!

I am convinced that I have worked my Land Rover Discovery to be the vehicle to best suit me, my lifestyle, and my limited recent college grad budget.

We’ll start from the top. The buildup of my ’96 Discovery started out primitive in the summer of ’04.

For starters, the foot wells had rust holes the size of footballs and the previous owner had enough extra dead-end audio wiring to power my old townhouse at college. After welding patches, tracing wires, and cleaning up the truck, it was time to add some more pleasurable modifications.

The current up to date mods worth mentioning consist of a three inch lift, 33 inch Swampers, Safety Devices, roof rack, ARB front bumper, and a Flowmaster catback exhaust (I’m still trying to steal one of my dad’s winches – please don’t print this!).

I like my Disco better than my sister’s two Classics because I’ve got the best of both worlds, civilization and wilderness, with just one Rover. My truck can handle tough trails and can handle lengthy trips on the pavement. Believe me I’ve tested her out on many long rides. I went to college four hours away in Vermont. My girlfriend lives three hours away in Massachusetts. I broke down only twice in the past year; I call that successful for a high mile daily driver Rover. My sister informs you all that my truck can’t handle on the highway, I think her experience is a result of the operator, not the machine. Big brothers know more, anyway.

Let’s move on to some other perks from driving my Disco. I’m a type of person who likes to keep things under my control. That’s why I’ve got an R380 5-speed manual transmission. I do believe that the Classic never gave that option for NAS trucks. Although nearly bulletproof, I think the automatic ZF shifts too early. My sister hates to admit, but as a likely result of early shifting, I blew her road Rangie off the line at the New Hampshire Hampton tolls. In addition, I’ve got seating for seven people, with A/C vents for every seat!

Last fall at school I took six of my buddies on a set of dirt bike trails, since the Rover was narrow enough to navigate it. As you all know, from time to time you get temporarily stuck. With the assistance of my six passengers, they’re able to push me out of an obstacle with ease. And finally, for my last perk, the back seat has plenty of headroom.

I’m very pleased with my Disco. It looks real sharp and sounds real mean. Granted, I do like Hallie’s Rangies, whenever I need to travel to Boston I borrow her “Road Rover” so I can actually fit in a parking garage (one drawback to adding on my SD roof rack). At any rate, I wouldn’t trade my Disco for either of her two Classics. It’s all about outfitting your own vehicle to your own needs.

[Note – the Editor calls this battle a tie.]

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POCKET-SIZED ADVENTURE FROM LAND ROVER

Land Rover Headquarters, Gaydon, 3 August 2005 – Land Rover this week launches an initiative that allows budding adventurers of all ages to have on and off-road fun, wherever they go, with a mobile telephone game called Range Rover Sport Tourer.

The company is making its entry into the world of mobile communications and entertainment in partnership with Blue Sphere Games Ltd, the company behind Java™ mobile telephone games and services.

Range Rover Sport Tourer, the first product of this partnership, is now available through selected network operators.

Phil Popham, Land Rover UK managing director commented: “The Range Rover Sport is the best-performing and best-handling vehicle that Land Rover has ever built. We call it a ‘Sports Tourer’ – reflecting its ability to effortlessly cover long journeys quickly and comfortably, yet with exhilarating performance.

This new game demonstrates these skills in a fun and accessible format, and quite literally illustrates our ‘go-anywhere’ attributes.”

In playing Range Rover Sport Tourer the mobile user drives the Range Rover Sport Supercharged on a grand tour of some of the world’s most famous and remote landmarks, including Uluru in Australia and Mount Rushmore in the USA. The race is against the clock to reach the end of the tour quickly and without getting lost. Valuable points are also available for photographs taken on each trip, together with the other point-scoring factor – vehicles overtaken.

David Bozward, Chairman of Blue Sphere Games Ltd says: “The alliance with Land Rover is a great collaboration for Blue Sphere Games. We will create a complete portfolio of Land Rover titles for our distribution partners worldwide and we are looking forward to bringing the Land Rover adventure brand to mobile users everywhere.”

The Range Rover Sport Tourer game is available to download via selected mobile phone networks and other specialist outlets. Download charges may vary according to each network.

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The “Go Anywhere Vehicle”

by Matt Michaels

My wife's family has lived in Jefferson Parish and Southeast Louisiana since the turn of the century – having immigrated from Italy (a few via Honduras).

As Hurricane Katrina barreled toward the New Orleans area and it appeared the doomsday scenario was going to play out, my wife's grandparents, aunts, and other assorted relatives migrated to Baton Rouge and other locales north. Luckily they were all able to get out, prior to the Hurricane hitting the coast.

After Katrina swept through we were relieved that none of the levies had broken on the Jefferson Parish side (they live 7 blocks from Lake Pontchatrain), although one relative was to the East of the 17th street

canal and her house was more or less under-water.

We were trying to get as much information about her grandparent's house in Metairie as possible, but we quickly learned that the news was unable to provide accurate/timely information, the Jefferson Parish Office of Emergency Management changed their stories every 15 minutes. Soon afterwards, we were able to access some satellite photos and were able to see that all of the trees were blown down in the front yard, the canal on their street was at normal levels. The only sign of flooding was the reflection from the mud in the streets.

At about that time, we decided we were going to get into Jefferson Parish to salvage what we could, and begin the process of cleaning out. Again, the news was reporting no one could get into Jefferson Parish, no one was allowed, it wasn't safe, we would be considered looters, etc. At 86, my wife's grandparents were

in no shape to start rebuilding – so the decision was made Monday September 5th to get into Metairie.

My Father-in-Law and I loaded up the Defender (chainsaws, gasoline, recovery gear, potable water, tools, and a generator), got our immunizations updated, and headed out. The drive to Baton Rouge was uneventful, we passed several military convoys from Ft. Hood (the Defender was much faster than fully loaded Humvees).

The mounting recovery effort was a sight to see. In spite of the news reporting the gasoline shortages in Baton Rouge we were able to fill up, and still saw gas stations with fuel along Airline Highway between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. As we approached the parish you could start to smell the city (and this was definitely not the Mardi Gras/French Quarter smell so many are familiar with).

