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EXTERIOR / 10 

ELECTRICAL / 6 

HEATERS / 3 

MECHANICAL / 34 

SUSPENSION / 22 

OFF-ROAD / 14 

BODY PANELS / 54 

WIPER BLADE SYSTEMS / 60 

HAPPY 

NEW YEAR 

CONTENTS 

4 Letters to the Editor 

8 Behind Sliding Doors by Mike Koch 

12 4th Annual All-Metal Dash Rover Meet by Don Flye 

20 So You Want to Buy a Defender by Jeffrey B. Aronson 

30 Simply Irresistible by Mike Koch 

42 Land Rover Corporate Info 

44 TAH-TAH FORD? by Calef Letorney 

46 A Swiss Army Knife at MAR by Tami Sutherland 

49 An LR3 Enthusiast Tells All 

50 Employee Profile by Mike Koch 

51 Reduce - Re-use - Reflap 

52 Behind the Steering Wheel by Jeffrey B. Aronson 

62 Sightings 

The Rovers North News is a publication of 

Rovers North, Inc. 

Publisher: Mark Letorney 

Editor: Jeffrey B. Aronson 

Designer: Matthew Martin 

©2008 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 subject to change without notice. 

Sightings submissions may be sent to our above address 

or email to sightings@roversnorth.com

HEATERS 

A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F 

(A) Genuine Smith’s 2 Speed Heater Blower Assembly 

RNE279 LHD Series, 1968 on................................................................................................................$ 179.00 

(B) Genuine Smith’s Heater Core Assembly 

RNE280 LHD Series III, ........................................................................................................................$ 149.00 

(C) Defender Heater Motor 

PLF156 1983 - 2007................................................................................................................................$ 169.00 

(D) Range Rover Classic Heater Motor 

PLH520 1987 - 1994................................................................................................................................$ 269.00 

(E) Range Rover Classic Heater Core 

PLD415 1987 - 1994...............................................................................................................................$ 199.95 

(F) 2.25 Litre Bottom Hose Heater 

RNC711 

Series II, IIA through 1969 heater for 1 1/4” diameter. bottom hose. 

Installs in minutes. ProLine ..................................................................................................$ 49.00 

(G) Bottom Hose Heater 

RNC712 

Series IIA 1970 on, Series III, Discovery I, Range Rover Classic, 

Defender V8, 200, 300 Tdi bottom hose heater with 1 1/2” diameter. 

ProLine .....................................................................................................................................$ 41.95 

(H) 3.9, 3.5 Litre V8 Engine Block Heater Kit 

PLA688 Block Heater Kit, fits into engine block freeze plug ProLine .........................................$ 48.25 

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 

Dear Mark, 

On behalf of Rover-Landers BC and the 19th 

Annual Northwest Challenge Organizing 

Committee and entrants, I acknowledge the 

continued support from Rovers North of this 

unique event. Thank you for every donation of 

gift certificates for each vehicle entry. 

The Northwest Challenge was a great 

success with entrants from British Columbia, 

Alberta, Washington and Oregon, and all of 

them were challenged in ways that only a 

Land Rover owner could truly appreciate. 

These events and hosting organizations 

are only as successful as the support that is 

received. Thank you for your very generous 

support. 

Donald MacDonald 

Rover-Landers of British Columbia 

North Vancouver, BC 

Canada 

[Rovers North really appreciates the hard 

work that clubs do to keep Land Rover 

marque values alive and well. 

Congratulations on a great event -ed] 

Dear Rovers North, 

I drive a Defender 90 daily, and as we all 

know they go through parts and I can usually 

find everything I need at Rovers North. 

Thanks again and keep up the inventory and 

knowledgeable people on staff. You’re doing 

a great job! 

Rob Smith 

Cascade, CO 

[I am envious that you get to drive a 

Defender 90 every day. What a great way to 

make the most mundane trips a Land 

Rover adventure –ed] 

Hey folks, 

We appreciate the great service we have 

received from Rovers North in the purchases 

we have made. You are speedy when we are 

needy! Living in a non-Rover dealer town, 

your service has been helpful and as our 

Rover begins its inevitable mechanical 

decline, Rovers North will be a lifesaver. 

Jeff Jambers 

Corpus Christi, TX 

[You join thousands of Land Rover owners 

who live hundreds of miles away from the 

nearest Land Rover dealer. For classic Land 

Rover, Range Rover and Discovery enthusiasts, 

Rovers North is a valuable lifeline to 

get the most out of their Rover –ed] 

Dear Sir, 

Last summer, while on a “plains game” safari 

in Namibia, fully anticipating to be ferried 

about in either a Defender 110 or 130, I was 

somewhat disappointed when the vehicle of 

choice turned out to be a diesel-powered 

Toyota Pickup. I inquired of my two professional 

hunters, brothers Jaco and Mare Van 

de Merve, as to why they were using Toyotas 

rather than Land Rovers to transport their 

hunting clients. Their response was that they 

could purchase two Toyotas for the price of 

one Defender. Later, while spending the night 

in Windhoek, I sighted a pristine Defender 

130 Crew Cab, with a camper top, parked in 

a hotel parking lot, muttering to myself as to 

why this vehicle hasn’t found its way to US 

shores. 

Hans Salzinger 

Arlington, VA 

[The strong pound sterling might be great 

for national pride and central bankers, but 

it’s not much for export industries. Land 

Rover products cost more than Toyotas, 

Nissans, or Suzukis and that’s a real challenge 

for Land Rover. Remember that in the 

world of automobile manufacturing, Land 

Rover does not produce many cars. So 

there’s little economy of scale. As for a US 

Defender, think about our interior safety 

and emission regulations –ed.] 

To the staff of Rovers North 

Everyone at the Florida Land Rover Club 

would like to extend a huge FLRC thank you 

for sponsoring our Fall 2007 Rally. The Rally 

was a huge success. We had approximately 65 

trucks and over 120 people in attendance. 

From the trail to the meeting hall, our club 

members share stories of great success with 

Rovers North and all of your staff. 

We appreciate your continuous generosity. 

Without folks like you, we would not have 

the raffle and the raffle is a big part of our rallies. 

Thanks again for providing us with very 

high-end products. The proceeds gained 

from the sale of raffle tickets ensure the financial 

stability of the club. On behalf of every 

FLRC member, thank you for your generosity. 

Stephen Peters 

President, FLRC 

[Congratulations on another successful 

rally. Remember to call the Editor directly if 

you need personal delivery of products during, 

say, February! –ed] 

Hi, 

I have a 1972 Series III 109” SW, a 1979 

Series III 109” canvas top, and a 2004 

Discovery Series III. I really enjoy shopping at 

Rovers North. 

Jim Salyers 

US Navy 

Dahlgren, VA 

[That’s a great fleet of Land Rovers – 

congratulations! –ed] 


I wanted to say thank you to Mark and all the 

staff at Rovers North for your support of the 

2007 SOLAROS SAE Rally. Your donation of 

gift certificates for our charity auction helped 

to raise almost $2400. The decals and copies 

of the Rovers North News were also in high 

demand. 

Once again, thank you! 

Todd Miller 

Land Rover Buckhead 

Atlanta, GA 

[Land Rover clubs play a critical role in 

expanding Land Rover enthusiasm. It’s also 

great to see a strong link with a Land Rover 

dealership, too –ed.] 

Hello Rovers North, 

I’m new at this – in fact, my first Land Rover, 

a 1963 Series II-A is still waiting for transport 

for a seller many miles away! Special thanks 

to Arthur Patsouris for putting me in touch 

with one of the previous owners. 

Tom Cirillo 

Dana Point, CA 

[Welcome to the world of Land Rover 

enthusiasts! Let us know how the work on 

the II-A goes. And we’ll pass along your 

thanks to Arthur –ed.] 

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Thanks to Les [Parker] for his attention to 

our exhaust system redo on our Discovery I. 

Michael Burwell 

Dade City, FL 

[We’ll pass along your thanks to Les –ed.] 


I wanted to let you know that the new design 

with the part/inventory tag is awesome. Also, 

thank you for the Sightings mug that came this 

weekend. It’s great and is one more thing to 

be thankful for this holiday week. 

Paul Hai 

Newcomb, NY 

[At Rovers North, we’re thankful for the 

thousands of Land Rover enthusiasts who 

let us be part of their Land Rover experience. 

Thanks for noticing the small stuff, 

too. It’s all part of making Land Rover ownership 

more successful –ed] 


I wanted to thank you for the excellent “coveted” 

mug that I received in recognition of my 

Land Rover Sighting. Going up to our house in 

Manchester, VT, tonight, which is where our 

beloved 1973 NAS Series III resides. Can’t 

wait to fire it up as well as use my new mug! 

Kurt Krauss 

Newark, NJ 

[What a perfect car to accompany a vacation 

home in a great town! Have a wonderful 

holiday –ed] 

Dear Editor, 

Wow! What a nice surprise in yesterday’s post! 

Thank you so much for the coveted Sightings 

mug. It is very appreciated. 

Dale Shaffer 

York, PA 

[And thank you, Dale, Kurt and Paul for the 

Sightings. It remains one of our most 

entertaining features. Thanks for your part 

in its success –ed] 


I read and appreciate the Rovers North News 

and read it from cover to cover! 

Ray Young 

Romney, WV 

[Thank you! We enjoy putting together 

every issue –ed.] 

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Save on ARB Bull Bars 

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. 

RNH720 LR3 ARB Winch Bull Bar only..............................................................$ 1250.00 

3432060 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar only, ‘99-2002 ..................................................$ 998.00 

3432120 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar only, 2003 on ...................................................$ 998.00 

3932020 Discovery II ARB Sahara Bar only, 2003 on .............................................$ 1149.75 

RNB897 Defender 90 110, Series II - III ARB Bull Bar only...........................$ 839.00 

RNA089 Adapter Kit for NAS Defender 110......................................................$ 159.95 

ARB Bull Bar: 3432060 / 

Assembled with winch: 

ARBD119WK 

ARB Sahara Bar: 3932020 

/ Assembled with winch: 

SBD119WK 

ARB Bull Bar: RNH720 

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ELECTRICAL / HELLA 

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B 

C 

RNK4807 RNC681 RNH264 

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E 

F 

RNC680 RNH337 RNC950 

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RNC673 RNC701 RNC709 

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L 

RNA671 RNH242 PLH748 

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Orders: (800) 403-7591 website: www.roversnorth.com

ELECTRICAL / HELLA 

(A) Hella Rallye 4000 

The perfect lamp for the roof rack or front of your Land Rover - with a corrosion 

resistant metal housing, waterproof connections and knurled adjustment knobs that 

allow for precise aiming without tools. Stable, sturdy and BRIGHT! Dimensions: 

9 3/16” H x 8 3/4” W x 6 3/8 D. Off-road use only. 

RNK4807 Rallye 4000 Euro Driving Kit includes a pair of lights, 

stone shields & wiring harness ...................................................$ 268.00 

RNC677 Rallye 4000 Fog Lamp (inc. stone shield)....................................$ 104.99 ea 

RNC678 Rallye 4000 Euro Driving Beam 

(inc. stone shield) ...........................................................................$ 104.99 ea 

RNC679 Rallye 4000 Pencil Beam (inc. stone shield) ..............................$ 112.50 ea 

RNC717 Hella Rallye 4000 Wiring Harness................................................$ 59.00 ea 

RNC708 Protective Grille ..............................................................................$ 20.99 ea 

RNC709 Replacement Stone Shield ...........................................................$ 12.55 ea 

RNC700 Clear Cover ......................................................................................$ 10.49 ea 

RND282 Replacement Bulb H1 12V 55W for all except fog lamp..........$ 3.90 ea 

RNH335 Replacement Bulb H1 12V 100W (relay required).....................$ 5.20 ea 

RNE675 Replacement Bulb H3 12V 55w for fog lamp .............................$ 3.14 ea 

(B) Hella 500 

The rigid construction of the Hella 500 provides durability for encounters with even the 

most rugged terrain and provides excellent visibility on and off-road. Two lights in a kit, 

includes wiring and white plastic stone shields. Recommended use: above the 

bumper. 6 3/8” dia. 

RNC681 Hella 500 Driving Lamp Kit ............................................................$ 73.45 

RNC682 Hella 500 Clear Fog Lamp Kit........................................................$ 73.45 

RNC683 Hella 500 Amber Fog Lamp Kit .....................................................$ 73.45 

RNC699 Hella 500 Stone Shield...................................................................$ 9.50 ea 

RNC701 Hella 500 Clear Cover.....................................................................$ 10.90 ea 

(C) Hella 550 

Choose from fog or driving lamps. Kit includes: two lights, wiring harness, relay, wiring 

and white plastic stone shields. Recommended use: below the bumper. 7 11/16” W x 4 

11/16” H x 3 1/4” D. 

RNH264 Hella 550 Driving Lamp Kit ............................................................$ 83.95 

RNH263 Hella 550 Clear Fog Lamp Kit........................................................$ 87.95 

RNH333 Hella 550 Amber Fog Lamp Kit .....................................................$ 83.95 

RNC702 Hella 550 Clear Cover.....................................................................$ 11.03 ea 

(D) Hella 1000 Black Magic 

New black optics technology creates a wild, all black look. All black when “off” – a 

brilliant, enhanced-focus beam when “on.” Includes wiring harness. Recommended 

use: above the bumper, brush guards and roof racks. 7 3/8” dia. Off-road use only. 

RNC680 Hella Rallye 1000 Black Magic Kit...............................................$ 229.00 

RNK5804 Hella Rallye 1000 Black Magic, Land Rover 

grilles, 100w bulbs..........................................................................$ 279.00 

RNC705 Stone Shield ....................................................................................$ 13.50 ea 

RNC698 Clear Cover ......................................................................................$ 10.99 ea 

RND266 Replacement Hella Bulb H2 55w..................................................$ 3.98 

RNH334 Replacement Hella Bulb H2 100w................................................$ 7.30 

(E) Hella Cat Eye FF50 

The perfect lamp for limited space on your Land Rover. 

Dimensions: 2 9/16”H x 4 5/8” W x 3 3/4” D. 

RNH337 Hella FF50 Driving Lamp Kit, pair .................................................$ 73.49 

RNH338 Hella FF50 Fog Lamp Kit, pair .......................................................$ 92.35 

(F) Hella Rear Flood Work Lamp Kit 

Perfect for backing up or hooking up a trailer at night, this dual beam, 110w flood lamp 

provides a very bright, 180° panorama. The kit includes everything you’ll need: 

lamp, black coated stainless steel bracket, dash switch, wiring harness, relay 

and instructions. And a bonus - there’s no drilling of body work required. 

RNC950 Hella Rear Flood Lamp Kit.............................................................$ 179.95 

(G) Hella Vision Plus Headlamp Conversion 

High performance European headlamp technology in a “USA D.O.T.” version. Most 

powerful, legally-approved headlamp on the market. These headlamps provide a 

precise, focused beam pattern that turns night into day! A direct replacement for 

factory headlamps on all Range Rover Classic, Defender, and Series models. 60 watt 

high beam / 55 watt low beam. 7” dia. 

RNC673 Hella Vision Plus Headlamp Conversion ....................................$ 49.50 ea 

(H) Clear Protective Covers 

RNC702 550 Clear Protective Cover...................................................................$ 11.03 

RNC698 1000 Clear Protective Cover.................................................................$ 10.99 

RNC700 4000 Clear Protective Cover.................................................................$ 10.49 

RNC701 500 Clear Protective Cover...................................................................$ 10.90ea 

(I) Stone Shields 

RNC699 500 Stone Shields ...................................................................................$ 9.50 

RNC709 4000 Stone Shields .................................................................................$ 12.55 

RNH914 550 Stone Shields ...................................................................................$ 6.56 

RNC705 1000 Stone Shields .................................................................................$ 13.50 ea 

(J) Hella Map Lamp 

Flexible attachment provides reading light for maps. 

RNA671 .....................................................................................................................$ 42.50 

(K) Hand Held Map Lamp 

Hella Halogen Cockpit Hand Held Lamp. Plugs into any 12v lighter 

receptacle. 

RNH242 .....................................................................................................................$ 79.00 

(L) Battery Disconnect Switch 

Disconnect your battery from your Land Rover for safe vehicle storage, or 

to help deter vehicle theft. Supplied with 2 removable keys and cover as 

shown. 

PLH748 ProLine ......................................................................................................$ 12.50 


Behind Sliding Doors: 

A Look at What’s New at Rovers North 

What do you do with an old barn? That’s a good question. What 

about an old barn that was Rovers North’s sole building when it all 

began? Let’s take a step through the door from the adjacent sales 

department into the attached barn where old world meets modern 

day. The barn has character, including an old wooden sliding door 

that we still employ today. It’s a bit cantankerous to manage, unless 

you’ve got some Herculean strength in your arms and torso. When 

the door slams shut, because there’s no way to close it gingerly, not 

By Mike Koch 

run similar diameter gray plastic pipes, containing the cables for the 

high-speed computer network, which run to the computer that 

processes receiving and returns. Cobwebs sway lazily from rafters, in 

a surge of air from the old heater that hangs from the ceiling. Like 

the barn, it’s old but it earns its keep heating the workspace. 

A welcome luxury at the time of installation, considering the barn was 

unheated during the first few years it was in service. Keep in mind 

this is northern Vermont, where temperatures can stay well below 

Rovers North Fall of 1979 

only do you hear it, you feel it…from inside the sales department. 

I’m convinced the contents of the bookshelf on the abutting wall will 

one day come cascading down on some poor salesman’s head while 

he’s taking a customer’s order. With its poured concrete floor, which 

has “7-10-81” finger-drawn in the once wet cement, the barn once 

played the role of the Rovers North’s shop. Long before Land Rovers 

had advanced electronic engine management systems. This was 

during the era of points and condensers, simpler times. If those 

faintly oil-stained floors and post and beam frame could only speak, 

I’d bet they’d have verses to share on all sorts of projects. Today, steel 

lines for the former shop’s compressed air still course the walls, even 

though they haven’t been used in over a decade. On an adjacent wall 

zero for days, if not weeks, during a cold spell in the winter. Looking 

through the windows, distant picturesque mountains create the 

horizon, past the small family-run farms that run up and down 

Route 128. 

Ages ago, it housed a helical staircase, which was the only means 

of getting to the second floor. The majority of the parts for our 

mail order customers and our shop were stored there. Bulky parts, 

like exhaust systems were scary to handle on the narrow and 

precariously steep staircase. One wrong move and you’d go tumbling 

down, with whatever you were carrying, like Humpty Dumpty. Today, 

we climb a much wider and reassuring set of stairs to the second 

floor, where it’s remains unheated. There’s pink fiberglass insulation 

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visible in the ceiling and daylight shining up from the gaps in between 

the floorboards. These days, the second floor is used as storage for 

everything from old invoices, wing skins, windscreens, and an array 

of slightly used vintage parts. A yellowed box of invoices partially 

blocks an old poster, advertising Fairey Overdrives, which looks like 

it’s been hanging there since Series trucks were rolling off the 

assembly lines in Solihull. 

While the barn is nothing fancy to look at, which is just the way 

we like it; a lot goes on behind that quarrelsome sliding door. For 

years, the shipping and receiving departments were combined in one 

warehouse, which replaced the barn’s cramped storage duties. While 

this layout worked for years, our business has since grown, along 

with the volumes of both shipping and receiving. 

The increased volume and variety of parts entering the receiving 

department, shared with the shipping department, jeopardized 

sequence. While we tried to avoid this, space limitations used to 

constrict what we consider an acceptable time frame for a return. 

Furthermore, the move enabled us to set questionable parts aside for 

a more thorough investigation. Now, they can be separately sorted 

and/or stored until the following can be determined: return the part 

to stock, label it for sale as a clearance item, or send it back to Land 

Rover as a genuinely defective part. In addition, the new location of 

our receiving area is adjacent to the sales department, easing 

communication with sales in the case of a questionable return. 

While relocating the receiving department, we’ve also 

reallocated where some of our larger items, such as Hi-Lift jacks and 

our full line of exhaust systems, to increase efficiency for the pick and 

pack team. By inventorying some of our larger items closer to the 

receiving department, the warehouse team no longer has to take time 

managing bulky items from one side of the warehouse to the other, 

Rovers North Winter of 2007 

efficiency for the following reasons: incoming parts could 

inadvertently get mixed up with existing inventory and be mislabeled 

and/or misplaced. Furthermore, by moving the receiving department 

to another location within Rovers North, we can organize and optimally 

utilize existing space while offering ourselves more room to 

expand when the time comes. 

How does this move help us provide better customer service? 

Seeing as the cycle of processing a returned part begins in the 

receiving department, moving the receiving department to a more 

spacious location helps efficiency. With an increase in space, Rovers 

North can methodically process returns in terms of “first in, first out”, 

rather than having returns congest the shelves and fall out of 

and back again when it comes time to ship a part. 

The receiving department has been relocated for a number 

of weeks now, and the improvements in efficiency are quite 

noticeable. As for the old barn, it’s still in use, playing a vital role at 

Rovers North! 

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OFF-ROAD EXTERIOR A / / MIRRORS PROTECTIONB C 

A B C 

RNH716 RNE314 WMH1002 

D E F 

RNF260 RNF259 RNC633 

G H I 

ARM2 ARM3 RNE313 

(A) Extra Large Defender Mirror Assembly 

RNH716 

10” x 6” Convex glass improves visibility. Also fits all Series II, IIA, III 

Land Rovers by fitting Defender hinges. Call for details......$ 54.00 

(B) Standard Size Defender Mirror Assembly 

RNE314 

5” x 8” Convex glass mirror. Also fits all Series II, IIA, III 

Land Rovers by fitting Defender hinges. Call for details......$ 39.95 

(C) Defender Wolf Mirror Head 

WMH1002 SHATTER PROOF mirror as used on Military Defenders......$ 79.95 

(D) 6” x 10” Series Mirror Head 

RNF260 6” x 10” Convex mirror for Series II, IIA, III ........................$ 12.99 

(E) 5” x 7” Series Mirror Head 

RNF259 5” x 7” Convex mirror for Series II, IIA, III..........................$ 10.99 

(F) Genuine Round Mirror Head 

RNC633 Convex round mirror Head for Series II, IIA............................$ 23.05 

(G) 8 1/2” Mirror Arm 

ARM2 

Mounts to wing top & IIA hinges with mirror mount 

fits RNF259, RNF260, RNC633 ............................................$ 14.50 

(H) 8 1/2” Mirror Arm 

ARM3 

Mounts to wing top & IIA hinges with mirror mount 

fits RNF259, RNF260, RNC633 ............................................$ 20.48 

(I) Defender Mirror Arm 

RNE313 

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Mounts to Defender hinge accepts all Defender mirror heads 

including WMH1002 ........................................................$ 45.10 

WMH1002 with RNE313 


EXTERIOR / TIRE COVERS, MUD FLAPS, SOFT TOPS, AIR INTAKES 

A 

B 

C 

D 

RNE387 

Land Rover Logo 

Tire Cover 

RNTCSBL 

Series on Safari 

Tire Cover 

RNTCEBL 

Elephant 

Tire Cover 

RNTCRBL 

Rhino 

Tire Cover 

E 

RNA652 Range Rover Classic 

RNA649 

RNA648 

F 

RNA90ST01 

Mud Flaps 

Defender 90 Deluxe Soft Top 

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H 

Cover Air Intake 

Tire Covers 

Protect your spare tire from the elements with our Land Rover Tire Covers. 

