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RNF481gRNF480RNF480 &RNF481InsulationRUGGEDinteriorselectionfor yourDEFENDERRNF483 &RNF484InsulationhRNF483(g) Defender Front Rubber Floor MatsGenuine heavy duty insulated with Land Rover Logo.RNF480 RH.............................................................................................$ 123.95RNF481 LH .............................................................................................$ 123.95(h) Genuine Upgrade for Defender Toe BoxHeavy duty insulated rubber 1 piece foot well insert. Great for blockingsound and heat from your feet. Fits all Defenders from 1983 - 2005.Left side has clutch cut out for 5 speed manual Defenders.RNF483 RH ............................................................................................$ 44.72RNF484 LH ............................................................................................$ 45.95(i) Defender 90 Rear Rubber Floor MatGenuine heavy duty mat with Defender Logo.RNF468 ..................................................................................................$ 164.95(j) Defender 90 Station Wagon Load Space MatGenuine heavy duty mat with Land Rover Logo.RNI061 ..................................................................................................$ 209.95RNF484iSTC4629jSTC7898Orders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com Page 5

Letters tothe EditorDear Rovers North,Thank you for your generous contribution to SCARR IIin May, 2005. The event, held at the BarnwellMountain Recreation Area just outside of Gilmer, was ahuge success! East Texas was dry this year but morethat 107 guests attended with 70 vehicles taking to thetrails. Club members came from Dallas, Houston, SanAntonio and Shreveport, LA. Land Rover North Americahosted the rookie run, dinner was provided by theTexas Rovers Cook and the sponsor raffle was a hugesuccess. The club was able to provide a donation tothe Ross Mabey family.Thank you again for your participation. Be sureto mark your calendars for May 2006.The BritishInvasion XV15 Years andCountingBy Jeffrey AronsonNaturally, the week in September preceding theBritish Invasion in Stowe, VT, was stunning,warm and dry. Only as the event weekend camenear did the rain and fog set in, assuring a celebratoryweekend with the requisite Britishweather.The drive from Maine to Vermont in my’66 Series II-A 88” started later than I wantedin such miserable weather. When I left work forthe 6 hour drive to Stowe, it had at leaststopped pouring, such that I could leave therear window of my soft top rolled up to enjoythe chilly fresh air. I marveled at how dry theinterior of the car remained, despite the weather.For two hours I drove in blissful ignoranceuntil I rested by arm over the bulkhead behindChristopher PullenSCARR II ChairpersonTexas Rovers[Congratulations on a great event. The trails courselooked like great fun –ed.]Dear Rovers North,I am writing on behalf of everyone who attended our22nd Birthday Party at Silver Lake. We would like tothank you for your generous donations. Your supportenabled us to run a successful auction at our event,helping make our club’s premier event a success.As a small token of our appreciation, we wouldlike you to have a wall plaque which displays thisyear’s commemorative dash plaque.David PellSecretary, Ottawa Valley Land RoversOttawa, OntarioCANADA[Few events in North America inspire such shockand awe as the annual June Birthday Party event inOntario. No doubt this year’s event created anotherround of tall tales and wild stories –ed.]Dear Rovers North,I am a new Defender 90 owner and received yourNews for the first time last week. I read it cover tocover!Russ KeilTiburon, CA[Welcome to the Rovers North world, Russ. You’lllove your D 90. Let us know anytime we can helpyou get more out of your Land Rover experience–ed.]the seats. It was like dipping your hand in agentle waterfall. Everything, from my sea bagwith my clothes to the fluids container in therear, was quite wet. Naturally, when I discoveredthis “oops” moment, it began to pour andI had to drive nearly 20 miles further beforestopping for gas under a shelter. Then, I couldroll down the rear window.Crossing Maine east to west is sort of“Blueberry Hill”; crossing New Hampshire is“Mountain so High, Valley so Low.” By the timeI entered the Mt. Washington Valley and theWhite Mountain National Forest along Rte. 2,the clouds had coalesced and seemed ready toopen up with a fine storm – you know, Bulwer-Lytton’s “dark and stormy night.” Just as thedusk turned to dark, I passed by Mt. Adamsand witnessed the tightly packed clouds seeminglyflowing down the mountainsides. Why doyou drive a Land Rover – to witness a sight likethat? Yep. The remaining 3 hours of travel, inthe fog and mist and rain on two lane roads,became a lot more bearable after that moment.When I bought my Series II-A in late 1990,I had just missed the very first British Invasionin Stowe, Vermont. The entire conceit is a terrificexcuse for a car show during the shoulderDear Editor,Thanks for the great publicationTim CammisaButler, PA[You’re welcome! –ed]Dear Rovers North,A serious thank you for the fast delivery on my brakeparts this week and for always providing great turnaroundand exceptional quality. Sightings is the firstpart of the Rovers North News I look at to see if myfriends have turned up something new. Over the yearsmy girls and now my granddaughter like to get in onthe the fun.David DucatLebanon, CT[We hope you’re still active with the Yankee Roversand with entertaining off roading. Thanks for beinga part of the Land Rover scene and for helping raisechildren who appreciate the finer things in life–ed.]Dear Rovers North,Got the mug, Matt – thanks! Like the new design, too.Who knows, maybe another one will be on the wayagain?Peter Hoyle165 Woodland AvenueYonker, NY[There’s certainly more copies of the Rovers NorthNews, Peter, or – oops – are you asking about amug?! –ed]season between summer resort living and leafpeepingin Vermont. Chris Francis, and ex-patwhose the proprietor of The Olde English Innin Stowe, wanted to drum up business anddrive his collection of British cars around withfriends. The word spread to British car clubsthroughout New England and Canada; cleverly,non-automotive goods became available at thehuge sale tents so you could assure the nonautomotivespouse or significant other thatthere would be something else to do over theweekend. You could enter your car in a judgedconcours, a sales corral, or just in the fieldalong with the other 500-600 cars each year.Stowe knows how to primp itself. NestledPage 6

in a valley alongside the famous mountain,its farms and fields contain classically NewEngland and Victorian buildings. TheMountain Road, VT Route 108, provides aperfect sports car drive of twists and turns.Echoes off the sides of the hills and themountain provide aural delight.Over the years, the presence of LandRovers has caused the organizers to “harrumph.”While Jaguar, Austin Healy andMorgan owners wipe the finish wax off theircars and run dental floss to clean out thetire treads, Land Rover owners tended tocollect the mud taken off the show cars. Formany sports car enthusiasts, Land Roverswere the “Uncle Bucks” of the British carworld. They were great for a laugh; few willforget the years of Land Rover polo, trialscourses, Rovers North trail rides, or theinfamous marque tug of wars with the Miniowners.With the current site used by theInvasion organizers, there’s no room forsuch minor hooliganism. Still, the BI XVwas a delightful weekend. The dampweather assured a nice pool of mud at theentrance to the field; while MG’s dancedaround the standing water and muddypaths, the Land Rovers sought them out.Around 50 Land Rovers, from Series I’s –III’s through Range Rover Classics andeven a Range Rover Sport [who arrangedfor that?!],provided the requisite eye-candy to breakthrough the boredom of perfectly restoredTriumphs, Singers and Rileys.Wondrous Series I’s, 80” and 86”,were a delight to see. Nigel Manley evenhad an original tool roll to go with hisrefurbished, but quite original, Series I.Dermot Harvey brought his wonderfullyrestored later Series I up from New Yorkstate. Paul Tuite, Littleton, NH, packed amilitary 109” soft top with numerousfriends and photos of Queen Elizabeth.Mike Coleman and Sally Fosdickdueled over whose Defender 90 wouldcome east from Maine for the event.Mike’s Defender soft top won a People’sChoice Award last year, so it was Sally’sPage 7

turn to drive her Defender 90 SW. Down from Quebeccame a couple of Defender 110’s, one claiming to havecosseted Angelina Jolie’s behind during the making of amovie. That seat has yet to be washed, according to theowner. Ian Jackson, also of New Hampshire, brought hisstunning 1989 Range Rover Classic; it has high mileagebut has clearly received careful maintenance and care. It’sproof that no Range Rover has to deteriorate with age.The Rovers North booth housed the personages ofseveral familiar telephone voices, including MarkLetorney, Shane Westover, Les Parker, Arthur Patsouris andMike Koch. The Rovers North Discovery Series I lookedresplendent, as did Mark Letorney’s spectacular Defender130 Crew Cab with tilt. They welcomed the chance to meetthe Land Rover enthusiasts who make it exciting to haveVermont invaded annually. See you next year!________ ________Michael Coleman and his wife, Sally Fosdick, Topsfield, ME, drove her Defender 90 SW to the BritishInvasion, rather than his Defender 90 soft top. She doesn't let him have the keys often, but relented whenhe showed the proper appreciation. His mother in law, watching this scene, noted that "he didn’t even getdown on his knees when he proposed to her!"Page 9

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e(a, b, c) Roof Racks & LaddersVersatile and attractive, these famed roof racks are available in half andfull length sizes. They have a wide, easy to install gutter mount clampsystem that will have you stowing your gear in no time at all. Allows bothsunroofs on Discoverys to be opened. Features a flat load deck. Finishedin black nylon for extra durability and corrosion resistance. Fits all aluminumhard top Land Rover models, except USA NAS 110.(a) Full Length 81"x53"x4"RR91NL RR Classic Brownchurch Full Roof Rack .................$ 849.95LD91NL Discovery I & II Brownchurch Full Roof Rack ........$ 814.95LR91NLSeries II, IIA, III, Defender 90 NAS814.95Brownchurch Full Roof Rack......................................$ 819.95(b) Length 49"x53"x4"RR91NS RR Classic Brownchurch Half Roof Rack ................$ 589.00LD91NS Discovery I & II Brownchurch Half Roof Rack .......$ 579.00LR91NS Series II, IIA, III, Defender 90 NAS ...........................$ 579.00(c) LaddersLR91NAL Ladder for Series and Defender ................................$ 157.50RNA661 Discovery I and II Genuine Rear Ladder..................$ 176.41RNA6002 Range Rover P38A Ladder, Genuine .........................................$ 450.00(d) Defender 90 Deluxe Soft TopWith our new Defender 90 Deluxe Soft Tops, everything you’ve everwanted in a custom soft top for your Defender 90 is here. Superior featuresinclude: weather-secure door seals, heavy duty zippers, improvedvisibility with rear quarter windows and tinted double polished vinyl windows.An awesome fit on your existing belt rail system virtually ends theheadaches of all the stretching and prying and keeps you happy and drywhen the weather is foul. Includes three zip out windows, with protectivecarry case for safe storage.RNA90ST 1994-’97 Defender 90 Soft Top....................................$ 1,859.00RNE245 1994 D90 Belt Rail Kit* .................................................$ 44.95RNE246 1994 D90 Tailgate Bar Kit*...........................................$ 71.50* The 1994 Defender 90 soft top is equipped from the factory with snaps andrequires a belt rail and tailgate bar kit be installed to use this top. 1995 and1997 Defender 90 soft top models do not require this kit.NEW Rock SLiders(e) SlickRock Fabrication’s Rock SlidersSlickRock Fabrication's Discovery sliders mount using solid U shapedlaser cut mount that wraps around the factory sill to provide increasedstrength, unlike some other sliders that use two or more pieces in anattempt to "sandwich" the sill.MountsLaser cut 3/16 steelMount is formed into a solid U shape using a CNC press breakSlider Body3/16 Steel TubeFormed to match the couture of the Discovery body*MIG weldedHardware3/8 Grade 8 bolts3/8 Grade 8 Nyloc Nuts3/8 Grade 8 Flat washersFinishFully bead blasted to promote adhesion of top coatingHigh pressure Phosphate wash ensures all contamination is removedprior to application of top coatCoated with a durable baked on semi gloss powder coatingRNA1113A RR Classic, Discovery I........................................$ 580.00RNA1117A Discovery II ...........................................................$ 580.00Orders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com Page 11

Robison onRoversTips for WinterWelcome to the Ninth installment of Robison on Rovers in the Rovers North News.Many of you have read my posts on the Rovers North and DiscoWeb bulletin boards, and some have correspondedwith me on various topics. For those who don’t know me – I manage J E Robison Service – on theweb at www.robisonservice.com – an independent Land Rover specialist shop in Springfield, Massachusetts.I’ve worked continuously with Land Rovers since their re-introduction to North America some fifteen yearsago. In my column, I can answer your questions at greater length than is possible on the bulletin boards.Each issue, I will take on a few of the interesting questions I receive or will address a topic of interest to LandRover owners.I am a longtime Land Rover owner. I’ve had many Land Rovers over the years, and currently have a 2000Range Rover P38A, a 1996 Discovery I, and a 1966 Series. My father has a 1995 Range Rover Classic, and mybrother has a 2003 Discovery II. So we’re a Land Rover family.If you have questions or issues you’d like discussed email: robison@robisonservice.com________ ________Welcome to the fall edition of Robison on Rovers. As Iwrite this the leaves are beginning to turn and thenights are getting cold once again. I know you're hopingfor some witticism from me about how this relatesto Land Rovers, but it doesn't. For me, fall in NewEngland is always heralded by the country fairs. That'swhere I've been spending my weekends this August andSeptember. Up near Rovers North, I attended theChamplain Valley Exposition. I saw the Village Peopleand KC and the Sunshine Band in their arena . . .remember them? 1977 on the dance floor once again .. . I also attended the Dutchess County Fair inRhinebeck, New York, and saw Roy Clark, from HeeHaw along with a host of other performers. We've gotthe Tunbridge Worlds Fair, the Big E, the Topsfield Fair,and many others to see.Everyone loves a pig race at the fall fairs. And theox pulling competition. The sheep shows. And thetractor displays. And the fair food. Check the eventsarea on the Robison Service web site for photos fromour fall travels.Last weekend the red Robison Service Discoverymade the trip to Stowe for the British Invasion where Ican truthfully report that we did not win a single prize.This weekend I'm meeting the Bay State Rovers for theFall Heritage event near Woodstock, Vermont. Anotherweekend of off road driving with my fifteen-year-oldson. Will he turn it over? Will he sink it in a river?Will he be abducted by aliens? Come back next issuefor all the answers . . .In this issue, I'd like to help prepare you to continueto operate your vehicle through the long darkmonths ahead.It's hard to operate a Land Rover - or any vehiclefor that matter - if you're depressed. And it's easy tobecome depressed when it's cold and dreary all day,and you have to drive to and from work in the dark.Add a few more problems to the mix - laid off fromyour job, running from the law, feeling sick, bookiespressing you to pay up or else, girlfriend just threwyour stuff in the dumpster - well, anyone can getdepressed at times like those.What to do? Some people would join the ForeignLegion. Not me, I hike. For the past two summers, Ihave been walking the trails out here in the Berkshires.I now have snow shoes for winter and I will be continuingthis right through the darkest months of winter.Like any other couch potato from the city, I becameexhausted just dragging myself up and down a fewmiles of hills when I started out. But today, I am 25pounds lighter, much stronger, and I can carry my 40-pound pack all day. The health benefits of this areremarkable. My depression lifts. My asthma has largelyvanished. I am stronger and fitter. You can be too.Give it a try.Now that you are in a suitable frame of mind tooperate a motor vehicle, let's look at some of thethings you can do to make sure your motor vehicleoperates when you want it to.First, make sure you have good tread on yourtires. How much tread is good tread? Well, brand newLand Rover all purpose road tires - such as theMichelin Synchrone - typically have about 1/4 inch oftread depth. Many people say a tire is worn out when1/8 inch of tread remains. Off-road tires will typicallyhave deeper tread when new. Tires like the BFGoodrich Mud Terrain will have 1/2 inch or more treadwhen new and will be worn out at 1/4 inch in ourexperience.Page 12

accbb(a-b) Side Steps(a) High quality non slip black powder coated steel, with non sliprubber covering.PLA632Fits Discovery I, Range Rover Classic 100 inchShort Wheel Base ..................................................................$ 389.00c(b) High quality, rubber coated with Chevron Tread Plate. Includes all hardwareand integrated ABS front mud flaps; or you can keep your factory mud flaps.Complete installation in 30 minutes or less.PLH599 Discovery II .............................................................................$ 479.00PLH699 Range Rover P38A..................................................................$ 479.00(c) Polished Stainless Steel Side StepThis runningboard style side step is made of polished stainless steel, andthe surface is made of baked on enamel. Complete with hardware.Easy to install.RNA8027 Discovery II .............................................................................$ SALE 459.00RNA8028 LR3.............................................................................................$ SALE 449.00(d) Genuine Land Rover Mud Flap KitsRNA652 Range Rover Classic (flap only), Front or Rear.......................$ 27.95RNB307 Discovery I (with running boards), Front .................................$ 58.12RNA648 Discovery I (styled w/logo), Front .............................................$ SALE 54.95RNA649 Discovery I rear kit.......................................................................$ 59.95RNB301 Mud Flap Pair, Range Rover 38A 4.0/4.6, Front .......................$ 104.95RNB308 Mud Flap Pair, Range Rover 38A 4.0 / 4.6, ’95-96, Rear .........$ 99.95RNB317 Mud Flap Pair, Range Rover 38A 4.0 / 4.6, ’97-on, Rear.........$ 99.95RND231 Discovery II - RH (flap only), Front or Rear..............................$ 35.20RND232 Discovery II - LH (flap only), Front or Rear..... .........................$ 35.20Orders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com Page 13dRNA649RNA652 Range Rover ClassicRNA648