We had heard that there were checkpoints along the route and they would only allow residents into Jefferson parish. Since we had the insurance papers on the property in our name we figured it would be good enough to talk our way into the parish. As we drove in just south of the airport you could start to see the damage. There was an empty checkpoint behind the airport, and we continued into Jefferson Parish unencumbered. There were downed power lines and trees everywhere, but after some successful negotiating we were able to get back to the house.

Once at the house, we noticed the flooding had only gotten to about 2 feet at the deepest. Either way, 18 inches or 6 feet still ruins everything. In our four days there we ripped out carpet, removed all of the furniture, knocked holes in the sheetrock, sprayed bleach everywhere, and removed and buried the food from 5 refrigerators and freezers. Although the water was not potable, we figured it was a good idea to rinse off each night after hauling rotten food, sewage laden carpets, and the like. I have to say the experience of showering with my father-in-law in the driveway and waving to the crew chief of a Navy helicopter as he passed just overhead was unforgettable. I really would have appreciated a little more privacy! Each night we locked up and slept, there was no activity on what is a normally very busy part of town. In fact, during the day most of the activity was military search and rescue missions flying overhead. If I didn't know better, I thought we were on post. My Father-in-law said it reminded him of his time in Vietnam.

Finally, on Thursday we headed back after 3 nights and four full days of working.

I have a few things I learned on this trip:

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If you ever evacuate – clean out your freezers and refrigerators. Burying containers of cottage cheese that look like they are about to pop is enough to trip up just about anyone's constitution Water ruins everything – the mold was already 4 feet up the walls when we arrived The Caldwell's recovery shovel is great for digging pits

4) Honda Generators are very reliable 5) The media focuses on very narrow pictures, so very few people get the entire story. While there were gas shortages, checkpoints, and looting – we never encountered any of these hazards. Our motto became “I won't believe it unless I see it with my own eyes".

6) The Defender really can go anywhere Of all the ironies, my mother just evacuated her home in Clear Lake due to the approach of Hurricane Rita. She dutifully cleaned out her refrigerator and freezer, and I decided to go off-roading to get out of the house for a few hours the Friday before landfall.

Since we are 50 miles inland, we would only expect wind-damage and possibly some street flooding.

Fortunately, Rita seems to be veering farther and farther East, putting us on the clean side of the Hurricane. Whether it hits or not, I know I have the appropriate 'Go Anywhere" vehicle.

Thanks for all the parts, accessories, and friendly staff.

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SUSPENSION Off-road suspension accessories for Defender, Discovery I and Range Rover Classic (coil springs) (a) Front Heavy Duty Shock Towers PLS023HDY (Powder coated Yellow, Pair) .....................................$ 169.00 Front Heavy Duty Shock Towers PLS023HDG (Galvanized, Pair)..........................................................$ 169.00 Requires Heavy Duty Securing Rings PLS039HD

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(c) Heavy Duty Spring Retainers SRP105 SRP106

Front Spring Retainer ...................................................$ 19.95 Rear Spring Retainer....................................................$ 14.95

(d) Rear Dislocation Cones PLH617DC easily bolts to your chassis rear top spring mount.

Proven effective in guiding a dislocated spring back into place (Pair).............................................................$ 89.00

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(f) Suspension Lift Spacers

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Raise your suspension on your Defender, Range Rover Classic, and Discovery I by 2 inches, using our Lift Spacers. Easy to install, for that DIY person.

No special tools are required. Fits between axle and spring plate.

RNA5102 Set of 4 (2 front 2, rear)................................................................$ 89.95 SALE

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Discovery II RNA6046/7 Set of four...............................................................................$ Range Rover Classic RNA243/4 RR Classic w/coil springs (set of four) ..............................$ RNA243/5 RR Classic (Set of four + damper)......................................$ RNA2152/3 RR Classic LWB w/air susp (set of four)...........................$ RNA245 RR Classic, Steering Damper..............................................$ Range Rover P38A RNA2214/5 Set of four...............................................................................$

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(b) Balanced Parabolic Spring and Shock Kits (Series II, IIA, III)

(a) Bilstein Shocks Bilstein® is the world leader in gas-pressurized shock absorber technology.

Technically the most advanced shock available today, Bilstein utilizes a one piece seamless monotube design filled with oil and nitrogen gas in a pressurized, sealed compartment. Completely eliminates any foaming of the oil and the monotube design helps dissipate heat to prevent shock fade. Bilstein’s shock bodies are precisionformed through a unique seamless manufacturing process. We recommend for use with Land Rover Genuine standard or heavy duty springs. Great for off-road driving in normally equipped vehicles. Not recommended for heavily ladened vehicles with oversize tires. Lifetime warranty.

Defender 90/110 RNA243/4 Set of four...............................................................................$ 299.00 RNA243/5 Set of five (includes Damper) .............................................$ 375.00 RNA235 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 85.00 Discovery I RNA243/6 Set of four...............................................................................$ 299.95 RNA243/7 Set of five (includes Damper) .............................................$ 375.00 RNA245 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 85.00

After years of testing, research and selling four different types of parabolic springs from around the world, we’ve determined these to be the best available.

Improve your ride, improve your 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 included a set of our OME Nitrocharger shocks (as shown), or Pro Comp shocks.

Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits with Old Man Emu Shocks RNK112388 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, for 88” and 109”.....................................................................$ 879.95 RNK1123109 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, for 109”.........$ 879.95 RNK1124109 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, Heavy Duty set, for 109” ......................................................$ 999.95 Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits with Pro Comp shocks RNK112388PC 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks, for 88”and 109”......................................................................$ 699.95 RNK1123109PC 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks, for 109” ............$ 699.95 RNK1124109PC 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks, Heavy Duty set, for 109” ......................................................$ 779.95 Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits w/o Shocks RNK1123 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears for 88” and 109” ......................$ 549.00 RNK1124 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, HD set for 109” .......................$ SALE 649.95

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(e) Complete OME Kits (continued)

Genuine Heavy Duty Springs & Bilstein Shock Kits For owners using their Land Rovers in a mix of commuting and off-roading.