(A) Land Rover Logo 

RNE387 Tire Cover, standard 205/80x16”, 235/70x16”, 255/75x16” and 255/55x18” .$ 69.50 

RNE386 Tire Cover, large 245/75x16”, 7.50x16”, 235/85x16” and 265/75x16” ..........$ 69.50 

(B) Land Rover 88” Series on Safari 

RNTCSAL Tire Cover, standard 205/80x16”, 235/70x16”, 255/75x16” and 255/55x18” .$ 79.50 

RNTCSBL Tire Cover, large 245/75x16”, 7.50x16”, 235/85x16” and 265/75x16” ..........$ 79.50 

(C) Land Rover Elephant 

RNTCEAL Tire Cover, standard 205/80x16”, 235/70x16”, 255/75x16” and 255/55x18” .$ 79.50 

RNTCEBL Tire Cover, large 245/75x16”, 7.50x16”, 235/85x16” and 265/75x16” ..........$ 79.50 

(D) Land Rover Rhino 

RNTCRAL Tire Cover, standard 205/80x16”, 235/70x16”, 255/75x16” and 255/55x18” .$ 79.50 

RNTCRBL Tire Cover, large 245/75x16”, 7.50x16”, 235/85x16” and 265/75x16” ..........$ 79.50 

(E) Genuine Land Rover Mud Flaps 

RNA652 Range Rover Classic (flap only), Front or Rear (each).................$ 24.50 

RNB307 Discovery I with running boards, Front, (pair w/hardware) .......$ 59.90 

RNA648 Discovery I (styled w/logo), Front, (pair w/hardware) .................$ 62.95 

RNA649 Discovery I Rear kit, (pair w/hardware) .........................................$ 59.95 

RNB301 Range Rover 38A 4.0/4.6, Front, (pair) .............................................$ 115.98 

RNB308 Range Rover 38A 4.0 / 4.6, ’95-96, Rear, (pair) ...............................$ 115.98 

RNB317 Range Rover 38A 4.0 / 4.6, ’97-on, Rear, (pair)...............................$ 112.07 

RND231 Discovery II - RH (flap only), Front or Rear, (each).......................$ 34.99 

RND232 Discovery II - LH (flap only), Front or Rear, (each)..... ..................$ 34.99 

RNF252 Defender 90, 110, Front, (pair) .........................................................$ 119.50 

RNK015 Defender 90 NAS, Rear (styled w/logo), (pair) ..............................$ 149.00 

RNK014 Defender 110 All, Rear (styled w/logo), (pair)................................$ 99.50 

RNB704 Series 88, 109 Reg, Rear (styled w/logo), (pair).............................$ 69.00 

Snow Shield 

(F) Superior Quality Fabric Soft Top 

Everything you wanted in a custom soft top for your Defender 90 is here. Constructed 

with superior quality black fabric it will not fade, shrink or crack like the original. This 

top will look as good as the day you first put it on, year after year. Superior features 

include: weather secure door seals, heavy duty zippers, improved visibility, and HD 

Permaclear windows. An awesome fit on your existing belt rail system virtually ends 

the headaches of all the stretching and prying and keeps you happy and dry when the 

weather is foul. Includes three zip out windows, carrying pack and instructions. 

RNA90ST01 1994 - ’97 D90 Soft Top.................................................................$1998.00 

RNE245 1994 D90 Belt Rail Kit* .................................................................$ 45.00 

RNE246 1994 D90 Tailgate Bar Kit*...........................................................$ 74.00 

* The 1994 Defender 90 Soft Top is equipped from the factory with snaps and requires a belt 

rail and tailgate bar kit to be installed to use this top. 1995 and 1997 Defender 90 Soft top 

models do not require this kit. 

(G) Cover Air Intake 

Defender plastic snow shield for heater cowl intake. Fits over your heater cowl 

using existing screws. 

RNA1008 Defender 90/110, RH Wing.................................................$ 29.00 

(H) Snow Shield for LHD Defender Heater Intake 

Defender XD Wolf style snow shield for heater intake. Made from Zinc plated 18” 

gauge steel painted black. Offers total snow protection without interfering with 

airflow. As used by winterized waterproof military XD Wolf Land Rovers. 

Uses existing Cowl screws to fasten. 

PLH690 Defender 90/110 ...............................................................$ 219.95 


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Dash 

Rover 

Meet 

Story & Photos by: Don Flye 

PETERSHAM, MA, September 22-23 - The weather was ideal 

for the 4th Annual ALL-Metal Dash Rover Meet weekend in 

Petersham. Many showed up Friday afternoon from as far away 

as Michigan. 

A large number vendors did well with their used parts, 

too. George Maattala brought in a 109” with a six-cylinder 

Chevrolet engine for sale plus a truckload of parts. Garrett 

Bourgue came in with a 109” lengthened to 140” (wheelbase) 

with a Ford drivetrain, loaded with Land Rover parts. 

On Saturday morning, the first tech session was by Les 

Parker of Rovers North on the electrical system of the Series 

Land Rovers, followed by Alan Richer on overhauling the 

windshield wiper motor units. These units are loaded with 

small springs, washers and other small parts that have to go 

in exactly to the right place with special grease that cost 

$150.00 a tube. 

The third session was by Tom Bache on solid button head 

aluminum rivets. These were hammered in with an air gun 

tooled with special mandrel, which conforms to the rivet head. 

Late in the afternoon, an adventurous Mike Flye led a 

group of Rovers green laning (off-roading). His first attempt 

had a gate across at the far end. This could have been easily 

bypassed, except Garrett’s 140” was not designed for sharp 

maneuvers. Upon returning to the start, another route was 

selected. This, once again, was very good for some distance 

until they approached a very low place that the beavers had 

flooded. Due to the Land Rovers not being equipped 

with snorkels or drivers’ courage, they again returned to 

the highway. 

Mike, still determined to green lane to a restaurant, led a 

third attempt. This one got them through, but after dark. 

The remainder of the evening was spent back at the site around 

a campfire. 

On Sunday there was a short breakfast run, then back for 

more socializing and trading of parts. 

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OFF-ROAD / TRACTION MATS, FUEL CANS, WATER CONTAINERS 

A A B 

RNP1004 Traction Mat 

RNP1004MB Traction Mat Mounting Bracket 

C 

D 

RNF246 W/ RNF245 

D 

RNW1000 Waffle Bridge Mat 

RNH776 

E F G 

RNF245 

RNF244 

RNF247 

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OFF-ROAD / TRACTION MATS, FUEL CANS, WATER CONTAINERS 

RNW1000 Waffle Bridge Mat 

(A) Aluminum Traction Mats 

These 60” x 17” traction mats by Mantec help keep your vehicle moving 

over soft ground. Made from heavy gauge aluminum, yet only weigh 14 

lbs. each. Ideal in sand, deep mud, & marshy surfaces. 

RNP1004 Aluminum Traction Mat set, (2)..................................$ 299.00 

(B) Traction Mat Mounting Bracket 

With these mounting brackets, it is an easy and safe way to store your 

traction mats on a roof rack. 

RNP1004MB Mounting Bracket ........................................................$ 99.90 

(C) Waffle Bridge Mats 

These 58.5” x 14.5” x 2” bridge mats can be used for crossing ditches or 

as traction aids 

RNW1000 Waffle Bridge Mat set (2) ...........................................$ 339.00 

(D) Fuel Can 

Authentic British Army five gallon containers with built-in vent for easy 

pouring and leak-proof lids with locking pin. Designed for extreme 

conditions. Outperforms all other containers, beware of imitations. 

RNF246 Green Fuel Can, 5 Gallons...........................................$ 39.00 

RNH776 Red Fuel Can, 5 Gallons...............................................$ 39.00 

(E) Filler Spout 

RNF245 

Filler Spout for fuel can allows easy, no mess pour. 

Mounts to fuel can as shown above top left...........$ 18.50 

(F) Seal 

RNF244 Replacement seal for fuel can lid. ............................$ 5.20 

(G) Water Container 

RNF247 

Tough, impact resistant, easy to clean plastic. 

Holds 5 Gallons. ...........................................................$ 30.40 


OFF-ROAD / PROTECTION 

RECOVERY 

A 

(A) Hi-Lift Handle-All 

A multi-functional tool consisting of a telescoping handle and 4 full-size 

implements. Compact and rugged, while maintaining full-size utility. 

Perfect for camping, off-roading, recreation, farming, ranching, and 

forestry. Stores compactly alongside other accessories. 

HA500 4 Tools-in-1-Shovel, Sledge Hammer, Axe, Pick-Axe ...$159.00 

B 

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(B) Tow Jaw Assm. & Receiver Hitch Adapter 

for all Models 

(1) Recovery Hitch can be front or rear mounted to handle snatch strap, 

chain or winch cable as used on the Camel Trophy. Special mounting 

hardware included. 

RNF408 Tow Jaw Assm. ..................................................................$ 78.50 

(2) Receiver Adapter allows recovery and tow hitches to be mounted into 

Land Rover’s Class III rear receiver and Rovers North’s Class III 

front receiver. 

RNA082 Receiver Hitch Adapter .....................................................$ 53.29 

(C) Jack Adapters 

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. 

PLA908 Jackall adapter (Orange) ...........................................................$ 39.95 

PLA908HL Hi-Lift adapter (Red)..............................................................$ 49.00 

C 

PLA908HL 

2 

PLA908 

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(D) 4X4 RAC by Hi-Lift 

This universal jack rack is designed to be mounted on bumpers, roof 

racks, inside or out, wherever your jack will fit. It can be used on Jackall 

or Hi-Lift jacks. Includes hardware. 

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

(E) 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 

(F) Loc Rac by Hi-Lift 

This universal jack rack can be mounted inside or out, wherever your jack will fit. It can 

be used on Jackall or Hi-Lift jacks. Includes hardware and padlock with keys. 

LR200 Hi-Lift Loc Rac ......................................................................................$ 25.00 

(G) Pro Comp Soft Recovery Straps 

Soft Recovery Straps are the latest in recovery tools for better 

shock absorption. Better energy magnification. 

RNH548 2”X20’ strap, 20,000 lb. ......................................................$ 29.95 

RNH549 2”X30’ strap, 20,000 lb. ......................................................$ 39.95 

RNH550 3”X30’ strap, 30,000 lb. ......................................................$ 69.95 

RNH551 4”X30’ strap, 40,000 lb. ......................................................$ 76.95 

(H) Plasma Winch Rope 

The best plasma ropes available. 

RNR2021 3/8” Plasma Rope; 100’.......................................................$269.95 

RNR2011 5/16” Plasma Rope; 125’.....................................................$239.95 

(I) Kinetic Recovery Rope 24MM DIA. X 8M 

Stronger and smoother than straps. An extremely effective recovery tool 

that allows you to use vehicle momentum without the sudden shock you 

would experience from using a chain. Requires securely fastened 

recovery hitches for safe use. 

KRR001 Hi-Lift Securing Ring...........................................................$149.00 

(J) Polyurethane Securing Ring 

Secures the handle to the jack so that they do not separate while you are 

storing or transporting your jack. Fits both Hi-Lift and Jackall jacks. 

RNA9112 Jackall Securing Ring ........................................................$ 9.95 

RNA9113 Hi-Lift Securing Ring...........................................................$ 9.95 

(K) Shackle Recovery Set 

Made of solid steel, this is a stout, easy to use recovery hitch. Shackle and 

hitch pin included as shown. 

RNA1022 Shackle Recovery Set........................................................$ 74.95 

(L) 60” Hi-Lift Jack 

An all cast construction with a 4,660 lb 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.......................................................................................$ 64.00 

(M) 48” Hi-Lift Jack 

The original all cast, all purpose jack can lift, pull, push or hoist 

up to 4,660lbs. 

HL485 Jack.......................................................................................$ 59.00 

(N) 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 

(O) Hi-Lift X-TREME 

Winch, clamp, or spread up to 5,000 lbs with this top of the line Hi-Lift X-TREME. This 

all-cast version is made with charcoal metalic powder-coat finish, gold zinc-coated 

hardware and handle, and a special winch-clamp-spreader attachment. 

XT485 48”...........................................................................................................$ 78.90 

XT605 60”...........................................................................................................$ 89.90 



A 

RNA7402 

B 

RNA110 

C 

DWB1003 

D 

RNA8603 

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E 

RNA4111 

F 

RNA7007 Back View 

G 

DIFF02AA 

(A) Mantec Camel Trophy Winch Bumper 

Designed for use with Superwinch Huskey 8500lb, & 10,000lb winches. 

RNA7402 Defender 90, 110.........................................................................$ 539.00 

(B) Rovers North Galvanized Winch Bumper 

Designed for use with Superwinch Huskey 8500lb, & 10,000lb winches. 

RNA110 Defender 90, 110.........................................................................$ 799.00 

(C) Tubular Winch Bumper for Defender 

Experience the next generation in off-road bumpers. Mounts higher and 

tighter for improved approach angle. Built from tubular powder coated 

steel for superior strength without excessive weight. Designed for Warn 

XD9000 low profile winch, features built in jack points and light mounts. 

DWB1003 Tubular Winch Bumper .............................................$ 859.00 

RNA089 Adapter kit for USA 110.............................................$ 159.95 

(D) Discovery I Heavy Duty Rear Bumper 

Take your Discovery I to the next level with our Heavy Duty Rear Bumper. Includes 

recovery jacking points, hardware and instructions. Requires some modifications to 

existing rear chassis to mount. 

RNA8603 Discovery I Heavy Duty Rear Bumper ...................................$ 598.00 

(E) Rovers North Alloy Skid Plate 

Made from heavy duty 10mm aluminum alloy with galvanized steel 

brackets, this skid plate is strong and durable, yet light weight. Designed 

to protect your Defender’s steering rods and stabilizer from off road 

hazards. 

RNA4111 Range Rover Classic & Discovery I........................................$ 398.00 

RNA4117AA Discovery II.................................................................................$ 418.95 

RNA4113 Defender......................................................................................$ 419.99 

(F) Mantec Steering Guard 

Extremely strong aluminum shield powder coated steel frame. 

RNA7002 Defender 90, 100, Steering Guard ...........................................$ 369.00 

RNA7005 Range Rover Classic, Discovery I Steering Guard ..............$ 369.00 

RNA7007 Discovery II Steering Guard ....................................................$ 399.00 

(G) 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 Range Rover Classic, Discovery I & Defender 

Front or Rear ...............................................................$ 79.95ea 

DIFF02AA Discovery II (non-ACE only) Front..........................$ 99.95 

DIFF03 Range Rover P38A Front ...........................................$ 179.00 

(H) 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 

OEM non fade electrostatic finish. 

Includes stainless and anodized hardware. 

(1) Complete kit includes: wing top protectors, sill protectors and rear 

quarter protectors for your Defender. All hardware included. 

RNK6500B Defender 90 Black......................................................$ 359.00 

H 

4 

3 

2 

2 RNA6510 

4 

1 

5 RNA6520 2 RNA6510 

RNA6550B 

RNK6500 Defender 90 Silver......................................................$ 349.00 

RNK6501B Defender 110 Black....................................................$ 379.00 

(2) Pair of wing top protectors with hardware for Defender 

RNA6510B Defender 90/ 110 Black .............................................$ 169.00 

RNA6510 Defender 90/ 110 Silver .............................................$ 159.00 

(3) Set of sill protectors with hardware for your Defender 

RNA6530B Defender 90 Black......................................................$ 129.00 

RNA6530 Defender 90 Silver......................................................$ 129.00 

RNA6531B Defender 110 Black....................................................$ 135.45 

(4) Set of rear quarter protectors with hardware for your Defender 

RNA6550B Defender 90 Black......................................................$ 74.50 

RNA6550 Defender 90 Silver......................................................$ 74.50 

RNA6551B Defender 110 Black....................................................$ 85.90 

5) Bonnet protection plate, reinforces the center of your bonnet. 

Our black bonnet protector will prevent glare from roof mounted lights. 

RNA6520 Defender 90, 110 Silver..............................................$ 159.00 

RNA6520B Defender 90, 110 Black..............................................$ 159.00 


So You Want To Buy a Defender 

So you want to buy a Defender? Join the club – it’s a rare Land Rover 

enthusiast who does not covet one of the NAS Land Rovers. 

You don’t have a lot of choice. Officially, only two models made 

it into the North American market. The Defender 110 made a huge 

splash in 1993 when the uniquely numbered and specially-kitted-out 

examples were imported into the US and Canada. With their “safari” 

cages and stark white paint, they were instantly identifiable and 

helped reestablish the Land Rover image for new enthusiasts. The 

Defender 90 that followed between 1994 –1997, whether in unique 

soft top or station wagon mode, became the off-roader’s car of 

choice. 

Regardless of the engine [3.9 or 4.0 liters] or transmission 

[LT77 or R380, or ZF automatic] choice, the brilliant drivetrain and 

suspension design assured you of extraordinary off road capability 

and safe interstate driving. Whether you score a Defender 110, of 

which only 500 were officially imported in 1993, or the Defender 90, 

of which about 7,000 came into the North American market, you had 

a car that absolutely, positively everyone knows is a Land Rover. 

By Jeffrey Aronson 

What should you look for in searching out a Defender? 

Mark Letorney of Rovers North says that “corrosion is the 

greatest problem. Look at the rear frame member of the chassis. Just 

like in a Series Rover, if it’s rusty, you can suspect rust elsewhere 

on the frame. The second place is the doors, where Rover used 

dissimilar metals. Pull up the carpets and look at floors – you might 

find corrosion there, too.” 

“Once you’ve looked over the car, take it for a test drive. The 

great thing about the Defender is that it hides nothing. You’ll hear 

everything that’s going on as you drive it. When you shift, you’ll 

hear and feel if the transmission is working correctly, the clutch is 

operating properly and the suspension components need work. If you 

hear whining or clunking, crawl underneath to shake the propshaft 

or the suspension bushings. Check the fluid levels, too. They’ll tell you 

whether the car has been properly maintained.” 

“The V-8 might have high mileage on it so you’ll want to do a 

compression test and cylinder leak down test. Also, check whether 

Photo: Calef Letorney 

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the engine has been overhauled or replaced. Make certain the 

job was done right and that the engine was properly maintained. 

The cooling system works hard on Defenders; check the radiator for 

fresh antifreeze and little corrosion on the cooling fins.” 

“Lastly, beware of a car that’s been over-accessorized. Make 

certain that all components work with the suspension geometry of the 

car. You don’t want an off-road giant that becomes unsafe on the 

highway. For example, if you see a car with a lift kit, check the sway 

bars. If they’ve been removed, what would the car be like on the open 

road in daily use?” 

Mike Smith of East Coast Rover, Rockland, ME, has maintained, 

refurbished and restored many Defenders. First off, he notes that 

“Defenders are Series III’s on steroids. The love of a Defender 

is a love of things antique. You need to love to maintain. It requires 

antique car-type maintenance. He says that evidence of 

knowledgeable maintenance and the right parts are critical to 

determining the likely condition of a Defender.” 

“For example, the fuel injection relays are located in a seat 

locker where over time, they’ll get corroded and/or fail. If you know 

to look for this, you’ll save yourself unnecessary replacement of fuel 

pumps and injectors. But you need to get the right replacement, the 

Genuine Land Rover Parts 5-pin relay. Using the generic 4-pin 

one means that the oxygen sensors will not send out the correct 

information to a diagnostic system. So your car might start fine 

but then stall out when it warms up. The missing pin is making all the 

difference.” 

“Oil changes are important for several reasons. Most 

importantly the Rover V-8 is inherently an older design that counted 

on 3,000 mile changes for long life. If you’re used to oil and filter 

changes at 10,000 or 25,000 miles, don’t assume that you can wait 

that long on your Defender, too.” 

“There’s an old saw about Land Rovers that if they don’t leak, 

they’re out of something. But you shouldn’t see copious leaks from 

transfer case seals or driveshaft pinion seals – that’s a sign of neglect. 

Off roading tends to push dirt into the seals and that causes the leaks. 

The conscientious owner will replace damaged seals so they stop grit 

and water from entering, not wait for them to leak out. “ 

“You won’t believe how much bad wiring we have to undo, so be 

careful of cars with lots of accessories and demand evidence that they 

were installed to professional standards. Look at the core of 

Defender, not the brightwork or off-road equipment. Unfortunately, 

the small number of Defenders sold in the US means that the dealer 

network doesn’t always have that knowledge base on staff.” 

Above all else, remember that all Land Rovers love maintenance. 

Mike Smith notes he just purchased a Discovery Series II with 

260,000 miles. It has a service stamp for every service interval. 

Except where a dog chewed the seat and the failure of a subwoofer, 

everything works on the Rover. That’s a cautionary tale for the 

Defender buyer. Check that maintenance work shows evidence of 

knowledge, high standards of repair and/or installation, and Genuine 

Parts or tested accessories. Then you’ll have a Defender for the ages. 

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SUSPENSION / PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION KITS 

A 

B 

4x4 SHOCKS & SPRINGS 

C 

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SUSPENSION / PERRFORMANCE SUSPENSION KITS 

PERFORMANCE 

SUSPENSION 

KITS 

(A) Genuine Heavy Duty Springs & Bilstein Shock Kits 

Perfect for vehicles running factory tire sizes with a moderate appointment of 

off-road equipment – not exceeding manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight. 

Includes four Bilstein shocks and four Genuine Land Rover heavy duty springs. 

Will raise vehicle approximately 1 inch. Great on-road, good off-road. 

Defender 90/110 

RNK5201 Defender 90, without winch ...............................................$ 599.90 

RNK5211 Defender 90, with winch .....................................................$ 619.00 

RNK5202 Defender 110, with winch....................................................$ 599.00 

RNA235 Bilstein Steering Damper ....................................................$ 84.95 

Discovery I 1994 - 1999 

RNK5203 Discovery I, without winch..................................................$ 599.00 

RNK5213 Discovery I, with winch .......................................................$ 629.00 


Discovery II 1999 - 2004 

RNK5208 Discovery II, with winch ......................................................$ 799.00 

Range Rover Classic 1987 - 1993 coil spring 

RNK5204 Range Rover Classic, 100” without winch........................$ 599.00 

RNK5214 Range Rover Classic, 100” with winch .............................$ 629.00 


(B) Old Man Emu Heavy Duty Springs & Shock Kits 

For owners using oversize tires combined with heavy duty bumper/winch 

combinations and extra vehicle equipment. Designed for heavy duty off-road use. 

Will raise vehicle approximately 1.5 inch. Great off-road, stiff on-road. 

Defender 90 

OMED90K1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 679.00 

OMED90K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 679.00 

OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 73.45 

Defender 110 Station Wagon 

OMED110K1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 679.00 

OMED110K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 679.00 


(B) Continued 

Defender 110 Pick-up or Hardtop 

OMED110RK1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 679.00 

OMED110RK2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 679.00 



OMEDS1K1 Standard .................................................................................$ 659.00 

OMEDS1K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 659.00 



OMEDS2K1 Standard .................................................................................$ 659.00 

OMEDS2K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 659.00 



OMERRK1 Standard .................................................................................$ 659.00 

OMERRK2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 659.00 


(C) Heavy Duty Springs & ProComp Shock Kits 

Designed for owners wanting the most suspension lift possible without 

modifications. Depending on added weight to your vehicles our 2 inch lift kit will 

raise your Land Rover approximately 2 inches over factory ride height. 

Good on-road, great off-road. 

Defender 90 

RNK450 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 499.00 

RNK451 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 499.00 

Defender 110 Station Wagon 

RNK452 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 499.00 


RNK453 Standard .................................................................................$ 499.00 

RNK454 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 499.00 


RNK455 Standard .................................................................................$ 499.00 

RNK456 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 499.00 


SUSPENSION / PARABOLIC SPRING SETS 

A 

A 

RNK112388PC 

A 

RNK1124 

(A) Balanced Parabolic Spring and Shock Kits 

(Series II, IIA, III) 

After years of testing, research and selling four different types of parabolic springs 

from around the world, we’ve determined that these are 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. 