While we are looking at tires, check yours carefullyfor damage to the sidewalls. Bruises and cuts tothe sidewalls can lead to damage that ends with a suddenblowout, and sudden blowouts often mean suddencrashes. Pay particular attention to the right front tireas it hits curbs and potholes more than the otherthree. Also, slide under the truck and look at theinner sidewalls . . . you can have a tire that looks greatfrom the outside with serious damage on the insideface.Even though the days are still warm, you shouldbe checking your antifreeze protection. The coolantprotection should be good to -20 to -30F, even if itdoesn't get that cold where you live. Your cooling systemworks best with the correct mix of coolant andclean water. The mix is spot-on if you are protected to-30. Too strong of an antifreeze concentration reducescooling system efficiency, as does a weak concentration.So try and have it just right wherever you live.Some Land Rover products use the traditionalgreen antifreeze, while others use the orange coloredDex-cool. Don't mix coolants. Doing so can causesediments to form and the result could be a cloggedradiator.Dex-cool is used in Bosch engine Rovers - thelate 1999 and newer P38A and the Discovery II models,as do all Freelanders. The New Range Rover usesAFC coolant, also known as BMW Blue. All older LandRovers use the traditional green ethylene glycolcoolant.Don't let your Rover run low on coolant, becauseexcess air in the system leads to formation of radiatorcloggingsediment. That means you should fix leaks ifyou have them, and keep the system filled to the properlevel.There has been a lot of discussion on Internetforums lately regarding the benefits of synthetic air foryour Rover's tires. Some people think you need thinnerair for winter, just as people use thinner oil forwinter. Actually, though, you want less reactive air, notthinner air; in any kind of weather.You may think this is a joke, but it's not.Actually, we are not using "air" at all. We are usingnitrogen, a component of air. Nitrogen is a dry,non-reactive gas used to inflate airplane tires, off-roadtruck tires, military vehicle tires, and race car tires forimproved performance. Why? Because the oxygen inair leaks out the tire wall more rapidly than nitrogen.Oxygen also attacks (oxidizes) the rubber compoundsin the tire. Dry nitrogen will reduce rubber tire deteriorationand prevent auto-ignition of an overheatedrace car or truck tire. It will help the tire to run coolerand last longer.Nitrogen can be bought in high pressure tanks orit can be made by special compressors. Ask for it thenext time you inflate tires. It's tasty.Another favorite topic . . . oil for winter. As regularreaders know, I prefer synthetics. Our experiencehas shown that all but the most whipped and worn-outold Land Rovers will perform well using Mobil 10-40or 5-30 extended life oil. These oils will do a greatjob of keeping the inside of the engine clean, aid incold weather starting, and they will not leak muchmore than 20-50 synthetics.I suggest you check your battery, and replace itbefore it strands you. There are two ways to do this.The technical way is to find someone with one of thenew electronic battery testers. These testers can accuratelydetermine a battery's condition in a fewmoments. The second, and more cautious way, is toreplace the battery if it's more than three years old.Many Land Rovers have Interstate batteries. AllInterstate batteries are marked with a date code,stamped somewhere near the top of the case. It's a 3-figure code, like W3A. The middle number - 3 in thiscase - is the year of manufacture. I suggest replacingany battery that shows a 9, 0, or 1 in this positionbecause it's living on borrowed time.I will close with one more thought - fuel economy.With all the talk of hurricanes and $5/gallon gasprices, there is a lot of interest in reducing fuel costsfor Land Rovers.If you have a 1996 or newer Rover, I stronglysuggest you continue to buy premium fuel, eventhough it costs more. Post-1995 Land Rovers thatburn regular are a lot more likely to experience stickingor burnt valves. I've seen this time and again inour service department. Saving fifteen cents a gallon isa bad deal if it leads to a $2,500 engine repair.With an older Rover, you can adjust the timing toget slightly better mileage. Newer Rovers have computercontrolled timing and there is nothing you canchange on them.If you drive on the road, you can improvemileage by increasing the inflation pressure of yourtires, and by running the narrowest and tallest roadtires possible. Heavy off road tires like the MudTerrain are about the worst thing possible for fueleconomy on the road.You will also improve fuel economy by usinglight synthetic fluids in the transmission, transfer case,and front and rear axles. Changing from heavy nonsyntheticlubes to lighter synthetics can yield as muchas a 1 mpg improvement and your powertrain will lastlonger.Vehicle load and drag have a big effect on economy.If you have a roof rack - take it off, unless you areusing it. If you have a load of heavy tools in back, takethem out when you're not actually going to be usingthem. You will be surprised what a difference that canmake.Movie News . . . . Running With Scissors, themovie about our childhood, based upon my brother'sbest-selling book of the same name, has been finished.Sony Pictures is very pleased with the result, as is mybrother. Look for RWS in theatres in 2007.My brother's next book - Possible Side Effects -will be released in early 2007. It contains several storiesabout me and a number of stories about mybrother. You can pre-order signed first editions on theRobison Service web site. You'll have to read the bookto find out what the stories are about. But I'll tell youthis: one of the stories involves a younger me, adepartment store mannequin, and some seriouslybizarre activity; and it does not have a XXX rating.See you next time.________ ________Page 14

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ARB Bull Bar: 3432060Assembled with winch: ARBD119WKaaARB Bull Bar: RNB897Assembled with winch: ARB109WOFF-ROADDIRECT FROM AUSTRALIAARB Bull Bar: 3432120Assembled with winch: ARBD119WK03ARB Bull Bar: 3432080Assembled with winch: ARBDI9WKNAaaPage 16Orders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com

DifferentialGuardaFront Differential GuardARB Bull Bar: 3430020Assembled with winch: ARB9WKb(a) Save on ARB Bull Bars & Warn Winch CombinationsDirect from Australia, our ARB Bull Bars provide superior front-end protection for yourLand Rover. Features reinforced steel wrap around bumper with integral protectionbar and built in recovery points. Includes mounting points for headlamp washers, CBaerial, recovery hitches, and driving lamps. Finished in a durable powder coated satinblack, or you can paint to match your Land Rover. Built to facilitate a Warn 9,000 lbwinch with roller fairlead. We offer you a choice between our ARB Bull Bar only orassembled with winch. Our fully assembled ARB kit includes ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9,000 lbwinch with 125 ft of 3/8” cable, roller fairlead, remote control, mounting brackets, wiringharness, fitted battery cables, instructions and all the hardware you need for an easy DIYinstalation.3432080 Discovery I ARB Bull Bar only.....................................................................$ 759.95ARBDI9WKNA Discovery I ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed ‘94-1999................$ 1,889.953432060 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar only, ‘99-2002 ...................................................$ 939.95ARBDII9WK Discovery II ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed, ‘99-2002 .............$ 2,085.903432120 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar only, 2003 on ....................................................$ 939.95ARBDII9WK03 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed, 2003 on ..............$ 2,085.903932020 Discovery II ARB Sahara Bar only, 2003 on ..............................................$ 1,095.00SBDII9WK Discovery II ARB Sahara Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed, 2003 on .............$ 2,294.953430020 Range Rover Classic ARB Bull Bar only ....................................................$ 779.00ARB9WK Range Rover Classic ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed ..............$ 1,924.95RNB897 Defender90 110, Series II - III ARB Bull Bar only ............................$ 759.95ARB109W Defender90 110, Series II - III ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000.........$1,950.00RNA089 Defender90 110, Series II - III Adapter for USA Defender 110.....$ 159.95(b) Differential GuardEssential protection for off-road use. Anodized Steel guard clamps ontothe front axle housing and protects the front differential from the mostcommon off-road hazards.DIFF01AA RR Classic, Discovery I & Defender....Front or Rear.$ 89.95DIFF02AA Discovery II (non-ACE only) Ana .......Front ...............$ 99.50DIFF03 Range Rover P38A ...............................Front ...............$ 195.00(c) Aluminum SkidPlateMade from heavy duty 10mm aluminum alloy with galvanized steel brackets,this skid plate is strong and corrosion proof, yet lightweight. Drainholes help prevent moisture build-up. Designed to protect your steeringand front axle housing from off-road hazards.RNA4111 Range Rover Classic & Discovery I .............................$ 419.00RNA4117 Discovery II ......................................................................$ 429.00(d) Skid Plate for Range Rover Classic and Discovery IWhen simple is better, this one piece galvanized steel skid plate is theanswer. Simple to install, using existing chassis hardware. Features builtin recovery rings and jack points.RNA4115 Galvanized Skid Plate for Range Rover Classic& Discovery I....................................................................................$ SALE 249.95AluminumSkid PlatecOne Piece GalvanizedSteel Skid PlateThe BestPRICE EVERdRNA4111Steering Guardfor RR Classic &Discovery IOrders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com Page 17

e f g hac(a) Jackall AdapterFits into the jack receptacles that are located on Defender chassis, Rovers NorthSeries and Defender Sill Protectors, ARB Bull Bars and Rovers North Discovery IHeavy Duty Rear Bumper. This adapter provides the safest way to jack up yourLand Rover on uneven terrain without crawling under the vehicle.RNA908 Jackall adapter ...............................................................................$ 39.00(b) 4X4 RACThis universal jack rack can be mounted inside or out, where ever yourjack will fit. It can be used on Jackall or Hi-Lift jacks.Includes hardware.4X400 Hi-Lift 4X4 Rack....................................................................$ 29.75(c) Off Road Jack Base for Hi-Lift Jacks onlyThis base improves the stability of Hi-Lift jacks on soft ground surfaces.This is highly recommended for off- road use in mud and sand, wherethe cast base of the Hi-lift will sink under the weight of your Land Rover.(Base is for Hi-Lift Jacks ONLY)ORB Jack Base .............................................................................$ 34.95(d) Loc Rac by Hi-LiftThis universal jack rack can be mounted inside or out, where ever your jack will fit. Itcan be used on Jackall or Hi-Lift jacks. Includes hardware and padlock with keys.LR200 Loc Rac...................................................................................................$ 24.00(e) 60” Hi-Lift JackAn all cast construction with a 4,660lb rated capacity. This jack is idealfor Land Rovers with oversized tires and or raised suspension, where theextra lift from a taller jack is needed.HL605 Jack........................................................................................$ 72.50ibd(f) 48” Hi-Lift JackThe original all cast, all purpose jack can lift, pull, push or hoistup to 4,660lbs.HL485 Jack........................................................................................$ 69.00(g) 48” JackallA rugged, powerful, all-purpose tool that can lift, pull, push or hoist up to 8,000lbs. It is ideal for self recovery and is widely recommended as an essential componentof an off-road vehicle’s kit.RNA901 Jackall ..............................................................................................$ 69.95(h) Jackall BagProtect your Land Rover and Jack at the same time. Heavy duty paddednylon w/double zippers. Fits both 48” Jackall and Hi-Lift Jacks.RNA9111 Jackall Bag............ ................................................................................$ 45.00(i) XJackEasy to use in any situation. Will work with exhaust gas from yourtailpipe, or airpump. The XJack has stabilizing grips on the bottom, and arubber mat to keep it from sliding out of place. Perfect for when you findyourself stuck in muddy, snowy or sandy conditions and the factory jackjust wont get the job done.PLH514 All Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kit for Range Rover Classic..................$ 399.95(j) Pro Comp Soft Recovery StrapsLatest in recovery tools SOFT STRAPS Better shock absorption.Better energy magnification.RNH548 2”X20’ strap, 20,000 lb. rating 220000 ...............................$ 29.95RNH549 2”X30’ strap, 20,000 lb. rating 230000 ...............................$ 39.95RNH550 3”X30’ strap, 30,000 lb. rating 330000 ...............................$ SALE 54.95RNH551 4”X30’ strap, 40,000 lb. rating 430000 ...............................$ 74.95jPage 18FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALEROrders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com

kkRNA1002lRNA395HFRNA1003(k) Raised Air Intakes and Wading KitsOriginally designed to combat the sandy dust of the Sahara Desert, MANTEC’s RaisedAir Intake ensures a cleaner air supply to your engine when driving in dusty conditions.Made of zinc-phosphated steel and black polyester-coated (paintable to matchbody color). Used in everything from the Camel Trophy to the G4 Challenge. Includeshardware and fitting instructions.RNA1003 Discovery I Mantec Raised Air Intake ...........................................$ SALE 399.00RNA1013 Discovery II Mantec Raised Air Intake ..........................................$ SALE 459.00RNA1115 Range Rover Classic Mantec Raised Air Intake ..........................$ SALE 399.95RNA1002 Defender90/110 NAS Mantec Raised Air Intake ..........................$ 499.95RNA2002 2.5 NA, 2.5 Turbo, 200 TDI Mantec Raised Air Intake..................$ 349.95RNA2002TDI Defender Td5, 300 TDI Mantec Raised air Intake(Black PVC Plastic) ............................................................................$ 329.95MANTEC’s Wading Kit includes breather extensions and connectors for front andrear axles, gear box and transfer box up to the height of your raised air intake toimprove your vehicle's wading ability in wet or flooded conditions. (Not shown)RNA1012 Wading Kit, Tdi, V8 fits RRC, Discovery I and Defender .............$ 109.95(l) Safari Snorkel Raised Air IntakesManufactured from premium quality UV stablized black polyethylene.RNA390HF Discovery Series I 3.9L......................................................................$ 389.95RNA395HF Discovery Series II 4.0L.....................................................................$ 395.00(m) Swingaway Wheel CarrierThis Wheel Carrier works with the door to relieve all weight of the spare tire so yourdoor is light and easy to use. Zinc phosphated and black polyester-coated heavy dutytubular steel construction takes the stress and weight off of your rear door hinges.Includes instructions and all necessary hardware for installation. Will fit Series II, IIA,III, Defender 90/110.RNA2550 MANTEC Swingaway Tire Carrier...................................................$ 499.95RNA2550mOrders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com Page 19