Perfect for vehicles running factory tire sizes up to 245/75-16 with a moderate appointment of off-road equipment – not exceeding manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight. Note: For heavier than normally laden vehicles, we recommend OME shocks.Genuine Heavy Duty Springs & Bilstein Shock Kits For owners using their Land Rovers in a mix of commuting and off-roading. Perfect for vehicles running factory tire sizes up to 245/75-16 with a moderate appointment of off-road equipment – not exceeding manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight. Note: For heavier than normally laden vehicles, we recommend OME shocks.

Defender 90/110 RNK5201 Defender 90 without winch ................................................$ 589.00 RNK5211 Defender 90 with winch .....................................................$ 599.95 RNK5202 Defender 110..........................................................................$ 589.00 Discovery I RNK5203 Discovery I, Heavy Duty.......................................................$ 579.00 RNK5213 Discovery I, Extra Heavy Duty ............................................$ 589.00 Discovery II RNK5208 Discovery II, 4 Bilstein shocks, Genuine Springs ..........$ 529.00 Range Rover Classic RNK5204 Range Rover Classic, 100” Standard.................................$ 599.00 RNK5214 Range Rover Classic, 100” w/heavy duty winch .............$ 609.00

Range Rover Classic OMERRK1 Standard .................................................................................$ 639.00 Helping you OMERRK2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00 S A V E OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95

(d) OME Shocks 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.

Defender 90/110 OMESKDEF Set of four shocks.................................................................$ 319.95 OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95 Discovery I OMESKDS1 Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 334.95 OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95 Discovery II OMESKDS2 Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 334.95 OMESD02 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50 Range Rover Classic OMESKRR Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 334.95 OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95

(f) Pro Comp ES 9000 Shocks for Discovery, Range Rover and Defender. Nitrogen gas charged shocks with two inches of extra travel. (Designed for off-road performance for vehcles with raised suspension of two inches or less). Excellent around ride quality and handling. Shock sets include bushings and optional poly vinyl dust boots in black.

PCS9030 Discovery I 1989-1999 front and rear shock set....................$ 169.99 PCS9050 Range Rover Classic 1970-1993 with coil suspension front and rear shock set.......................................................................$ 169.99 PCS9020 Defender 1983-1998 front and rear shock set .......................$ 169.99 Pro Comp ES 3000 for Series II, IIA, III, 88” and 109” Land Rovers with standard or parabolic springs offer an extra inch of shock travel. These performance 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.

PCS3088 88” front and rear shock set......................................................$ 169.99 PCS3109 109” front and rear shock set....................................................$ 169.99 Steering Damper with boot PLS122 Series II, IIA, III, 88”, 109”, Range Rover Classic and Discovery I ...............................$ 39.95

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(e) Complete OME Kits Our choice for owners using oversize tires combined with heavy duty bumper/winch combinations. Provides as much suspension lift as possible without exceeding factory specs. Improve your towing capacity, off-road traction, and on-road comfort. Includes four springs and four shocks.

Defender 90 OMED90K1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 639.00 OMED90K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00 OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95 Defender 110 Station Wagon OMED110K1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 639.00 OMED110K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00 OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95 Defender 110 Pick-up or Hardtop OMED110RK1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 639.00 OMED110RK2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00 OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95 Discovery I OMEDS1K1 Standard .................................................................................$ 639.00 OMEDS1K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00 OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95 Discovery II OMEDS2K1 Standard .................................................................................$ 639.00 OMEDS2K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00 OMESD02 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50

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(c) Polybush Kits

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

For performance and long life, these polybushing kits are suitable for normal as well as off road use. Includes all suspension and all shock absorber bushings. Made in England.

Discovery I, Range Rover Classic (except 1995), D90, 1994 on

RNK5105 RNK5105A

Coil Spring Conversion Kit, Range Rover Classic...........$ 369.95 Coil Spring Conversion Kit (with OME springs), Range Rover Classic............................................................$ 399.95

(b) Coil Spring Conversion Kit With Electronic ECU Bypass for 1995-2002 Range Rover P38A. Simply the best kit for the best price. You will not find a better price anywhere else. This is a top quality kit for standard duty for normal driving and off road conditions, that 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 kit includes 4 springs, 2 rear coil spring isolators, 2 front coil isolators, 4 coil spring seats, 4 aluminum spring perch adapters, 4 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.

PLK5106 RNK5107 RNK5116 RNK5117

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PBS1111LWB Polybushing Set, Series IIA, 109” Includes all spring bushings and shock bushings....................................................$ 129.00 PBS1111SWB Polybushing Set, Series IIA, 88” Includes all spring bushings and shock bushings............................................................$ 129.00

(d) Genuine Land Rover Suspension Bushing Kits Includes all Land Rover Genuine Parts, bushings and hardware for replacing suspension using on coil sprung vehicles. Professional installation is recommended.

RNK5910 RNK5911 RNK5912 RNK5913 RNK5914 RNK5915 RNK5918 RNK5915

Range Rover Classic Front Bushings Pre '86 .......................$ Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings Pre '86 .........................$ Range Rover Classic Front Bushings ‘86-’90 .........................$ Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings ‘86-’92 ..........................$ Range Rover Classic Front Bushings ‘91 on ..........................$ Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings ‘93 on ...........................$ Discovery I Front Suspension Bushings.................................$ Discovery I Rear Suspension Bushings..................................$

Standard RR P38A Coil Spring Conversion Kit......................$ 699.00 Heavy Duty, P38A Coil Conversion Kit ..............................$ 949.00 Standard w/Bilsteins, P38A Coil Conversion Kit .............$1,195.00 Heavy Duty w/Bilsteins, P38A Coil Conversion Kit.........$1,299.95

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From Iceland to a full restoration

by Joe Coleman

[Joe Coleman tells us a brief history of how he got interested in Land Rovers, and what he is up to now -ed.]