RNK1124109PC 

For best results, we’ve included a set of our Pro Comp Nitro Gas Shocks, or OME 

Nitrocharger shocks. 

Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits with Pro Comp shocks 

RNK112388PC 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks, for 88” ..............$ 668.95 

RNK1123109PC 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks, for 109” ............$ 668.95 

RNK1124109PC 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks, 

Heavy Duty set, for 109” ......................................................$ 758.95 

Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits with 

Old Man Emu Shocks 

RNK112388 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, for 88”...........$ 858.00 

RNK1123109 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, for 109”.........$ 858.00 

RNK1124109 

2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, 

Heavy Duty set, for 109” ......................................................$ 899.95 

Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits w/o Shocks 

Includes U-bolts with nuts 

RNK1123 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears for 88” and 109” ......................$ 499.00 

RNK1124 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, HD set for 109” .......................$ 585.00 

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SUSPENSION / SHOCKS 

B 

D 

C 

4x4 SHOCKS & SPRINGS 

(B) 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 

precision-formed 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. 


RNA243-4 Set of four...............................................................................$ 329.00 

RNA243-5D Set of five (includes Damper) .............................................$ 399.00 

RNA235 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 84.95 


RNA243-6 Set of four...............................................................................$ 329.00 

RNA243-7 Set of five (includes Damper) .............................................$ 399.00 



RNA6046-7 Set of four...............................................................................$ 389.00 


Range Rover Classic 

RNA243-4 RR Classic w/coil springs (set of four) ..............................$ 329.00 

RNA243-5 RR Classic (Set of four + damper)......................................$ 399.00 

RNA2152-3 RR Classic LWB w/air susp (set of four)...........................$ 369.00 

RNA245 RR Classic, Steering Damper..............................................$ 79.95 

Range Rover P38A 1999 - 2002 

RNA2214-5 Set of four...............................................................................$ 399.00 

(C) 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. 

Series 88” & 109” 

OMESK109 109” Set of four shocks........................................................$ 359.00 

OMESK88 88” Set of four shocks..........................................................$ 359.00 

OMESD11 88 and 109 Steering Damper ...............................................$ 73.45 


OMESKDEF Set of four shocks.................................................................$ 339.00 



OMESKDS1 Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 339.00 



OMESKDS2 Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 339.00 


Range Rover Classic 1987 - 1995 

OMESKRR Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 339.00 


(D) 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 

vehicles with raised suspension of two inches or less). Excellent all 

around ride quality and handling. Shock sets include bushings and optional poly 

vinyl dust boots in black. 

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

PCS9050 Range Rover Classic 1970-1993 with coil suspension front 

and rear shock set.......................................................................$ 189.00 

PCS9020 Defender 1983-1998 front and rear shock set .......................$ 189.00 

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 

PLS122 Series II, IIA, III, 88”, 109”, 

Range Rover Classic and Discovery I ...............................$ 41.95 


SUSPENSION / COMPETITION ACCESSORIES 

A 

PLS023HDY Standard 10” 

Front Heavy Duty Shock Towers, Yellow 

B 

PLH057E Raised Poly Axle Stop 

C 

PLS039HD Heavy Duty Securing Ring 

PLS022HDG 8” 

Front Heavy Duty Shock Towers, Galvanized 

D 

SRP105 Front Spring Retainer 

E 

PLS023DC Front Dislocation Cones 

F 

PLH617DC Rear Dislocation Cones 

SRP106 Rear Spring Retainer 

G PLH617DK Rear Shock Mount Drop Kit 

H RNA5102 2 Inch Heavy Duty Lift Spacers 

I 

Flexible Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit 

J 

RNWS002 ProLine Performance 

Wheel Spacer Set 

K 

RNA350 Wheel Flare Set 

Extended 

L 

PLH009 Heavy Duty Drive Flange 

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SUSPENSION / COMPETITION ACCESSORIES 

(A) Front Heavy Duty Shock Towers 

PLS023HDY Standard 10” height, powder coated yellow, pair$179.00 

PLS022HDY 8”, powder coated Yellow, pair................................$189.00 

PLS023HDG Standard 10” height, galvanized, pair.....................$179.00 

PLS022HDG 8”, galvanized, pair.....................................................$189.00 

Heavy duty shock towers require 2 heavy duty securing rings, PLS039HD 

(B) Raised Poly Axle Stops 

PLH057E 

PLH057 

3 1/2 inch raised orange Poly Axle Stop, for front or rear, to limit 

downward axle travel. Fits Defender, Discovery I 

and Range Rover Classic..........................................................$ 26.95 

2 1/4 inch orange Poly Axle Stop, for front or rear, to limit downward 

axle travel. Fits Defender, Discovery I and Range Rover Classic. 

.......................................................................................................$ 19.50 

(C) Heavy Duty Securing Ring 

PLS039HD 

Used to secure heavy duty or standard shock tower to 

your chassis (sold individually)................................$ 19.95 

(D) Heavy Duty Spring Retainers 

Improves springs attachment to axle. Required with dislocation cones. 

SRP105 Front heavy duty spring retainer, pair.....................$ 20.95 

SRP106 Rear heavy duty spring retainer, pair .....................$ 15.90 

(E) Front Dislocation Cones 

PLS023DC 

Easily bolts to your chassis front top spring mount. 

Proven effective in guiding a dislocated spring back 

into place, allowing for maximum axle articulation. 

(Pair) .............................................................................$ 89.00 

(F) Rear Dislocation Cones 

PLH617DC Easily bolts to your chassis rear top spring mount. 

Proven effective in guiding a dislocated spring back 

into place, allowing for maximum axle articulation. 

(Pair) RRC, Discovery I, Defender 90 ......................$ 89.00 

RNH861 (Pair) Defender 110 ....................................................$ 89.00 

(G) Rear Shock Mount Drop kit 

PLH617DK 

Increases the travel of your rear shock by lowering 

your top mount 2”. Works great with our 2” lower heavy 

duty front shock towers (Pair)..................................$ 89.00 

(H) 2 Inch Heavy Duty Lift Spacers 

Raise your Defender, Range Rover Classic, Discovery I and II 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 2 inch heavy duty lift spacers (2 front 2, rear) ..........$ 99.95 

(I) Extended Flexible Stainless Steel Brake Line Kits 

These 4 inch extended flexible stainless steel brake line kits are designed for Land 

Rovers with lifted suspension. Replaces your rubber flex lines. Equipped with factory 

fittings. No adapters required. Directions included. 

SBL3004E Discovery I ..................................................................................$ 129.00 

SBL6004E Discovery II .................................................................................$ 119.00 

SBL5006E Range Rover Classic 1992 - 1995.............................................$ 165.00 

SBL2003E Defender 90, 110.........................................................................$ 89.50 

(J) ProLine Performance Wheel Spacer Set 

Widen your Land Rover's track, and dramatically improve your turning radius and 

handling. Precision made from Billet Aluminum with heat-treated heavy-duty wheel 

studs, this new and improved Performance Wheel Spacer Kit is designed for superior 

strength and off-road performance. Made in the USA. Set of 4 includes 30mm wide 

spacers with studs, and 20 lug nuts. 

RNWS001 Defender, Discovery I and Range Rover Classic..................$ 419.00 

RNWS002 Discovery II, Range Rover P38A .............................................$ 429.00 

(K) Wheel Flare Set 

Wheel Flare set for Discovery I 1994-1999, Discovery II 1999-2004 & Range 

Rover Classic 1983-1995. The road legal solution for tires too wide for your 

Land Rover. Easy to install, and easy to modify. Made of high strength 

flexible plastic compound that will hold up to off-road use. 2 inches wide, 

supplied in black. Adaptable to factory openings or ones cut over size. 

Complete kit for 4 door Discovery I & Range Rover Classic. Includes 

hardware and some very British instructions. 

RNA350 .......................................................................................$ 499.95 

(L) Heavy Duty Drive Flange 

Fits Defender, Discovery I and Range Rover Classic. Anodized finish with 

screw on caps, sold in pairs. 

PLH009 Drive Flange H/D 24 spline........................................$ 95.00 PR. 


SUSPENSION / COIL VONVERSION KITS 

COMPLETE COIL CONVERSION KITS FOR EASY INSTALLATION 

The only kits featuring Genuine variable rate coil springs 

for a superior ride and improved handling. 

A 

B 

(A) 1993 - ‘95 Range Rover Classic 

Coil Conversion Kit using Genuine springs 

Land Rover designed and built into the Range Rover Classic 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 to a coil-sprung Range Rover. 

This kit contains all Genuine parts and includes everything needed for 

the proper conversion and continuing reliability for 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. 

RNK5105 

Coil Spring Conversion Kit, Range Rover Classic, 

Genuine (as showm above).............................................$ 379.00 

1993 - ‘95 Range Rover Classic 

Coil Conversion Kit using Old Man Emu 

springs 

RNK5105A 

Coil Spring Conversion Kit (with OME springs), 

Range Rover Classic (not shown) ..................................$ 399.95 

(B) 1995-2002 Range Rover P38A Coil Spring 

Conversion Kits with Electronic ECU Bypass 

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 Genuine variable rate springs, 2 Genuine rear coil spring 

isolators, 2 Genuine 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 Standard RR P38A Coil Spring Conversion Kit ..................$ 699.00 

RNK5107 Heavy Duty, P38A Coil Conversion Kit...........................$ 769.00 

1995-2002 Range Rover P38A Coil Spring Conversion 

Kits with 4 gas pressurized Bilstein Shocks. 

RNK5116 

RNK5117 

Standard w/Bilsteins, P38A Coil Conversion Kit..........$1155.00 

Heavy Duty w/Bilsteins, P38A Coil Conversion Kit......$1255.00 

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SUSPENSION / SPRING & AIR SPRING ASSEMBLIES, BUSHING KITS 

(C) Discovery II Rear Air to Coil Spring Conversion Kit 

Coil Conversion for Discovery II rear suspension. Do away with air suspension 

hassles and convert to coil-sprung for continuously reliable performance. Kit contains 

Genuine parts, everything for the conversion, instructions and hardware. 

RNK5118 Discovery II Rear Air to Coil Spring Conversion Kit........$ 299.00 

(D) Air Spring Assembly 

Range Rover P38A (1995-2002) 

RND262 Air Spring Assembly, Front, Genuine, Each............$ 329.00 

PLD262G2 Air Spring Assembly, Front, ProLine, Pair..............$ 250.95 

RND263 Air Spring Assembly, Rear, Genuine, Each ............$ 299.00 

PLD263G2 Air Spring Assembly, Rear, ProLine, Pair...............$ 313.95 


RNS035 Air Spring Assembly, Front, Genuine, Each ...........$ 289.00 

RNS036 Air Spring Assembly, Rear, Genuine, Each ............$ 289.00 

Discovery II 

PLD823 Air Spring Assembly, Rear, ProLine, Each .............$ 179.00 

(E) Polyurethane Bushing Kits 

These Polyurethane Bushing Kits were designed with the DIY individual in mind; 

both easy to install and the best possible price anywhere. These Kits are suitable 

for normal, as well as off-road use. Includes all suspension and all shock absorber 

bushings. Made in England. 

PBS1115 Polyurethane Bushing Kit, Discovery I, Range Rover Classic 

(except 1995), Defender 90, 1994 on. .................................$ 139.95 

PBS1111LWB Polyurethane Bushing Kit, Series III, 109” Includes all 

spring bushings and shock bushings ......................$ 109.50 

PBS1111SWB Polybushing Set, Series IIA, III, 88”Includes all spring 

bushings and shock bushings...................................$ 109.50 

(F) Genuine Land Rover Suspension Bushing Kits 

For superior performance and durability, no other bushings known will 

outlast Genuine Suspension Bushings. Includes all Land Rover Genuine Parts, 

bushings and hardware for replacing suspension bushings on your vehicle. 

Professional installation is recommended. 

C 

D 

DISCOVERY II REAR AIR TO 

GENUINE COIL SPRING 

CONVERSION KIT 

RNK5910 Range Rover Classic Front Bushings Pre '86 .......................$ 199.00 

RNK5911 Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings Pre '86 .........................$ 219.00 

RNK5912 Range Rover Classic Front Bushings ‘86-’90 .........................$ 157.45 

RNK5913 Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings ‘86-’92 ..........................$ 199.45 

RNK5914 Range Rover Classic Front Bushings ‘91 on ..........................$ 146.95 

RNK5915 Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings ‘93 on ...........................$ 199.45 

RNK5918 Discovery I Front Bushings.......................................................$ 149.00 

RNK5915 Discovery I Rear Bushings........................................................$ 199.45 

RNK5916 Defender 90, 110 Front Bushings ‘91 on..................................$ 145.95 

RNK5915 Defender 90, 110 Rear Bushings .............................................$ 199.45 

RND262 Air Spring Assembly 

F 

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Simply Irresistible 

Story by Mike Koch 

Photos by Matt Martin

I’ve done something that I never thought I’d do. I recently purchased 

an Alpine White 1993 Range Rover Classic short wheelbase. How 

exciting, until you hear what I paid for it. It’s an $1,100 Range Rover 

Classic. “I thought those were expensive, Mike.” A 175,000-mile 

Range Rover Classic. “That’s no spring chicken, Mike.” A Range 

Rover Classic that’s spent it’s entire tour of duty in the northern 

reaches of Vermont. “Good from far, but far from good, Mike.” With 

its leather seats and walnut dash, it still presents proudly enough 

to take a date out to a respectable restaurant. For years, I’ve 

been interested in Series Rovers; vehicles that are somewhat 

straightforward to repair with simple hand tools, don’t have to be 

plugged in to a computer to be diagnosed, don’t depreciate faster 

than a concert Steinway falling from a skyscraper. 

Speaking of which, Range Rover Classics are certainly attainable 

these days, but you should scrutinize over each example you look at 

because a so-called value may end up costing you down the road. Are 

Range Rover Classics a better value now than ever? In 1993, mine 

had an MSRP of about $44,500 when it rolled off its showroom floor 

(literally, it was the display model). At the time of registration, the 

local Department of Motor 

Vehicles taxed me based on 

its book value, roughly 

$3,500. (remember to 

watch out for the falling 

pianos...) How on earth 

did these cars depreciate 

so much? 

Let’s take a look at 

what it takes to keep one 

of these discreet status 

indicators on the road and 

in service. According to my 

rudimentary calculations, 

after commuting in it 

everyday for about a month, it gets a magnificent 12.5 mpg. A Range 

Rover Classic will never be mistaken for a Prius. Thankful, for the 

planet we live on, I’ve been militant about my recycling chores lately. 

The Range Rover’s so-called fuel economy is a “value” in a distorted 

way. I like to think about it like this: it has twice the number of 

cylinders than my Series and multitudes more horsepower and speed. 

The Range Rover cruises effortlessly at 70 mph, whereas my 109” 

once saw a record speed of 62 mph on a steep downhill, a 

frightening experience altogether. The Range Rover is all-wheel-drive 

all the time, whereas the Series is in rear-wheel-drive during most of 

its travels. What are some of the more expensive parts to replace? An 

ABS pump retails at about $1,200. What about the ABS valve block, 

which retails at around $1,500? (I hope that doesn’t decide to stop 

functioning, especially since this Classic weighs in at 4,401 lbs.!) The 

viscous unit in the Borg Warner transfer case retails at about $1,600, 

not counting labour and other items that should probably be replaced 

at the same time - like the chain, gears and seals. At which point, it 

typically pays to replace the entire transfer box instead of fixing what’s 

broken. Corrosion is a constant battle in New England, especially 

when owning a Range Rover Classic. Perhaps 1993 is the best model 

year for the short wheelbase, as it has the benefits of ABS and ETC 

without the troublesome aging EAS. I’m trying to come up with a 

figure on a repair that would potentially send this car to an early 

grave. When will we reach the point of diminishing returns? How 

much do I love this Classic? 

Immeasurably. So, what’s it all about? What does this Range 

Rover bring to my life other than high fuel consumption and the 

dreaded question of “what if?” It’s like no other car I’ve driven or 

owned-and I’ve owned quite an embarrassingly high number for a 

man of my age. What I like the most about driving it is the way it 

makes me feel while driving it. When I drive my Range Rover, I feel 

like entitled royalty. It has that certain “je na sais quoi” of making its 

driver feel superior to other motorists surrounding him or her. While 

speaking to some fellow Classic enthusiasts the other night, we all 

agreed, that until you drive one on a regular basis, you really can’t 

grasp the aura this car beholds. I’ve heard the following: “All Range 

Rovers are cars, but not all cars are Range Rovers.” Narcissistically, I 

admire my reflection while driving my Range Rover past those shiny 

glass-faced contemporary 

office buildings in town. 

“Make way for the king of 

‘Vermontistan’ in his 1993 

Range Rover Classic!” 

Enough about my 

overly-inflated ego while 

driving the Range Rover; it’s 

also great for loading up 

with friends and heading 

out to dinner in style. 

This late Range Rover 

Classic just might be my 

favorite Land Rover. 

From its formidable 

driving height, I feel like I’m towering over all the other motorists on 

an imperial level. Like riding in a palanquin on the back of a 

pachyderm, I feel safe. All nonsequitors aside, the Classic’s timeless 

design looks “just right;” think of it as Goldylocks. The other night, 

I parked it in front of my Burlington condo and stood admiring it for 

almost five minutes. My neighbors must consider me mad. The 

Classic looks smart, and its exterior styling remained largely 

unchanged from its debut in 1970 till the end of its production in 

1995! There’s no mistaking my Range Rover for any other SUV 

resembling a melted cough drop, in any parking lot. 

It is chock-full-of-amenities. I routinely appreciate it’s factory 

fitted 120-watt a/d/s stereo with 6-disc CD changer (and 

weatherband), walnut dash, heated windscreen, glass sunroof, 

puddle lamps in the bottoms of the doors, ABS, ETC, power windows 

(the three that work), power locks, and leather heated power seats 

(more on that later). One of my favorite luxuries is the auto-dimming 

rearview mirror; it perfectly cuts the glare from those bothersome 

HID headlamps. Its uprated suspension was genuinely put to the test 

the other morning as I swerved to avoid a motorist even less awake 

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than myself! The purposeful burble, at idle, emanating from its NRP 

performance exhaust is wondrous, making the engine sound larger 

than its 3.9 liters. I love this Rover! 

By now, you’re certainly asking yourself “what’s wrong with it?” 

Or, “He got suckered.” No, I’m afraid not. So what if three of the four 

doors and power windows are operational? While the rear 

crossmember is a bit flaky, the car was repainted about two years 

ago and it’s had Genuine waterproof seat covers since its first owner 

took delivery. Seeing as I’m probably going to be the last owner 

of this machine, now is the perfect time to enjoy the leather fit for 

royalty. As soon as I drove it home for the first time, off came the 

covers and I promptly cleaned and conditioned the well-preserved 

hides. While the transfer case prefers not to go into LO range, this 

Classic’s been painstakingly maintained (e.g.: Amsoil synthetics all 

around since day one) since new and has had a lot of recent work: 

heater core (quite a job, as half the dash must be removed), new 

brakes lines and calipers all around, new Genuine HD springs and 

Bilsteins, full NRP stainless steel performance exhaust system, K&N 

air filter, Hella Vision Plus headlamps, tune ups, fuel pump, liftgate, 

etc. All the stuff that makes owners sell these cars, usually at a 

substantial loss. Heated power seats? Sure, it’s got them, but they 

don’t work as the factory intended. 

Speaking of dodgy electrics, while I was in New York for the 

Thanksgiving holiday, I lent the keys to a friend visiting the area from 

out of town. I asked him how things went with my Range Rover, 

expecting to be amused by a memorable story or two. It went 

something like this: “Well, funny you should ask because the 

other night I was driving a bit faster than the posted limit on some 

unfamiliar country road and suddenly, while cresting a hill, the 

brights decided to extinguish themselves. Once I “turned off” the 

brights using the stalk on the steering column, the headlamps worked 

again. So, I guess you don’t have brights anymore, but the rest of the 

car works perfectly and I even left some petrol in it for you. Thanks 

for letting me drive it, and I know what you mean about that royal 

seating position and that luxurious, unhurried feeling while you’re 

behind the wheel.” Note: The brights are back in service, after 

replacing a 15 amp fuse. 

On a slightly darker note, the other day, my Range Rover 

stranded me mid-commute. It genuinely got stuck and I don’t mean 

off-road. Was this the end for my freshly acquired Range Rover? Our 

courtship was surely too young for that! To make a long story short 

the parking brake got stuck ON, immobilizing me as I tried to pull out 

of a parking spot. A bit possessed on the part of my Range Rover, 

considering the parking brake wasn’t applied when I parked it! The 

shoes got jammed up against the inside of the drum and fell on the 

floor upon removal of the drum. I’ll spare you the details of this 

repair, but you can imagine I employed a rather cost-effective 

approach. 

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Ever since I took delivery, the rear 

differential leaked. It leaked horrendously, 

reminiscent of a colander, thanks to all those 

quaint Vermont winters. Objectively, I filled it 

every other day. I kept using Amsoil synthetic 

gear oil, knowing that if it were to empty, at least 

its bearing and gears would be coated in lush 

synthetic lubrication. I took it to a local Land 

Rover specialist who drained the differential, 

cleaned it, coated it in thick marine-grade 

epoxy, and covered the epoxy in black paint, 

after allowing it to harden at room temperature 

for a few days; the perfect fix for my $1,100 

Range Rover. 

Why not properly weld the axle case shut 

from the inside, and outside, whilst removing 

the rear differential? The labour bill for that job 

alone might cost more than what I paid for the 

entire Range Rover! That’s what makes these 

cars a great value. So long as you have 

an affordable source for quality parts, and 

you’re resourceful with your hands, these 

vehicles are a considerable value! Aside from 

its thirsty fuel habit and depreciation, this 

Rover is loaded to the gills with comfort and 

refinement, not to mention character that you 

just cannot put a price on. Is this Range Rover 

restorable? Surely, but it’s also replaceable! If 

something goes horribly wrong or it rots out 

beyond recognition, I’ll part it out and gladly 

buy a replacement. These cars aren’t nearly as 

restorable as a Series or Defender, seeing as 

they have more complex systems and some of 

the interior and exterior bits are no longer in 

production. In the meantime, mine will have a 

nice retirement, driving me to and from Rovers 

North. As for yourselves, go out and buy a 

Range Rover Classic. Once you take it home, 

acquaint yourself with all of its systems and stay 

on top of the maintenance. This isn’t a vehicle 

that only requires its owner to perform 

oil changes and a full tank of fuel. If you 

are balking at the fuel consumption bill, this 

probably isn’t the right car for you. Find a 

well-sorted example, or you’ll only condemn my 

recommendation. 

As for me, owning this Range Rover Classic 

is quite an upgrade in luxury from my 109” 

military. I can’t say that for a daily driver I’ll 

be back in my Series anytime soon. 