Owner toEnthusiastby Priscilla Letorney[Priscilla Letorney lives and works in RockportMassachusetts. While she’s never worked at RoversNorth, she’s been a Land Rover enthusiast since hercollege days. Read how brother and sister can getalong through their Land Rovers –ed]There is a reason that Rovers North refers to its customerbase as Land Rover enthusiasts, being an owneris simply not enough. One must appreciate, embraceand truly love their Land Rover. Currently, I am theproud owner of a 2001 Holland & Holland RangeRover, #178 to be exact. This is my third Land Rover,and each one has enhanced my devotion to the pointthat I now vow to always have at least one in my driveway.I was a junior at UVM when I acquired my firstLand Rover. It was a fire engine red Series III 88 thatmy brother Mark had serviced and felt it was both areliable and mechanically sound truck. The goal wasto purchase a vehicle that would get me from myapartment up to campus, all “social activity” locations,and of course various points of destination in Vermont,regardless of the weather. (True enthusiasts know thatLand Rovers are the truck equivalent to U.S. PostalCarriers – “neither rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc.”) Iquickly grew attached to my Rover as it fearlesslydelivered me, and usually several of my friends, anywhereI wanted to go no matter the road conditions orother drivers we encountered en route. Plus, Ibecame the really cool chick with the Land Rover tomost of the guys I met at school. I guess they weretired of dating girls who drove either a Saab or aVolvo.When I graduated I decided to move toWashington DC, and determined that my Land Roverwas too impractical to be a city vehicle. Not to mentionthat parking it on the street in a major city wasnot appealing to me - plus I would be thousands ofmiles away from Rovers North. Fortunately a friendand fellow classmate of mine who was already theproud owner of a 109” purchased my 88”. Years laterat a Rovers North Rally, I saw my previous Series Roverand it had recently survived a beach roll during a hurricaneat Marblehead, MA.Approximately nine years later I found myself inpossession of a garage-parking pass in downtownBoston, a perk that came as the result of a job promotion.I had promised myself that once I had a permanentparking space in the city I could start my searchfor a Range Rover. Six months later I found myself atRovers North choosing between a green or black shortwheelbase Classic. I choose the green one. I felt thatliving in the North End of Boston (known as the Italiansection) and being seen driving an all black RangeRover might give people the wrong impression regardingmy “family connections.” I quickly became enamoredwith my new truck. It got me from Boston toBurlington safely and rather timely during numeroussnowstorms, Nor’easters, and such. I also enjoyeddriving it off-road and sharpening my skills especiallyat the British Invasion held in Stowe every September.Two years ago my profession and residencechanged, creating a 60 mile round trip commuteMonday to Friday. Needless to say, this began toenhance the maintenance schedule of my beloved ‘91Classic. I put my AAA benefits to work more oftenthan I would like to admit, but after you surpass100,000 miles you should expect to have to replacesome major components. I consider myself very fortu-Page 20

nate because I followed my brother Mark’s advice andconverted all fluids to synthetic, installed the NRP stainlesssteel exhaust system, replaced all engine hoseswhen the transmission hose went, and basically becamepro-active regarding the truck maintenance.My plan of action was working; however my vehiclehad reached 163,000 miles, gas prices began toincrease steadily, and its effect on the balance in mybank account – well no need to elaborate on that.Here is where the enthusiasm takes control of the situation.After confirming with my brother Mark that theClassic needs to become a full-time recreational vehicle,I of course start my search for guess what? AnotherLand Rover!For me looking at other brands of automobiles ortrucks was not even considered as an option. My loyalty,appreciation, and enthusiasm as a Land Rover ownergrew stronger with every rainstorm, foggy day, snowstorm,and travel on certain Vermont roads during mudseason. Why would a true New Englander drive anythingelse? The LR3 was out in the US market and I haddecided to test drive one. My plan also included lookingat used Range Rovers. I had met both the SalesManager and General Manager of Land Rover Peabodyhere in MA, so I decided to contact them regarding theLR3 and what they had in stock for pre-owned certifiedRange Rovers.Before actually calling the dealership, I went ontheir website and noticed their inventory list included a2001 Holland & Holland. This listing raised my eyebrows.I remembered when Land Rover introduced thisspecial edition truck, and that it featured severaloptions not standard on other Range Rovers, which wasvery appealing to me. I called and scheduled myappointment. The LR3 is a pristine, state of the artvehicle and certainly exemplifies the quality of LandRover engineering and design however, not enough todissuade me from the Holland & Holland. I immediatelyfelt at home in the driver’s seat of this Range Roverand determined I had found my new British 4 X 4.When I asked who would trade in such a marvelousvehicle, the response I got was, “he purchased a brandnew one.” If I had an extra $80,000 to spend I wouldtoo! The photos accompanying this article display theunique color, interior, and overall style of this particularRover.I am extremely pleased with my Rover #3, andreally enjoy the ride provided by the air suspension.The navigation system is very accurate. I have used myrear fog lamps often while driving through my coastaltown, and I am prepared to keep Rover until it expires.Several weeks ago I was driving on 93 northbound (inthe left lane of course exercising that 4.6HSE engine),and as I gazed over to the southbound traffic, there itwas a jet black and very sleek Range Rover Sport. Ihave discovered my Rover #4.________ ________Page 21

Genuine Vented Steel WheelsGenuine Land Rover Steel Wheels for off-road use. The absolutestrongest wheels you can bolt onto your Land Rover. Designed forextreme off road use. 16 x 7 inch. Buy a set of four or five and saveeven more!MECHANICAL PARTSRange Rover Classic, and Discovery I, Series II,IIA, III, D90/110RNW216 Steel “Wolf” Wheel finished in black .......................$ 94.95RNW216/4 Set of four Wheels .......................................................$ 349.95RNW216/5 Set of five Wheels ........................................................$ 425.00RNS066 Steel Wheel Lug Nut ...................................................$ 2.39Range Rover P38A, Discovery IIRND260 Steel Road Wheel, Finished in silver ..............$ 159.95RND260/4 Set of four Steel Road Wheels ........................$ 619.00RND260/5 Set of five Steel Road Wheels.........................$ 749.00RNH611 Steel Wheel Lug Nuts ......................................$ 1.78RNW216RNW216RND260Wheel Cylinders for 88”, Series II, IIA, IIICheck Out These Girling PricesRNB535 Front Right, Genuine....................................................................$ 69.95PLB535 Front Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)..........................................$ 45.00RNB536 Front Left, Genuine ......................................................................$ 69.95PLB536 Front Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) ............................................$ 45.00RNB537 Rear Right, Genuine.....................................................................$ 71.79PLB537 Rear Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)...........................................$ 49.00RNB538 Rear Left, Genuine .......................................................................$ 71.79PLB538 Rear Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) .............................................$ 49.00Lucas Brake FluidGBF4250 Lucas Brake Fluid, 250 ml...........................................................$ 4.00GBF4500 Lucas Brake Fluid, 500 ml...........................................................$ 7.00GBF4100 Lucas Brake Fluid, 1 Litre ...........................................................$ 12.00ProLine Series II, IIA, III Brake DrumsPLC534 88 Series III 10” Brake Drum, ProLine .....................................$ 49.95PLC545 88 Series II, IIA 10” Brake Drum, ProLine ...............................$ 49.95PLC216 109 Series II, IIA, 2.25ltr thru Suff. G, ProLine ........................$ 54.95PLC504 109 Series IIA, III, 2.25ltr 1971 on, ProLine .............................$ 42.95Genuine Series Brake Pipe KitsRNK680 88” Single System, Early Series IIA..........................................$ 159.95RNK681 109” Single System......................................................................$ 159.95RNK682 88” Dual Power, Series IIA.........................................................$ 194.95RNK683 88” Dual Power, Series III ..........................................................$ 197.50Series Brake Shoes 88” and 109”Bonded Brake Shoes Sold in Axle Sets (enough for 2 wheels)PLF320 88” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front and rear..............................$ 34.95PLF343 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front only, 2.25ltr .......................$ 34.95PLF321 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, rear only, all models ................$ 44.95PLF342 Brake Shoes for handbrake, Series IIA/III ..............................$ 24.95Page 22PLF320 Series Brake ShoesProLine Brake Calipers with no Core ChargeDefender 90/110PLF300A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, RH .......................................$ 169.15PLF301A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, LH........................................$ 169.15PLB198A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, RH ........................................$ 126.65PLB197A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, LH.........................................$ 126.65PLF200 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, RH .....................................$ 314.95PLF201 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, LH......................................$ 314.95Discovery IPLB192A Front Caliper, NEW, RH ...............................................................$ 161.46PLB191A Front Caliper, NEW, LH................................................................$ 161.46PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, RH ................................................................$ 126.65PLB197A Rear Caliper, NEW, LH.................................................................$ 126.65Range Rover ClassicPLB191A Brake CaliperPLB014A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1989 RH................................................$ SALE 152.15PLB015A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1989 LH ................................................$ SALE 152.15PLD259A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 RH, From Vin # 637568..............$ 152.15PLD258A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 LH, From Vin # 637568 ..............$ 152.15PLB011A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,RH.....................$ SALE 152.15PLB017A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,LH .....................$ SALE 152.15PLB018A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1992 RH 10mm.....................................$ 126.65PLB010A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1992 LH 10mm .....................................$ 126.65PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 RH 12mm.....................................$ 126.65PLB197A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 LH 12mm .....................................$ 126.65REBUILT Girling brake calipersDiscovery II 1999-2002, Range Rover P38A 1995-2002PLD016 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH............................................................$ 274.95PLD017 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ............................................................$ 274.95PLD004 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH............................................................$ 85.95PLD005 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ............................................................$ 85.95Brake Pad Fitting KitsPLB204 Front, solid disc, Defender 110 NAS, Discovery I ..................$ 5.95PLD161 Front, vented, Range Rover Classic, Defender 90 NAS ........$ 8.50PLH320 Front, non-vented, Range Rover Classic .................................$ 7.95PLH321 Rear, RR Classic, Defender 90, Discovery I.............................$ 6.95Orders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com

GENUINE, ProLine,EBC Rotors and Brake PadsRotorsDefender 90PLB022A ProLine, front, rotor, each ........................................................$ 39.50PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor, each..........................................................$ SALE 34.95RNB022 Genuine, front, rotor, each .......................................................$ 94.10RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 77.50PLB022EBC EBC performance, front, rotor, pair ........................................$ 224.95PLB012EBC EBC performance, rear, rotor, pair..........................................$ 199.00Defender 110PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor, each .......................................................$ SALE 34.95RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 76.39PLB006EBC EBC performance, front, rotor, pair .......................................$ 199.00Discovery IPLB012EBC EBC RotorPLB006A ProLine, front, rotor, each ........................................................$ 34.95PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor, each..........................................................$ 34.95RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor, each .......................................................$ 76.39RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 77.50PLB006EBC EBC performance, front, rotor, pair ........................................$ 199.00PLB012EBC EBC performance, rear, rotor, pair .........................................$ 199.00Discovery IIPLD013A ProLine, front, rotor, each ........................................................$ 59.00PLD024A ProLine, rear, rotor, each..........................................................$ 39.95RND013 Genuine, front, rotor, each .......................................................$ 81.95RND024 Genuine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 77.50PLD013EBC EBC performance, front, rotor, pair ........................................$ 209.95PLD024EBC EBC performance, rear, rotor, pair..........................................$ 214.95Range Rover ClassicPLB006A ProLine, front, rotor ‘87-1989, each.........................................$ 34.95PLB022A ProLine, front, rotor ‘90-1995, each.........................................$ 39.50PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each..........................................$ 34.95RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor ‘87-1989, each .......................................$ 76.39RNB022 Genuine, front, rotor ‘90-1995, each .......................................$ 94.10RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each.........................................$ 77.50PLB006EBC EBC performance, front, rotor ‘87-1989, pair ........................$ 199.00PLB022EBC EBC performance, front, rotor ‘90-1995, pair ........................$ 224.95PLB012EBC EBC performance, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, pair..........................$ 199.00Range Rover P38APLD028A ProLine, front, rotor, each ........................................................$ 59.00PLD024A ProLine, rear, rotor, each..........................................................$ 39.95RND028 Genuine, front, rotor, each .......................................................$ 87.95RND024 Genuine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 77.50PLD028EBC EBC performance, front, rotor, pair ........................................$ 239.95PLD024EBC EBC performance, rear, rotor, pair..........................................$ 214.95Brake PadsDefender 90 BrakePLB208EBC EBC Brake PadsPLF323 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set..............................................$ 39.95PLB195 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, set ...............................................$ 25.95RNF323 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, set ................................................$ 67.95RNB195 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, set..................................................$ 53.95PLF323EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................$ 89.00PLB195EBC EBC performance, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................$ 64.95Defender 110 BrakePLF323 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set..............................................$ 39.95RNF323 Genuine, front, Brake pad, set.................................................$ 67.95PLF323EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................$ 89.00Discovery I BrakePLB208 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set..............................................$ 34.95PLB195 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, set ...............................................$ 25.95PLB208EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................$ 69.95PLB195EBC EBC performance, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................$ 64.95Discovery II BrakeAmazingRND036 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, set ................................................$ 127.10pricesPLD036 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set..............................................$ 46.95PLD242 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, set ...............................................$ 34.95RND020 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, set..................................................$ 99.95PLD036EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................$ 94.95PLD242EBC EBC performance, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................$ 74.95Range Rover Classic BrakePLB001 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS...................$ 34.95PLB208 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995.....................................$ 34.95PLB004 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS ....................$ 34.95PLB004 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995 ......................................$ 34.95RNB001 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989 .......................................$ 63.95RNB208 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995 .......................................$ 94.81RNB004 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989.........................................$ 149.00RNB004 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995.........................................$ 149.00PLB208EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................$ 69.95PLB004EBC EBC performance, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................$ 79.95Range Rover P38A BrakePLD036 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad .....................................................$ 46.95PLD242 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad.......................................................$ 34.95PLD036EBC EBC performance, front, Brake Pad .......................................$ 94.95PLD242EBC EBC performance, rear, Brake Pad ........................................$ 74.95Complete Series Disc Brake Conversion Kit forSeries II - IIA - III 1960 on“Necessity is the mother ofinvention.”Which is the reason for thedevelopment of the mostpowerful Series disc brakeconversion system ever. Weare not talking about somere-worked swivel pin housingswith compact car discsand calipers. We are talkingabout entirely new castings,new swivel housings andhubs that are cast from ductileiron with a minimum tensile strength rating of 80,000 PSI, plusyou will be getting the latest Land Rover Defender brake parts.With over 2 years and thousands of miles of intense testing, wehave proven that this is by far the best Series braking system evermade. Complete kit comes with new swivel pin housings, wheel hubwith studs, new disc brake calipers, new brake discs, new brake pads,brake lines and all necessary hardware.RNA6100KV Complete Series Disc Brake Kitw/vented discs, front, Genuine....................................$2,350.00PLA6100KVRNA6101KPLA6101KPLA6100KV Front brake kit shownComplete Series Disc Brake Kitw/vented discs, front ProLine ......................................$1,999.00Complete Series Disc Brake Kit,Rear, Genuine..................................................................$1,295.00Complete Series Disc Brake Kit,Rear ProLine....................................................................$1,150.00Girling Brake Master CylindersSeries IIA, IIIPLC752 Series IIA CV 88” ......................................................................$ 79.95PLC753 Series IIA CV 109” ....................................................................$ 69.95PLC454 Series IIA, III, 88”, dual power...............................................$ 212.95PLC762 Series III 109”, dual power .....................................................$ 219.95DefenderPLF285 Defender 90/110 ........................................................................$ 149.95DiscoveryPLB200 Discovery I w/ABS ...................................................................$ 219.95Range Rover ClassicPLF285 Master CylinderPLB172 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Lockeed)...........................$ 199.95PLB180 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Girling) ..............................$ 209.95Orders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com Page 23