My first experience with a Land Rover was during an April trip to Iceland. My friends and I rented an 88� because we wanted to drive toward the interior of the country and the only paved roads were within the Reykjavik city limits. Beyond the large waterfall, Gullfoss, we tried to drive toward a glacier in the distance, but got stuck in a field of snow that was lying in a low, shady area. The Rover frame rested on the snow as the wheels spun. With only an empty peanut butter jar to dig with, it took a long time to get the car out.

The 1964 109� Station Wagon that I bought many years later needed to be towed home. We fabricated some outriggers that supported the rear springs and used high-strength rivets to fasten them to the chassis and added new brake components. Even though most Philadelphia snow storms are 3 inches and melt the next day, the Iceland incident led me to pick deep-lugged snow tires for my Rover. It ran reliably for about six years until the back half of the frame got too rusty.

I started disassembling the Rover outside in my yard, as I was used to preparing my Formula Ford race car outside at the track day or nighttime for SCCA events. Along with a new frame, the rusty bits that needed replacing were the door posts and footwells. The engine had a large ridge in the cylinder and the crankshaft was worn necessitating a full rebuild. With exception of having to grind or cut off hardware, the process has been going well.

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The restoration of a family member

by Jeff Poyner

[Jeff Poyner of Olypmia Washington, talks about how he, and his three boys are starting to restore a Series III -ed.]

Here is a brief description of the Series III (named Suzy), we purchased in Vancouver Canada two years ago. We drove it back to our home in OLYMPIA WASHINGTON. That was another story!

My wife Suzanne and our three boys Zach, Ian, and Andrew have adopted this truck into the family, as

has the rest of the neighborhood. The site of the old Rover coming down the street with the spare tire on the hood has got a lot of attention the past two years.

Especially at Christmas time, when the we go out to get the tree; as with most people who have never seen a Land Rover before, no its not a Jeep!

But the years have taken the usual toll on Suzy, and the wear and tear have become too much. So the boys and I have started a restoration project. We have started the tear down project which will include the replacement of the frame, leaf springs, bulkhead, footwell, and all the usual bits and pieces that it will take to rebuild the lower end of the Land Rover.

Fortunately some of the components were replaced before we purchased the truck. However, even these will be looked over very carefully before reassembly begins.

We found a set of plans on line to build a sand blasting cabinet, this way we can clean all disassembled parts of any rust as the rebuild continues.

Labor day weekend was just that, a labor day. We disassembled the entire truck and power washed and degreased each piece. That was a very long process as you can imagine. At this point, all bolts, nuts and screws have been bagged and tagged, as each system has been removed from the truck in systematic order.

As I explained to the boys it will be a long winter of restoration, and the memory may fade so we are keeping track of all parts. Nothing will go back on until it has been repaired, replaced, painted and reassembled.

So here are a few pictures of our Suzy, the Series III Land Rover as we have begun the process. ________ P ________

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RESTORATION (a) Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kit for your Range Rover Classic This do it yourself kit is designed as a permanent and economical fix for your rusty tail gate lid. Kit includes corrosion proof aluminum frame pieces finished in matte black, hardware and instructions.

PLH514 All Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kit for Range Rover Classic ...$399.95

(b) Don’t feel like putting it all together, buy it pre-assembled with the glass already installed.

Corrosion Proof, all Aluminum Tailgate Lid for Range Rover Classic, comes assembled with Genuine glass and hardware. Does not include exterior handle, latches, hinges, central locking mechanism or brake light. Requires 3 to 4 hours assembly time.

PLB171A Pre-assembled Aluminum Tailgate Lid ...............................$699.00

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RNB171 Genuine Land Rover Liftgate Assembly .............................$849.95 RNB261 Exterior Handle Assembly (up to JA351032).....................$142.95 RNB299 Exterior Handle Assembly (from KA351033) ......................$114.95

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(e) Range Rover Classic RNB231 Front Bumper End Cap, LH..........................................$ RNB232 Front Bumper End Cap, RH .........................................$ RNB080 Rear Bumper End Cap, LH ..........................................$ RNB162 Rear Bumper End Cap, RH..........................................$

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(f) Marsland Chassis The backbone of your Land Rover is its chassis. Start with a new Rovers North heavy duty chassis, made for us by Marsland in England! Our hotdipped, fully galvanized Series II, IIA, and III chassis are machined to original Land Rover specifications and include reinforced front horns, auxiliary fuel tank bracket, and hangers for left and or right exhaust, all at the same price as a standard chassis.

88” Series II, IIA, III RNE416 Civilian 88” New Galvanized Chassis .......................$1,690.00 109” Regular Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 ltr RNE412 Civilian 109” New Galvanized Chassis .....................$2,490.00 109” Station Wagon Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 ltr RNE413 Civilian 109” Station Wagon New Galv Chassis .....$2,450.00

120-4 Rust Inhibitor Protection 500ml, interior body cavity & chassis .......................................................................$* 15.95 RNW5006 Hardwax Underbody Protection 500ml, exterior chassis & underside...................................................................$* 16.95 RNW5009 Cream Wax - Pure Carnauba 0.5 liter, exterior paint finish & protection ..................................................................$ 23.95 RNW5010 100+ Paint Sealant Sponge. This easy to use high polymer formula sponge is designed to shield your paint finish against fading, oxidation and industrial fall-out. One application stands up to over 100 car washes .......$ 14.95 RNW5118K Magic Clay System. Includes one Clay Bar, one liter of Moisturizer, and application spray bottle ................$ 39.95 RNW5019 Magic Clay Bar (one bar)............................................$ 27.50 RNW5020 Magic Clay Moisturizer (one liter) ............................$ 14.95 *SAVE 10% on cases of 12 - please inquire!

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Rovers North Sponsors local athlete [Colin Rodgers, born and raised in Westford, Vermont, is an Olympic hopeful who is based out of Caribou, Maine. He competes for the Maine Winter Sports Center and Team FSx. Team FSx is small group of young elite skiers just below the US Ski Team striving for international greatness. They are supported by Fischer and Swix. Rovers North is proud to sponsor Colin, and wishes him the best of luck in his upcoming season. The following is an article written by Colin Rodgers -ed.]