Let the Sisyphean task of Land Rover 

ownership and maintenance continue… 

_______ ________ 

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MECHANICAL / FOOTWELLS, WHELL CYLINDERS, BRAKE FLUID, CALIPERS 

Footwell Replacement Assembly Series II, IIA, III 

18 ga. Galvanized Footwell for complete replacement in all 2.25 Ltr 

RNF0005 LH (driver).............................................................................................$ 187.90 

RNF0010 Center Bulkhead Assembly...............................................................$ 249.00 

PLB722 Bellhousing Cover 4 CYL ..................................................................$ 139.00 

RNF0006 RH (passenger)....................................................................................$ 151.73 

Wheel Cylinders for 88”, Series II, IIA, III 

Check Out These Girling Prices 

RNB535 Front Right, Genuine...........................................................................$ 76.50 

PLB535 Front Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling).................................................$ 46.50 

RNB536 Front Left, Genuine .............................................................................$ 76.50 

PLB536 Front Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) ...................................................$ 46.50 

RNB537 Rear Right, Genuine ...........................................................................$ 75.38 

PLB537 Rear Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) .................................................$ 49.00 

RNB538 Rear Left, Genuine..............................................................................$ 75.38 

PLB538 Rear Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)....................................................$ RNB536 Wheel Cylinder 49.00 

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RNF0005 LH Footwell 

RNF0010 Center Bulkhead 

RNF0006 RH Footwell 

PLB722 

Wheel Cylinders for 109”, 2.25 

RNB542 Front Right, Genuine...........................................................................$ 51.41 

PLB542 Front Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling).................................................$ 39.80 

RNB541 Front Left, Genuine .............................................................................$ 51.41 

PLB541 Front Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) ...................................................$ 39.80 

RNB535 Rear Right, Genuine ...........................................................................$ 76.50 

PLB535 Rear Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) .................................................$ 46.50 

RNB536 Rear Left, Genuine..............................................................................$ 76.50 

PLB536 Rear Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)....................................................$ 46.50 

Lucas Brake Fluid 

GBF4250 Lucas Brake Fluid, 250 ml..................................................................$ 4.20 

GBF4500 Lucas Brake Fluid, 500 ml..................................................................$ 7.35 

GBF4100 Lucas Brake Fluid, 1 Litre..................................................................$ 12.60 

ProLine Series II, IIA, III Brake Drums 

PLC534 88 Series III 10” Brake Drum, ProLine ............................................$ 39.50 

PLC545 88 Series II, IIA 10” Brake Drum, ProLine ......................................$ 39.50 

PLC216 109 Series II, IIA, 2.25ltr thru Suff. G, ProLine ..............................$ 55.00 

PLC504 109 Series IIA, III, 2.25ltr 1971 on, ProLine ....................................$ 45.00 

Genuine Series Brake Pipe Kits 

Includes all Genuine metal and rubber flex lines with sealing washers and nuts. 

RNK680 88” Single System, Early Series IIA.................................................$ 167.95 

RNK681 109” Single System.............................................................................$ 169.95 

RNK682 88” Dual Power, Series IIA................................................................$ 199.50 

RNK683 88” Dual Power, Series III .................................................................$ 199.50 

Series Brake Shoes 88” and 109” 

Bonded Brake Shoes Sold in Axle Sets (enough for 2 wheels) 

PLF320 88” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front or rear........................................$ 36.50 

PLF343 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front only, 2.25ltr..............................$ 41.95 

PLF321 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, rear only, all models .......................$ 45.50 

PLF342 Brake Shoes for handbrake, Series IIA/III.....................................$ 24.95 

PLF320 Series Brake Shoes 

NEW ProLine Brake Calipers with no Core Charge 


PLF300A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, RH ..............................................$ 174.50 

PLF301A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, LH...............................................$ 174.50 

PLB198A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, RH...............................................$ 119.95 

PLB197A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, LH ...............................................$ 119.95 

PLF200 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, RH ............................................$ 239.00 

PLF201 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, LH.............................................$ 239.00 

Discovery I 1995-1999 

PLB192A Front Caliper, NEW, RH ......................................................................$ 174.50 

PLB191A Front Caliper, NEW, LH.......................................................................$ 174.50 

PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, RH.......................................................................$ 119.95 

PLB197A Rear Caliper, NEW, LH .......................................................................$ 

PLB191A Brake Caliper 

119.95 

Discovery II 1999-2004 & Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 

PLD016A Front Caliper, NEW, RH ......................................................................$ 159.00 

PLD017A Front Caliper, NEW, LH.......................................................................$ 159.00 

PLD004 Rear Caliper, NEW, RH.......................................................................$ 96.00 

PLD005 Rear Caliper, NEW, LH .......................................................................$ 96.00 


PLB014A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1989 RH ......................................................$ 149.00 

PLB015A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1989 LH.......................................................$ 149.00 

PLD259A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 RH, From Vin # 637568 ....................$ 174.50 

PLD258A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 LH, From Vin # 637568.....................$ 174.50 

PLB011A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,RH ...........................$ 149.00 

PLB017A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,LH............................$ 149.00 

PLB018A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1992 RH 10mm............................................$ 136.00 

PLB010A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1992 LH 10mm ............................................$ 136.00 

PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 RH 12mm............................................$ 119.95 

PLB197A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 LH 12mm ............................................$ 119.95 

Brake Pad Fitting Kits 

PLB204 Front, solid disc, Defender 110 NAS, Discovery I .........................$ 6.95 

PLD161 Front, vented, Range Rover Classic, Defender 90 NAS ...............$ 6.95 

PLH320 Front, non-vented, Range Rover Classic ........................................$ 6.95 

PLH321 Rear, RR Classic, Defender 90, Discovery I....................................$ 6.95 


MECHANICAL / BRAKES 

GENUINE, ProLine Rotors and Brake Pads 

Rotors 

Defender 90 

PLB022A ProLine, front, rotor, each........................................................$ 39.50 

PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 39.00 

RNB022 Genuine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 79.50 

RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor, each........................................................$ 86.50 

PLB022SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, rotor, pair ..........................$ 129.00 

PLB012SD ProLine slotted & drilled, rear, rotor, pair ..........................$ 109.00 

Defender 110 

PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 39.50 

RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor, each .....................................................$ 71.50 

PLB006SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, rotor, pair .........................$ 109.00 


PLB022SD 

ProLine Rotor 

PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor, each........................................................$ 39.50 

PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 39.00 

RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 71.50 

RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor, each........................................................$ 86.50 

PLB006SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, rotor, pair ..........................$ 109.00 

PLB012SD ProLine slotted & drilled, rear, rotor, pair ...........................$ 109.00 

Discovery II 1999-2004 

PLD013A ProLine, front, rotor, each........................................................$ 59.00 

PLD024A ProLine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 39.95 

RND013 Genuine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 88.00 

RND024 Genuine, rear, rotor, each........................................................$ 86.00 

PLD013SD ProLine slot drilled, front, rotor, pair ....................................$ 129.00 

PLD024SD ProLine slot drilled, rear, rotor, pair......................................$ 109.00 

Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 

PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor ‘87-1989, each........................................$ 39.50 

PLB022A ProLine, front, rotor ‘90-1995, each........................................$ 39.50 

PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each.........................................$ 39.00 

RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor ‘87-1989, each ......................................$ 71.50 

RNB022 Genuine, front, rotor ‘90-1995, each ......................................$ 79.50 

RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each........................................$ 86.50 

PLB006SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, ‘87-1989 rotor, pair...........$ 109.00 

PLB022SD ProLine slot drilled, front, rotor ‘90-1995, pair ....................$ 129.00 

PLB012SD ProLine slot drilled, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, pair......................$ 109.00 

Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 

PLD028A ProLine, front, rotor, each........................................................$ 59.00 

PLD024A ProLine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 39.95 

RND028 Genuine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 96.50 

RND024 Genuine, rear, rotor, each........................................................$ 86.00 

PLD028SD ProLine slotted / drilled, front, rotor, pair ............................$ 129.00 

PLD024SD ProLine slot drilled, rear, rotor, pair......................................$ 109.00 

Brake Pads 

Defender 90 Brake 

PLF323 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 39.95 

PLB195 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad, set..................................................$ 24.95 

RNF323 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................................$ 76.50 

RNF303 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 64.49 

Defender 110 Brake 

PLD036 Brak Pads 

PLF323 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 39.95 

RNF323 Genuine, front, Brake pad, set................................................$ 76.50 

Discovery I Brake 

PLB208 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 34.95 

PLB195 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad, set..................................................$ 24.95 

Discovery II Brake 

RND036 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................................$ 119.00 

PLD036 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 42.95 

PLD242 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad, set..................................................$ 39.50 

RND020 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 110.50 

Range Rover Classic Brake Pad sets 

PLB001 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS......................$ 34.95 

PLB208 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995........................................$ 34.95 

PLB004 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS.......................$ 29.95 

PLB004 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995.........................................$ 29.95 

RNB001 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989 ......................................$ 69.00 

RNB208 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995 ......................................$ 89.95 

RNB004 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989........................................$ 71.28 

RNB004 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995........................................$ 71.28 

Range Rover P38A Brake 

PLD036 ProLine, front, Brake Pad ........................................................$ 42.95 

PLD242 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad..........................................................$ 39.50 

BUY OUR 

KITS AND 

SAVE 

RNK6114 Discovery II 

Brake Kits 

Both the Genuine and the ProLine brake kits include 2 pads and 2 rotors 

& hardware. 


RNK6101 Front Brakes w/o ABS Genuine ...................................$ 209.00 

PLK6101 Front Brakes w/o ABS ProLine ....................................$ 99.50 

RNK6102 Rear Brakes w/o ABS LH Sensor Genuine ................$ 249.00 

PLK6102 Rear Brakes w/o ABS LH/RH Sensor ProLine ..........$ 99.50 

RNK6103 Rear Brakes w/o ABS RH Sensor Genuine................$ 244.00 

PLK6102 Rear Brakes w/o ABS LH/RH Sensor ProLine...........$ 99.50 

RNK6104 Front Brakes w/ABS Genuine.......................................$ 244.00 

PLK6104 Front Brakes w/ABS ProLine........................................$ 109.00 

RNK6105 Rear Brakes w/ABS Genuine .......................................$ 244.00 

PLK6105 Rear Brakes w/ABS ProLine .......................................$ 99.50 

Range Rover P38A 

RNK6112 Front Brakes Genuine ...................................................$ 319.00 

PLK6112 Front Brakes ProLine ....................................................$ 149.00 

RNK6113 Rear Brakes Genuine....................................................$ 276.00 

PLK6113 Rear Brakes ProLine .....................................................$ 99.50 

Discovery Series I 





Discovery Series II 





Girling Brake Master Cylinders 

Series IIA, III 

PLC752 Series IIA CV 88”.......................................................................$ 79.95 

PLC753 Series IIA CV 109”.....................................................................$ 84.50 

PLC454 Series IIA, III, 88”, dual power ...............................................$ 229.95 

PLC762 Series III 109”, dual power......................................................$ 259.00 

Defender 

PLF285 Defender 90/110 ........................................................................$ 139.00 

Discovery 

PLB200 Discovery I w/ABS....................................................................$ 229.00 

PLF285 Master Cylinder 


PLB172 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Lockeed) ...........................$ 199.95 

PLB180 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Girling)...............................$ 199.00 


MECHANICAL / CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERS, FUEL, IGNITION, RADIATORS 

Girling Clutch Master Cylinders 


PLC752 Series II, IIA 1959 - 1968 Girling ............................................$ 79.95 

PLF289 Series IIA, III with integral reservoir 1969 on Girling ........$ 69.95 

Defender 

PLF289 Defender 90/110 Girling ...........................................................$ 69.95 

Discovery 

RND939 Discovery I Genuine.................................................................$ 139.95 

Clutch Slave Cylinders 


PLB599 Series IIA Girling.......................................................................$ 69.95 

PLC535 Series III Girling .......................................................................$ 49.95 

Defender 

RNE222 Defender V8 Genuine...............................................................$ 59.95 

RND627 Defender Tdi Genuine .............................................................$ 78.70 

RND493 Defender Td5 Genuine ............................................................$ 68.50 

Discovery RND493 Clutch Slave Cylinder 

RND627 Discovery V8 Genuine .............................................................$ 78.70 

Series 2.25 ltr Fuel Pump 

Series 2.25 ltr 

PLC349 Fuel Pump, 2.25ltr. petrol, gasket included ................$ 39.50 

RNB640 Fuel Pump gasket ...........................................................$ 1.90 

Series Fuel Tanks 

Series II, IIA, III 

PLC362 

88” and 109” Regular, Fuel Tank, 

Petrol & Diesel, ProLine ................................................$ 199.45 

PLH515 Range Rover Classic 1971-1985 style..........................$ 249.00 

PLE114 110 NAS, Range Rover Classic 1987-1991..................$ 239.00 

PLE116 Cradle for PLE114 fuel tank ..........................................$ 49.00 

PLH650 109 Rear Fuel Tank Series III (Series II, IIA is NLA) .....$ 279.00 

PLH652 Fuel Sender for the Rear Fuel Tank Series III 109 ....$ 39.00 

RNC886 Locking ring for sender Series III................................$ 5.99 

RNC887 Sealing ring for sender Series III ................................$ 1.94 

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 (ProLine)..........................$ 5.90 

Series III 1974 on 

RNE235 2.25 litre petrol, canister type (Genuine) ..............................$ 4.99 


RNF861 V8 inline with threaded fittings (Genuine)............................$ 22.99 

PLF861 V8 inline with threaded fittings (ProLine) .............................$ 9.98 

RNC632 2.25 litre petrol, inline w/threaded fittings (Genuine).........$ 21.97 

RFF111 2.25 litre petrol, inline (ProLine) splice in .............................$ 5.90 

RNC745 2.25 litre diesel (Genuine)........................................................$ 8.35 

RNF862 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel (Genuine) ................................$ 24.50 

PLF862 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel (ProLine)..................................$ 12.95 

RND270 Td5, Fuel Filter (Genuine).........................................................$ 59.95 

Discovery I 

RNF861 Fuel Filter 

RNF861 Genuine – threaded both ends..............................................$ 22.99 

PLF861 ‘87-’95, ProLine.........................................................................$ 9.98 


RNF133 Genuine Fuel Filter Update Kit (required for early 

Range Rover up to LA464553).................................................$ 49.95 

RNF861 ’87-’95, (threaded both ends), (Genuine) ..............................$ 22.99 

PLF861 ‘87-’95, (ProLine) ......................................................................$ 9.98 

RNF025 ‘87-90 fuel filter (up to LA464553 

without update kit)....................................................................$ 19.50 

V8FuelPump with Fuel Sending Unit 

RNF131 Range Rover Classic 1987-1990, Genuine ..................$ 379.80 

PLF131 Range Rover Classic 1987-1990, ProLine ...................$ 139.00 

RNE131 Defender 90 1994-1997, Genuine..................................$ 329.00 

RNF132 RRC ‘91 - ‘95, Discovery I ‘94 - ‘97, Genuine ..............$ 244.50 

PLF132 RRC ‘91 - ‘95, Discovery I ‘94 - ‘97, ProLine................$ 199.00 

RNF148 Discovery I & II ‘97 - ‘04, from VA737154, Genuine...$ 499.00 

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PLH650 Rear 

Fuel Tank 

Genuine V8 Ignition Parts 

RNI012 

RNI001 Distributor Cap, 3.5, 3.9 litre....................................................$ 43.90 

RNI002 Distributor Rotor, 3.5, 3.9 litre..................................................$ 39.50 

RNI028 Ignition Coil 3.5 liter..................................................................$ 69.95 

RNE509 Ignition Coil 3.9 liter..................................................................$ 129.10 

RNI004 Ignition Wire Set, 3.5, 3.9, and ‘93, ‘94 4.2 litre ...................$ 69.95 

RNI005 Ignition Wire Set, 4.2 litre 1995 only......................................$ 99.80 

RNI006 Ignition Wire Set 4.0, 4.6 litre .......................................$ 99.80 

RNI024 3 Pin Amplifier for Distributor.................................................$ 179.00 

RNI010 Adapter, for 3 Pin Amplifier ....................................................$ 39.95 

RNI012 Distributor Service Kit with Dust Shield..................................$ 49.00 

RNI017 Base Plate and Pick-up Lead for Distributor.......................$ 139.00 

RNI003 Genuine (Champion) Spark Plug..................................$ 5.99 

Complete Genuine V8 Ignition Kits 

RNK9335 

3.9 litre (Includes: Cap, rotor, plug wires, and 

spark plugs) Genuine ...............................................................$ 179.00 

RNK9336 4.0 litre, ‘94-’95 Discovery I Genuine .....................................$ 157.45 

(Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) 

RNK9339 4.0 litre, ‘96-’99 Discovery I Genuine .....................................$ 139.60 


RNK9340 4.0 litre, ‘95-’98 RR P38A Genuine .........................................$ 129.00 


RNK9341 4.0 litre, ‘99-’02 RR P38A, Discovery II Genuine .................$ 259.00 


NEW Radiators 

Series II, IIA, III 

Heavy Duty 3 Core Radiator 

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.......................................$ 259.00 

Discovery I ‘94-1999 

PLC062 w/ Automatic Transmission, Radiator, ProLine ........$ 349.00 

RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine..............................$ 2.30 

Range Rover Classic ‘87-1992 

PLC020 ‘87-1988. Radiator, ProLine............................................$ 359.00 

PLC019A ‘89-1992, Radiator, ProLine............................................$ 569.00 

RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine..............................$ 2.30 

Defender 90, 110 

RNE130 NAS 90/110 V8 Radiator Assembly, Genuine .............$ 549.00 

PLD500 300 Tdi Radiator with intercooler, ProLine.................$ 579.00 

PLH255 300 Tdi Radiator, ProLine...............................................$ 298.00 

PLD496 200 Tdi Radiator, ProLine...............................................$ 292.95 

Gasket Set Head Gasket Sets 

Includes all gaskets and seals to overhaul your cylinder head(s). 

PLM015 3.5 V8 Steel Head Gasket and Valve Cover Gasket ............$ 79.00 

PLV016 3.9 V8 Steel Head Gasket and Valve Cover Gasket ............$ 89.00 

PLM083 4.0 V8 or 3.9 V8 latest OEM upgrade kit with composite head 

gasket and rubber valve cover gaskets ...............................$ 149.00 

PLE602 2.6 Petrol.....................................................................................$ 49.99 

PLF309 2.25 Diesel ..................................................................................$ 39.99 

Block Gasket Set 

Includes all gaskets and seals used in your block and front cover. 

PLF311 All V8 ...........................................................................................$ 32.50 

PLH702 300 TDI ........................................................................................$ 49.50 

Full Engine Gasket Set 

Includes all gaskets and seals to overhaul your entire engine. 

PLH703 200 TDI ........................................................................................$ 45.50 

PLF308 2.25 Petrol...................................................................................$ 39.99 

PLM083 Gasket Set 


MECHANICAL / TRANSFER BOX, CARBURETOR, TAILGATES 

A 

C 

PLH514 

D 

B 

PLB171A 

E 

(A) High-Ratio Series IIA, III Transfer Box 

Increases your road speed by 32% with no change in low range performance. 

Experience quieter, more reliable road performance. Eliminates the weak link caused 

by overdrives being sandwiched between the main box and the transfer box. Normal 

high ratio is 1.148:1, New High-Ratio Modified is 0.781:1, low range ratio is unchanged. 

This READY TO BOLT IN transfer box is completely remanufactured, featuring all new 

bearings, seals and gaskets, including transmission brake assembly. 

HRT1002 Rebuilt High-Ratio Transfer Box ..........................................................$ 1695.00 

(B) Weber Replacement Carburetor 

This high-quality unit is our inexpensive solution to carburetor replacement. Italian 

crafted, this unit bolts onto Land Rovers previously equipped with Zeniths. Older 

Solex-equipped Land Rovers can use it with our conversion kit. 

34ICH Series IIA & III 2.25L.........................................................................$ 249.00 

(C) 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 tailgate lid. Kit includes corrosion-proof aluminum frame 

pieces finished in matte black. Hardware and instructions included. 

PLH514 All-Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kit for 

Range Rover Classic .............................................................$ 399.95 

RNB171 

(D) 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. 

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

(E) Genuine Liftgate Assembly 

This is a fully assembled liftgate ready to be installed as supplied by 

Land Rover. Includes top hinges, cross rods, wiring harness and bottom 

latches. Does not include the exterior handle. 

RNB171 Genuine Land Rover Liftgate Assembly.............................$ 869.00 

RNB261 Exterior Handle Assembly (up to JA351032) ....................$ 199.50 

RNB299 Exterior Handle Assembly (from KA351033)......................$ 129.00 


MECHANICAL / CV JOINTS, OIL FILTERS, ALTERNATORS, STARTER MOTORS 

CV JOINT KITS 

A comprehensive kit that includes all the oil seals and gaskets that you 

need to replace your CV Joint. Includes CV joint and grease. Proline kits 

use Genuine seals, gaskets and grease as shown. 

Defender 90 

RNK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ................................$ 289.00 

PLK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint ..................................$ 169.00 

Defender 110 



Discovery 



Genuine CV Joint Kit 

Series IIA & III Alternator NEW 

PLF193 12 Volt Lucas Alternator for Series IIA & III .......................$ 99.50 

PLF193 

Starter Motor Assemblies 

PLE867 Genuine LR, High Speed Cold-Climate Enhanced for all 

3.5/3.9/4.0/4.2/4.6 litre petrol engines, New Bosch.............$ 299.95 

RNF197 2.25 & 2.6 litre petrol, Rebuilt *plus $100 core charge ................$ 299.00 

PLD294 200 & 300 Tdi, New Bosch ......................................................$ 419.00 

RNC011 Water Pump 

CV JOINT For ABS and non-ABS 


PLD201 Defender 90, 1997 .....................................................................$ 119.50 

PLD301 Defender 110, 1993 ...................................................................$ 129.00 

Discovery I 

RND201 CV Joint, Genuine.....................................................................$ 259.00 

PLD201 CV Joint, ProLine ......................................................................$ 119.50 

Discovery II 



PLX004 Suffix A axles only, CV Joint, Genuine..................................$ 129.00 

RNX005 ‘89 Suffix B axle on,CV Joint, Genuine..................................$ 489.00 

RNX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, Genuine.......................................$ 539.00 

PLX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, ProLine ........................................$ 139.00 



Genuine Oil Filters 

RNF001 V8 – All Range Rover Classic, P38A, 

Discovery I and II, Defender 90/110 ......................................$ 11.95 

RNE589 6 cyl 2.6 litre NADA 109”, petrol.............................................$ 7.99 

RND504 6 cyl 2.5 litre Freelander, petrol..............................................$ 8.68 

RND269 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, diesel, engine oil ......................................$ 10.99 

RNH251 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, Centrifuge element...................................$ 25.50 

RNF001 4 cyl 2.3, 2.5 litre Defender 90/110, petrol.............................$ 11.95 

RNF001 4 cyl 2.5, 2.5 turbo, 200 Tdi, 300 Tdi, diesel...........................$ 11.95 

RNE590 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 5.5” canister ....................$ 8.50 

RNE591 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 7.5” canister ....................$ 8.50 

RNE589 4 cyl 2.0 litre Series I, petrol ...................................................$ 7.99 

Series II, IIA Generators NEW 

RNE647 

38 

CV Joint 

C-40 type Generator, 

2.25 litre P & D .........................................................................$ 119.00 

RNE647 

NEW not rebuilt Water Pumps 

Series IIA, III Water Pump with Gasket 

RNF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, Genuine ..................................$ 109.00 

PLF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, ProLine....................................$ 39.50 

PLC348 2.25 litre petrol, Military, ProLine.................................$ 99.50 


RNC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine .........................$ 189.95 

PLC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine...........................$ 89.00 

RNC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine ...........................$ 269.00 

PLC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine ............................$ 89.00 

RNH257 200 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine.........................$ 229.00 

RNH258 300 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine.........................$ 128.00 

RNH360 Td5 diesel, Water Pump, Genuine...............................$ 139.50 

Discovery I ‘94-1999 

RNC052 Water Pump, Genuine ...................................................$ 269.00 

PLC052 Water Pump, ProLine.....................................................$ 89.00 

Discovery II ‘00-2002 

RNC052 Water Pump, Genuine..............................................................$ 269.00 

PLC052 Water Pump, ProLine...............................................................$ 89.00 

Range Rover Classic ‘87-1995 

RNC011 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, Genuine .............................................$ 189.95 

PLC011 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, ProLine ..............................................$ 89.00 

RNC052 ‘95, Water Pump, Genuine.......................................................$ 269.00 

PLC052 ‘95, Water Pump, ProLine........................................................$ 89.00 

Range Rover P38A ‘95-2002 

RNC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, Genuine .............................................$ 269.00 

PLC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, ProLine ..............................................$ 89.00 

Hylomar Gasket Sealer 

RNA681 

Official sealer used by Land Rover 

during assembly. Supplied in 3.5 oz. tubes. .........................$ 10.95 

Flex Coupler 

GENUINE Flex Coupler for rear propshafts, Range 

Rover & Discovery I, II 

RND196 Flex Coupler, Genuine 

with hardware...........................................................................$ 89.95 

PLD196 Flex Coupler, PorLine 

without hardware .....................................................................$ 49.95 

RND196 


MECHANICAL / PROPSHAFTS, AIR FILTERS, 02 SENSORS, DISTRIBUTORS 

Genuine Hub Seal Kits 

Includes Genuine hub seal, hub gasket, hub seal race and locker 

for hub nut. 