Girling Clutch Master CylindersSeries IIA, IIIPLC752Series II, IIA with independent reservoir1959 - 1968 .................................................................................$ 79.95PLF289 Series IIA, III with integral reservoir 1969 on......................$ 69.95DefenderPLF289 Defender 90/110 ........................................................................$ 69.95DiscoveryRND939 Discovery I.................................................................................$ 151.78Girling Clutch Slave CylindersSeries IIA, IIIPLB599 Series IIA ...................................................................................$ 69.95PLC535 Series III.....................................................................................$ SALE44.95DefenderRNE222 Defender V8...............................................................................$ 59.95RND627 Defender Tdi..............................................................................$ 74.80RND493 Defender Td5.............................................................................$ 64.49DiscoveryRND493 Clutch Slave CylinderRND627 Discovery V8..............................................................................$ 74.80Series 2.25ltr Fuel PumpSeries 2.25ltrPLC349 Fuel Pump, 2.25ltr. petrol, gasket included ................$ SALE 34.95RNB640 Fuel Pump gasket ...........................................................$ 1.99Series Fuel TanksSeries II, IIA, IIIPLC36288” and 109” Regular, Fuel Tank,Petrol & Diesel, ProLine................................................$ 189.95PLE424 109 Rear Fuel Tank .........................................................$ 399.00PLH515 Range Rover Classic 1971-1985 style..........................$ 234.95PLE114 110 NAS, Range Rover Classic 1987-1991..................$ 239.00PLE116 Cradle for PLE114 fuel tank ..........................................$ 48.50Fuel FiltersSeries II, IIA, III 1959 - 1976RFF111Inline filter with Quick Clamp Fittings, that canbe adapted to any 5/16” fuel line...........................................$ 4.68Series III 1974 onRNE235 2.25 litre petrol, canister type.................................................$ 4.95Defender 90/110RNF861 V8 inline with threaded fittings ..............................................$ 20.97RNC632 2.25 litre petrol, inline w/threaded fittings ...........................$ 21.95RFF111 2.25 litre petrol, inline (ProLine) splice in .............................$ 4.68RNC745 2.25 litre diesel ..........................................................................$ 7.54RNF862 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel...................................................$ 30.95RND270 Td5, Fuel Filter ...........................................................................$ 65.95Discovery IRNF861 Fuel FilterRNF861 Genuine – threaded both ends .............................................$ 20.97PLF861 ‘87-’95, ProLine.........................................................................$ 15.95Range Rover ClassicRNF133 Genuine Fuel Filter Update Kit (required for earlyRange Rover up to LA464553).................................................$ 52.95RNF861 ’87-’95, (threaded both ends), Genuine.................................$ 20.97PLF861 ‘87-’95, ProLine.........................................................................$ 15.95RNF025 ‘87-90 fuel filter (up to LA464553without update kit)....................................................................$ 19.50V8 Fuel Pump Genuine update kitDiscovery I Fuel Pump Kit includes new Genuine Fuel Pump, WireHarness Link, and Fittings.RNK500 Discovery I Up to Vin VA546029/VA714241.................$ 299.95RNK501 Discovery I From Vin VA714242/VA546030 withadvanced evaporative,..................................................$ 429.95Range Rover Classic Fuel Pump Kit includes new Genuine Fuel Pump,Wire Harness Link, and Fittings.RNK502 Range Rover Classic 1991-1995 ...................................$ 289.95Range Rover Classic 1987 - 1990 does not require an update Kit.V8FuelPump Genuine update kit (Continued)RNF131 Range Rover Classic 1987-1990, Genuine ..................$ 399.00PLF131 Range Rover Classic 1987-1990, ProLine ...................$ 239.95RNF132 Defender 90 1994-1997, Genuine .................................$ 235.71PLF132 Defender 90 1994-1997, ProLine...................................$ 209.95NEW Genuine & ProLine RadiatorsSeries II, IIA, IIIPLC513 2.25 ltr, Series IIA, III, 1970 on. May be fitted to earlier 2.25 ltr.Land Rovers by fitting late type top and bottom hoses. Radiator, Proline .....$ 229.95Discovery I ‘94-1999PLC062 w/ Automatic Transmission, Radiator, ProLine .........$ 459.95RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine .............................$ 2.19Range Rover Classic ‘87-1992PLC019 RadiatorPLC020 ‘87-1988. Radiator, ProLine............................................$ 399.00PLC019 ‘89-1992, Radiator, ProLine............................................$ 399.00RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine .............................$ 2.19Defender 90, 110PLD500 300 Tdi radiator with intercooler, ProLine..................$ 559.95Genuine V8 Ignition PartsRNI001 Distributor Cap, 3.5, 3.9 litre .....................................................$ 39.95RNI002 Distributor Rotor, 3.5, 3.9 litre...................................................$ 34.99RNI028 Ignition Coil 3.5 liter...................................................................$ 62.95RNE509 Ignition Coil 3.9 liter...................................................................$ 119.95RNI004 Ignition Wire Set, 3.5, 3.9, and ‘93, ‘94 4.2 litre ....................$ 57.95RNI005 Ignition Wire Set, 4.2 litre 1995 only .......................................$ 69.95RNI006 Ignition Wire Set 4.0, 4.6 litre ........................................$ 106.95RNI019 Distributor Assembly 3.5, 3.9 litre............................................$ 599.00RNI024 3 Pin Amplifier for Distributor ..................................................$ 139.95RNI010 Adapter, for 3 Pin Amplifier .....................................................$ 39.95RNI012 Distributor Clear Plastic Cover for Distributor......................$ 46.95RNI017 Base Plate and Pick-up Lead for Distributor ........................$ 118.95RNI003 Genuine Land Rover (Champion) ..................................$ 4.79Complete Genuine V8 Ignition KitsRNK93353.9 litre (Includes: Cap, rotor, plug wires, andspark plugs) ...............................................................................$ 165.95RNK9336 4.0 litre, ‘94-’95 Discovery I ......................................................$ 149.95(Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)RNK9339 4.0 litre, ‘96-’99 Discovery I ......................................................$ 127.95(Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)RNK9340 4.0 litre, ‘95-’98 RR P38A .........................................................$ 124.95(Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)RNK9341 4.0 litre, ‘99-’02 RR P38A, Discovery II....................................$ 249.95(Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)Genuine Rebuilt GearboxesRange Rover Classic & Discovery I, Defender 94, 95 (call for 96)RNT002 Gearbox Assembly, ZF Automatic, Rebuilt ..................................$ 2,649.00RNH643 R380, 5-speed standard, Defender, Genuine, Rebuilt ................$ 1,995.00RNH376 LT95, 4-speed standard, D110, RRC, Genuine, Rebuilt...............$ 2,249.00HRT1002 Transfer Boxand gearboxTransfer BoxesDefenderRNT015 Transfer Gearbox, LT230, Remanufactured ...........................$ 1,595.00Range Rover Classic ‘87-’88/ Discovery IRNT012 Transfer Gearbox, LT230, NEW, Genuine...............................$ SALE 2,745.00RNT015 Transfer Gearbox, LT230, Remanufactured ...........................$ 1,595.00Range Rover Classic ‘89-’95RNT019 Transfer Gearbox, Borg Warner, Rebuilt ...............................$ 2,495.00Range Rover P38A / Discovery IIRNH363 Transfer Gearbox, ......................................................................$ 3,390.00High-Ratio Transfer Box for your Series IIA, IIIHRT1002 .......................................................................................................$ 1,395.00Page 24Orders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com

Robison Tech TipsFault Codesby John RobisonWell, here I am back again, a few pages later. If youdidn't get enough in the first column back there in thebeginning, you'll surely get your fill in this one. In thiscolumn I'm going to discuss some common sets offault codes you may encounter in newer Land Roversand what to do about them.The codes we are going to discuss below arefound on 1999 and newer Bosch engine Rovers.Misfires:P0301 (misfire in cyl 1), P306 (misfire in cyl 6). . . and other combinations of two-cylinder misfires.The Bosch engine has two coil packs. Each packhas two coils, each of which fires two cylinders. If youhave two cylinders misfiring, you should always look tosee if the misfiring cylinders share a coil. If so, youprobably have a coil that is breaking down internallywhile under load. It will measure good but it will setmisfires and you may even feel the engine stumbling.Coil pack failure is often a result of coil wiresthat go bad (open circuit) or wires that fall off theplug. This causes an excess voltage in the coil and theinsulation gets blown out. The solution is a new coiland often new wires.Replacement of the coils on a Bosch motor is afairly big job, as is replacement of the wires. Plan on3-4 hours for this job. Remember - you will alwayshave two cylinders (on the same coil winding) missingwhen a coil pack fails. If you have two misfires andthey are on a single coil, you are almost certain tohave a bad coil. If you have two misfires and they areon different coils, you should look at the plugs andwires first, and sticking valves second.A single cylinder misfire code usually points to abad plug wire or plug. Remember, the Bosch enginesuse special Champion platinum plugs. I suggest youstick with these OEM plugs, despite their high costs.We have not had good results with "generic" platinumplugs in these engines.Three or more misfires usually points to stickingvalves, unless you have extreme deterioration of theplug wires or very old plugs. If the plugs and wires areRND290 02 Sensor pg 29good, I'd start with a mechanical test for stickingvalves if 3 or more misfire codes are found.Fuel trim:Here's another common combination of codes:P0171 (system too lean bank A), P0174 (system toolean bank B). P0734 (4th gear ratio monitoring)What does that combination mean? Usually, itmeans the mass air meter has failed. The air metersignals that less air is coming into the engine than isreally there. As a result, the engine ECU cuts back onfuel, and the o2 sensors go to a lean condition, whichsets the 171 and 174 faults. As to fault 734 the powertraincontroller compares the air it thinks is cominginto the engine with the measured shaft speeds in thegearbox, and with a faulty mass air meter it will findthe transmission shaft speeds do not match the predictedspeed based upon how much air the engine issupposedly sucking in. Thus, the transmission gearmonitor fault is set.This combination of three codes is highly accuratein diagnosing a failed mass air meter.Oxygen sensor and catalyst codes:There are a number of oxygen sensor codes youcan get on newer vehicles.Heater circuit faults usually mean the wiringfrom the o2 sensor into the body has been melted anddamaged by contact with the exhaust.O2 sensor stuck lean usually means the engine islean for some reason - such as a bad air meter, a deadinjector, or a vacuum leak.O2 sensor stuck rich usually means the engine isstuck rich for some reason - such as an ignition misfire,a leaky injector, or a sticky valve.Note that the rich and lean faults may occur onboth sides of the motor at once, or they may be limitedto one side. Faults on both sides point to things likethe mass air sensor - parts that affect both sides atonce. Faults that are on one side, tend to point atinjectors or plugs single cylinder malfunctions.O2 sensor slow switching usually means the sensorhas worn out. If you have this code on one sensor,and the sensors are all original, you shouldreplace all 4 because they are at the end of theirservice life.Catalyst efficiency faults mean the catalyst is wornout. In one of my previous columns, I explained howLand Rover engines switch constantly from rich to leanto achieve an average mixture that's in perfect balance.The rich/lean switching is necessary for proper operationof the catalysts.In a working system, the front o2 sensors will besensing rich/lean transitions. The rear o2 sensorsshould be coasting along in the midrange because thecatalyst smooths out the transitions. But when the catalystwears out, the rear o2 sensors begins to followthe front sensors. This increased following of the frontsensor, increments a counter in the engine ecu, andwhen a threshold is crossed, the check engine lightcomes on and a catalyst efficiency fault is recorded.When this happens, a new catalyst is needed, andI suggest installing new o2 sensors at the same time.In the next issue we will look at evaporativeemission codes and other trouble spots with Boschmotors.I'm going to close this column with a short essayon a different by timely subject.Should you sell your Rover if gas costs$5 a gallon?It's a valid question, and for many of us theanswer is probably still no. Here's why:If your Rover gets 15 miles per gallon, and youdrive 15,000 miles a year, fuel for a year could cost$5,000. Driving a Prius will cut that bill to $1,500 - a$3,500 per year savings. But trading cars will come ata steep price. Recent auction results suggest that - ifgas surges to $5 in the near future - trading a 2003Discovery with 45,000 miles for a new Prius will cost$16,000-$20,000. So it will take a while for you toachieve a net savings.History suggests that four years from now thePrius will have a value in the mid-teens, where yourDiscovery would be worth less than half that sum. So,when we factor in that difference in value, the financialbreakeven point moves a bit closer.But there is a big non-financial consideration.Land Rovers, for many of us, offer a way of life.Driving in off-road events, taking our families into thehigh country, carrying us safely though dangerous winterstorms and wading two-foot deep floodwaters. APrius won't do any of those things.And many Discoveries are fitted with 7-passengerseating and driven by parents with 4 kids in the back.A Prius won't do that either.Also, in an accident between a Prius and a LandRover, the Rover is the clear winner. Granted, a Priusis better able to avoid certain kinds of accidents. It isless likely to roll over in high speed maneuvering, andit is more nimble and able to get out of the way. Butits lighter construction makes it unclear, at least to me,which vehicle is safer overall. Personally, I feel moresecure in my Rover and I suspect many of you do, too.If gas gets to five dollars a gallon, I may get asmall car for commuting. But I will certainly be keepingmy Rover for the lifestyle reasons listed above.It's something to ponder as we wait for hurricanenews. See you next time.________ ________Page 25

4X4 MAGAZINE'S '4X4 OF THE YEAR 2006'ACCOLADE GOES TOLAND ROVERSRANGE ROVER SPORTGaydon, Warwickshire, 4 August 2005 – Land Rover has won threeawards from influential specialist title 4x4 Magazine in its'4x4 of the Year 2006' competition, with the Range Rover Sportbeating 42 other 4x4s to the top accolade.The Range Rover Sport Supercharged won the 'Luxury' category,beating the BMW X5, Lexus RX300, Volvo XC90 and VWTouareg before also being crowned 4x4 Magazine's '4x4 of theYear 2006'. Land Rover's latest addition to the range convinced thejudges with its unique breadth of capability, dynamic exteriorlooks, luxurious interior package and pioneering technologiessuch as the patented Terrain Response system.Commenting on the Range Rover Sport, 4x4 Magazine'sjudges said: "There could only be one winner, because there wasonly one car that filled our enthusiast senses with its unbelievableblend of charismatic off-road ability and breathtaking on-road performance.A superb technically advanced machine, packingenough practicality to serve as a genuine family sports-tourer, butone that the true high-performance driving enthusiast will enjoybeyond measure."The 'Extreme' category was won by the Defender 90 CountyXS that defeated the Jeep Wrangler, Ricardo Ibex and SantanaPS10, thanks to standard equipment such as the coveted TD5engine with two-speed transfer box and permanent four-wheeldrivethrough a lockable centre differential.Land Rover UK managing director, Phil Popham, added:"This is another prestigious title for the Range Rover Sport and awell-deserved victory for the Defender, which proves it is still apeerless off-road icon. We know only too well the rigours ourproducts are put through by the judges at 4x4 Magazine, so tocome away with three awards is truly a remarkable achievement."Both the Defender and Range Rover Sport ranges are availablenow from Land Rover dealerships across the UK, from£17,995 and £35,000 respectively.(Land Rover Media)Page 26