I wake immediately. Eyes open, body alert, ready to go. It is 3:55 AM on Fourth of July weekend. I set my alarm for 4 AM the evening before, but I always seem to rise early when I am getting up to do something important. I lie in bed still, for a few seconds and think about what the day will bring.

I am in Bar Harbor, training with the Maine Winter Sports Center Cross Country Ski Team. It is the middle of the summer, but we are not here for a long weekend of partying, we are here for our annual training camp. Once a summer we come down from

Aroostook County in far northern Maine to enjoy the training that Acadia National Park has to offer. Miles and miles of amazing carriage road running trails, rolling mountains on the seacoast and cracked pavement roads greet us as we walk out our door. Due to the fact that the park police do not allow roller skiing on the nicely paved roads inside of the park we are usually confined to numerous laps on one of the less traveled, beat up roads on Mount Desert Island.

However, this morning we are getting up early to beat the system. The team has been holding an annual time trial up to the top of Cadillac Mountain for several years now. In order to do this we need to be done with our workout before the park police start patrolling at 7:30 AM. This year, we are getting up extra early though because our crazy Swedish coach, Jens wants us to start a new tradition- two times to the top. First time up classic, second time skate making it a Duathlon. I think we are all a little crazy though for following his lead. Either way, this is a workout we have been training several weeks for. We are more than ready.

As I get out of bed and get ready to go, the sun has not yet risen, but it is starting to get light. The birds are starting to become alive. Most people are just arriving back from the bars. We are going out training though, and this is what I love doing – training for a purpose. This year the purpose is chasing a dream, and that dream is Torino.

Unless a man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him ridiculous. William Matthews -Make it count

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HAH103520WAB HEADREST LT STONE BEIGE P38A...................................................$ RNA090LL REAR LAMP GUARDS D90 LH EURO...................................................$ UTP1258 BLOWER HOUSING HEATER DEFENDER 90/110 LHD...................$ 346570 FLOOR PANEL CENTER BULKH SERIES III 2.6 LITRE.....................$ NTC7321 DOWNPIPE & Y PIPE 2INTO1 V-8 MANUAL....................................$ ANR3484 HARNESS AIR SUSPENSION R/R CLC LWB ....................................$ 613087 FAN BLADE NON-VISCOUS V8..............................................................$ NRC3226 STG CROSS ROD COMP ASSM DSCO I, RRC..................................$ STC1303 MIRROR ASSM LH FLAT R/R HEATED RRC.......................................$ ERR1266 INJECTOR 2.5L TURBO DSL ....................................................................$ LRNA71772 HALF TONNEAU DEF 90 w/o REAR ROLL CAGE..............................$ NRC8215 G VALVE REAR BRAKES DEFENDER 110 ...........................................$ AEU1230 MOTOR COOLING FAN A/C.....................................................................$ STC61869 ADAPTER SPARE WHEEL TOMB RAIDER ........................................$ RTC7132 ACTUATOR ASSM FAIRLY HUB SERIES.............................................$ BTR1491AUE SUPPORT RHR PARCEL SHELF R/R CLASSIC BROGUE...............$ LRNA9023 DOOR TOP BAG DEFENDR 90 ................................................................$ STC50229 RUNNING BOARD RH CHEVRON DISCOVERY II............................$ PGG000080 FAN ASY DISCOVERY II.............................................................................$ ASR1286 PANEL RH FRT WHEELARCH DISCOVERY II ....................................$ VUB001070 LAMP GUARD SET FRONT L322............................................................$ STC8056 LAMP GUARDS REAR HINGED HI CAP 110/130..............................$ BTR3752 THERMOSTAT AIR CONDITION.............................................................$ HLH000030LUM HEADRESTRAINT LH JUMP DISCOVERY II MIST GREY.............$ PIA8012 PIAA 80 SERIES DUAL BEAM CLEAR DRIVING H4/135 WATT$ FTC4630 PRESSURE PLATE ASSEM TD5 DIESEL.............................................$ BDY700030 FRAME LHF DOOR GLASS DISCOVERY II..........................................$ 530989 DROP ARM LH SPH RHD SER IIA & III ...............................................$ 530988 DROP ARM RH SPH RHD SER IIA & III...............................................$ PRC7326 HARNESS INSTRUMENTS 90/110 DEFENDER................................$ PLD501 INJECTOR 200 TDi DIESEL.......................................................................$ MWC8187 ROOF BAR LH DISCOVERY ......................................................................$ STC378 "D" POST INNER BODYSIDE DISCOVERY...........................................$ STC1242 SOLENOID STARTER MOTOR V-8.........................................................$ EJE100730SMK PULL LHF DOOR LEATHER P38A RR.....................................................$ FRC8094 AXLE SHAFT RH REAR DEFENDER 90.................................................$ STC4188 VALVE-EGR-EXHAUST...............................................................................$ AMR6355 AMPLIFIER FRONT DOOR 38A RANGE ROVER ...............................$ MWC4380 GRAB RAIL 109" S.W..................................................................................$ RTC8824 CARPET MATS FRT V8 4SP .....................................................................$ FRC7680 AXLE SHAFT RH REAR DEFENDER 90.................................................$ FQM000130 LOCK SET COMPLETE VEHICL DEFENDER .......................................$ WAV100330 EGR VALVE 300 TDI.....................................................................................$ STC985 REGULATOR ALTERNATOR RANGE ROVER.....................................$ ERR2079 SENSOR ENGINE CRANKSHAFT 300 TDI AUTOMATIC...............$ AWR2210SUC CONSOLE ASSEMBLY DISCOVERY I BAHAMA BEIGE................$ AWR4703 INSULATION BULKHEAD P38A RR ......................................................$ FRC4856 FRNT COVER LT77 GEAR BOX RANGE ROVER 5 SPEED..............$ EVL104230 SEAT BELT ASSM REAR DISCOVERY II..............................................$ 74809 RALLYE 4000 CORNERING HELLA.........................................................$ ETC4785 PULLEY WATER PUMP 200 TDI..............................................................$ STC2873 LATCH & STRICKER KIT RH ANTIBURST w/o LOCK .....................$ HAI100040SUC ARMREST RHF SEAT LEATHER DISCO II BAHAMA BEIGE........$ PIA2205 PIAA HARNESS AUX LAMP H4/135 WATT BULB..........................$ STC8459 HEAD REST CUSHIONS,CLOTH DISCOVERY ...................................$ AWR3871LUM SUN VISOR LH w/MIRROR......................................................................$ HAI100070AAT ARMREST LHF SEAT LEATHER P38A RR...........................................$ MXC5489 SEAT BELT LH INERIA SERIES/DEF......................................................$ AWR6692SMK ACCESS PANEL DRIVERS LHD 38A LIGHT STONE .......................$ RNA1202 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SUPERWICN X9...........................$ VDC100070 OWNERS HANDBOOK FREELANDER.................................................$ RRNA0008TA SERVICE BULLETINS '96...........................................................................$ NRC3222 SWITCH & STEERING LOCK RANGE ROVER NON-NAS.............$ RTC2295S PISTON ASSM V-8 9.35:1..........................................................................$ 614816 ADAPTOR HUB VISCOUS DRIV............................................................$ ASR1194 SILL ASSEMBLY RH OUTER DISCOVERY II.......................................$ SC34DA OPTIMA BATTERY YELLOW DEEP CYCLE.........................................$ DBC101760PMD FINISHER RH ROOF JOINT FREELANDER ......................................$ DBC101770PMD FINISHER LH ROOF JOINT FREELANDER........................................$ AWR3870LUM SUNVISOR DISCOVERY I RH ..................................................................$ 2537 WINCH CABLE 3/8" x 90' HUSKY 10......................................................$ DLM114 WORK LAMP KIT REAR MOUNT W/0 LAMP...................................$ BTR141LUM SUN VISOR LH w/MIRROR......................................................................$ LHBEMENR95 MANUAL ETM RHD P38A RR.................................................................$ MXC9268 SILL RH INNER P38A RR...........................................................................$ BTR6562 SEAT BELT REEL RH FRONT DEFENDER 90/110...............................$ VDR100250 WORKSHOP MANUAL TD5 DEFENDER 1999 ON...........................$ ANR2278 CROSSMENBER TRANSMISSION DISCOVERY I...........................$ ERR2535 EXHAUST MANIFOLD LH V-8.................................................................$ AEU2735 REPAIR KIT EXPANDER LT230 BRAKE................................................$ CQB101560 GLASS REAR DOOR DEFENDER 90/110 w/STOP LP.....................$ ALG700010 SILL INNER DISCOVERY II .......................................................................$ ALR9519 PANEL HEADLAMP LH DISOVERY II...................................................$ STC8890AA RUBBER MAT SET FRONT PR 38A RANGE ROVER.......................$ PBS111B POLYBUSH FRONT RADIUS DISCO/'86+R/R SET OF 4..................$ B4247LC20 ROD BEARING SET .020" SERIES II.......................................................$ DDJ100850 FINISHER LH SILL DISCOVERY II...........................................................$