Series II, IIA, and III 

RNK552 Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) .......................................$ 19.99 



Discovery I 



RNK5621 1987-’89, Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ......................$ 32.50 



Propshafts 

PLK4100 Proline Discovery I Rear Propshaft Update Kit replaces Flex 

Coupler Propshaft with Twin U-Joint type. Includes new 

rear Propshaft and 4 bolt Differential. Flange kit......$ 339.50 

Propshaft Assemblies with U Joints 

PLF315 Front 88 & 109 Series II, IIA, III 88 & 109....................$ 159.95 

PLE189 Rear 88 Series II, IIA, III 88...........................................$ 169.95 

PLF358 Rear 109 Series II, IIA....................................................$ 199.45 

PLE201 Rear Defender 90 V8......................................................$ 279.00 

PLD665 Front Discovery II ...........................................................$ PLD473 399.00 

PLD473 Rear Discovery I & Range Rover Classic 100 inch...$ 239.95 

U Joint Repair Kit 

PLE598 Front & Rear Defender 90, 110, ProLine .....................$ 18.95 

RNF411 Front Defender 90, 110, Genuine..................................$ 64.50 

RNE611 Rear Defender 90, 110, Genuine ..................................$ 59.95 

PLE598 Front or Rear Discovery I, Range Rover Classic 

ProLine .............................................................................$ 18.95 

RNF411 Front or Rear Range Rover Classic, Discovery I 

Genuine ............................................................................$ 64.50 

PLD665 

K&N Air Filters 


RNF141 Defender 90 and 110 ......................................................$ 44.50 

Discovery I and II 

RNF139 Discovery I ......................................................................$ 57.95 

RNF144 Discovery II .....................................................................$ 57.95 


RNF141 RR Classic, 1987-1994 ....................................................$ 44.50 

RNF139 RR Classic, 1995..............................................................$ 57.95 


RNF141 

RNF146 RR P38A, thru ‘98 ............................................................$ 66.10 

RNF144 RR P38A, 1999-2002 ........................................................$ 57.95 

RNF145 K&N Filter Service Kit for all filters.............................$ 15.49 

Genuine Air Filters 

Discovery I 

RNF010 Discovery I Genuine.................................................................$ 9.63 

Discovery II 

RNF147 Genuine, All Discovery II models Genuine ..........................$ 17.99 


RNF012 Range Rover Classic 1974-1985, (2 req) Genuine ..............$ 9.95 

RNF950 Range Rover Classic 1987-1994 Genuine ............................$ 10.99 

RNF010 Range Rover Classic 1995 Genuine ......................................$ 9.63 


RNF011 Range Rover P38A 1995-1997 Genuine ................................$ 15.95 

RNF147 Range Rover P38A 1998-2002 Genuine ................................$ 17.99 

Defender 

RNF950 NAS 90,110 V8 Genuine ..........................................................$ 10.99 

RNH382 200 Tdi Diesel Genuine ...........................................................$ 29.35 

RNH383 300 Tdi Diesel Genuine ...........................................................$ 29.50 

RNF147 Td5 Diesel Genuine .................................................................$ RNF950 

17.99 

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...................................$ 39.50 

RNK312 Genuine ZF Trans Filter Kit, 1987-2004 ..................................$ 89.50 

PLK312 Auto Trans. 

Filter Kit 

O2 Sensors 

Defender 90 / 110 

RNE029 90/110 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req ...............................................$ 299.00 

PLE029 90/110 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req.................................................$ 129.95 

RND292 90 4.0 litre, Genuine, 4 req.......................................................$ 379.00 

Discovery I 

RNE029 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req............................................................$ 299.00 

PLE029 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req .............................................................$ 129.95 

RND290 4.0 litre, Genuine, 4 req............................................................$ 359.00 

RND292 4.0 litre w/AEL, Genuine, 4 req ...............................................$ 379.00 

Discovery II 

RNE910 Front, Genuine, 2 req................................................................$ 119.00 

PLE910 Front, ProLine, 2 req.................................................................$ 74.95 

RNE892 Rear, Genuine, 2 req.................................................................$ 84.50 

PLE892 Rear, ProLine, 2 req..................................................................$ 74.95 

RND290 


RNE029 All models, Genuine, 2 req ......................................................$ 299.00 

PLE029 All models, ProLine, 2 req .......................................................$ 129.95 


RND290 ‘95-’97 to VA350101, Front & Rear, Genuine, 4req...............$ 359.00 

RND292 

‘97-’98 from VA350102 to WA410481, 

Front & Rear, Genuine, 4 req ..................................................$ 379.00 

RNE893 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Front, Genuine, 2 req ......................$ 119.00 

PLE910 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Front, ProLine, 2 req........................$ 74.95 

RNE892 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Rear, Genuine, 2 req .......................$ 84.50 

PLE892 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Rear, ProLine, 2 req.........................$ 74.95 

New Distributor Assembly 

RNI019 V8 EFI Distributor Assembly Genuine 3.5, 3.9, 4.2 ................$ 599.00 

PLI019 V8 EFI Distributor Assembly ProLine 3.5, 3.9, 4.2..................$ 269.00 

PLE143 Series II, IIA & III 2.25L 4 cylinder models..................$ 129.00 

RNI019 

V8 EFI Genuine 

$ 599.00 

PLI019 

V8 EFI ProLine 

$ 269.00 

PLE143 

Series 2.25L 

$ 129.00 


MECHANICAL / EXHAUST SYSTEMS 

NRP PERFORMANCE 

EXHAUST SYSTEMS 

THE ULTIMATE IN LAND ROVER PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEMS 

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 do-it-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 ...............................................................................$ 628.95 

RNE0004 Defender 110 .............................................................................$ 649.95 

RNE0005 Discovery I, ’94-1999 ................................................................$ 628.95 

RNE0009 Discovery II, 2000-2002 ............................................................$ 629.95 

RNE0005 Range Rover Classic 1990 on .................................................$ 628.95 

(Range Rover ’87-89 requires complete performance exhaust system) 

RNE0006 Range Rover 1995 - 1998, single outlet P38A, 4.0 / 4.6 .......$ 660.45 

Complete NRP Performance Systems 

Includes catalytic converters, all pipes & hanger brackets. 

When it comes time to replace your Land Rover or Range Rover’s exhaust system, 

why not upgrade to a Stainless Steel exhaust from Rovers North and take 

advantage of an increase in horsepower and torque? You will notice an immediate 

improvement over your old tired system, both at idle and throughout the entire rpm 

range. The NRP exhaust note will give a deep, throaty sound to your Rover V8 

Defender 90 

RNE0012 Manual Gearbox ’94 & ’95.......................................................$1458.45 

RNE0022 Automatic Gearbox ’97 ............................................................$1458.45 

Defender 110 

RNE0024 Manual Gearbox ’93 .................................................................$1479.45 

Discovery I 

RNE0013 Discovery I, Manual, ‘94-1995 ................................................$1468.95 

RNE0033 Discovery I, Automatic, ‘94-1995............................................$1468.95 

RNE0023 Discovery I, Automatic, ‘96 on................................................$1458.95 

RNE0043 Discovery I, Manual, ‘96 on ....................................................$1399.00 


RNE0014 Range Rover Classic ’87-88 ....................................................$1573.95 

RNE0019 Range Rover Classic ’89..........................................................$1573.95 

RNE0015 Range Rover Classic ’90-95 100” ..........................................$1459.00 

RNE0025 Range Rover Classic ’93-95 108” (LWB) ..............................$1449.00 

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. 

• Increased Power 

• Improved Fuel Mileage 

• Stainless Steel construction 

• Improved Off-Road Clearance 

• Lifetime Warranty for original purchaser 

• Complete with instructions and Stainless Steel hangers. 

RNE0001AA 88” Series II-III Stainless Exhaust System ..........................$ 569.00 

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Find all 02 Sensors on pg 39 

• MORE POWER 

• BETTER FUEL MILEAGE 

• IMPROVED OFF-ROAD CLEARANCE 

NRP 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...........................................$ 839.00 

RNE0021 Defender 90, 1997 ............................................................$ 839.00 

RNE0021 Discovery I, Automatic, 1994-1995................................$ 839.00 

RNE0021 Discovery I, Automatic, 1996-1999................................$ 839.00 

RNE0020 Discovery I, Manual, 1994-1995 ....................................$ 839.00 

RNE0221 Discovery I, Manual, 1996-1999 ....................................$ 829.00 

RNE0021 Range Rover Classic 100” .............................................$ 839.00 

RNE0011 Range Rover Classic LWB .............................................$ 829.00 

A GREAT INEXPENSIVE 

ALTERNATIVE 

This “Y-Pipe” is a great value, and comes with a 24 

month warranty. 

PLE122 Range Rover Classic 3.9, 1994-95 Discovery only......$ 549.00 

PLH580 Range Rover Classic LWB .............................................$ 659.00 

PLE902 Discovery I, Automatic, 1996-1999................................$ 569.00 

Rovers North recommends replacing your 

O2 Sensors upon fit. (See pg 39 for our full listing) 

RNE029 Discovery I 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req .............................$ 299.00 

PLE029 Discovery I 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req...............................$ 129.95 

RNE029 Range Rover Classic All models, Genuine, 2 req.......$ 299.00 

PLE029 Range Rover Classic All models, ProLine, 2 req........$ 129.95 

Gaskets sold separately 

Fit between manifold and Y Pipe 

RNE888 Exhaust Gaskets (2 required) Genuine .......................$ 12.50 

PLE888 Exhaust Gaskets (2 required) ProLine .........................$ 5.00 


MECHANICAL / MUFFS & MANUALS 

Rovers North Radiator Muffs 

In the snowbelt, this simple accessory will make a big 

difference in a Land Rover’s winter performance. By 

controlling the airflow through the radiator in freezing 

weather, the engine can run at its optimum operating 

temperature. This means reduced engine wear and 

increased heater output. Features superior materials and 

construction for improved durability and function. 

RNM0001 Early Series IIA......................................$ 41.99 

RNM0002 Late Series IIA.......................................$ 49.50 

RNM0003 Series III .................................................$ 49.50 

RNM0004 Defender 90, 110....................................$ 49.95 

RNM0005 Air Portable............................................$ 44.05 

RNM0006 

WITH THESE LAND ROVER 

CD-ROMS, YOU WILL HAVE ALL 

THE INFORMATION YOU WILL 

NEED RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. 

• PARTS MANUAL 

• WORKSHOP MANUAL 

• OWNERS’ HANDBOOK 

• SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 

NOTE: CDs are compatible with the following setup ONLY 

- Windows XP with Adobe Acrobat 7.0 or earlier. 

(A) LHP1 Range Rover Classic, 1970-‘85 ..................$ 26.00 

(B) LHP2 Range Rover Classic, 1985-‘95 ..................$ 26.00 

(C) LHP3 Discovery I, 1989-‘94 ...................................$ 26.00 

(D) LHP19 Series I, 1948-‘58 ..........................................$ 26.00 

(E) LHP20 Series II, 1958-‘61 ........................................$ 26.00 

(F) LHP21 Series IIA & IIB, 1961-‘71 ...........................$ 26.00 

(G) LHP22 Series III, 1971-‘85 .......................................$ 26.00 

(H) LHP23 88 Half Ton Military, 1968-‘84 .....................$ 26.00 

(I) LHP24 101 One Ton Military, 1975-‘78 ...................$ 26.00 

(J) LHP25 Defender 90, 110 & XD Military, 1984-‘99..$ 26.00 

(K) LHP26 Defender 90, 110 & 127, 1983-‘89 ..............$ 26.00 

(L) LHP27 Defender 90, 110 & 130, 1990-‘98 ..............$ 26.00 

(M) LHP28 Defender 90, 110 N.A.S, 1993-‘97 ..............$ 26.00 

(N) LHP29 Range Rover Classic N.A, 1987-‘95 ..........$ 26.00 

(O) LHP32 Discovery I, 1994-‘98 ...................................$ 26.00 

(P) LHP33 Discovery I N.A, 1994-‘99 ...........................$ 26.00 

(A) LHP1 ........$ 26.00 (E) LHP20......$ 26.00 (I) LHP24........$ 26.00 (M) LHP28....$ 26.00 

(B) LHP2 ........$ 26.00 (F) LHP21 .......$ 26.00 (J) LHP25.......$ 26.00 (N) LHP29.....$ 26.00 

(C) LHP3........$ 26.00 (G) LHP22.....$ 26.00 (K) LHP26 .....$ 26.00 (O) LHP32 ....$ 26.00 

(D) LHP19......$ 26.00 (H) LHP23 .....$ 26.00 (L) LHP27......$ 26.00 (P) LHP33......$ 26.00 


Land Rover Corporate Info 10-07 

LAND ROVER REVEALS 60th ANNIVERSARY DEFENDER 

SPECIAL EDITION AT THE BRITISH RED CROSS BALL 

Land Rover will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a new special 

edition of the iconic Defender – the SVX. 

The Land Rover Defender SVX was unveiled for the first time by 

Zara Phillips at the British Red Cross Ball in London earlier this 

evening. The world's first SVX has been donated by Land Rover UK to 

the British Red Cross to auction at the ball. 

"The Red Cross association with Land Rover goes back to 1954, 

when Land Rover supplied a vehicle to the British Red Cross for use 

in Dubai as a mobile dispensary," said James Johnstone, chairman for 

the British Red Cross Ball. "We are thrilled that Land Rover continues 

to support our vital humanitarian work today. Funds raised from 

auctioning this vehicle will go towards the work of the Red Cross in 

the UK and overseas, which this year has included the UK floods, 

Darfur Crisis and ongoing HIV work in Africa." 

While most of the 25,000 Defenders produced each year are 

working tools for everyone from farmers and foresters to aid 

agencies, the SVX is the most stylish and feature-packed version that 

Land Rover has ever produced. 

Special Edition Features: 

With metallic black paintwork and subtle satin black graphic 

decals, the Defender SVX will be available in both 90 soft-top and 

90 station wagon versions. Distinctive exterior features have a 

contrasting silver finish, such as the unique 'Defender' and 'SVX' 

badges, tubular side-steps, and the bold surround for the front grille 

and new, clear-lens headlamps. All vehicles will also feature new, 

‘diamond turned’ five-spoke alloy wheels, a reinforced aluminium 

front undershield and clear LED rear lights. 

Photo Curtesty of 

Land Rover 

To bring the SVX interiors right up to date, they are equipped 

with custom-designed Recaro front seats, distinctive alloy gear knobs, 

a new audio system (with subwoofer and USB socket), iPod cradle 

and Garmin satellite navigation. The soft-top models are especially 

eye-catching, with a metallic silver tubular cage that supports a 

tailor-made, removable black fabric hood. This encloses a flat 

load-space and a spare wheel stowed behind the front seats, 

reminiscent of the very first open-top Land Rovers. Each SVX model 

for the UK will also come fitted with an individually numbered plaque, 

i.e. 001. 

"The Defender SVX looks very different to a spartan 1948 Land 

Rover, but it's still an essentially practical vehicle that will enable you 

to go almost anywhere," says Phil Popham, Land Rover's managing 

director. "The new and much more refined diesel engine introduced 

earlier this year has been a great success with customers, and for 

those who want the ultimate Defender, we thought that the SVX 

special edition would be an ideal way to mark Land Rover's 60th 

birthday." 

A total of 200 SVX vehicles will be made available in the UK- 140 

two-seat Defender 90 soft-tops and 60 four-seat 90 station wagons. 

Production of the Defender SVX will start in Spring 2008, with 

deliveries to customers starting from early summer for soft-tops and 

later in the summer for station wagons. Prices will be announced 

later in the year. 

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LAND ROVER HITS THE SLOPES 

Land Rover has become the Official Vehicle Supplier to this 

year’s Metro Ski and Snowboard Show in the Grand Hall, Olympia 

from 24 – 28 October. 

Land Rover marketing director, Andy Griffiths explained: "This 

will be the first time Land Rover has taken part in the show and we’re 

really excited about it. Land Rover vehicles are perfectly suited to 

wintry conditions and therefore where better to showcase their abilities." 

Also making its debut at the show will be the Land Rover 

Burton Rail Jam. This live action feature includes a real ski slope and 

Europe’s top snowboarders showing off their skills over a rail fixed 

over the roof of a Range Rover Sport. Spectators will be able to keep 

warm in one of the slope's chalets, sipping a hot cup of Land Rover 

Coffee. The Land Rover Fashion Show forms another major attraction 

at the event, where cutting edge winter sportswear will be modelled 

on the specially designed catwalk incorporating a Range Rover 

Autobiography and Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE. 

The Range Rover Autobiography offers the freedom to express 

your own distinct taste through a wide choice of optional colours and 

materials creating a vehicle that is as individual as its owner. The 

Autobiography programme is available when you specify either the 

Range Rover Supercharged or TDV8 diesel Vogue SE. 

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Visitors to the show may also be in with a chance to win the 

ultimate wintery prize of an Icelandic Adventure together with a 

chance each day to win an adrenalin-filled off-road day at a Land 

Rover Experience Centre in the UK. 

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BRITAIN 'S MOST PRACTICAL 4x4 DISCOVERED 

The Land Rover Discovery 3 has been named Britain's most practical 

4x4 in a test conducted by Planet 4x4 Magazine. 

In the first assessment of its kind, the Discovery 3 scored an 

impressive 93 points out of a total 100 and beat off competition from 

the Mercedes GL, Audi Q7, Nissan Pathfinder and Lexus RX. 

"This is a great achievement for the Discovery, which has proved 

time and time again it is three cars in one. It has now won nearly 100 

awards since launch in 2004, making it one of the most decorated 

SUVs ever," said John Edwards, Land Rover UK managing director. 

Alan Kidd, editor of Planet 4x4 added: "This is probably the most 

intense scrutiny a group of 4x4s has ever been put under. Our testers 

crawled all over each of the 38 vehicles, examining every last detail of 

what makes a car easy to live with. 

"There are some incredibly clever packaging solutions out there 

- but nothing to beat the Discovery 3. From its handy double glove 

box to its brilliant seat-folding system, it sets the standard for load 

carrying and does a proper job of taking seven fully grown adults. It's 

a perfectly executed example of how a vehicle's interior should be, 

and richly deserves the title of Britain's Most Practical 4x4." 

The seven-seat Discovery 3 GS is available on the road from 

£29,815 which includes a CO2 offset for the first 45,000 miles. 

_______ ________ 

LAND ROVER OFF-ROAD TRAINING FOR NATIONAL 

GRID ENGINEERS 

Land Rover has won a contract to deliver a dedicated training 

programme for National Grid Wireless, the leading provider of large 

scale transmission infrastructure to broadcasters and mobile 

telecommunications operators in the UK. The training course has 

been developed to enable engineers who drive 4x4 vehicles to cope 

with adverse conditions on and off road. 

The National Grid Wireless announcement comes hard on the 

heels of an order to supply 49 Discovery 3 vehicles to the Highways 

Agency, the organisation responsible for maintaining and operating 

England's motorways and major A roads. Land Rover will be 

providing expert tuition for the Highways Agency. 

Land Rover's UK Marketing Director, Andy Griffiths, said: "We 

work with emergency services, police, and ambulance teams across 

the country. With nearly 60 years of experience in overcoming the 

elements and negotiating any terrain, we have a wealth of experience 

to share with organisations such as National Grid Wireless.” 

Peter Sanders, General Manager, Operational Services, at 

National Grid Wireless, added: “This specifically tailored training 

programme will ensure that the company’s field operations team has 

the knowledge and ability to use 4x4 vehicles safely and effectively; 

in all weather conditions and terrains.” 

There are nine Land Rover Experiences throughout the UK, each 

with its own unique off-road course featuring some of the most 

challenging surfaces and terrain any driver could encounter. They 

provide the perfect setting in which to develop confidence and skill 

under expert tuition from highly trained instructors. 

Land Rover supplies a quarter of the global aid agency market 

and is involved in numerous important conservation programmes 

worldwide, which are hugely beneficial to local communities. 

Without the use of Land Rovers, some of their rescue missions 

or emergency operations would be impossible. 

Nearly two-thirds of the Land Rovers produced since 1948 are 

still being driven, many in conditions where no other vehicle is capable 

of being used. 

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 VOTED SCOTTISH Photo SUVCurtesty OF THE of 

Ford Media 

YEAR 2007 

The Land Rover Freelander 2 has won the title of Scottish SUV of the 

Year at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers' (ASMW) annual 

awards ceremony in St Andrew's this evening. 

The all-new Land Rover Freelander 2 received the majority vote 

from the ASMW members in this category, fighting off competition 

from the new Honda CR-V, the Nissan X-TRAIL, Subaru Tribeca, 

Citroën C-Crosser, Peugeot 4007 and the Mitsubishi Outlander. 

Presenting the award, ASMW President Stephen Park said: 

"Numerous new SUVs have been launched during the past 12 months. 

Some offer unrivalled off-road ability, others refined on-road 

manners, some dwarf everything else on the road while others are 

smaller than some family hatchbacks. But ultimately, one 4x4 

impressed the judges more than all the rest. Winning by a bigger margin 

than any other category winner, our choice looks good, feels good 

and has real pedigree breeding." 

Land Rover UK's managing director, John Edwards, said: "We are 

absolutely delighted to win this award for Freelander 2 from the 

Association of Scottish Motoring Writers. It is yet another testament 

to its dynamic design, all round capability and its smart and spacious 

interior package." 

"Scotland is an important area for Land Rover's UK business, 

with sales up 21 per cent so far this year. The geography of the region 

means that an SUV is a practical choice for many customers." 

The Freelander 2 is on-sale at Land Rover dealerships throughout 

the UK, priced from £20,935, including the contribution to offset 

carbon dioxide emissions. It has already sold over 15,000 units in the 

UK this year. 

The biggest selling model is still the TD4 manual with a combined 

fuel economy figure of 37.7mpg and CO2 emissions of 

194g/km. 

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TAH-TAH FORD 

By Calef Letorney 

Just days before this issue of The NEWS was to go to press the TATA 

Group’s acquisition of Jaguar-Land Rover was officially announced. 