Behind TheSteeringWheelBy Jeffrey AronsonIn 1948, the Three Stooges made a film called“Pardon My Clutch,” in which the boys try to get anold car running. It reappeared as “Wham, Bam, Slam”“Pardon My CLutch” 1958in 1958. Last August, Peter Jenny, Sheridan, WY,Jacques Jenny, Middlebury, VT, Nick Barton,Washington, ME, and yours truly, Vinalhaven, ME, portrayedMoe, Larry, Curly and Shemp in our unintentionalremake of the film.In our Three Stooges moment, Nick [Shemp]and I [Moe] watched Jacques’ [Curly] Series II startup with a cloud of black smoke out of the exhaust.“Ah,” said Moe knowingly, “We know what to do. Mustbe a Zenith with a warped carb body!”Shemp looked skeptical. “Do you know whatyou’re talking about?” Moe grimaced at him andbarked, “You bet, knucklehead. Get in the Rover.”So Pete [Larry] and Jacques [Curly] followedMoe’s Series II-A down the lanes in their Series II untilthey arrived at Moe’s house. “Just park the car right inthe middle of the lane,” said Moe. “This won’t take aminute. Gimme my tools, Shemp. I’ll pop open thehood and smooth out the carb.”Moe opened the hood against his nose andnearly dropped it on his head before he figured outhow to work the hood brace. Shemp looked at thecarb. “It don’t look like a Zenith.” “Soitainly not,” saidCurley, “It’s a Weber!” Moe grimaced, “there goes thattheory.”Moe rubbed the wrench in his hand thoughtfullyagainst his head, leaving a black shiny stripe of oldmotor oil. “How does a Weber, which runs lean, tossout a cloud of black smoke as if Curly was cookin’dinner?” Adjusting the mixture screw really didn’tchange anything. The car ran rough at idle andsounded at once starved and flooded for fuel.“Ah, ah,” cried Moe, “it’s not the carb at all!”“It’s not?” said Larry.“No, it’s gots to be in the ignitionsomewhere. Let me disassemble the distributor andreset the timing.” He turned to Shemp. “Get me mytools, and make it quick.”Shemp looked skeptical. “Do you know whatyou’re doing?” He dropped the toolbox on Moe’s foot.As Moe hollered, Shemp spent a lot of time looking athis watch and announcing how he had to leave for anappointment real soon – an appointment hours ahead.“Let’s check the timing,” cried Moe! “Shouldn’twe check the points, first?” asked Curly, showing off toLarry that he really did take physics at Middlebury lastyear.“OK, OK,” said Moe, “but make it snappy. Wehaven’t got all day.” “Larry, you take this here crankand turn the engine so it opens the points. I’ll tell youwhen to stop cranking.” Moe unclipped the cap andremoved the rotor. “Here,” he said to Shemp, putthese where we won’t lose them.” Shemp put them onthe fender.Larry bent under the car to insert the crank andhe started to turn it, inch by inch, step by step. Moerested his foot on Larry’s head as he leaned over thedistributor. Each time the engine made a full revolution,the lobes on the distributor cam pressed againstthe points, but theyhardly moved at all.“Hey,knucklehead, didn’tI say to turn thecrank!” “Moe,”protested Larry,“I’m turning, I’mturning. How manytimes am I supposedto do this?”“Until the points open, you dummy!”Moe peered at the points again while Larryturned the crank, getting more and more tired.Suddenly Moe realized the points weren’t opening atall. He took a feeler gauge to the points and couldbarely get a .004 blade in between them.“Hey,” said Moe, rearranging the motor oil in hishair, “what’s going on, here? Moe took the points plateoff the distributor, handing the tiny screws to Larry.“Don’t lose these,” he said. He stepped off the frontbumper.Moe looked hard at the set of points andcompared them to an old set he had in the toolbox.“Curly, where did you get this set of points,” askedMoe?” “NAPA. Why?” “They’re not the right ones,dummy.” He dug out a new set he had bought yearsago from Rovers North. “Look at the difference!”Sure enough, the two sets were not identical at all.Both were red in color but had different shapes intheir metal plates. So Moe went to put the new set onthe car.“Pardon My CLutch” 1958He looked at Larry, leaning on his elbow againstthe fender. “Do something useful. Hand me the screwsand the other pieces,” ordered Moe. “You mean theones I just knocked on the ground with my elbow?”asked Larry. Knocking their heads together, Moe, Larry,Curly and Shemp bent down to pick up the distributorparts and screws.They found most of the items and retrievedreplacements from Moe’s toolbox. But in what orderwere the ground wire, condenser wire and insulatingwashers to go back onto the post? And why was theNAPA post plastic and the Lucas post metal? What didthat mean in terms of grounding?Larry gazed at the clear sky in the setting sun.“What a great day for a repair,” he said. “Usually it’sraining, snowy or cold when something breaks down.This is great!”First Moe, then Curly, insisted they knew the rightorder, but in neither case would the car start. Well,once it wouldn’t start because Moe hadn’t put therotor back on the distributor shaft, but it didn’t seemto matter what the boys did to the distributor parts.The car did not sound as though it was getting a sparkat the points.Again, Larry gazed at the clear sky in the settingsun. “What a great day for a repair,” he said. “Usuallyit’s raining, snowy or cold when something breaksdown. This is great!”Suddenly, a car full of self-important peopledrove up and found Curly’s Rover blocking the lane totheir expensive summer rental. Larry guided themexpertly right onto a rock which grounded out theframe of their fancy car. The driver made a face atLarry, who returned the look and said, “Aw, go on!”Now Shemp has become really nervous aboutgetting a ride to his appointment; Curly’s dead Rover isblocking Moe’s Rover, so Shemp has to borrow a thirdcar to flee the scene.Moe knew a trick. If he turned the ignitionswitch to “on” on his Rover, then he could get a sparkat the points. Why don’t we do the same on Curly’s car?So out came a screwdriver, and Curly turned the ignitionkey. Moe opened the points gently, puts the screwdriveracross the points, but no spark. They ponderedthat question for a while and wondered it the coil wirewas functioning. They swapped out coil wires, but tono avail.Suddenly, Curly asks, “why don’t I have anywarning lights on when I turn the key to on?” Moescoffs, “Curly, what do you know,” and continued tomove a screwdriver around the points, searching for aspark. Suddenly, one appears. “Hey,” cried Curly, “thewarning lights went on!” Curly starts the car and itruns so, so smooth. Moe adjusts the mixture and theidle and the car hums.Once again, Larry gazed at the clear sky in thesetting sun. “What a great day for a repair,” he said.“Usually it’s raining, snowy or cold when somethingbreaks down. This is great!”Moe and Curly go for a quick test drive; Curlyconfirms the car runs better than ever.“How long have you had those NAPA points,” askedMoe? “7 or 8 months,” said Curly. “The car hasn’t runthat well for a while.” “You know,” said Larry, “that’sthe trouble with Land Rovers. They run really wellwhen they’re actually running poorly. Go figure!”Once again, the boys had stretched a 15 minuteshort into a full length movie of slapstick mechanics.Patting each other on the back, Moe watched as Larryand Curly took off down the road. Only the followingPage 27

(a) NEW Steering Box (not rebuilt)Assembly Complete with Drop Arm - NO CORE CHARGE!Range Rover ClassicPLS004A Steering Box with Steering Drop Arm and Ball Joint.Up to NA615503 (A $875.00 value). ..............................$ 549.95PLS004B Steering Box, Straight Drop Arm with No Ball Joint.From NA615504 (A $875.00 value)................................$ 549.95Discovery IPLS004BSteering Box, Straight Drop Arm.(A $875.00 value)............................................................$ 549.95Discovery IIPLH606 Steering Box, with Drop Arm 1999-2002(A $1,007.69 value)..........................................................$ SALE 549.95PLH607 Steering Box, with Drop Arm 2003-2004(A $924.00 value).............................................................$ SALE 549.95a(b) Heater Motor forRange Rover Classic 1990-1994Bosch Heater Blower Motor, a direct replacement for theRange Rover Classic 1990 - 1994. Includes extension harness.PLH520 Range Rover Classic 1990-1994 ...................................$ 299.00bPLS004APLH520Check outtheseGIGANTICSAVINGS!CV JOINT KITSA comprehensive kit that includes all the oil seals and gaskets that youneed to replace your CV Joint. Includes CV joint and grease as shown.Proline kits use Genuine seals, gaskets and grease as shownDefender 90RNK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ................................$ 355.00PLK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint ..................................$ 175.00Defender 110RNK4021 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ................................$ 637.50PLK4021 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint ..................................$ 179.00DiscoveryRNK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ................................$ 355.00PLK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint ..................................$ 175.00CV JOINT For ABS and non-ABSDefender 90/110PLD201 Defender 90, 1997 .....................................................................$ 139.95PLD301 Defender 110, 1993 ...................................................................$ 159.00Discovery IRND201 CV Joint, Genuine.....................................................................$ 252.18PLD201 CV Joint, ProLine ......................................................................$ 139.95Discovery IIRND673 CV Joint, Genuine.....................................................................$ 422.90Range Rover ClassicRNX004 Suffix A axles only, CV Joint, Genuine..................................$ 305.95RNX005 ‘89 Suffix B axle on,CV Joint, Genuine..................................$ 435.00PLX005 ‘89 Suffix B axle on, CV Joint, ProLine..................................$ 134.95RNX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, Genuine.......................................$ 499.95PLX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, ProLine ........................................$ 214.95Range Rover P38ARND673 CV Joint, Genuine.....................................................................$ 422.90Genuine Oil FiltersRNF001 V8 – All Range Rover Classic, P38A,Discovery I and II, Defender 90/110 ......................................$ 9.95RND503 V8 – 101 Military Forward Control .........................................$ 18.59RNE589 6 cyl 2.6 litre NADA 109”, petrol.............................................$ 8.75RND504 6 cyl 2.5 litre Freelander, petrol..............................................$ 9.34RND269 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, diesel, engine oil ......................................$ 19.74RNH251 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, Centrifuge element...................................$ 24.95RNF001 4 cyl 2.3, 2.5 litre Defender 90/110, petrol.............................$ 9.95RNF001 4 cyl 2.5, 2.5 turbo, 200 Tdi, 300 Tdi, diesel...........................$ 9.95RND505 4 cyl 1.8 litre Freelander, petrol..............................................$ 9.00RNE590 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 5.5” canister ....................$ 8.89RNE591 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 7.5” canister ....................$ 9.10RNE589 4 cyl 2.0 litre Series I, petrol ...................................................$ 8.75Series II, IIA GeneratorsRNE647 C-40 type Generator, 2.25 litre P & D *plus $30 core charge.....$ 89.95Starter Motor AssembliesRNE867 Genuine LR, High Speed Cold-Climate Enhanced for all3.5/3.9/4.0/4.2/4.6 litre petrol engines, New Bosch.............$ 179.95RNF197 2.25 & 2.6 litre petrol, Rebuilt *plus $100 core charge ................$ 249.00PLD294 200 & 300 Tdi, New Bosch ......................................................$ 399.00RNC011 Water PumpNEW not rebuilt Water PumpsSeries IIA, III Water Pump with GasketRNF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, Genuine ..................................$ 99.50PLF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, ProLine....................................$ 59.00PLC348 2.25 litre petrol, Military, ProLine.................................$ 129.00Defender 90/110RNC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine .........................$ 169.95PLC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine...........................$ 109.95RNC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine ...........................$ 254.95PLC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine ............................$ 129.95RNF361 2.5 petrol and diesel N.A., Water Pump,Genuine .....$ 249.95Defender 90/110 (continued)RNH257 200 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine.........................$ 299.95RNH258 300 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine.........................$ 88.79RNH360 Td5 diesel, Water Pump, Genuine...............................$ 150.95Page 28Orders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com

day did Moe learn that the ignition had shorted outonly a half mile later and caused a minor fire behindthe fascia panel. The boys could get home only by tapinga power wire together for the remaining distance.If any Land Rover shops [are you reading this,Robison, East Coast Rover, Cooper Technica, Ship’smechanical?] are looking for skilled mechanics, we’reavailable. In the meantime our next remake will be of“Flat Foot Stooges” [1938] in which the boys are firemen.Catch it at a theater near you.________ ________No matter what your age, you’ll always remember yourfirst car. On my 16 th birthday, I believed that it mightbe possible for me to will my father into purchasing anAustin Healey for me. When I woke up that morning,he handed me a set of keys but to the family’s BuickSpecial, not a car of my own. That did not happenuntil two years and $150 later, when I purchased therustiest Ford Skyliner you could and still have aninspection sticker. A couple of years later I had saved$400 and bought my Morris Minor. Stretching myfinancial skills further enabled me to buy a $600Triumph Spitfire; you can imagine the automotive qualityembodied in a $600 British sports car.Since 2001, I’ve worked around rural highschools in Maine, and even there, student cars aren’tthe junkers that populated school parking lots decadesago. The New York Times cites a national survey highlightedthis trend. Parents in their 40’s reported that72% of them had to purchase their own car – if theyhad one at all - with their own funds when they werestudents. Not surprisingly, 76% of today’s students havetheir own cars but a whopping 51% had their carspurchased for them by their parents. While 82% of thestudents’ cars were used cars, nearly half cost morethan $10,000. Yes, cars cost a lot more today but thatchunk of change still represents a substantial automobile.Much of this generosity arises out of genuineconcerns for the safety of young drivers by their parentsand families. We so expect that cars will cocoonus and shelter us from our worst impulses that weseek to make the car cover for our driving errors.Brian O’Neill, speaking for the Insurance Institute ofHighway Safety, bluntly claimed “when you’re 16 or17, there’s no such thing as a good driver. They’re allbad drivers waiting for an accident to happen.”The average vehicle now remains on the road for15 years, or 170,000 miles. Given the popularity ofLand Rovers in the ‘90’s and 00’s, there’s lots ofopportunity for young drivers to climb aboard an SUV.Can they be safe in the hands of younger drivers?Logically, of course they can, provided that the newdriver receives skilled training in techniques requiredfor an SUV, and providing that the necessary maintenanceto the car have been completed. Range RoverClassics and Discovery Series I’s rely on suspensionbushings at several points for responsive handling.Good springs, strong shocks and quality tires alsoenhance handling. Often, though, older, high mileagecars don’t receive this maintenance and attention – nowonder that, in unskilled hands, they’re less safe thancomparable sedans.When I bought my first [very] used sports carsin the ‘60’s, I knew them to be less intrinsically safethan larger cars. I also knew that their handling, sizeand light weight could work to my advantage for safetyif I used it wisely. The same held true when I boughtmy Series II-A in 1990; that [very] used car requiredme, on road and off road, to become a more highlyskilled driver. Training, in the form of the Rovers NorthOff Road School, helped me enormously, as did thepractical advice from experienced off road friends.Young drivers can learn a great deal from owninga Land Rover, about themselves as drivers, technicians,adventurers and young adults. Learning aboutyour capabilities is just one of the many pleasures ofLand Rover enthusiasm.________ ________Greenpeace activists in England had a satisfying timebreaking into the Solihull factory to protest the manufactureof Range Rovers. Their outrage was expressedagainst people who purchase these “climate destructivecars.”If you’re upset with the Range Rover, considerthe 2006 Hummer lineup. The H1 weighs in a 7,558pounds and $139,771 purchase price. At its porkysize, the EPA considers it too heavy to require amileage rating, but it’s estimated generously at 10 mpg.Its twin fuel tanks, totaling 50 gallons, call for a mere$150 for a fillup. Auto reviewer Jerry Garrett called theH1 a “rolling zip code. Everyone sits in a personalcubicle, isolated from fellow travelers by a center consoleas wide and long as a New Mexico mesa.Communicating requires shouting over the engine androad noise. Once, while driving an H1, I used my cellphoneto call my daughter. She was in the back seat.”Oh, if you want the “Off Road AdventurePackage,” that will be an additional $5,700, please.For that, you get a 12,000 –pound winch, front andrear locking differentials, and better tires.Would something smaller help? The $52,430 H2is a svelte 6,400 pounds and ekes out 12 mpg. It’s usefulfor onroading in front of dance clubs in trashylocales. GM, following the lead of the late, unlamentedBritish Leyland, has badge-engineered a pickup intothe H3. Helpfully, driving the H3 offroad means thatyou can’t see the ends of the car, or determine thewheel paths, without a backup camera – which is notan optional extra. With 220 horsepower luggingaround 4,700 pounds, the H3 achieves 18 mpg andstarts at $37,195. It seats 5, but only 4 in comfort.Oh, yes, the 2006 Range Rover starts at $74,950; the Range Rover Sport begins at $56,750, and theLR3 starts at $38,950. They’re ready to go off roadstock.________ ________Page 31