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ROLLCAGE....................$ END CAP RH FRONT BUMPER DISCOVERY XD.............................$ HARNESS D90 AC.......................................................................................$ STAINLESS BRAIDED LINES DISCVOERY I SET OF FOUR .........$ MOTOR MOUNT 1992 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC.............................$ GAUGE TEMPERATURE DEFENDER 90/110 ......................................$ TANK UNIT 110 DIESEL.............................................................................$ PULLEY ALTERNATOR POLYVEE BELT ................................................$ CLOCK ANALOGUE ROUND D90/110 LESS EFI................................$ SEATBELT REEL ASSM RHR RANGE ROVER ASH GREY.............$ STEERING COLUMN SHROUD RH RANGE ROVER .......................$ SUMP OIL PAN ZF GEARBOX ................................................................$ INTER PANEL REAR DOOR 90/110 w/o WIPER GRANITE...........$ KEEPER PLATE..............................................................................................$ FAN PULLEY DOUBLE BELT EIGHT BLADE FAN .............................$ COVER GEARBOX FRT PINION R380...................................................$ GLASS MID DOOR SLDNG SDM ..........................................................$ DOOR SEAL LHR DOOR 38A RANGE ROVER ASH GREY.............$ GAITER SHIFT LEVERS RANGE ROVER MANUAL.........................$ BEARING KIT SYNCHRO HUB OVERDRIVE......................................$ SEATBELT REEL ASSM LHR RANGE ROVER ASH GREY.............$ FRAME LHF DOOR GLASS RANGE ROVER <VIN AA147004.......$ LLOYDS MAT SET BEIGE DISCOVERY I 94-95 ..................................$ HOSE A/C RECEIVER DRYER DEFENDER 90 .....................................$ SILENCER FRONT TURBO DSL DEFENDER 110...............................$ GLASS LH ALPINE TINTED DISCOVERY I..........................................$ PISTON RINGS 2.25 DIESEL 020" 4 PISTON SET.............................$ AMSOIL HYDROLIC OIL 5GAL ISO 32 ..................................................$ REVERSE SLIDER S3 SUF D+ NON-GENUINE .................................$ LAMP ASSM DASH INTERIOR 90/110 MILITARY TYPE ...............$ DRIVE ASSM STARTER MOTOR D90/110 4CYL PETR ...................$ CONTROL UNIT SUNROOF DISCO I&DISCO II................................$ HARNESS RH SEAT ADJ DISCOVERY II.............................................$ SEATBELT RANGE ROVER.......................................................................$ INTERFACE UNIT RMOTE CTL DISCO II/FREELANDER................$ BRAKE PAD FRONT NON NAS FREELANDER.................................$ RAIL ROLL CAGE WINDSCRN DEFENDER 90/110 ..........................$ MOUNTING BOX E.A.S. 4.0 & 4.6 RANGE ROVER ..........................$ BRACKET AXLE STOP 1 TON.................................................................$ DECAL"RANGE ROVER" TAILGATE SORRELL BROWN.................$ SWITCH BRAKE LAMP SWITCH SERIES I........................................$ INSERT PARTS CATALOG FREELANDER............................................$ FUEL CAP EARLY TYPE Ex. 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Sightings This summer in New England has been spectacular ñ comfortable temperatures, lots of tourists and many bags of entries from Sighters around the continent.