At this time the details of the deal are still being ironed out, but both 

parties have committed to the transaction and the negotiations are 

likely to be concluded by time you read this. Of course this new 

information makes the story we had intended to run in this spot, 

entitled “Whose Your Daddy?” focusing on the uncertainty in the next 

owner of Jaguar-Land Rover, a bit behind the times. Now that we know 

who our daddy is, I am interested in finding out a little bit more about 

him and discuss some of the possible ramifications for Jaguar-Land 

Rover and the North American Market. 

Tata Telco 1613 C 

A remarkable example of Tata’s ability to produce vehicles 

inexpensively can be seen in their new car designed especially for the 

Indian market, which is scheduled to be unveiled shortly, that is said 

to retail at only 100,000 rupees ($2,500)! Having an understanding 

of Tata’s modus operandi raises some serious questions about their 

intentions for Jaguar- Land Rover. 

The first question in many analysts’ mind is: What will become of 

the Land Rover production facilities in the UK? With an eye 

for efficiency, Tata has incentive to completely shut down the UK 

production ASAP and relocate production to India where they can 

combine with current facilities and take advantage of cheap labor. 

Land Rover LRX concept 


Tata 


Land Rover 

Pokhara Nepal 


Photo by: Calef Letorney 

Originally a locomotive manufacturer, the Tata Group of India 

was established in 1945. When India gained independence in 1947 

it expended a great amount of resources in its rail system and 

Tata flourished. Seeing automobiles as the future, Tata acquired 

technology from Daimler-Benz AG and began manufacturing trucks. 

Since then, Tata has diversified into steel, power, hotels and 

information technologies. However, Tata is still best known for its 

big, simplistic trucks (such as the ones pictured about) that are 

popular throughout the Asian market. 

Renowned for efficient and cost effective manufacturing Tata has 

been very successful in keeping costs down to maximize profits. 


Land Rover 

This seems logical as other manufacturers are choosing India. GM is 

spending $6 billion to build a plant and develop vehicles in India for 

the vehicles in the Asian market. 

Another prime reason to close the UK production facilities is that 

Tata could then develop the valuable real estate on which the Solihull 

facility is located. Surely this is within the scope of an organization as 

diverse as the Tata Group. And so it seems likely that Tata will move 

production to India, cuting up the Jaguar-Land Rover that we have 

come to know and love. 

GASP! What will happen to the quality of Land Rovers? After all 

Indian production is not renowned for quality and Tata is certainly 

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not spared this criticism. How reliable can a $2,500 car be? Many 

Americans pay that much for quality bicycles and we want Land 

Rovers that will last. Will the American market support Land Rovers 

made in India? Could this be the beginning of the end of Land Rover 

as we have known? The sky is truly falling. 

Hold on to your feathers Chicken Little, there is good reason to 

believe the sky isn’t falling just yet: A very strong argument can be 

made that Tata plans to change little with Jaguar-Land Rover, despite 

the fact that everyone knows Jaguar could use some change as it has 

been loosing money for decades. 

One major reason not to promptly end production in the UK 

is the employees. UK workers have very strong labor contracts and 

relocating promptly would leave Tata paying significant severance 

packages. It makes no sense for Tata to move to India to take 

advantage of cheap labor while they are still paying the Brits they just 

put out of work. Cost of labor is not the only reason to keep 

production in the UK, moving Jaguar-Land Rover from the UK will 

disrupt brand loyalty. 

Tata knows that the value of Jaguar-Land Rover is based on 

prestige, which would be significantly devalued by Asian production. 

It makes little sense to purchase Jaguar-Land Rover and spend more 

money on new production facilities in order to lower production 

costs if the demand for those brands will be adversely affected. Tata 

would be exposed to a lot less risk if they were to simply aquire 

Jaguar-Land Rover and enjoy the profitability of Land Rover right 

where it is. When discussing what Tata plans to do with Land Rover, it 

is crucial to ask ‘Why did Tata purchased Jaguar-Land Rover?’ In 

order to answer that it helps to look at the Indian economy and the 

products Tata is currently making. 

India is the world’s second fastest growing economy after China. 

With a newly emerging middle class and a growing upper class the 

demand for luxury vehicles is growing rapidly in India. While Tata has 

been producing trucks for decades, its first venture into cars was only 

ten years ago and $2500 car has been their only new design since. 

Tata has yet to release the affordable luxury cars and SUVs that the 

Indian market is ready for and it is because they don’t have the 

technology. 

Some analysts are seeing Tata’s acquisition of Jaguar-Land Rover 

as a technology grab more than anything else. This is not a new role 


for Land Rover, as many claim BMW’s temporary ownership of Land 

Rover allowed them to gain the technology necessary to produce the 

BMW X5 SUV for less of an investment than developing it on their 

own. If indeed the Jaguar-Land Rover purchase was primarily a 

technology grab, then follows that Tata may not want to put much 

energy into changing things before reselling. 

So I have covered the worst-case scenario and the business as 

usual possibility, but is it possible that TATA’s purchase could be a 

good thing for us North American Land Rover aficionados? Consider 

this: What if TATA kept producing the luxury vehicles in Solihul and 

moved the Defender production to India?! If Range Rovers 

production remained in England the rich would still buy them, 

rappers would still “floss”‘ them lyrically (assuming they could still 

put big shiny spinning rims on them), and the status quo would 

remain. Indian production of the Defender could significantly lower 

costs as Defenders are a very labor intensive product. Of course the 

Indian manufactured Defender would also be prime for the US market 

which is clamoring for Defenders. Recently a relatively stock, low 

mileage NAS Defender 110 went for $80,000 at the Barrett-Jackson 

Auto Auction. TATA must certainly recognize the demand for 

Defenders in the USA. The question remains, do we really want an 

Indian-made Defender? Just a few hundred words ago I was saying 

the quality would be less than par. OF COURSE we want Indian made 

Defenders! Lets face it, Defender production quality wasn’t that great 

in England, lets give the Indians a try! For all we know the Indian 

production could be better. I just want to know, can we get some 

diesels too? 

Of course it is impossible to do anything more than hazard a 

guess at the future of Land Rover, so I am going to leave my official 

opinion out. I hope this article has allowed you to make up your own 

mind as to whether our beloved Land Rover is in for rocky times or 

the second coming of the Defender. It is certainly worth noting the 

irony of the situation: Jaguar and Land Rover, two brands that embody 

the posh British colonizing spirit, are now owned by a former colony. 

Who would have ever imagined the decisions of business men in India 

affecting the livelihood of factory workers of the UK?! This sounds like 

poetic justice to me. 

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Land Rover 


Land Rover 

Photo: Sean Roche Photo: Sean Roche Photo: Sean Roche 

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A Swiss Army Knife at the 

Mid Atlantic RallyBy Tami Sutherland 

[Tami Sutherland, an internet software developer, just moved 

from Clearwater, FL to Grottoes, VA, no doubt inspired by her 

affection for her LR3 and the famous Mid-Atlantic Rally. Here’s 

her account of the October 2007 event –ed.] 

Now let’s see, what do I have here? My rain jacket, umbrella, a new 

pair of Wellies, a month-and-a-half worth of clothes; hmmm, maybe 

I should bring an extra umbrella, just in case. 

This was my first trip to the Mid-Atlantic Rally, also known by its 

acronym, the MAR. I’ve heard plenty about this event in years past, 

everything from major carnage adventures on the Pearls Pond trails, 

to odd tales of blow up animals and urinal cakes in the Philly Rovers 

circus tent (probably best not to ask more about that). The recollections 

vary from person to person, but one detail remains constant in 

everyone’s MAR memories: it’s wet, cold, soaking, drenching, rainy, 

muddy mayhem, and it’s a blast. Prepared for the traditional MAR 

forecast, I could hardly wait to head up to Virginia and see how they 

work it on the east side, rain or shine. 

Hitting Interstate 75 to begin the 1,100-mile hike northward, I’m 

full of excitement and anticipation. I wonder how my LR3 will do. 

Actually, I’m wondering more about how I will do. I’ve got a lot more 

confidence in my Land Rover’s abilities than in my own to be honest. 

I have found the LR3 to be incredible in its off-road abilities – me, not 

so much. I’m what you call a ‘newbie.’ 

Four hours into the journey, I come to the small town of Alligator 

Creek. Shoot, I’m still in Florida? At a stop light, a couple of somewhat 

toothless creatures in a pick-up shout over to me, “is that there a 

snorkel?” I give a little nod and smile, discreetly check my door 

locks, and continue on my way. 

Feeling a bit anxious about what lessons I will be learning at MAR 

(hopefully none involve blow-up animals). I learn something new 

every time I go off-road. I learn more about my Rover’s strengths and 

limitations. I learn how to maneuver tougher obstacles and different 

terrains, and am gradually becoming a better, more confident 

off-roader. I’ve been lucky though, to have had experienced mentors 

and spotters to put my full trust in, and I think that is key. I have 

found the seasoned Land Rover crowd to be so knowledgeable, 

encouraging, and genuinely helpful to newbies – listen and learn, and 

try to absorb their wisdom. 

After a short-ish jaunt through the southeast corner of Georgia, 

I pass the ‘Welcome to South Carolina’ sign. A little fatigued, but 

making progress – three states to go! I’m feeling a bit antsy, so crank 

up the some Old Crow Medicine Show tunes. Another LR3 whizzes by 

me. I catch up to them, thinking we could entertain each other for 

a spell, but they won’t even look in my direction. Figures, they’re 

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probably in a hurry to the Macy’s White Sale, I think cynically. 

There aren’t too many LR3s on the trails yet. We are pioneers of 

sorts I suppose. This lends to some skepticism and curiosity to new 

Land Rovers. I’ve sort of gotten used to the stares, snickers, and ‘It’s 

too clean!’ jabs when I roll up. It used to freak me out, but many have 

changed their tune some after going on the trails with me. Sure, the 

LR3 may not be for everybody, and like all vehicles, it has its short 

comings, but for me it is absolutely perfect – it’s the Swiss Army Knife 

of Land Rovers. 

As I near Charlotte, North Carolina, my MAR anticipation is 

wearing thin, diverted by a sore rump, and major boredom. I can do 

it, just 4 ½ hours to go. Good Lord. 

Welcome to Virginia! I could kiss that sign. Suddenly I get a burst 

of energy, jam to the Old Crow Medicine Show for the umpteenth time 

with new vigor. I call my darling friend Dan Chapman and let him 

know I’m almost there. I will be hanging with him and friends from 

Philadelphia Rovers. They are such a wonderful fun-loving bunch and 

I can’t wait to see them all again. Also looking forward to meeting 

some of the other legendary characters I’ve heard about. Let the good 

times begin! 

On the drive to Pearls Pond, I follow Dan Chapman in his 1997 

trail-blazing Discovery Series I, and Walter Dent with his dear 

tent-mate Bobbi in his souped up 2000 Discovery Series II. We are 

arriving to the campsite on Wednesday, so there is just a handful of 

Rover heads around for the first night. We stake out a prime spot, 

setting up camp near the legendary Philly Rover’s tent. Tonight we just 

kick back and relax, have some drinks from the full bar, and help 

stuff event envelopes. Steve Andrews, who drives a Series Land Rover 

with a Corvette engine, entertains us under the stars with his 

strumming and singing talents into the wee hours. Walter cooks us 

some late-night Dutch oven pork chops. We have much fun. 

In the morning my head is feeling thick, and I could use a strong 

cuppa and a shower. Okay, scratch that, there are no showers. 

The sun is shining and it’s starting to heat up. Lots of people are 

starting to roll in now – in all, 305 Land Rovers attending and 

600-700 people this year. Around the Philly Rovers area Suzanna and 

Ivan Via arrive in their Discovery I (hers) and Range Rover Classic 

(his), Jeff Bangs with his lovely wife Jennifer and baby daughter Abbi, 

Will ‘The Rover Whisperer’ Tillery, Jason Johnson (thank you for the 

use of your camp shower!), Allysa Brown in her 2005 Range Rover, 

and quite a few others are setting up camp. I am introduced to Garrett 

Porterfield and JB McClure. Oh, are they total comedians! Be 

prepared to have some sore ribs and cheeks when you are around 

these two.

Photo: Sean Roche Photo: Sean Roche Photo: Sean Roche 

Photo: Sean Roche Photo: Sean Roche Photo: Daniel Chapman 

Photo: Sean Roche Photo: Sean Roche Photo: Daniel Chapman 

Photo: Sean Roche Photo: Sean Roche Photo: Sean Roche

Zak Ruck’s white P38 is sitting on the grass with its bonnet open, 

a lone and innocent victim. The ‘bandana gang’ decides to take 

advantage of this opportunity. Poor Zak. Dan pulls the fuel pump fuse 

from Zak’s truck, and then we all just sat back and wait. When Zak 

returns his truck starts up…for a minute, then stalls out. Hmmm, 

what could be wrong? Being the nice guys that they are, the gang goes 

over to help ol’ Zak out - examining the engine, and giving extended 

theories on what could possibly be wrong. I learn my first MAR 

lesson – never leave your truck unattended. 

Now one of MAR’s real LR super heroes is Will Tillery. Word on 

the street has it that he can appear out of thin air in a Rover’s time of 

need. Sure enough, I spot him under someone’s Range Rover. 

He laid his magic hands on many grateful trucks this year, but he 

needs a cape. 

I should go no further without mentioning the weather. Yes, the 

tradition has been broken, as MAR 2007 was a completely hot, 

sweaty, dry, dust bowl this year, and the more people drove around 

(thanks to those considerate folks showing their ‘cool’ factor by the 

camping areas by the way), the worse it got. You could barely see, let 

alone breathe through the huge fog of dust. Everyone had a nice coat 

of orangey brown dust from head to toe and in every crevice of our 

trucks - we are all looking and feeling just lovely. Wow, maybe I 

should have packed a dust mask instead of the extra umbrella. 

Trails were easier this year, I’m told, because of the unusual 

dryness. After going on most every trail, I can clearly envision how 

messy some areas would become by adding some wet, slippery mud 

to the equation. They were still a lot of fun to drive though, and a few 

challenging spots along the way. It’s rumored that mine was the first 

LR3 to ever attempt Goat Hill. It’s pretty steep, and there’s one area 

where the trees get super tight. It took several attempts to squeeze my 

fat truck through, and only cleared by a couple millimeters. I can’t 

imagine trying to go through that spot when it’s wet – reckon there’d 

be a bit of damage done right about there. 

I didn’t leave MAR without a little carnage though; ripped the 

plastic rear bumper cover nearly off – twice. The bumper caught the 

bank dropping in to the same mud hole on West River both Thursday 

and Friday night. Nothing major, thank goodness, but when you hear 

the horrid ripping sound as those bits come off, it sounds so much 

worse. Everyone making those ‘Whoa!’ and ‘Ouch!’ noises doesn’t 

help either. 

On Thursday night I let Mike Noe, who owns a beautiful 

blue Series II, try out a ‘modern day’ Land Rover. As a seasoned 

off-roader, he did fantastic, once he figured out that ‘D’ was ‘Drive’. 

Allysa let Steve drive her 2005 Range Rover for a while as well. It’s fun 

to see these gents behind the wheels of our trucks. They drive so 

careful ha-ha. It is also nice to have some girls to wheel with - Suz and 

Allysa, rock on. 

Friday morning, I drove up to the main rally area to check out 

the vendors. On Friday night, we got to enjoy the best barbequed ribs 

this side of the Mason Dixon Line, grilled to perfection by the 

gourmet extraordinaire, Sean Roche, along with some prize winning 

rum cake baked by JB’s mom. Man, lots of good eating under this 

tent. Later, some of us went on a night run, and Mike was kind 

(brave) enough to return the favor and let me drive his Series II, 

while Dan drove my LR3 around a bit. What an awesome truck, it is 

amazing to feel the differences in these beasts at opposite ends of the 

spectrum. One day maybe I’ll have a Series too, baby blue please. 

Unfortunately, we had to leave after the Friday night run due to a 

prior commitment and missed out on Saturday’s events. They hadn’t 

even brought out the blow-up animals yet, although I hear that indeed 

they did! Luckily no word on the urinal cakes either, surely just nasty 

gossip. What a great time it was, with equally great people. Other than 

some shower facilities, and maybe a little rain, I couldn’t ask for a 

better way to spend a weekend. So when is MAR 2008 again? 

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Photo: Daniel Chapman 

Photo: Daniel Chapman 

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Photo: Janet Poelsma 

An LR3 

Enthusiast Tells All 

[How do Land Rover enthusiasts get started? We asked that very 

question of Tami Sutherland. Here’s her response –ed.”] 

“I am an internet software developer and run a small business out of 

my home in Grottoes, VA. However, I grew up in Napoleon, MI, a 

small farming community. As the saying goes, you can take the girl out 

of the country but you can’t take the country out of the girl. I escape 

to nature whenever I can. 

“I love to travel and my business allots me the freedom to do so, 

so I take advantage of that often. Road trips are my favorite. I enjoy a 

variety of outdoor recreation: wheeling (of course), gardening, 

camping, hiking, canoeing, swimming, biking; anything that gets me 

away from concrete and into God’s country.” 

“I had a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the transfer case failed 

at 150,000 miles, right after the payments ended. I wasn’t planning on 

a Land Rover. I test drove it at Dimitt Land Rover in Clearwater, FL. I 

test drove it and I took it home. Then I wondered, “What have I 

done?” I didn’t even haggle over the price. People warned me not to 

go alone. I bought the ’05 in 2006 with 13,000 miles. I’ve had no 

issues with major components.” 

“As of now my Java Black LR3 SE now sports Nitto Terra Grappler 

tires, a Superwinch EP9.0 and custom bumper, Hella 4000 driving 

lamps and a G4 raised air intake. Oh yes, I also have a pink air tank 

mounted in the rear of the truck. The color is right for me and the 

tank lets me deflate and inflate tires without worry.” 

“I’ll never own anything else but I would love a Series Rover one 

day. I like to tinker on cars. I was in auto mechanics in high school 

but engines have changed a lot since then.” 

“I’m part chicken and part daredevil, if that makes any sense. 

I’m kind of shy and get unsure of myself when faced with a new 

challenge. But I push myself and don’t let my fears get in the way of 

trying something new, I just close my eyes and leap in with both feet. 

That’s how it was with my LR3.” 

“When I bought it in Florida I had no plans to take it very far off 

the pavement. It was to be your typical grocery getter and used for 

road trips. Then I got to know some of the Land Rover folks – need I 

say more? Ha-ha! They encouraged me to take it off-road saying, ‘The 

LR3 is quite capable in stock form, maybe get some better tires’. At 

first I was like yeah right, I don’t think so, but the next thing you 

know, I buy some tires and the addiction begins.” 

“I’ll never forget the maiden voyage to the swamp. It was at the 

J.W. Corbett Nature Preserve in the Florida Everglades. I pleaded 

my friend Tamy to come with me and we roll up to all these heavily 

modified rigs in my shiny new LR3. The people were very friendly and 

welcoming, but we couldn’t help feeling a tad out of place. It was a 

double whammy; we were women and we were in an LR3. Had that 

fight or flight moment, but gave it a go.” 

“As my head’s spinning going down the trails, trying to figure out 

what to do with all these gadgets like terrain response control, hill 

descent control, stability control, somebody says over the CB, ‘Ok 

we’re coming to our first mud hole. Get ready to winch out the Tami’s 

in the LR3.’ Panic strikes and all eyes are watching. Well, I went a 

little too fast and sploosh, a wave of water comes up over the hood, 

up over the roof, but then out we come, successfully, on the other 

side. Hoots & hollers everywhere! My truck got the nickname Rubber 

Ducky that day.” 

“I’ve traveled to the SCARR [South Central Area Rover Rally, 

Texas Land Rover Club] and hope to make it to northeastern events 

this year.” 

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Employee Profile: 

A Look at Dirk Parkins 

By Mike Koch 

When a Land Rover enthusiast dedicates over twenty years of his life 

to working at Rovers North, it’s only proper to explore his first Land 

Rover experience and move forward from there. 

After growing up outside of Philadelphia, Dirk moved to 

southern Vermont to learn how to work with draft horses. Following 

that, he moved to the Adirondacks of New York to log with horses. 

But before long, it was back to Vermont for Dirk when his previous 

employers moved north to Fairfax, where they bought a sugar bush 

that Dirk logged for them. Fairfax is the next town north of Westford. 

To this day, neither town possesses a single traffic light; they’re on the 

rural side. His employers in Fairfax drove a 109” station wagon, 

which they bought from Mark Letorney. Dirk admired the Rover and 

said to himself: “That’s a great vehicle that’s meant to be worked on. 

I’ve got to get a Land Rover!” He contacted Mark and got word of a 

1970 88” that was for sale from a local who had done some welding 

for Mark. It was the summer of 1984 when Dirk acquired and rebuilt 

his first Land Rover. “I wanted to learn how to work on it and in 

exchange for doing some stuff around here, Mark taught me how to 

work on a Land Rover and the rest is history.” Unintentionally, he 

rolled the 88”, but naturally rebuilt it. Since his first day of employment 

at Rovers North in December of 1984, Dirk has held an assortment 

of positions including: turning a wrench, boxing parts in the 

shipping department, answering the phones in sales, and working in 

the receiving department also. Currently, Dirk is Parts Manager, “trying 

to maintain a constant flow of parts from the UK through our 

doors.” When he’s not busy at Rovers North, Dirk is very active with 

his wonderful family. 

A 1967 IIA 109” military was Dirk’s second Rover, which 

happens to be his favorite Land Rover because “ it was built to the 

highest standards and simplest to work on.” Dirk’s next project was 

to rebuild a 1968 IIA that he gave to a friend as a wedding present. 

Wearing a smile, he told me that he ended up owning that one twice. 

Presently, Dirk drives a 109”/110 hybrid (also rebuilt, rolled, and 

rebuilt), which he mainly uses as a vacation vehicle when he’s not 

using it in the woods near his home in Norwich, Vermont. 

After asking around the office for a good Dirk story, I came 

across this rather riveting one. Back in 1985, Rovers North was 

importing brand new Range Rovers before they were available for 

sale in North America. The Range Rovers were shipped from the UK, 

across the North Atlantic, in 40’ containers. Once the containers 

reached Westford on the back of a truck, the Rovers were backed 

down a pair of ramps and into our parking lot, which was very 

confined at the time. Mark was cautiously backing a shiny new Range 

Rover down the set of ramps when suddenly one ramp snapped. 

Immediately, the axles of the Range Rover articulated to match the 

precarious angle, as they were designed to perform. Unable to exit 

the vehicle, because of the consequences of it rolling over, Mark was 

trapped in the Range Rover. Bear in mind that there was a 

U.S. Customs agent overseeing this circus. Dirk disappeared 

momentarily but returned in an instant, chainsaw screaming 

as he quickly cut pieces of lumber to stack up under the cracked 

ramp. Mark and the Range Rover backed down on to terra 

firma without harm. 

To summarize, I asked Dirk the following: 

How have Land Rovers influenced your life: 

“They’re the most consistent part for twenty plus years now.” 

That’s a significant amount of Land Rover experience and surely 

the reason he’s had the answer to every esoteric Series tech question 

I’ve asked him in the five years that we’ve worked together. 

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REDUCE - RE-USE - RE-FLAP 

Living in Vermont, we experience one of the most corrosive 

environments in the country. Harsh winters mean tons of road salt 

and with more dirt roads than paved roads, our Land Rovers receive 

a good abrasive blast of gravel to enhance the salt’s penetration. It is 

documented that salt will increase the rate of corrosion by a factor of 

900 times the normal rate. Unfortunately, it does not end with winter. 