Still Feuding Afterall These YearsBy Hallie and Nate Vail[Hallie and Nate Vail, a college student inMassachusetts and a recent graduate, respectively,benefited from a wonderful upbringing from theirfather, Bob, a Land Rover buff of the highest order.But, being brother and sister, they still can’t disagreeon much except their love of Land Rovers.Read on and see where you stand –ed.]Hallie VailI’m fond of looking back and recalling the firstmoment the Land Rover infection seeped into the veinsof the Vail’s. After a good deal of persuasion from afamily friend, my father looked into buying an oldseries Rover. In the mid 1990’s I recall finding myselfin someone’s garage looking at what used to be aseries 88” Land Rover. At the time, I couldn’t tell if Iwas looking at a car or a glorified lawn mower. Therewasn’t much left of it, but my father was enthusiasticenough to take the wreck. It surprisingly ran as it was,yet the frame was completely rusted out and mostevery part needed repair.After months, well I shouldn’t lie, years had goneby my father got it road-worthy. With a new light tanpaint job (done by hand, I should say) and a newframe, we tested its reputation. Trips to Rangeleybecame more frequent and exhilarating. Our rustictruck not only took us places we’d never been, it alsobrought the curse of the infection alive. We now knowyou can’t make it there from here in one piece. I can’trecall all the problems we’ve faced, but everythingfrom water pump failure to engine problems havestruck us along the way.Now, almost 10 years later, it’s sickening howmany Rovers accompany our home. While several arewrecked and abused Nate and I are able to gloat aboutour own Landys. His ‘96 discovery and my ‘93 RangeRover get us from point A to B, and also turn someheads while getting there; though I must explain to youthat owning a Range Rover has its perks over theDiscovery.My first Rover came along a few weeks beforewinter romp in ‘04. My father ran into it on the side ofthe road for sale. They say that it took a bad tank ofgas and the injectors seized. Though it seemed aregrettable buy, my ingenious father (brownie points)was able to have it up and running by the time Iarrived home for summer. Shortly thereafter, the black’92 Range Rover was outfitted with a lift fromBWOverland and Trxus tires. Nate’s green Disco hadyet to become a part of the family at this point, so Imade sure to rev my engine loud enough when he’dwalk by or park in the way of our frontdoor to make it known what I drove;brother-sister love must be shown at alltimes you know.Much to my dismay, a fewweeks past and he was graced with aclean Disco. I quickly had to size up ourtrucks. While at this point in time I could make a cleardecision on who had the better truck, it’s much simplernow; now that I have two Range Rovers to pickfrom. I hate to admit it, but the black beauty justwouldn’t make the trips to and from school. Theengine has yet to make a full recovery from being inthe dumps and unending oil leaks lessen the chancesof successful highway driving. I felt useless this pastMaine Winter Romp when my father had to radio in tome on a constant basis to make sure my Rangie couldkeep up with his Series 109” [!] on the highway. WhileNate’s Disco is a few years younger, my white Classicout-handles his on the highway. The Range Rover easespast 75 mph [hypothetically speaking, of course]while his begins to feel as though it may fall off itsframe. The Range Rover also isn’t as top heavy andmaking abrupt turns is a possibility even with a lift. Inthe early 1990’s Range Rover understood luxury. Whilemine is quite bare compared to the technology there isin recent years, the seats hug your body and give youperfect relaxed posture. The Disco, on the other, handstrains your lower back and constantly pushes yourhead forward. The Range Rover is made to loosen upthe driver while a Discovery tends to have the traditionaluncomfortable Land Rover approach to the interior.Though the interior and handling of the RangeRover may outdo the Discovery, I must say I cannotspeak too badly of a fellow Land Rover. Off road, bothhave great capabilities and have equal low rangepower. I’m grateful Nate and I are able to own twostrong Land Rovers which maneuver excellently offroad. I feel I was careful enough not to bash him toohard, he is the older sibling and I still get in trouble ifI tease or ridicule his ways.________ ________Nate VailRi•val / rí’ vl/ n. 1. a person competing withanother for the same thing.In the case of my sister Hallie and myself thatwould be the competition for owning the perfect LandRover. Allow me to discuss why we own (and hopefullydrive) Land Rovers and why my Disco I is superior toher Range Rover Classic(s).I love Land Rovers. I have since I knowingly sawmy first when I was a wee lad of about thirteen. Mydad ended up buying that same ole ’73 and still ownsit to this day. He gave it to me for a daily driver in highschool and it’s now currently retired, torn down to theframe, yielding a few parts to dad’s red 109 which youmay have seen at events over the past five years. Therehas been some ongoing Land Rover project at the Vaileresidence for the past decade. But, I’m willing to bet ahealthy number of you readers have had various LandRover projects going on even longer. Most of us ownerscan agree: if you got the money you ain’t got thetime, if you got the time you ain’t got the money.So what makes a Land Rover so great, why drivean old Rover when you can buy a two door foreignspec, saving money on gas and driving 200,000 mileswithout a problem? Hah, what a stupid question! ALand Rover is a unique commodity that has a rich heritage.I drive one because they turn heads. It’s a vehicleto take pride in. You’ve got to stand out in the seaof mediocrity. Most importantly, a Land Rover is themost versatile vehicle on the planet!I am convinced that I have worked my LandRover Discovery to be the vehicle to best suit me, mylifestyle, and my limited recent college grad budget.We’ll start from the top. The buildup of my ’96Discovery started out primitive in the summer of ’04.For starters, the foot wells had rust holes the size offootballs and the previous owner had enough extradead-end audio wiring to power my old townhouse atcollege. After welding patches, tracing wires, andcleaning up the truck, it was time to add some morepleasurable modifications.The current up to date mods worth mentioningconsist of a three inch lift, 33 inch Swampers, SafetyDevices, roof rack, ARB front bumper, and aFlowmaster catback exhaust (I’m still trying to stealone of my dad’s winches – please don’t print this!).I like my Disco better than my sister’s twoClassics because I’ve got the best of both worlds, civilizationand wilderness, with just one Rover. My truckcan handle tough trails and can handle lengthy tripson the pavement. Believe me I’ve tested her out onmany long rides. I went to college four hours away inVermont. My girlfriend lives three hours away inMassachusetts. I broke down only twice in the pastyear; I call that successful for a high mile daily driverRover. My sister informs you all that my truck can’thandle on the highway, I think her experience is aresult of the operator, not the machine. Big brothersknow more, anyway.Let’s move on to some other perks from drivingmy Disco. I’m a type of person who likes to keepthings under my control. That’s why I’ve got an R3805-speed manual transmission. I do believe that theClassic never gave that option for NAS trucks. Althoughnearly bulletproof, I think the automatic ZF shifts tooearly. My sister hates to admit, but as a likely result ofearly shifting, I blew her road Rangie off the line at theNew Hampshire Hampton tolls. In addition, I’ve gotseating for seven people, with A/C vents for every seat!Last fall at school I took six of my buddies on a set ofdirt bike trails, since the Rover was narrow enough tonavigate it. As you all know, from time to time you gettemporarily stuck. With the assistance of my six passengers,they’re able to push me out of an obstaclewith ease. And finally, for my last perk, the back seathas plenty of headroom.I’m very pleased with my Disco. It looksreal sharp and sounds real mean. Granted, I do likeHallie’s Rangies, whenever I need to travel to Boston Iborrow her “Road Rover” so I can actually fit in aparking garage (one drawback to adding on my SDroof rack). At any rate, I wouldn’t trade my Disco foreither of her two Classics. It’s all about outfitting yourown vehicle to your own needs.[Note – the Editor calls this battle a tie.]________ ________Page 32

POCKET-SIZED ADVENTUREFROM LAND ROVERLand Rover Headquarters, Gaydon, 3 August 2005 –Land Rover this week launches an initiative thatallows budding adventurers of all ages to have on andoff-road fun, wherever they go, with a mobile telephonegame called Range Rover Sport Tourer.The company is making its entry into the worldof mobile communications and entertainment in partnershipwith Blue Sphere Games Ltd, the companybehind Java mobile telephone games and services.Range Rover Sport Tourer, the first product of thispartnership, is now available through selected networkoperators.Phil Popham, Land Rover UK managing directorcommented: “The Range Rover Sport is the best-performingand best-handling vehicle that Land Roverhas ever built. We call it a ‘Sports Tourer’ – reflectingits ability to effortlessly cover long journeys quicklyand comfortably, yet with exhilarating performance.This new game demonstrates these skills in a fun andaccessible format, and quite literally illustrates our‘go-anywhere’ attributes.”In playing Range Rover Sport Tourer the mobileuser drives the Range Rover Sport Supercharged on agrand tour of some of the world’s most famous andremote landmarks, including Uluru in Australia andMount Rushmore in the USA. The race is against theclock to reach the end of the tour quickly and withoutgetting lost. Valuable points are also available forphotographs taken on each trip, together with theother point-scoring factor – vehicles overtaken.David Bozward, Chairman of Blue SphereGames Ltd says: “The alliance with Land Rover is agreat collaboration for Blue Sphere Games. We willcreate a complete portfolio of Land Rover titles forour distribution partners worldwide and we are lookingforward to bringing the Land Rover adventurebrand to mobile users everywhere.”The Range Rover Sport Tourer game is availableto download via selected mobile phone networks andother specialist outlets. Download charges may varyaccording to each network.(Land Rover Media)Page 33

The “Go AnywhereVehicle”by Matt MichaelsMy wife's family has lived in Jefferson Parish andSoutheast Louisiana since the turn of the century –having immigrated from Italy (a few via Honduras).As Hurricane Katrina barreled toward the New Orleansarea and it appeared the doomsday scenario was goingto play out, my wife's grandparents, aunts, and otherassorted relatives migrated to Baton Rouge and otherlocales north. Luckily they were all able to get out,prior to the Hurricane hitting the coast.After Katrina swept through we were relieved thatnone of the levies had broken on the Jefferson Parishside (they live 7 blocks from Lake Pontchatrain),although one relative was to the East of the 17th streetcanal and her house was more or less under-water.We were trying to get as much information about hergrandparent's house in Metairie as possible, but wequickly learned that the news was unable to provideaccurate/timely information, the Jefferson Parish Officeof Emergency Management changed their stories every15 minutes. Soon afterwards, we were able to accesssome satellite photos and were able to see that all ofthe trees were blown down in the front yard, the canalon their street was at normal levels. The only sign offlooding was the reflection from the mud in the streets.At about that time, we decided we were going toget into Jefferson Parish to salvage what we could, andbegin the process of cleaning out. Again, the news wasreporting no one could get into Jefferson Parish, noone was allowed, it wasn't safe, we would be consideredlooters, etc. At 86, my wife's grandparents werein no shape to startrebuilding – so the decisionwas made MondaySeptember 5th to get intoMetairie.My Father-in-Lawand I loaded up theDefender (chainsaws,gasoline, recovery gear, potable water, tools, and agenerator), got our immunizations updated, and headedout. The drive to Baton Rouge was uneventful, wepassed several military convoys from Ft. Hood (theDefender was much faster than fully loaded Humvees).The mounting recovery effort was a sight to see. Inspite of the news reporting the gasoline shortages inBaton Rouge we were able to fill up, and still saw gasstations with fuel along Airline Highway between BatonRouge and New Orleans. As we approached theparish you could start to smell the city (and this wasdefinitely not the Mardi Gras/French Quarter smell somany are familiar with).We had heard that there were checkpoints alongthe route and they would only allow residents intoJefferson parish. Since we had the insurance paperson the property in our name we figured it would begood enough to talk our way into the parish. As wedrove in just south of the airport you could start to seethe damage. There was an empty checkpoint behindthe airport, and we continued into Jefferson Parish unencumbered.There were downed power lines andtrees everywhere, but after some successful negotiatingwe were able to get back to the house.Once at the house, we noticed the flooding hadonly gotten to about 2 feet at the deepest. Either way,18 inches or 6 feet still ruins everything. In our fourdays there we ripped out carpet, removed all of thefurniture, knocked holes in the sheetrock, sprayedbleach everywhere, and removed and buried the foodfrom 5 refrigerators and freezers. Although the waterwas not potable, we figured it was a good idea to rinseoff each night after hauling rotten food,sewage laden carpets, and the like. I haveto say the experience of showering with myfather-in-law in the driveway and waving tothe crew chief of a Navy helicopter as hepassed just overhead was unforgettable. Ireally would have appreciated a little moreprivacy! Each night we locked up and slept,there was no activity on what is a normallyvery busy part of town. In fact, during theday most of the activity was military searchand rescue missions flying overhead. If Ididn't know better, I thought we were onpost. My Father-in-law said it remindedhim of his time in Vietnam.Finally, on Thursday we headed backafter 3 nights and four full days of working.4) Honda Generators are very reliable5) The media focuses on very narrowpictures, so very few people get theentire story. While there were gas shortages, checkpoints,and looting – we never encountered any ofthese hazards. Our motto became “I won't believe itunless I see it with my own eyes".6) The Defender really can go anywhereOf all the ironies, my mother just evacuated herhome in Clear Lake due to the approach of HurricaneRita. She dutifully cleaned out her refrigerator andfreezer, and I decided to go off-roading to get out ofthe house for a few hours the Friday before landfall.Since we are 50 miles inland, we would only expectwind-damage and possibly some street flooding.Fortunately, Rita seems to be veering farther and fartherEast, putting us on the clean side of theHurricane. Whether it hits or not, I know I have theappropriate 'Go Anywhere" vehicle.Thanks for all the parts, accessories, and friendly staff.'97 NAS D90 SW #2143 (I think)________ ________I have a few things I learned on this trip:1) If you ever evacuate – clean out yourfreezers and refrigerators. Buryingcontainers of cottage cheese that looklike they are about to pop is enough totrip up just about anyone'sconstitution2) Water ruins everything – the mold wasalready 4 feet up the walls when wearrived3) The Caldwell's recovery shovel is greatfor digging pitsPage 34

SUSPENSIONOff-road suspension accessories for Defender,Discovery I and Range Rover Classic (coil springs)(a) Front Heavy Duty Shock TowersPLS023HDY (Powder coated Yellow, Pair) .....................................$ 169.00Front Heavy Duty Shock TowersPLS023HDG (Galvanized, Pair)..........................................................$ 169.00Requires Heavy Duty Securing Rings PLS039HD(b) Heavy Duty Securing RingsPLS039HDused to secure heavy duty shock tower to yourchassis (Pair).................................................................$ 19.95(c) Heavy Duty Spring RetainersSRP105 Front Spring Retainer...................................................$ 19.95SRP106 Rear Spring Retainer....................................................$ 14.95(d) Rear Dislocation ConesPLH617DCeasily bolts to your chassis rear top spring mount.Proven effective in guiding a dislocated spring backinto place (Pair).............................................................$ 89.00ab(e) Rear Shock Mount Drop kitPLH617DK Increases the travel of your rear shock by loweringyour top mount 2” (Pair) ..............................................$ 89.00Amazing(f) Suspension Lift Spacers Introductory PriceRaise your suspension on your Defender, Range Rover Classic, and Discovery Iby 2 inches, using our Lift Spacers. Easy to install, for that DIY person.No special tools are required. Fits between axle and spring plate.RNA5102 Set of 4 (2 front 2, rear)................................................................$ SALE 89.95fcdOrders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com Page 35e

a(a) Bilstein ShocksBilstein® is the world leader in gas-pressurized shock absorber technology.Technically the most advanced shock available today, Bilstein utilizes a one pieceseamless monotube design filled with oil and nitrogen gas in a pressurized, sealedcompartment. Completely eliminates any foaming of the oil and the monotube designhelps dissipate heat to prevent shock fade. Bilstein’s shock bodies are precisionformedthrough a unique seamless manufacturing process. We recommend for usewith Land Rover Genuine standard or heavy duty springs. Great for off-road drivingin normally equipped vehicles. Not recommended for heavily ladened vehicles withoversize tires. Lifetime warranty.Defender 90/110RNA243/4 Set of four...............................................................................$ 299.00RNA243/5 Set of five (includes Damper) .............................................$ 375.00RNA235 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 85.00Discovery IRNA243/6 Set of four...............................................................................$ 299.95RNA243/7 Set of five (includes Damper) .............................................$ 375.00RNA245 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 85.00Discovery IIRNA6046/7 Set of four...............................................................................$ 360.00Range Rover ClassicRNA243/4 RR Classic w/coil springs (set of four) ..............................$ 299.00RNA243/5 RR Classic (Set of four + damper)......................................$ 375.00RNA2152/3 RR Classic LWB w/air susp (set of four)...........................$ 369.95RNA245 RR Classic, Steering Damper..............................................$ 85.00Range Rover P38ARNA2214/5 Set of four...............................................................................$ 385.00(b) Balanced Parabolic Spring and Shock Kits(Series II, IIA, III)After years of testing, research and selling four different types of parabolicsprings from around the world, we’ve determined these to be the best available.Improve your ride, improve your comfort, and get additional axle articulation outof your Series Land Rover. Includes four springs with u-bolts and hardware. Forbest results, we’ve included a set of our OME Nitrocharger shocks (as shown),or Pro Comp shocks.Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits withOld Man Emu ShocksRNK1123882 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks,for 88” and 109”.....................................................................$ 879.95RNK1123109 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, for 109”.........$ 879.95RNK1124109 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks,Heavy Duty set, for 109” ......................................................$ 999.95Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits with Pro Comp shocksRNK112388PC2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks,for 88”and 109”......................................................................$ 699.95RNK1123109PC 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks, for 109” ............$ 699.95RNK1124109PC 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks,Heavy Duty set, for 109” ......................................................$ 779.95Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits w/o ShocksRNK1123 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears for 88” and 109” ......................$ 549.00RNK1124 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, HD set for 109” .......................$ SALE 649.95DIRECT FROM AUSTRALIAbRNK112388Page 36Orders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com