Once again, we called up intrepid writer JacíKiye McCollett, who once again permitted your mail to fill up her house.

Once again there are superb entries that warrant emptying more of the crockery cupboards at Rovers North.

As always, it’s helpful for rookies to review the rules for Sightings - it can be just as useful for the grizzled Sighting veterans as well.

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

Rule #2 - If your Sighting does not really surprise you, it won’t surprise us, either, and thus we can(t award you a mug. We’re delighted, but not surprised, that Land Rovers appear in off orad magazines, British television programmes, British publications, films with British themes, and shows about African safaris. You shouldn’t be surprised, either, and should consider looking for other ways to get a coffee mug.

Rule #3 - At an ever-changing date before publication, we close off the Sightings. If we’ve mentioned the Sighting in an earlier issue, we won’t mention it again. If you’re new to the family of Land Rover enthusiasts, you may not have seen your Sighting in an earlier issue. Welcome aboard and send us your new Sightings.

Rule #4 - We’re not outfitting your kitchen. If you qualify, one mug per Sighting per issue.

Rule #5- Sightings that are Land Rover references in books go to our Literary Land Rover editor for mention, but only when space permits.

Rule #6 - Psst... if we can’t read you name and address because of atrocious penmanship, we can’t recognize your Sighting nor send you a mug.

Psst...E-mail submissions - remember we can’t send a mug by e-mail. Send us your real name and shipping address, too.

Rule #7 - Grudgingly, very grudgingly, the Editor admits he might make an error. Let us know if you think you’ve been jobbed, but all decisions of the Editor are final.

Banks know in times of uncertainty and strife, people turn instinctively to images on perseverance and solidity. That’s why Morgan Stanley chose a South African Defender 110 on safari for its big ad campaign.

Enjoying the ad were Allan Brown, Jackson, NJ, Page 44

Ron Thompson, Baltimore, MD, Bill Kendall, Centerville, VA, Ben Geisinger, Watertown, MN, Mark Wilson, Bloomington, IN, and Jamey Reynolds, Jacksonville, FL. Peter King, Signal Mountain, TN, wanted to know why the Rover was shod with “pavement tires” and “who’s going to steal those rear-mounted spare tires?” Sadly, it can’t warrant a mug [see Rule #2].

Mastercard chose another safari locale, this time featuring a Series III Hi Cap Pickup, for its magazine ads. Greg Coffman, Coshocton, OH, Ray Burton, Mt. Lebanon, PA, and Bill Kendall, Centerville, VA, sent us copies of the ad.

To show off its line of expedition and equipment cases, Pelican uses an NAS Defender 110 to demon-

strate versatility and durability. Not a bad choice, wrote Michael Beckley, Sheridan, OR. Beretta, the Italian firearms manufacturer, uses a Defender 110 in its image ads, as seen in the Wall Street Journal by Carlos Garcia, Albuquerque, NM, Jamey Harrell, Ochlechnee, GA, and Russ Keil, Tiburon, CA. Frank Hamm, Weston, MA, received a catalogue from Kevin’s Fine Outdoor apparel and found a Beretta Gun 6 Jacket hung over the rear quarter of a Defender 90.

While Prince Harry was putting his foot in this mouth and demonstrating bad taste at costume parties, he was also photographed standing around a family Series II-A. When Mt. Etna erupted again, the Italian Red Cross sent workers in their Land Rovers, reported

Frederick Behrens, Powhatan, VA. Zack Arbios, Elverta, CA, spotted a Series rig in a Kenwood ad in QST magazine. Now who could put a quality radio in a Series Land Rover?

Many images showed the destructive power of Hurricane Katrina, but one struck Jim Vititow, Rio Rancho, NM, and that was a Discovery Series II crushed by a fallen building. On a happier note, Mark Fowler, Ripley, WV, Dana McGee, Collierville, TN, and A. Eric Harthman, Jr reminded us of the Bausch and Lomb commercial for contact lenses that featured a Land Rover. He also claims to have seen the only Series III on St. Thomas. Can this be true?

Doug Young’s wife, April, graced the pages of Fit Pregnancy magazine with a lovely photo and their handsome Land Rover Defender. The Santa Clara, CA family welcomed Jet Kalani Howell Young in June.

Maybe Frank Sands, Houston, TX, found a good toy for the baby, a PC game called “Round the World Challenge.” The kitted-out Discovery Series I’s will lead you on quite an adventure.

Watching the Discovery Channel, Peter Whelan, Cranford, NJ, ran across an older program featuring interviews with denizens of Death Valley, CA. John Turner and his Defender 110 [or Series II-A 109”] were featured, too. Watching The Average Joe, Peter Hoyle, Yonkers, NY, found the loser climbing into a Series Station Wagon in Tahiti – shedding a few tears, perhaps? Peter also spotted P-38A Range Rovers used as requisite summer transportation for the in crowd off on summer vacation in a New York Sunday Times feature.

David Ducat, Lebanon, CT, opened up Cigar Magazine in July to discover an article featuring a Defender 110. “Cigars and Land Rovers; it’s going to be a good day!” Other Land Rover fashionistas, like Rob Modica, Tucson, AZ, found a woman modeling a jacket beside a topless Series II-A 88” in a JC Penney catalogue. Instinct Magazine shared fashion tips with a ’06 Range Rover Sport, an ’05 Range Rover, and an ’05 LR 3. Sounds like good product placement to me!