To combat the loss of road surface from dust, estimated at over 2.5 

inches on average per year, towns liberally apply highly corrosive 

liquid chloride to their dirt roads to ensure you will continue rusting 

right on through the summer. 

In this never-ending fight against corrosion, front mud flaps play 

a key role protecting the underbody and chassis of our Land Rovers. 

Because they literally take a beating and are often saddled with 

built-up ice and snow, their life span is generally limited to about 3 

years before they begin to crack along their flex line. Unlike most 

failed parts, a broken mud flap can be assigned a new, and vital role 

in the underside protection of your Land Rover. 

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Torn front mud flap is replaced with a new one, and is cut square below 

its metal bracket. 

Planned Obsolescence? Defender inner wheel well is galvanized steel and 

offers a high level of corrosion protection except for the area left open in 

front of the toe box. This was not always the case. Early Land Rover 90 

and 110 wheel wells were built to protect the steel toe box and doorpost 

area from debris and corrosion. Only Land Rover can explain why it was 

cut out on later Defenders to expose this vulnerable area. 

Place the trimmed old mud flap in front of the toe box. Notice how it 

nicely fits into this space with its edge fitting into the stepped edge of the 

flexible eyebrow. Mark on the mud flap the location of the 2 self-tapping 

screws that secure the inner wheel well near the top of the cut out area. 

An easy way to do this is to dab paint, or white out on to the screw heads 

and press the mud flap into position. Then with a hole punch or drill, put 

2 holes into the mud flap were it is marked by the paint. 

Screw the mud flap into place. Ideally, the factory self-tapping screws and 

washers are replaced with stainless steel screws and large stainless 

fender washers, as shown. 

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BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL 

By Jeffrey B. Aronson 

Oh the weather outside is frightful 

But my Rover’s so delightful 

When other cars won’t go 

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow 

Oh, boy, it’s the beginning of December 

and this island has received its first 

substantial, it’s-going-to-stick snowstorm. 

The snow fell so hard and thick that the ferry 

service had to shut down when the radar 

systems couldn’t penetrate the snowfall. Then 

the winds picked up, the seas rose, and the 

ferry cancelled out for another day. 

Doom and gloom? Hardly! As a kid, I 

would have grabbed my Flexible Flyer and 

headed for a hill or slope. Now, I grab one of 

the Series II-A’s and head for any unplowed 

road or trail. 

There’s something special about riding 

around in the snow. You do need to be 

careful that the several inches or feet of snow 

don’t hide something substantial, like a ditch, 

boulder or log, but all that does is force you 

to slow down – never a bad idea. It is 

comforting to remember that very cold air 

holds little moisture; that means it will rarely 

be bone-chilling cold when it is snowing 

heavily outside. That’s even better news for 

me; I never did get around to swapping out 

the canvas top for the safari top on the QE I, 

my ’66 II-A. 

I bundled up and stepped outside into 

the snowstorm. With the snow falling heavily 

and steadily, the local snowplows had 

remained in the garage pending a let up in the 

storm. That meant that I had most of the local 

roads to myself. Since I caretake some 

summer properties here, it gave me a perfect 

excuse to run through the 12- 15 inches of 

snow that had fallen on unplowed trails in 

different parts of the island. With the Rovers 

North Mansfield heater in the car, and a nice 

new Rovers North canvas top, I was fairly 

snug and warm inside the car. The Lucas 

wipers on a II-A operate with minds of their 

own, totally unsynchronized. They also sweep 

across a tiny part of the windshield at a 

leisurely pace. Much snow can accumulate 

before the wiper makes its next pass. Every so 

often, you need to just stop and remove some 

built up snow off the windshield. 

Last September I purchased a set of B F 

Goodrich All Terrain M+S tires and this storm 

provided their first test in the snow. They have 

aggressive treads which make them a bit 

noisy on paved roads but helpful in mud and 

snow. It was well worth the considerable cost; 

the Rover pushed through the snow and drifts 

nicely. When a steep incline or side angle 

forced some slippage, shifting down into low 

range did the trick. 

After an hour or so, more trucks 

appeared on the roads so I decided to do 

something useful and secure more firewood. 

As the snow fell, I loaded up the rear of the 

88” with split logs. There’s no doubt that a 

fully laden 88” has even better traction than 

an unloaded one. It almost made me want to 

leave the wood in the car! 

Running in the snow is not that hard on 

the Rover. You do have to be careful of hidden 

obstacles, as you might during a water 

crossing, but there’s nothing abrasive against 

swivel balls or seals like when you’re running 

through mud. You do have to make certain 

that you don’t get a lot of ice packed around 

the wheels or brakes, but it’s unlikely to 

damage anything. 

Driving around during the storm 

reminded me of the numerous travels I’ve 

made in my II-A during significant storms. 

Flying into Boston from Nashville at midnight, 

I discovered the reason for our flight’s long 

delay; New England was buried in snow. I 

quickly found that the snowplows had not yet 

started their work. The snow came down so 

thickly that it was difficult to see the highways 

and roads. You could barely exceed 40 mph 

for the trip; add an extra two hours for the 

drive. The II-A never missed a beat. 

On another morning, I left Gorham, NH 

for a job in Augusta, ME. The normal 2 ½ 

hour drive stretched out as the roads proved 

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quite snowy and slick. The Rover, in 4 wheel 

high range for the entire trip, got me there 

safely. Of course, when I arrived in Augusta, 

the entire city was shut down. Another time, I 

drove nearly 4 hours to give a talk in Eastport, 

ME. That night, a major storm dumped a lot 

of snow on the ground. I was the guest in a 

B & B that morning, and the hostess made 

strong hints to her husband that “maybe we 

should put Jeff up tonight. It’s not safe to 

drive.” He looked out over his newspaper, 

saw my green Series II-A in his driveway and 

said, “Look what he’s driving. He’ll be fine.” 

So much for a free night’s stay. That drive took 

one hour longer than usual because of the 

deep snowfall. 

Decades ago, VW ran a television ad that 

showed boots crunching down new fallen 

snow. You saw a door open and a man get 

into an original Beetle. The voice-over asked 

“have you ever wondered how the man who 

drives the snowplow, gets to the snowplow?” 

Well, now you know – a Land Rover. 

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Jeremy Hackett runs a specialty clothing store 

in London. In the New York Times, he wrote 

of finding an “ancient, patched up Barbour 

jacket.” The Beaufort model “spoke of damp 

dogs sleeping on tartan coat linings in the 

back of battered Land Rovers, of point to 

points and Badminton Horse Trials, all things 

dear to an Englishman.” He pulled out his 

old Barbour “with its oily texture, brown 

corduroy collar and brass zipper as strong as 

a railway line” and decided that “I will wear 

my shabby Barbour the next time I go 

shopping on Sloane Street – but I think I’ll 

leave the green wellies in the Land Rover.” 

The Barbour coat, and its waxed-cotton 

cousins, requires some maintenance. It was 

the latest word in water repellency and 

warmth some decades ago and has certainly 

been surpassed since then. As long as you 

maintain it, it will always work, it will last and 

it will never become obsolete. As an iconic 

piece of clothing it ranks with Hunter 

Wellingtons. Many Land Rover enthusiasts 

find they gravitate to owning both items. 

This connection came to mind as once 

again the relentless production of goods 

entices us to “improve” every successful 

product. Marketers want to believe that all of 

us live in breathless anticipation of the next 

awesome product. They may be wrong. 

If you’re a runner you have undoubtedly 

experienced the frustration of your favorite 

pair of running shoes being out of production 

when you go for a replacement pair. Are you 

listening to me, New Balance? Are you listening 

to me, Land Rover? 

There’s no denying that the Range Rover 

Sport and the LR 3 have been hugely 

successful for Land Rover in the US market. 

Along with the revamped LR 2 and the Range 

Rover, these models have propelled Land 

Rover into sales record territory, but at what 

cost? It’s unlikely that the Discovery Series I 

owner, looking to replace his/her 5-speed, 

3.9 liter V-8, with a manual transmission, 

shade tree mechanic-friendly engine, and 

separate chassis will find comfort in the new 

Land Rover selections. In fact, he’s out of 

luck. The Range Rover Classic, Defender 

90/110, and Series Land Rover owners have 

also been left in the dust. What replaces those 

vehicles is…nothing. 

That’s when the enthusiast has an option 

not available to most consumers. Land Rover 

recognizes the unusually high connection its 

owners make with their vehicles. Unlike most 

manufacturers, Land Rover actually supports 

older vehicles with an extensive parts 

network. You can keep your classic Land 

Rover operating as a daily driver, a work or 

recreational vehicle. 

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In case you hadn’t noticed, there’s a 

presidential election coming up in 2008. 

Every possible form of media, from 

newspapers and television to web pages, text 

messaging, podcasting and online events, has 

tried to get your attention. In 1964, Land 

Rover provided a new medium, the 109” 

Station Wagon. Jaime Kitman, in a great 

article in Automobile (November 1996), 

wrote of his father’s quixotic quest for the 

Republican nomination for President. Jamie 

was in second grade when his father, 

newspaper columnist Marvin Kitman, put his 

name into the New Hampshire primary. 

Looking for business support Kitman enlisted 

the help of the Rover Motor Company, which 

provided him with a 109” SW. Rover officials 

in New York said “We are surely proud to 

have a Land Rover be the official vehicle from 

which you will stand for office. It has been 

used for varied purposes – honorable and 

otherwise – but never, to our knowledge, has 

a candidate for office made use of its great 

go-anywhere features to carry his campaign 

to the people. Great good luck to you, sir.” 

Land Rover and Kitman ran a print ad 

extolling the virtues of a Land Rover as a 

campaign car. Quoting Kitman, that ad says 

“in my line of work, as a Republican 

presidential candidate, the campaign car is a 

key to success… what I like best about my 

Land Rover is that it goes anywhere. In New 

Hampshire, it took me right up to the ski 

slopes, solving one of my most vexing 

problems as a politician. I don’t like to shake 

hands. My Land Rover made it possible 

for me to park next to the ski tows and 

personally wave to 3,000 voters as they went 

by – none the wiser. If you are planning to run 

for President, or even Prime Minister, I would 

like to call your attention to the virtues of the 

Land Rover as the perfect campaign vehicle.” 

What Jaime Kitman remembers about the 

car was that he got to play in the “way, way 

back” of a “slow and rough riding vehicle. 

Optional Kodiak heater notwithstanding, 

I also remember it as quite chilly. But I 

remember it mostly as deeply, undeniably 

cool. That’s why I spent the next 30 years 

pestering my old man to buy one… if he 

hadn’t run for President, I might never 

have been introduced to Land Rovers, and I 

wouldn’t have my current vehicle of choice, a 

1995 Defender 90 SW.” 

So when a presidential aspirant contacts 

you, ask him/her the marque of their 

campaign car. It will tell you more about the 

candidate than any platform statement or 

webcast. Anyone with a Land Rover would get 

my vote. 

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Defender 90, 110 NAS 

1. Laminated Windscreen 90, 110 

RNE299 Clear, Genuine ...............................................................................$ 305.00 

PLE299 Clear, ProLine.................................................................................$ 199.50 

RNE304 Tinted, Genuine..............................................................................$ 359.00 

RNC927 Heated tinted, Genuine ................................................................$ 699.00 

RNE362 Rubber Securing Seal, Genuine .................................................$ 99.50 

PLE362 Rubber Securing Seal, ProLine ..................................................$ 36.50 

2. Bonnet 90, 110 

RNF220 Bonnet 90, 110 NAS, Genuine .....................................................$ 729.00 

RNH858 2007 Defender 90, 110 Bonnet.....................................................$ 799.00 

RNC813 Hinge for Bonnet Right or Left, Genuine...................................$ 29.90 

RNB927 Plastic bushings for hinge, Genuine..........................................$ 3.90 

RNC843 Bonnet realease cable 90, 110, Genuine ..................................$ 16.38 

3. Radiator Panel and Grill 

A) RNC889 NAS 110, 1993 ................................................................................$ 319.00 

RNH797 NAS 90, 1994 - ‘95..........................................................................$ 306.29 

RNH798 NAS 90, 4.0 Ltr, 1997......................................................................$ 371.56 

B) RNC842 Black plastic grille 90, 110, Genuine ..........................................$ 40.90 

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RNH459 RH Front, Genuine .........................................................................$ 625.00 

RNH460 LH Front, Genuine..........................................................................$ 625.00 

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RNH464 RH, Genuine ...................................................................................$ 627.90 

RNH465 LH, Genuine....................................................................................$ 627.90 

8. Aluminum Door Top Assembly with Dual Sliding Glass 

Fits all Land Rover Models with split doors, 1959 on 

PLC835 RH Door Top Assembly with Glass and Lock, ProLine ...........$ 459.00 

PLC834 LH (Driver) Door Top Assembly, ProLine ...................................$ 429.00 

9. Front Door Bottom 90 NAS Soft Top 

RNH632 RH 1994 only, Genuine..................................................................$ 629.98 

RNH633 LH (Driver) 1994 only, Genuine....................................................$ 670.95 

RNH634 RH 1995-‘97, Genuine....................................................................$ 424.28 

RNH635 LH (Driver) 1995-‘97, Genuine......................................................$ 424.28 

10. Rear Body Side Panel NAS 90 

RNH790 RH, Genuine ...................................................................................$ 383.90 

RNH791 LH (Driver), Genuine .....................................................................$ 383.90 

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RNC929 RH 1993-‘94 NAS, Genuine ..........................................................$ 42.96 

RNC928 LH (Driver) 1993-‘94 NAS, Genuine ............................................$ 42.96 

RNC899 RH 1995-‘97 NAS, Genuine ..........................................................$ 23.50 

RNC900 LH (Driver) 1995-‘97 NAS, Genuine ............................................$ 23.50 

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RNH639 RH, Genuine ...................................................................................$ 525.00 


(B) Galvanized Inner Wheel Arch 

RNC891 RH, Genuine ...................................................................................$ 219.00 

RNC892 LH (Driver), Genuine .....................................................................$ 219.00 

(C) Outer Wing Panel 90, 110 

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RNF226 LH (Driver), 1993-‘94 NAS, Genuine ...........................................$ 145.95 

RNH788 RH, 1995-‘97 NAS, Genuine .........................................................$ 340.07 

RNH789 LH (Driver), 1995-‘97 NAS, Genuine ..........................................$ 237.58 

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RNH795 LH 1993 - ‘94 (Driver), Genuine....................................................$ 21.75 

RNH859 RH 1995-‘97, Genuine....................................................................$ 83.20 

RNH860 LH 1995-‘97, Genuine ....................................................................$ 93.33 

13. Rear Corner Trim NAS 90, 110 

RNC821 RH Corner Trim 1993-‘94, Genuine..............................................$ 0.00 

RNC820 LH (Driver) Corner Trim 1993-‘94, Genuine................................$ 12.83 

RNC883 RH Corner Trim 1995-‘97, Genuine..............................................$ 89.00 

RNC884 LH (Driver) Corner Trim 1995-‘97, Genuine................................$ 89.00 

RNC690 Rivet for Securing Corner Trim (12 required), Genuine ..........$ 0.48 

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RNB037 NAS 90, 110 1993-‘97, Genuine....................................................$ 522.90 

15. Lower Tail Gate 

RNB070 NAS 90, Genuine ...........................................................................$ 890.00 

16. Flexible Eyebrow NAS 90, 110 Rear 

RNC819 Rear RH or LH Gloss Black, Genuine.........................................$ 64.00 

RNC806 Rivet for securing Eyebrow (12 required), Genuine................$ 0.97 

17. Extension Panel NAS 110 Station Wagon 

RNH737 RH Panel, Genuine ........................................................................$ 49.50 

RNH738 LH (Driver) Panel, Genuine..........................................................$ 49.50 

RNC690 Rivet for securing Extenaion Panel (11 per side required)....$ 0.48 

18. Front Sill Panels NAS 90, 110 

RNC823 Front RH Sill, Genuine ..................................................................$ 79.50 

RNC824 Front LH (Driver) Sill, Genuine ....................................................$ 79.50 

19. Rear Sill Panels NAS 90, 110 

RNE349 Rear 90 RH, Genuine.....................................................................$ 14.90 

RNE350 Rear 90 LH, Genuine .....................................................................$ 14.90 

RNH794 Rear 110 RH, Genuine...................................................................$ 99.68 

RNH795 Rear 110 LH, Genuine ...................................................................$ 21.75 

20. Door Frame Assembly, 110 Station Wagon 

RNC831 RH, Genuine, Non NAS ................................................................$ 319.00 

RNC832 LH, Genuine, Non NAS.................................................................$ 319.00 


BODY PANELS / DISCOVERY I 1994 - 1999 

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1. Bonnet 

RNH799 Bonnet Assembly ..........................................................................$ 921.60 

RNH800 Insulation Pad for Bonnet............................................................$ 78.20 

2. Front Grill 

RNH801 Front Grill ........................................................................................$ 167.20 

(A) RNF771 Land Rover Badge, Gold & Green ..............................................$ 20.95 

RNF770 Land Rover Badge, Sliver & Green ............................................$ 20.95 

(B) RNH802 RH Headlamp Trim ........................................................................$ 36.50 

RNH803 LH (driver) Headlamp Trim...........................................................$ 36.50 

(C) RNH829 Edge Trim ........................................................................................$ 3.99 

A 

2 

B 

3. Head Lamp 

RNE816 LH (driver) Headlamp Assembly .................................................$ 112.00 

RNE817 RH Headlamp Assembly...............................................................$ 112.00 

RNE798 Retainer and Adjustment Fixing Kit for Headlamp ..................$ 24.66 

RNE806 Socket head lamp adjuster .........................................................$ 1.90 

RNH804 H4 60/55 watt Headlamp Bulb.....................................................$ 14.32 

RNE672 Parking Lamp Bulb........................................................................$ 1.20 

4. Front Bumper 

RNF719 Front Bumper .................................................................................$ 289.00 

(A) RNF732 Bracket for End Cap RH & LH .....................................................$ 9.40 

(B) RNF729 Stock Plastic Licence Plate Plinth .............................................$ 54.55 

RNF730 Optional Plinth for Factory Bull Bar...........................................$ 101.75 

(C) RNF722 Front Spoiler w/o Fog Lamp cut outs.........................................$ 109.53 

RNF723 Front Spoiler with Fog Lamp cut outs........................................$ 127.89 

5. End Caps 

RNF724 LH (driver) Front Bumper End Cap .............................................$ 59.95 

RNF725 RH Front Bumper End Cap...........................................................$ 59.95 

6. Front Wing Panel 

RNH805 LH (driver) Wing Panel .................................................................$ 388.05 

RNH806 RH Wing Panel...............................................................................$ 388.05 

7. Front Door 

RNH830 LH (driver) Front Door, 1994, ‘95..................................................$ 769.82 

RNH807 LH (driver) Front Door, 1996 on ...................................................$ 791.82 

RNH831 LH Outer Door Skin, 1994, ‘95 ......................................................$ 439.90 

RNH808 LH Outer Door Skin, 1996 on........................................................$ 439.90 

RNH832 RH Front Door, 1994, ‘95 ...............................................................$ 769.82 

RNH809 RH Front Door, 1996 on.................................................................$ 791.82 

RNH833 RH Outer Door Skin, 1994, ‘95......................................................$ 439.90 

RNH810 RH Outer Door Skin, 1996 on .......................................................$ 439.90 

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9. Body Side Rear Corner 

RNH838 LH (driver) Body Side w/ Rear Corner Assembly, 1994 ..........$ 853.32 

RNH815 LH (driver) Body Side w/ Rear Corner Assembly, 1995 - ‘99..$ 769.00 

RNH839 RH Body Side w/ Rear Corner Assembly, 1994........................$ 853.32 

RNH817 RH Body Side w/ Rear Corner Assembly, 1995 - ‘99 ...............$ 769.00 

10. Rear Corner 

RNH818 LH (driver) Rear Corner Assembly, 1994 - ‘99...........................$ 206.90 

RNH840 RH Rear Corner Assembly, 1994 - ‘99 ........................................$ 227.44 

11. Rear Door 

RNH819 Rear Door, 1994 - ‘99.....................................................................$1119.00 

12. Finisher Sill 

RNH820 LH (driver) Plastic Finisher Sill, 1994 - ‘99.................................$ 89.76 

RNH841 RH Plastic Finisher Sill, 1994 - ‘99...............................................$ 89.76 

RNF755 Plastic Rivet for attaching Sill, (20 per side) ............................$ 0.79 

Body Side Protection Strips 

Up To SA163099/SA501919 (1994 & 1995) 

13. RNH842 Front wing RH ................................................................................$ 30.93 

RNH843 Front wing LH.................................................................................$ 24.36 

14. RNH844 Front door RH.................................................................................$ 49.99 

RNH845 Front door LH .................................................................................$ 49.99 

15. RNH846 Middle door RH..............................................................................$ 32.61 

RNH847 Middle door LH ..............................................................................$ 32.61 

16. RNH848 Rear quarter RH.............................................................................$ 26.50 

RNH849 Rear quarter LH .............................................................................$ 26.50 


From TA163100/TA501920 (1996 - 1998) up to WA746541 










Fitted (1998) from WA746542 on 









17. Rear Bumper 

RNF741 Rear Bumper Black, 1994 - ‘99....................................................$ 267.70 

RNH305 Rear Bumper Chrome, 1998 & ‘99...............................................$1241.52 

(A) RNF743 LH (driver) Corner mounting bracket, 1994 - ‘99 ......................$ 28.50 

RNF744 RH Corner mounting bracket, 1994 - ‘99....................................$ 28.50 

(B) RNF752 Tread Mat, 1994 - ‘99 ....................................................................$ 32.62 

(C) RNF754 Tread Strip, 1994 - ‘99 ...................................................................$ 56.65 

(D) RNF755 Rivet for Tread Strip (8 required), 1994 - ‘99 .............................$ 0.79 

18. End Caps 

RNF748 LH (driver) Plastic Bumper End Cap , 1994 - ‘99.......................$ 59.95 

RNF747 RH Plastic Bumper End Cap, 1994 - ‘99 .....................................$ 59.95 

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8. Middle Door 

RNH834 LH (driver) Middle Door, 1994, ‘95...............................................$ 791.82 

RNH811 LH (driver) Middle Door, 1996 on ................................................$ 780.81 

RNH835 LH Outer Door Skin, 1994, ‘95 ......................................................$ 364.04 

RNH812 LH Outer Door Skin, 1996 on........................................................$ 373.92 

RNH836 RH Middle Door, 1994, ‘95 ............................................................$ 791.82 

RNH813 RH Middle Door, 1996 on..............................................................$ 780.81 

RNH837 RH Outer Door Skin, 1994, ‘95......................................................$ 364.04 

RNH814 RH Outer Door Skin, 1996 on .......................................................$ 373.92 

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Door, Wheel Carrier, Mud Flaps, Window Assemblies / DISCOVERY I 1994 - 1999 


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E 

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B 

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20. Rear Door Latch 

(A) RNH915 Exterior Handle Mechanism........................................................$ 33.00 

(B) RND756 Nut for securing handle (2 required).........................................$ 0.98 

(C) RNH916 Linkage Clip....................................................................................$ 0.55 

(D) RNH917 Latch Clip........................................................................................$ 0.27 

(E) RNH918 Adjusting Link ................................................................................$ 5.01 

(F) RNH919 Central Locking Linkage Rod ......................................................$ 15.51 

(G) RNH920 Central Locking Actuator.............................................................$ 139.50 

(H) RNH921 Rear Door Latch ............................................................................$ 164.72 

(I) RNH922 Seal for door latch ........................................................................$ 2.18 

(J) RNH923 Mounting Screw for latch (2 required) .....................................$ 0.55 

(K) RNH924 Mounting Screw for latch (1 required) .....................................$ 1.38 

(L) RNH925 Dove Tail .........................................................................................$ 6.90 

(M) RNH926 Receiver for Dove Tail ..................................................................$ 3.53 

(N) RNH927 Shim.................................................................................................$ 5.47 

(O) RNH928 Mounting Screw (4 required for receiver) ...............................$ 0.60 

21. Spare Wheel Carrier 

(A) RNH929 Spare Wheel Carrier.....................................................................$ 89.00 

(B) RND251 Mounting bolt (1 required)...........................................................$ 0.98 

(C) RNE071 Mounting bolt (5 required)...........................................................$ 1.48 

(D) RNF548 Flat Washer (12 required) ............................................................$ 0.68 

(E) RNE080 Nut (6 required) .............................................................................$ 1.09 

22. Front Mud Flaps (Genuine) 

Front mud flap kits includes 1 right and left logo mud flaps with mounting 

brackets and mounting hardware. 