(c) Bilstein Suspension KitsGenuine Heavy DutySprings & Bilstein Shock KitsFor owners using their Land Rovers in a mix of commuting and off-roading.Perfect for vehicles running factory tire sizes up to 245/75-16 with a moderateappointment of off-road equipment – not exceeding manufacturer’s gross vehicleweight. Note: For heavier than normally laden vehicles, we recommend OMEshocks.Genuine Heavy Duty Springs & Bilstein ShockKits For owners using their Land Rovers in a mix of commuting and off-roading.Perfect for vehicles running factory tire sizes up to 245/75-16 with a moderateappointment of off-road equipment – not exceeding manufacturer’s grossvehicle weight. Note: For heavier than normally laden vehicles, we recommendOME shocks.Defender 90/110RNK5201 Defender 90 without winch ................................................$ 589.00RNK5211 Defender 90 with winch .....................................................$ 599.95RNK5202 Defender 110..........................................................................$ 589.00Discovery IRNK5203 Discovery I, Heavy Duty.......................................................$ 579.00RNK5213 Discovery I, Extra Heavy Duty ............................................$ 589.00Discovery IIRNK5208 Discovery II, 4 Bilstein shocks, Genuine Springs ..........$ 529.00Range Rover ClassicRNK5204 Range Rover Classic, 100” Standard.................................$ 599.00RNK5214 Range Rover Classic, 100” w/heavy duty winch .............$ 609.00(d) OME ShocksFor Land Rover owners who require heavy-duty shocks, off-road performanceand maximum load capacity. Twin-tube design offers unsurpassed protectionagainst rocks and debris. These heavy duty nitrogen-gas shock absorbersare recommended for applications where more dampening is needed for usewith oversize tires.Defender 90/110OMESKDEF Set of four shocks.................................................................$ 319.95OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95Discovery IOMESKDS1 Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 334.95OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95Discovery IIOMESKDS2 Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 334.95OMESD02 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50Range Rover ClassicOMESKRR Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 334.95OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95(e) Complete OME KitsOur choice for owners using oversize tires combined with heavy dutybumper/winch combinations. Provides as much suspension lift as possible withoutexceeding factory specs. Improve your towing capacity, off-road traction,and on-road comfort. Includes four springs and four shocks.Defender 90OMED90K1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 639.00OMED90K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95Defender 110 Station WagonOMED110K1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 639.00OMED110K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95Defender 110 Pick-up or HardtopOMED110RK1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 639.00OMED110RK2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95Discovery IOMEDS1K1 Standard .................................................................................$ 639.00OMEDS1K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95Discovery IIOMEDS2K1 Standard .................................................................................$ 639.00OMEDS2K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00OMESD02 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50(e) Complete OME Kits (continued)Range Rover ClassicOMERRK1 Standard .................................................................................$ Helping you 639.00OMERRK2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00S A V EOMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 69.95(f) Pro Comp ES 9000 Shocksfor Discovery, Range Rover and Defender. Nitrogen gas charged shocks withtwo inches of extra travel. (Designed for off-road performance forvehcles with raised suspension of two inches or less). Excellentaround ride quality and handling. Shock sets include bushings and optional polyvinyl dust boots in black.PCS9030 Discovery I 1989-1999 front and rear shock set....................$ 169.99PCS9050 Range Rover Classic 1970-1993 with coil suspension frontand rear shock set.......................................................................$ 169.99PCS9020 Defender 1983-1998 front and rear shock set .......................$ 169.99Pro Comp ES 3000for Series II, IIA, III, 88” and 109” Land Rovers with standard or parabolic springsoffer an extra inch of shock travel. These performance shocks incorporate a twintube cellular gas design that prevents foaming and reduces shock fade toimprove the ride quality of leaf spring suspension. Shock sets include bushingsand optional poly vinyl dust boots in black.PCS3088 88” front and rear shock set......................................................$ 169.99PCS3109 109” front and rear shock set....................................................$ 169.99Steering Damper with bootPLS122 Series II, IIA, III, 88”, 109”,Range Rover Classic and Discovery I ...............................$ 39.95cef4x4 SHOCKS & SPRINGSThe BEST Prices fromany FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALERdOrders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com Page 37

abCOILCONVERSION KIT(a) Range Rover Classic LWBLand Rover designed and built into the Range Rover Classic LWB a fantastic airsuspension system that was way ahead of its time. However, when a malfunctioningcomponent needs repair or replacement, it can quickly get time-consumingand expensive. Do away with all the air suspension hassle and expense byconverting your Range Rover Classic LWB to a coil-sprung Range Rover. This kitcontains all Genuine parts and includes everything needed for the proper conversionand continued reliable on or off-road performance. Our customers havebeen so satisfied with the improved ride quality and handling after installation ofthis kit, most claim they prefer the coil conversion suspension to the factory airsuspension! Includes detailed instructions and all necessary hardware.RNK5105 Coil Spring Conversion Kit, Range Rover Classic...........$ 369.95RNK5105A Coil Spring Conversion Kit (with OME springs),Range Rover Classic............................................................$ 399.95(b) Coil Spring Conversion Kit With Electronic ECUBypass for 1995-2002 Range Rover P38A.Simply the best kit for the best price. You will not find a better priceanywhere else. This is a top quality kit for standard duty for normaldriving and off road conditions, that converts your Range Rover P38A airsuspension to coil spring suspension. Giving you the best handling andthe most comfortable coil spring suspension ride on the market today.Our kit includes 4 springs, 2 rear coil spring isolators, 2 front coilisolators, 4 coil spring seats, 4 aluminum spring perch adapters, 4 springretainers and 1 EAS override pigtail to eliminate fault codes. Allhardware and instructions are included. Installation is straight forward,requiring no fabrication or modifications to your vehicle.PLK5106 Standard RR P38A Coil Spring Conversion Kit......................$ 699.00RNK5107 Heavy Duty, P38A Coil Conversion Kit ..............................$ 949.00RNK5116 Standard w/Bilsteins, P38A Coil Conversion Kit .............$1,195.00RNK5117 Heavy Duty w/Bilsteins, P38A Coil Conversion Kit.........$1,299.95Easy toInstall(c) Polybush KitsFor performance and long life, these polybushing kits are suitable fornormal as well as off road use. Includes all suspension and all shockabsorber bushings. Made in England.Discovery I, Range Rover Classic (except 1995),D90, 1994 onPBS1115 Polybush Kit..................................................................$ SALE 169.95PBS1111LWB Polybushing Set, Series IIA, 109”Includes all spring bushingsand shock bushings....................................................$ 129.00PBS1111SWB Polybushing Set, Series IIA, 88”Includes all spring bushings andshock bushings............................................................$ 129.00(d) Genuine Land Rover Suspension Bushing KitsIncludes all Land Rover Genuine Parts, bushings and hardware forreplacing suspension using on coil sprung vehicles. Professional installationis recommended.RNK5910 Range Rover Classic Front Bushings Pre '86 .......................$ 189.95RNK5911 Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings Pre '86 .........................$ 209.95RNK5912 Range Rover Classic Front Bushings ‘86-’90 .........................$ 149.95RNK5913 Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings ‘86-’92 ..........................$ 189.95RNK5914 Range Rover Classic Front Bushings ‘91 on ..........................$ 139.95RNK5915 Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings ‘93 on ...........................$ 189.95RNK5918 Discovery I Front Suspension Bushings.................................$ 139.95RNK5915 Discovery I Rear Suspension Bushings..................................$ 189.95The BestBushing KitavailablecPage 38dOrders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com

From Iceland toa full restorationby Joe Coleman[Joe Coleman tells us a brief history of how he got interestedin Land Rovers, and what he is up to now -ed.]My first experience with a Land Rover was during an April trip toIceland. My friends and I rented an 88” because we wanted todrive toward the interior of the country and the only paved roadswere within the Reykjavik city limits. Beyond the large waterfall,Gullfoss, we tried to drive toward a glacier in the distance, but gotstuck in a field of snow that was lying in a low, shady area. TheRover frame rested on the snow as the wheels spun. With only anempty peanut butter jar to dig with, it took a long time to get thecar out.The 1964 109” Station Wagon that I bought many years laterneeded to be towed home. We fabricated some outriggers thatsupported the rear springs and used high-strength rivets to fastenthem to the chassis and added new brake components. Eventhough most Philadelphia snow storms are 3 inches and melt thenext day, the Iceland incident led me to pick deep-lugged snowtires for my Rover. It ran reliably for about six years until the backhalf of the frame got too rusty.I started disassembling the Rover outside in my yard, as Iwas used to preparing my Formula Ford race car outside at thetrack day or nighttime for SCCA events. Along with a new frame,the rusty bits that needed replacing were the door posts andfootwells. The engine had a large ridge in the cylinder and thecrankshaft was worn necessitating a full rebuild. With exceptionof having to grind or cut off hardware, the process has been goingwell.________ ________The restoration ofa family memberby Jeff Poyner[Jeff Poyner of Olypmia Washington, talks abouthow he, and his three boys are starting to restore aSeries III -ed.]Here is a brief description of the Series III (namedSuzy), we purchased in Vancouver Canada two yearsago. We drove it back to our home in OLYMPIAWASHINGTON. That was another story!My wife Suzanne and our three boys Zach, Ian,and Andrew have adopted this truck into the family, ashas the rest of the neighborhood. The site of the oldRover coming down the street with the spare tire onthe hood has got a lot of attention the past two years.Especially at Christmas time, when the we go out to getthe tree; as with most people who have never seen aLand Rover before, no its not a Jeep!But the years have taken the usual toll on Suzy,and the wear and tear have become too much. So theboys and I have started a restoration project. We havestarted the tear down project which will include thereplacement of the frame, leaf springs, bulkhead,footwell, and all the usual bits and pieces that it willtake to rebuild the lower end of the Land Rover.Fortunately some of the components were replacedbefore we purchased the truck. However, even thesewill be looked over very carefully before reassemblybegins.We found a set of plans on line to build a sand blastingcabinet, this way we can clean all disassembled partsof any rust as the rebuild continues.Labor day weekend was just that, a labor day. Wedisassembled the entire truck and power washed anddegreased each piece. That was a very long process asyou can imagine. At this point, all bolts, nuts andscrews have been bagged and tagged, as each systemhas been removed from the truck in systematic order.As I explained to the boys it will be a long winterof restoration, and the memory may fade so we arekeeping track of all parts. Nothing will go back onuntil it has been repaired, replaced, painted andreassembled.So here are a few pictures of our Suzy, the SeriesIII Land Rover as we have begun the process.________ ________Page 39

RESTORATIONa(a) Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kitfor your Range Rover ClassicThis do it yourself kit is designed as a permanent and economical fix foryour rusty tail gate lid. Kit includes corrosion proof aluminum framepieces finished in matte black, hardware and instructions.PLH514 All Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kit for Range Rover Classic ...$399.95(b) Don’t feel like putting it all together,buy it pre-assembled with the glass already installed.Corrosion Proof, all Aluminum Tailgate Lid for Range Rover Classic,comes assembled with Genuine glass and hardware. Does not includeexterior handle, latches, hinges, central locking mechanism or brakelight. Requires 3 to 4 hours assembly time.PLB171A Pre-assembled Aluminum Tailgate Lid...............................$699.00(c) Genuine Liftgate AssemblyThis is a fully assembled liftgate ready to be installed as supplied by LandRover. Includes top hinges, cross rods, wiring harness and bottom latches.Does not include the exterior handle.RNB171 Genuine Land Rover Liftgate Assembly .............................$849.95RNB261 Exterior Handle Assembly (up to JA351032).....................$142.95RNB299 Exterior Handle Assembly (from KA351033) ......................$114.95(d) Range Rover ClassicTailgate Bottom Repair SectionRXM1005 RR Classic Tailgate Bottom Replacement..........................$119.00bcPLH514PLB171ARNB171Close updetailSee Mud FLaps pg 13d☛Page 40Orders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com

dRNF748RNF725feRNB162RNB232(d-e) BUMPER END CAPS(d) Discovery IRNF724 Front Bumper End Cap, LH..........................................$ 28.63RNF725 Front Bumper End Cap, RH .........................................$ 28.63RNF747 Rear Bumper End Cap, LH ..........................................$ 28.63RNF748 Rear Bumper End Cap, RH..........................................$ 28.63(e) Range Rover ClassicRNB231 Front Bumper End Cap, LH..........................................$ 54.95RNB232 Front Bumper End Cap, RH .........................................$ 54.95RNB080 Rear Bumper End Cap, LH ..........................................$ 56.50RNB162 Rear Bumper End Cap, RH..........................................$ 56.50(f) Marsland ChassisThe backbone of your Land Rover is its chassis. Start with a new RoversNorth heavy duty chassis, made for us by Marsland in England! Our hotdipped,fully galvanized Series II, IIA, and III chassis are machined tooriginal Land Rover specifications and include reinforced front horns,auxiliary fuel tank bracket, and hangers for left and or right exhaust, allat the same price as a standard chassis.88” Series II, IIA, IIIRNE416 Civilian 88” New Galvanized Chassis .......................$1,690.00109” Regular Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 ltrRNE412 Civilian 109” New Galvanized Chassis .....................$2,490.00109” Station Wagon Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 ltrRNE413 Civilian 109” Station Wagon New Galv Chassis .....$2,450.00(g) Waxoyl Professional ProductsFrom the exterior of your vehicle to the inside of your door and body cavities,we have the right Waxoyl product for you. Designed in Switzerlandand used by the leading automotive manufacturers, Waxoyl is an environmentallyfriendly, non-toxic, product that is available from RoversNorth in convenient DIY sizes.RNW5004 120-4 Rust Inhibitor Protection 500ml, interior body cavity& chassis .......................................................................$* 15.95RNW5006 Hardwax Underbody Protection 500ml, exterior chassis& underside...................................................................$* 16.95RNW5009 Cream Wax - Pure Carnauba 0.5 liter, exterior paint finish& protection ..................................................................$ 23.95RNW5010 100+ Paint Sealant Sponge. This easy to use high polymerformula sponge is designed to shield your paint finishagainst fading, oxidation and industrial fall-out. Oneapplication stands up to over 100 car washes .......$ 14.95RNW5118K Magic Clay System. Includes one Clay Bar, one liter ofMoisturizer, and application spray bottle ................$ 39.95RNW5019 Magic Clay Bar (one bar)............................................$ 27.50RNW5020 Magic Clay Moisturizer (one liter) ............................$ 14.95*SAVE 10% on cases of 12 - please inquire!gOrders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com Page 41