Mitch Stockdale, Lenoir City, TN, enjoys National Geographic and read a great piece by Robert Pelton Young reminding readers of the strengths of Land Rovers. Marc Fowler, Ripley, WV, spotted a Tyco ad featuring a Defender 110 bringing a doctor to an African village. Tyco wants you believe that the smiles are because of the medicine; Fowler believes it’s because of the Defender!

The St. Croix Rod catalogue features a Lightweight on the cover, report Jeffrey Gaeckle, Durham, NH, and Tim Cammisa, Butler, PA. Frank Sands, Houston, TX, also spotted a Discovery Series I on the beach in a Progressive Auto Insurance television ad.

Steve Heare, Arlington, VA, and Eric Allen, Detroit, MI, found a lovely, denim clad lady, leaning against a topless Series II-A in a St. Johns Bay ad for J C Penney. I’d certainly keep the top off mine if she would lean against it, too!

Alex Jones, Portland, TX, is a Lieutenant in the US Navy and “had to pleasure to see Jordanian military Defenders at work in the port of Aquaba, Jordan, during a port visit by the USS Yorktown during its final deployment.” And the Wall Street Journal featured a photo of some classic 109’s with “an interesting cage setup.” Just for your service, let us send you a mug.

Sightings Winners: Alex Jones Portland, TX 78374

Eric Allen Detroit, MI 48224-1528 Tim Cammisa Butler, PA 16001 Steven Heare Arlington, VA 22201 Jeffrey Gaekle N. Berwick, ME 03906 Rob Modica Tucson, AZ 85718-6330 David Ducat Lebanon, CT 06249 Peter Hoyle Yonkers, NY 10703 Frank Sands Houston, TX 77084 Doug Young Oakland ,CA 94611 Zack Arbios Elverta, CA 95626 Jim Vititow Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Jamey Harrell Ochlocknee, GA 31773 Russ Keil Tiburon, CA 94920 Michael Beckley Sheridan, OR 97378 Carlos Garcia Albuquerque, NM 87110 Frank Hamm Weston, MA 02493

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Daily Driver The

Only You Can Prevent Rover Fires

By Mike Koch Wanna see Mike frolic around a burning Land Rover in a bathing suit? Nope, me neither.

It was one of those hazy, hot and humid summer days. There’s no air conditioning at my desk at Rovers North; none at home down in the hollow where the humid summer air seems to stagnate, and my Rover has the dash vents welded open for summer with my door tops stowed in my barn. How to stay cool? Find a Vermont swimming hole! For me, I drive to the Charlotte Beach on my way home from work to swim and look out at the sun setting over the Adirondacks.

Only a bit more scenic than growing up swimming in suburban concrete swimming pools.

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Feeling refreshed, I jumped into my Rover and headed home, about a ten-minute drive. Halfway home, I decide to take a shortcut down a country dirt road.

All of a sudden, I noticed all this talc coming through the dash vents and filling up the cabin. “Humph, there’s an awful lot of talc on this road. Wait, there’s no car in front of me stirring up any dust. Wait, that’s not talc. IT’S SMOKE!” Pedal to the floor, I locked the brakes and stopped right in the middle of the road. Wearing only a bathing suit, I shut the engine down and ran out to pop the bonnet. “No smoke. Good! Wait, bad! Let’s have another look inside at the dash. Oh boy, the cabin it really filling up with an awful lot of white smoke which smells a lot like toasted Lucas!”

Reaching behind the seats, I grabbed the fire bottle, pulled the pin, and point it at the dash. “I’m about to lose my Rover. Not cool. All my hard work is about to go up in a cloud of smoke before my very eyes! I forgot to kill the headlamps; that must be it!” I shut the headlamps off and the smoke began to dissipate, as did the smell. I inspected the wiring from the fuse box to the headlamp switch and it was absolutely wasted. I briskly drove home at dusk with no lights and opened the fridge.

The next evening, Arthur and I were in the shop rewiring the dash till about two in the morning at Rovers North. But, that’s a tale we as Rover owners know all too well. I’m still not sure what caused the electrical fire, so maybe we can’t necessarily prevent Rover fires, but we can certainly write about them.

An anecdote to this story is the tale of the lingering smell. For over a week after the Rover fire, I had this repugnant odor emanating from somewhere under the dash. Folks at Rovers North were convinced that my nose was playing tricks on me and that is was some residual smell leftover from the fire. One night barbecuing at my place with some friends after work, I was admiring my Land Rover and noticed something unusual stuck in the driver’s side dash vent screen.

Upon closer examination, we found a brown furry critter. A dead bat!

Night Vision

Having recently given our condolences to summer, the days are getting shorter and shorter, which is great for winter Rover projects. But we’re not there yet, and I still have roughly a thirty-five mile commute home on all backcountry roads with no street lamps.

Wildlife can pop out in front of you at any given moment and make a real mess out of your Rover, just ask our editor! After I fixed up the wiring on my headlamp switch, I took the opportunity to install one of the most overlooked and under-rated products that Rovers North sells: Hella Vision Plus headlamps. Hella uses European headlamp technology in a D.O.T. approved version with a 60-watt high beam and a 55watt low beam. I was thinking about installing some dinner-plate-sized aftermarket auxiliary lamps, but wasn’t sure that they’d necessarily improve the looks of my Rover. These headlamps are a direct replacement for Series, Defender, and Range Rover Classic factory headlamps. Installation is less than an hour and, for the value, the price is more than reasonable.

Illuminating the road ahead, my Hellas and I set out for the first test-drive to see where adjustments to aim had to be made. What a significant difference!

The sides of the road were illuminated and the low beams were better than my previous high beams! The high beams were like having colossal aftermarket auxiliary lamps on the front bumper; this is due to the precise, focused beam pattern that Hella has developed. I was absolutely impressed with my lighting upgrade and didn’t have a single oncoming motorist mistakenly flash me for having my brights on! After making a few adjustments to the aim of the lamps, I drove home feeling not only safer, but also like I had made a wise purchase at a great value!

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