(A) RNA648 Front Mud Flap Kit.........................................................................$ 62.95 

RNB307 Front Mud Flap Kit for vehicles with running boards .............$ 59.90 

(B) RNH930 LH front Mud Flap (drivers) .........................................................$ 22.93 

RNH931 RH front Mud Flap.........................................................................$ 22.93 

(C) RNH932 RH Top hanger bracket ................................................................$ 13.92 

RNH933 LH (driver) Top Hanger Bracket..................................................$ 18.20 

23. Rear Mud Flaps (Genuine) 

(A) RNA649 Rear Mud Flap Kit. Includes 1 right and 1 left logo Mud Flaps with 

mounting brackets and hardware..............................................$ 59.95 

(B) RNH934 RH Rear Mud Flap.........................................................................$ 22.93 

RNH935 LH (driver) Rear Mud Flap ...........................................................$ 22.93 

(C) RNH936 Stay Bracket ..................................................................................$ 8.90 

(D) RNH937 RH Splash Panel above mud flap ...............................................$ 31.70 

RNH938 LH (driver) Splash Panel above mud flap .................................$ 13.72 

(E) RNH939 RH Forward Mounting Plate........................................................$ 36.20 

RNH940 LH (driver) Forward Mounting Plate ..........................................$ 12.90 

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24. Window Lift Assemblies 

Channel Seal for Glass 

(A) RNB147 RH or LH Front Door......................................................................$ 51.09 

RNB098 RH or LH Middle Door ..................................................................$ 25.06 

(B) RNB256 LH (driver) Front Door Glass........................................................$ 179.21 

RNB280 RH Front Door Glass .....................................................................$ 179.21 

(C) RNB296 Glazing Rubber Front up to SA139664 .......................................$ 6.74 

RNH941 Glazing Rubber Front from SA139665 on...................................$ 4.85 

(D) RNH942 Channel for Front up to SA137973 ..............................................$ 29.00 

RNH943 Channel for Front from SA137974 on .........................................$ 16.05 

(E) RNB295 Channel for Front Glass ...............................................................$ 22.81 

Front Window Regulators 

(F) RNH539 RH up to SA137189........................................................................$ 113.35 

RNH542 LH From SA137190.........................................................................$ 135.43 

RNH540 LH (driver) up to SA137189 ..........................................................$ 113.35 

RNH541 RH From SA137190 ........................................................................$ 135.43 

Middle Door Window Regulators 

RNH944 RH up to SA137189........................................................................$ 72.50 

RNH945 RH From SA137190 ........................................................................$ 105.00 


RNH947 LH From SA137190.........................................................................$ 105.00 

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Front Window Lift Motor 

RNH948 RH up to SA137189........................................................................$ 396.00 

RNH949 RH From SA137190 ........................................................................$ 166.31 


RNH951 LH From SA137190.........................................................................$ 166.31 

Middle Window Lift Motor 

RNH952 RH up to SA137189........................................................................$ 348.00 

RNH949 RH From SA137190 ........................................................................$ 166.31 


RNH951 LH From SA137190.........................................................................$ 166.31 

25. Rear Lamps 

(A) RNE782 Lamp rear, Discovery I, RH (up to SA501704)...........................$ 64.00 

RNE756 Lamp rear, Discovery I, LH (up to SA501704) ...........................$ 64.00 

RNE779 Lamp rear. Discovery I, RH (from SA501705)............................$ 64.00 

RNE785 Lamp rear, Discovery I, LH (from SA501705) ............................$ 64.00 

(B) RNE762 Bulb holder reverse, Discovery I................................................$ 12.55 

(C) RNE780 Bulb holder park, Discovery I .....................................................$ 12.55 

(D) RNE626 Bulb 12V stop/tail, 5/21W.............................................................$ 1.40 

(E) RNE627 Bulb 12V, 21W ................................................................................$ 1.40 

(F) RNE758 Lamp rear bumper, Discovery I RH ............................................$ 37.39 

RNE784 Lamp rear bumper, Discovery I LH.............................................$ 39.50 

(G) RNE799 Bulb holder, Discovery I...............................................................$ 4.90 

(H) RNE769 Seal, Discovery I RH.....................................................................$ 34.80 

RNE770 Seal, Discovery I LH .....................................................................$ 34.80 

(I) RNE676 Bulb park, Discovery I..................................................................$ 1.40 


WIPER BLADES, ARMS & CAPS, MOTORS - DISCOVERY I, II, RRC & P38A 

FRONT WIPER 

REAR WIPER 

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8 

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7 

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WIPER BLADES, ARMS & CAPS, MOTORS - DISCOVERY I, II, RRC & P38A 


Wiper Blades: 

1) RNW116 Front Wiper Blade,Genuine ...............................................$ 7.85 

1) RNW117 Front Wiper Blade with spoiler (drivers side), 

Genuine .................................................................................$ 9.02 

1) RNH875 Front Winter Blade, ProLine..............................................$ 19.50 

2) RNW103 Rear Wiper Blade, Genuine...............................................$ 12.23 

2) RNF166 Rear Winter Blade, ProLine...............................................$ 21.62 

RNW112 3 Winter Blade Set, 2 Front Blades+1 Rear, ProLine.....$ 41.95 

Arms & Caps: 

4) RNH886 Front Wiper Arm, Genuine.................................................$ 19.55 

7) RNH879 Front Wiper Arm Cap, Genuine.........................................$ 5.50 

5) RNH884 Rear Wiper Arm, Genuine..................................................$ 19.55 

8) RNH885 Rear Wiper Arm Cap, Genuine..........................................$ 2.79 

Wiper Motors: 

10) RNF689 Front Wiper Assembly, Genuine .......................................$ 215.20 

11) RNH877 Rear Wiper Motor, Genuin.................................................$ 156.42 

Windscreen Washer: 

17) RNF694 Reservoir...............................................................................$ 116.50 

18) RNC951 Reservoir Cap.......................................................................$ 7.14 

19) RNF698 Reservoir Filter.....................................................................$ 9.39 

20) RNF704 Pump......................................................................................$ 62.95 

21) RNH896 Non-return Valve .................................................................$ 5.95 

22) RNF712 Jet ..........................................................................................$ 9.40 

Rear Screen Washer: 

24) RNF706 Rear Screen Washer Pump...............................................$ 70.88 

25) RNC870 Rear Screen Non-return Valve ........................................$ 4.19 

26) RNH687 Rear Screen Washer Jet ...................................................$ 9.40 

Headlamp Washer: 

27) RNF702 Headlamp Washer Pump ...................................................$ 65.48 

28) RNB124 Headlamp Non-return Valve .............................................$ 12.50 

29) RNB160 Headlamp Washer Jet w/Hardware ................................$ 15.70 

Washer Tubing: 

31) RNE638 Washer tubing, sold per meter .........................................$ 2.46 

Discovery II 1999-2004 

Wiper Blades: 


1) RNH876 Front Winter Blades (Pair), Genuine................................$ 68.50 


2) RNF166 Rear Winter Blade, ProLine...............................................$ 21.62 

RNK9142 3 Winter Blade Set, 2 Front Blades+1 Rear,Genuine ....$ 85.95 

9) RNH685 Front or Rear Wiper Blade-Arm Clip, Genuine...............$ 6.74 

Arms & Caps: 

4) RNH887 Front Wiper Arm, Genuine.................................................$ 32.12 


5) RNH779 Rear Wiper Arm, Genuine..................................................$ 33.20 

8) RNH685 Rear Wiper Arm Cap,Genuine...........................................$ 6.74 

Wiper Motors: 

10) RNF691 Front Wiper Assembly, Genuine .......................................$ 218.18 

11) RNH877 Rear Wiper Motor, Genuine...............................................$ 156.42 


17) RNF696 Reservoir...............................................................................$ 80.80 


19) RNF698 Reservoir Filter Up To 4A842249........................................$ 9.39 

19) RNH904 Reservoir Filter From 4A842250.........................................$ 9.56 

20) RNF705 Pump......................................................................................$ 61.30 

21) RNC870 Non-return Valve .................................................................$ 4.19 

22) RNF713 Jet ..........................................................................................$ 11.00 



25) RNH898 Rear Screen Non-return Valve .........................................$ 8.39 

26) RNH901 Rear Screen Washer Jet with Hose ................................$ 6.28 



28) RNF715 Headlamp Non-return Valve..............................................$ 7.95 

29) RNF714 Headlamp Washer Jet 1999 - 2002...................................$ 20.44 

29) RNH900 Headlamp Washer Jet w/Hose (LH) 2003 + 2004...........$ 20.93 

29) RNH899 Headlamp Washer Jet w/Hose (RH) 2003 + 2004 ..........$ 20.93 

30) RNH778 Headlamp Washer Nozzle Cap .........................................$ 7.28 



Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 

Wiper Blades: 

1,2) RNW104 Front or Rear Wiper Blade 1987 -1989, Genuine............$ 27.70 

1,2) RNW111 Front or Rear Wiper Blade 1990 -1995, Genuine............$ 14.50 

1) RNW105 Front Winter Blade 1987 - 1995, ProLine .........................$ 15.70 

Arms & Caps: 

4) RNH891 Front Wiper Arm Pre 1990, Genuine.................................$ 45.38 

4) RNH892 Front Wiper Arm 1990 on, Genuine ..................................$ 33.40 

Arms & Caps continued: 

7) RNH893 Front Wiper Arm Cap 1990 on, Genuine ..........................$ 2.00 

5) RNH882 Rear Wiper Arm 1990 on, Genuine ...................................$ 25.58 

5) RNH905 Rear Wiper Arm pre 1990, Genuine..................................$ 67.47 

Wiper Motors: 

10) RNH319 Front Wiper Motor 1992 - 1995, Genuine.........................$ 262.45 

11) RNH881 Rear Wiper Motor 1987 - 1990, Genuine .........................$ 412.95 

11) RNH883 Rear Wiper Motor 1991 - 1995, Genuine .........................$ 143.45 


17) RNF692 Reservoir...............................................................................$ 219.00 



20) RNH897 Pump w/lead 1987 - 1991...................................................$ 48.50 

20) RNE730 Pump 1992 - 1995.................................................................$ 39.50 

21) RNH896 Non-return Valve .................................................................$ 5.95 

22) RNF710 Jet 1987 - 1990......................................................................$ 6.25 

22) RNH895 Jet 1991 - 1995......................................................................$ 28.85 

23) RNF708 Low Fluid Sensor .................................................................$ 77.64 


24) RNH132 Rear Screen Washer Pump w/lead 1987 - 1991.............$ 41.95 

24) RNE729 Rear Screen Washer Pump 1992 - 1996 ..........................$ 33.58 

25) RNC870 Rear Screen Non-return Valve ........................................$ 4.19 

26) RNH906 Rear Screen Washer Jet 1987 - 1995...............................$ 15.64 



28) RNB124 Headlamp Non-return Valve..............................................$ 12.50 

29) RNB139 Headlamp Washer Jet........................................................$ 23.50 



Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 

Wiper Blades: 


1) PLW107 Front Wiper Blade,ProLine ................................................$ 10.95 

1) PLW107W Front Winter Wiper Blade,ProLine...................................$ 25.15 


2) PLW118W Rear Winter Wiper Blade, ProLine...................................$ 15.70 

PLW109 3 Winter Blade Set, 2 Front Blades+1 Rear, ProLine.....$ 59.80 

3) RND223 Headlamp Wiper Blade ......................................................$ 13.48 

Arms & Caps: 

4) RNH889 Front Wiper Arm (LH),Genuine..........................................$ 37.60 

4) RNH888 Front Wiper Arm (RH),Genuine .........................................$ 37.60 


5) RNH878 Rear Wiper Arm,Genuine...................................................$ 38.40 

8) RNH879 Rear Wiper Arm Cap,Genuine...........................................$ 5.50 

6) RNH142 Headlamp Wiper Arm Assembly (LH) ..............................$ 49.30 

6) RNF682 Headlamp Wiper Arm Assembly (RH)..............................$ 49.30 

Wiper Motors: 

10) RNF690 Front Wiper Motor Assembly, Genuine ...........................$ 209.95 

11) RNH880 Rear Wiper Motor, Genuine...............................................$ 156.42 

12) RNF684 Headlamp Wiper Motor (LH) .............................................$ 160.58 

12) RNF683 Headlamp Wiper Motor (RH).............................................$ 160.58 

13) RNF686 Headlamp Motor Fixing Washer.......................................$ 15.10 

14) RNF685 Headlamp Wiper Motor Nut..............................................$ 11.12 

15) RNF687 Headlamp Dust Cap ............................................................$ 6.56 

16) RND114 Headlamp M6 Nut ...............................................................$ 0.30 


17) RNH903 Reservoir...............................................................................$ 52.21 

17) RNF693 Reservoir w/Washer Pump Assembly .............................$ 197.02 

18) RNF697 Reservoir Cap.......................................................................$ 4.02 


20) RNF704 Pump......................................................................................$ 62.95 

21) RNH896 Non-return Valve 1995 - 2000 ............................................$ 5.95 

21) RNC870 Non-return Valve 2001 On..................................................$ 4.19 

22) RNH686 Jet up to WA394534 (use with clip RNH894) ..................$ 13.50 

22) RNF711 Jet From WA394535 w/retaining clip ...............................$ 9.78 

22) RNH894 Jet Retaining Clip (use with jet RNH686) ........................$ 1.38 

23) RNF709 Low Fluid Sensor .................................................................$ 19.30 



25) RNC870 Rear Screen Non-return Valve .........................................$ 4.19 

26) RNH907 Rear Screen Washer Jet w/Tube .....................................$ 6.28 



28) RNC870 Headlamp Non-return Valve..............................................$ 4.19 

32) RNH143 Waher Fluid Connector 4mm/1mm ...................................$ 2.73 


SIGHTINGS 

The Sightings Editor has been very busy shoveling 

snow, pulling out stuck cars with his Series II-A 

88”, splitting wood and banking foundations. 

That’s so he can lug the bundles of mail into the 

house to work on Sightings. They do make for 

great reading on a cold winter’s day. 

Let's kick into the new year with a reminder of 

the rules: 

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 a distinctive way. 

Rule #2 - If your Sighting does not really 

surprise you, it won't surprise us, either, and you 

won't get a mug. We're delighted, but not 

surprised, that Land Rovers appear in British 

television programmes, British publications, 

films with British themes, and shows about 

African safaris. You shouldn't be surprised, 

either, and should consider looking for other 

ways to get a coffee mug. 

Rule #3 - At an ever-changing date before 

publication we close off the Sightings. If we've 

mentioned the Sighting in an earlier issue, we 

won't mention it again. If you're new to the 

family of Land Rover enthusiasts, you may not 

have seen your Sighting in an earlier issue. 

Rule #4 - We're not outfitting your kitchen. 

If you qualify, please remember - one mug per 

Sighting per issue. 

Rule #5- Sightings that are Land Rover 

references in books go to our Literary Land 

Rover editor for mention, but only when space 

permits. 

Rule #6 - Psst... if we can't read you name 

and address because of atrocious penmanship, 

we can't recognize your Sighting nor send you a 

mug. Psst...E-mail submissions - remember we 

can't send a mug by e-mail. Send us your real 

name and shipping address, too. 

Rule #7 - Grudgingly, very grudgingly, the 

Editor admits he might make an error. Let me 

know if you think you've been jobbed, but all 

decisions of the Editor are final. 

Perfectly timed for the Christmas season 

was the inclusion of a tree ornament with a 109” 

SW pictured on it. James Dargan, Plymouth, MA 

noted it in the Gumps catalogue and received two 

for Christmas. When Tessco electronics wanted 

to answer the question “Where can SCADA go?” 

they let the sight of a 109” SW traveling alongside 

a pipeline answer the question. Eric Allen, 

Burtchville, MI, saw the ad. 

J Crew adheres to a certain look and style 

for its clothes and catalogues; Land Rovers fit 

them well. The November catalogue features a 

red Series Rover, taken on the Isle of Skye. 

American firms do know how to appeal to 

Anglophiles in the US. Jeff Jambers, Corpus 

Christi, TX, Tim Silva, Quantico, VA, Robin 

McKelvey, Kennett Square, PA and Paul Hai, 

Necomb, NY, all noted the use of the Land Rover. 

Rule #2 aside, we are surprised. 

When Field and Stream magazine wanted to 

assure readers that its website had the most 

informed opinions of hunting and fishing goods, 

it chose the front of a Defender 90 to signify 

expertise. Mike McNulty, Arcadia, FL and 

Thomas Castalado, Lakewood, NY noted the 

inclusion. 

Sports Illustrated includes ads on its 

website for Rock Resorts which scrolls photos of 

exotic locations. One includes a sand-colored 

Military Lightweight carrying distinctly civilian 

passengers – unless the British Army has now 

added bikinis to its official uniform styles. Robin 

McKelvey, Kennett Square, PA, noted the 

Sighting. Eric Sousa, Melrose, MA, spotted a 

Defender 130 Fire Engine at work on 

Foxnews.com. We’re assuming the work was in 

the UK? 

BraeVal makes sporting shirts, and in 

a simple ad in Shooting Sportsman magazine, 

displays a shirt, a passport and a key with 

a Green Oval keychain, notes Bernard 

McMahon, Washington, DC. Spicing up an 

article on English hunting clothing, Esquire’s 

Black Book includes a Series I in the photo 

spread, reports Chris 

Whybrew, Phoenix, AZ. Mike 

Burwell, Dade City, FL, noted a 

Defender charging up a hill 

in a Globetrotter episode on 

mountain biking in Cyprus. 

Land Rovers are familiar 

vehicles in Costa Rica; they were 

once assembled there in 

the 1960’s and an aggressive 

distributor keeps bringing in 

Defenders, Discoverys and 

Range Rovers. So it’s not 

a surprise that when the Tico 

Times wrote a story on 

adventure tourism in Costa Rica, 

there’s a Defender 90 in one 

photo. Gerald Snyder, 

Minnetrista, MN, sent in the 

article. 

Delta Airlines wants you to 

vacation in Costa Rica, too, 

so they’ve included a partial shot 

of a Series Land Rover on their 

website promoting their 

vacation packages. Paul 

Hester, State College, PA, and 

Ben Bailey, Portland, OR, captured 

the Sighting for us. Hans 

Salinger, Arlington, VA, noted 

that the T. Jeffrey Safari 

Company, advertising in SCI’s 

Journal of Big Game Hunting, 

includes the profile of a Series 

Rover in their logo. 

The trailer for the new 

movie The Bucket List, about 

two men fulfilling their dreams 

in the last days of their lives, 

includes a Defender 90. “What a 

way to go out,” noted spotters 

Josh and Marion Peklo, 

Davidson, NC. Douglas 

Shepard, E. Sarasota, FL, was watching the 

Disney Channel film The Little Vampire with his 

son, Chandler, who was the first to spot a 

Discovery Series II in the movie. 

In one of the least-expected Sightings 

received, Gary Cook, Fort Wayne, IN, noted that 

the Louisville Ladder website features one of 

its products on a Discovery Series II. More 

expected was the use of Series Land Rovers at 

play in Africa in a Ford “Lionman” commercial, 

notes Terry Immm, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 

Harbor Marketing in the UK wanted to bolster the 

image of G H Bass, the one-time Maine footwear 

manufacturer, in England so they used a 

Defender 110 in their British ads. John Crouse, 

Arvada, CO, sent us a copy of the ad. Watching 

CSI-Miami one night, Ray Young, Romney WV 

was dismayed that the Range Rover shown in the 

beginning of the show was eliminated from the 

action when it was set ablaze. Jim Salyers, Jr, 

King George, VA, spotted a Series 109” in an 

online video clip from Iraq. 

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When the Army published winter safety 

driving tips in Soldiers magazine, Eric Corbett, 

Missoula, MT and Naipo Robertson, El Paso, 

TX, noted the use of a Defender 90 SW in a 

snowstorm – complete with British plates. Maybe 

the Army Humvee would have gotten stuck? Rule 

# 2 aside, we are surprised again! 

Rule #3 undoubtedly exasperates Sighters, 

but we always want to give credit to those who 

submit Sightings after publication deadlines. We 

acknowledged that Beretta featured a Series Land 

Rover in its recent catalogue. Ahmad Ijaz, 

Northport, AL, Shawn Palmer, Cumming, GA, 

and Rob Smith, Cascade, CO, sent in Sightings 

after deadline, Shawn Palmer, Dayton Wright, 

Jamestown, TN, Frank Sands, Katy, TX, and 

John Tackley, Chester, VA, all spotted the Texaco 

ad featuring an Arizona Land Rover Club 

Defender climbing a hill all sent their Sightings 

after publication of our November/December 

issue. 

We’ve awarded mugs for the Garmin ad 

campaign, the one featuring the Discovery, before 

and it’s nice to see that it has returned to the air. 

D. Aaron Conway, St. Louis Park, MO, Debra 

Scialla [see Rule # 6], Eric Corbett, Missoula, 

MT and Henry McQueen, Lancaster, PA all 

spotted the rerun of the ad. Dennis Saltys, Kent, 

WA, and Steve Quigley, Flagstaff, AZ, noted that 

American Life Insurance was rerunning its ad 

featuring a Series Land Rover. 

Shawn Palmer, Cumming, GA, noted that 

Orvis International Travel features a Series Rover 

on the cover of its brochure. Bill Smith, Arvada, 

CO, liked the South African Tourism ad on the 

bonnet of a Series Land Rover that ran in National 

Geographic. He particularly noted that the 

Tourism Board chose an older Rover when newer 

Defenders are assembled in South Africa. Kevin 

Kernohan [see Rule #6] noted Land Rovers 

at work in Gaza in the online edition of the UK 

newspaper The Telegraph. 

_______ ________ 

Sightings Winners: 

Michael Burwell 

Dade City, FL 

Bernard McMahon 

Washington, DC 

Eric Allen 

Burtchville, MI 

James Dargan 

Plymouth, MA 

Douglas Shepard 

E. Sarasota, FL 

Josh and Mario Peklo 

Davidson, NC 

Mike McNulty 

Arcadia, FL 

Thomas Castalado 

Lakewood, NY 

Garrick Cook 

Fort Wayne IN 

Jeff Jambers 

Corpus Christi, TX 

Tim Silva 

Quantico, VA 

Robin McKelvey 

Kennett Square, PA 

Paul Hai 

Newcomb, NY 

Naipo Robertson 

El Paso, TX 

Eric Corbett 

Missoula, MT 

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