Rovers NorthSponsorslocalathlete[Colin Rodgers, born and raised in Westford,Vermont, is an Olympic hopeful who is based out ofCaribou, Maine. He competes for the Maine WinterSports Center and Team FSx. Team FSx is smallgroup of young elite skiers just below the US SkiTeam striving for international greatness. They aresupported by Fischer and Swix. Rovers North isproud to sponsor Colin, and wishes him the best ofluck in his upcoming season. The following is anarticle written by Colin Rodgers -ed.]I wake immediately. Eyes open, body alert, readyto go. It is 3:55 AM on Fourth of July weekend. I setmy alarm for 4 AM the evening before, but I alwaysseem to rise early when I am getting up to do somethingimportant. I lie in bed still, for a few secondsand think about what the day will bring.I am in Bar Harbor, training with the MaineWinter Sports Center Cross Country Ski Team. It is themiddle of the summer, but we are not here for a longweekend of partying, we are here for our annual trainingcamp. Once a summer we come down fromPage 42Aroostook County in far northern Maine to enjoy thetraining that Acadia National Park has to offer. Milesand miles of amazing carriage road running trails,rolling mountains on the seacoast and cracked pavementroads greet us as we walk out our door. Due tothe fact that the park police do not allow roller skiingon the nicely paved roads inside of the park we areusually confined to numerous laps on one of the lesstraveled, beat up roads on Mount Desert Island.However, this morning we are getting up early to beatthe system. The team has been holding an annualtime trial up to the top of Cadillac Mountain for severalyears now. In order to do this we need to be donewith our workout before the park police startpatrolling at 7:30 AM. This year, we are getting upextra early though because our crazy Swedish coach,Jens wants us to start a new tradition- two times to thetop. First time up classic, second time skate making ita Duathlon. I think we are all a little crazy though forfollowing his lead. Either way, this is a workout wehave been training several weeks for. We are morethan ready.As I get out of bed and get ready to go, the sunhas not yet risen, but it is starting to get light. Thebirds are starting to become alive. Most people arejust arriving back from the bars. We are going outtraining though, and this is what I love doing – trainingfor a purpose. This year the purpose is chasing adream, and that dream is Torino.Unless a man has trained himself for his chance,the chance will only make him ridiculous. -William Matthews-Make it countEnormousWinter SavingsRetail SaleAWR3815LUM NETTING POCKET HEADLINER DISCOVERY....................................$ 25.38 17.99RNW5112 WAXOYL MOTOR CARE 473ml BOTTLE .............................................$ 25.00 15.00RNW5032 WAXOYL PRE-CLEAN 500ml BOTTLE..................................................$ 9.95 5.97OMEB15 OME SHOCK BUSHING KIT UPPER/LOWER....................................$ 14.50 8.70ISP0643 IRONMAN BUSH TOP SHOCKER D90/110 EUROPEAN ...............$ 15.00 9.00RTC830 BRUSH SET V-8 STARTER........................................................................$ 19.86 11.92RNW5027 WAXOYL UNTRA CLEAN 3 IN 1 1L BOTTLE......................................$ 18.75 11.25RNW5029 WAXOYL INTERIOR CLEANER 500ml BOTTLE ................................$ 17.25 10.35YIB000110 COMPUTER NAVIGATION .......................................................................$1,414.42 1,024.22FRC6275 GEAR SELECTOR AUTOMATIC CHRYSLER 727...............................$ 889.75 695.79ERR5205 FLYWHEEL 2.5L 6CYL DSL 38A RANGE ROVER................................$ 854.72 558.47PLD493 SLAVE CYLINDER CLUTCH R380............................................................$ 61.03 36.62ALR8217 DOOR ASSEMBLY LH REAR RANGE ROVER....................................$ 826.06 559.80DLE000050 MOTOR WIPER WINDSCRN DEFENDER 90/110 24 VOLT............$ 809.84 526.16ERC572 CARBURRETTOR LH RANGE ROVER - 355 F.....................................$ 767.53 600.21ERR6999 ALTERNATOR ASSY TD5 ..........................................................................$ 755.11 299.00KVU101420 BRACKET FRT HIGH-CAP BED...............................................................$ 68.82 41.29STC4114K HOSE REPAIR KIT 4.0 V-8.........................................................................$ 67.03 41.45FRC9792L SYNCHRONIZER 3/4th GEAR LT 77 5 SPEED.....................................$ 732.65 399.00STC50420 WOOD TRIM KIT FREELANDER AUTOMATIC RHD.......................$ 719.54 399.00576340 HOUSING OIL PUMP/FRT CVR LT 95 ...................................................$ 700.68 244.89BUSHWAKA2 BUSHWAKA BUSHING TOOL COIL SUSPENSION .......................$ 798.00 597.00MXC9888 QUARTER PANEL RHR INNER P38A RANGE ROVER....................$ 609.74 43.52571895 HALFSHAFT & CV JOINT RHF RANGE ROVER w/o ABS.............$ 599.00 147.79WFX500070 PUMP ASY - FUEL.......................................................................................$ 586.73 153.34575408 MAIN HARNESS 2.25L LHD SERIES III ...............................................$ 586.38 189.00STC1889 MAINSHAFT GEARBOX LT77 .................................................................$ 570.01 352.60ADH710080 SEATBASE ASSY w/TOOLBOX DEFENDER 90/110 2.5L PTRL....$ 552.71 176.81MRC56 MIRROR ARM BOOMERANG SERIES III ...........................................$ 44.67 26.80STC3568 SEAT BASE ASSY TIP UP WOLF REAR...............................................$ 552.71 85.50RTC3870 WIPER MOTOR EARLY R/RVR...............................................................$ 489.05 216.21ALR5067 LOCK SET I/LOCK & ALARM DISCOVERY..........................................$ 477.77 379.00STC234 ALTERNATOR A127/65AMP....................................................................$ 441.00 272.56ASR1957 WING ASSEMBLY LH TOP/FRT DEFENDER 90/110.......................$ 439.46 199.00RNA1109S3 SILL PROTECTORS 109" SERIES III PAIR.............................................$ 437.75 299.00MXC9878 QUARTER PANEL RHR OUTER P38A RR ............................................$ 425.59 299.00LDBPSEN92/1 PARTS CATALOG SUPPLEMENT MILITARY D90 2.5L...................$ 39.00 23.40If you are interested in supporting or learningmore about Colin, the Maine Winter Sports Center,or Team FSx, please visit mainewsc.org,skicountyusa.org, teamfsx.com or contact Colin atcolin_rodgers@yahoo.com.ETC6850L CAMSHAFT 3.5 LITRE V-8.........................................................................$ 424.88 239.99NTC8287 PUMP POWER STEERING DEFENDER 90/110 4 CYL.....................$ 498.00 355.02ALB700070 A POST ASSEMBLY LH DISCOVERY II................................................$ 405.23 169.00SJC100442 MASTER CYL ASSEM BRAKE DISCO II RHD ...................................$ 399.99 219.00RNA02 WRAPAROUND NUDGEBAR RRC 81-94............................................$ 399.00 225.06PIA8360 PIAA 80 PRO XT LAMP KIT CLEAR FOG.............................................$ 390.89 259.00STC50062 SUNBLIND KIT DISCOVERY II................................................................$ 385.59 209.44CVH101150 REGULATOR REAR DOOR GLS FREELANDER..................................$ 383.48 357.72STC50286 STAINLESS SPARE WHEEL COV FREELANDER 17"......................$ 381.77 219.00PRC1641N HARNESS GENERATOR-REGLTR 24V.................................................$ 360.50 131.10FRC8141 LAYSHAFT LT 77 ...........................................................................................$ 356.71 221.96BTR341 TRIM PANEL BULKHEAD CTR DEFENDER 90/110 4 CYL..............$ 340.96 153.99EPB101580SMJ PARCEL SHELF LOADSPACE P38A DARK STONE BEIGE ..........$ 335.42 244.72RTC6642 MOTOR WINDOW LHR RANGE ROVER............................................$ 331.71 264.05MXC6568 CROSSBAR KIT ROOF RACK DISCOVERY .........................................$ 330.01 145.20571883 REAR AXLE LH RANGE ROVER 85 ONWARDS................................$ 329.00 230.09RW11000 PULL PAL.........................................................................................................$ 324.50 233.45STC8028 LOADSPACE PROT. FOLDABLE RRC 92-94.........................................$ 318.65 89.00614918 FAN PULLEY EARLY R/ROVER.................................................................$ 317.29 195.15EDB000220LUH HEADLINDER REAR DEFENDER 90 SW..............................................$ 311.91 227.78AWR6894 EXTERIOR MIRROR ELECTRIC P38A RR.............................................$ 304.35 181.70DAG100370MNZ DECAL "LAND ROVER" DISCOVERY BONNET GUNSMOKE.....$ 49.35 29.61STC8872 HOOP RHF NUDGE BAR P38A RR........................................................$ 303.22 180.68CTB000010 MIRROR ASSY-INTERIOR DISCOVERY II ...........................................$ 294.43 243.70STC4409 CHASSIS BRKT LHF RADIUS RANGE ROVER..................................$ 293.66 169.75WCE000040 SILENCER TURBO 5 CYL DIS DEF 110 TD5 ........................................$ 286.32 138.70BTR4820 MIRROR ASSY-EXTERIOR RRC 92-94 ..................................................$ 280.62 166.35559882 LIFTING RING FRONT ExMOD................................................................$ 74.88 44.93EGQ100190 SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY W/GEAR FREELANDER.............$ 280.62 187.15MUC4529 DOOR TRIM REAR DOOR SER/DEF GREY W/O WIPE...................$ 276.53 69.00RTC6284 PANEL LHR BODYSIDE DEFENDER 90................................................$ 274.55 145.28MUC2165 FACIA CIGAR LIGHTER 90/110 DEFENDER ........................................$ 32.01 23.52RTC7175 NEEDLE BEARING KIT O/D......................................................................$ 40.21 24.13STC1066 CROSSMEMBER REAR FLOOR DISCOVERY I..................................$ 274.18 224.84NRC7758 EXTENSION TOW BALL HITCH HI CAP 110/130..............................$ 271.56 104.27519806 MAIN HARNESS SII '58-'60.....................................................................$ 269.50 186.09MTC7170 PANEL GRILLE TOP 90/110.......................................................................$ 268.75 122.08EFT100480 SUNSHADE ASSY SUN ROOF R/R CLC & P38A..............................$ 263.19 172.88FRC5450 OUTPUT SHAFT REAR TRANSFER BOX DISCO I............................$ 261.26 178.32ESR3228 OIL COOLER ZF GEARBOX DISCOVERY w/300 TDI........................$ 260.77 153.78LRT-12-034 VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR FACTORY TOOL.............................$ 259.00 136.85

HAH103520WAB HEADREST LT STONE BEIGE P38A...................................................$ 258.65 150.10RNA090LL REAR LAMP GUARDS D90 LH EURO...................................................$ 258.50 150.08UTP1258 BLOWER HOUSING HEATER DEFENDER 90/110 LHD...................$ 256.74 181.70346570 FLOOR PANEL CENTER BULKH SERIES III 2.6 LITRE.....................$ 256.32 124.81NTC7321 DOWNPIPE & Y PIPE 2INTO1 V-8 MANUAL....................................$ 250.81 132.25ANR3484 HARNESS AIR SUSPENSION R/R CLC LWB ....................................$ 249.95 177.40613087 FAN BLADE NON-VISCOUS V8..............................................................$ 246.86 33.29NRC3226 STG CROSS ROD COMP ASSM DSCO I, RRC..................................$ 246.33 145.00STC1303 MIRROR ASSM LH FLAT R/R HEATED RRC.......................................$ 243.98 117.99ERR1266 INJECTOR 2.5L TURBO DSL ....................................................................$ 243.00 137.25LRNA71772 HALF TONNEAU DEF 90 w/o REAR ROLL CAGE..............................$ 269.00 213.00NRC8215 G VALVE REAR BRAKES DEFENDER 110 ...........................................$ 240.39 153.86AEU1230 MOTOR COOLING FAN A/C.....................................................................$ 240.27 117.21STC61869 ADAPTER SPARE WHEEL TOMB RAIDER ........................................$ 233.62 121.00RTC7132 ACTUATOR ASSM FAIRLY HUB SERIES.............................................$ 231.24 79.00BTR1491AUE SUPPORT RHR PARCEL SHELF R/R CLASSIC BROGUE...............$ 226.48 159.85LRNA9023 DOOR TOP BAG DEFENDR 90 ................................................................$ 225.00 149.00STC50229 RUNNING BOARD RH CHEVRON DISCOVERY II............................$ 224.87 64.95PGG000080 FAN ASY DISCOVERY II.............................................................................$ 224.79 138.46ASR1286 PANEL RH FRT WHEELARCH DISCOVERY II ....................................$ 224.70 170.91VUB001070 LAMP GUARD SET FRONT L322............................................................$ 224.41 128.60STC8056 LAMP GUARDS REAR HINGED HI CAP 110/130..............................$ 222.34 28.29BTR3752 THERMOSTAT AIR CONDITION.............................................................$ 220.04 179.08HLH000030LUM HEADRESTRAINT LH JUMP DISCOVERY II MIST GREY.............$ 218.18 14.96PIA8012 PIAA 80 SERIES DUAL BEAM CLEAR DRIVING H4/135 WATT$ 239.90 138.17FTC4630 PRESSURE PLATE ASSEM TD5 DIESEL .............................................$ 206.41 117.29BDY700030 FRAME LHF DOOR GLASS DISCOVERY II..........................................$ 203.75 69.00530989 DROP ARM LH SPH RHD SER IIA & III ...............................................$ 201.99 96.69530988 DROP ARM RH SPH RHD SER IIA & III...............................................$ 201.99 96.69PRC7326 HARNESS INSTRUMENTS 90/110 DEFENDER................................$ 201.45 141.68PLD501 INJECTOR 200 TDi DIESEL.......................................................................$ 200.85 79.00MWC8187 ROOF BAR LH DISCOVERY ......................................................................$ 200.07 49.00STC378 "D" POST INNER BODYSIDE DISCOVERY...........................................$ 239.00 96.00STC1242 SOLENOID STARTER MOTOR V-8.........................................................$ 197.02 98.00EJE100730SMK PULL LHF DOOR LEATHER P38A RR.....................................................$ 195.26 117.00FRC8094 AXLE SHAFT RH REAR DEFENDER 90.................................................$ 195.01 97.50STC4188 VALVE-EGR-EXHAUST...............................................................................$ 193.71 109.19AMR6355 AMPLIFIER FRONT DOOR 38A RANGE ROVER ...............................$ 192.71 26.99MWC4380 GRAB RAIL 109" S.W ..................................................................................$ 190.45 67.52RTC8824 CARPET MATS FRT V8 4SP .....................................................................$ 184.40 17.14FRC7680 AXLE SHAFT RH REAR DEFENDER 90.................................................$ 184.11 61.59FQM000130 LOCK SET COMPLETE VEHICL DEFENDER .......................................$ 183.57 93.17WAV100330 EGR VALVE 300 TDI.....................................................................................$ 183.34 36.23STC985 REGULATOR ALTERNATOR RANGE ROVER.....................................$ 181.59 138.12ERR2079 SENSOR ENGINE CRANKSHAFT 300 TDI AUTOMATIC...............$ 172.78 77.07AWR2210SUC CONSOLE ASSEMBLY DISCOVERY I BAHAMA BEIGE................$ 172.24 145.58AWR4703 INSULATION BULKHEAD P38A RR ......................................................$ 170.93 14.71FRC4856 FRNT COVER LT77 GEAR BOX RANGE ROVER 5 SPEED..............$ 170.81 61.69EVL104230 SEAT BELT ASSM REAR DISCOVERY II..............................................$ 170.71 10.3374809 RALLYE 4000 CORNERING HELLA.........................................................$ 170.50 100.04ETC4785 PULLEY WATER PUMP 200 TDI..............................................................$ 169.24 108.90STC2873 LATCH & STRICKER KIT RH ANTIBURST w/o LOCK .....................$ 168.94 90.42HAI100040SUC ARMREST RHF SEAT LEATHER DISCO II BAHAMA BEIGE........$ 168.90 12.10PIA2205 PIAA HARNESS AUX LAMP H4/135 WATT BULB..........................$ 168.82 114.44STC8459 HEAD REST CUSHIONS,CLOTH DISCOVERY ...................................$ 165.62 27.20AWR3871LUM SUN VISOR LH w/MIRROR......................................................................$ 165.47 102.04HAI100070AAT ARMREST LHF SEAT LEATHER P38A RR...........................................$ 163.28 14.10MXC5489 SEAT BELT LH INERIA SERIES/DEF......................................................$ 163.22 76.72AWR6692SMK ACCESS PANEL DRIVERS LHD 38A LIGHT STONE .......................$ 59.63 114.52RNA1202 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SUPERWICN X9...........................$ 159.00 149.49VDC100070 OWNERS HANDBOOK FREELANDER.................................................$ 156.60 88.27RRNA0008TA SERVICE BULLETINS '96...........................................................................$ 154.78 54.27NRC3222 SWITCH & STEERING LOCK RANGE ROVER NON-NAS.............$ 154.00 91.91RTC2295S PISTON ASSM V-8 9.35:1..........................................................................$ 153.30 82.31614816 ADAPTOR HUB VISCOUS DRIV............................................................$ 153.14 62.93ASR1194 SILL ASSEMBLY RH OUTER DISCOVERY II.......................................$ 151.73 119.96SC34DA OPTIMA BATTERY YELLOW DEEP CYCLE.........................................$ 150.00 132.00DBC101760PMD FINISHER RH ROOF JOINT FREELANDER ......................................$ 149.50 76.41DBC101770PMD FINISHER LH ROOF JOINT FREELANDER........................................$ 149.50 76.41AWR3870LUM SUNVISOR DISCOVERY I RH ..................................................................$ 149.03 107.992537 WINCH CABLE 3/8" x 90' HUSKY 10......................................................$ 149.00 57.50DLM114 WORK LAMP KIT REAR MOUNT W/0 LAMP...................................$ 149.00 90.06BTR141LUM SUN VISOR LH w/MIRROR......................................................................$ 148.69 65.00LHBEMENR95 MANUAL ETM RHD P38A RR.................................................................$ 148.62 72.83MXC9268 SILL RH INNER P38A RR...........................................................................$ 148.49 38.46BTR6562 SEAT BELT REEL RH FRONT DEFENDER 90/110...............................$ 155.23 93.14VDR100250 WORKSHOP MANUAL TD5 DEFENDER 1999 ON...........................$ 145.70 81.74ANR2278 CROSSMENBER TRANSMISSION DISCOVERY I...........................$ 145.25 86.04ERR2535 EXHAUST MANIFOLD LH V-8.................................................................$ 240.71 106.09AEU2735 REPAIR KIT EXPANDER LT230 BRAKE ................................................$ 144.04 23.58CQB101560 GLASS REAR DOOR DEFENDER 90/110 w/STOP LP.....................$ 179.00 78.00ALG700010 SILL INNER DISCOVERY II .......................................................................$ 140.32 59.00ALR9519 PANEL HEADLAMP LH DISOVERY II...................................................$ 136.01 102.35STC8890AA RUBBER MAT SET FRONT PR 38A RANGE ROVER.......................$ 111.53 66.92PBS111B POLYBUSH FRONT RADIUS DISCO/'86+R/R SET OF 4..................$ 106.70 64.02B4247LC20 ROD BEARING SET .020" SERIES II.......................................................$ 96.50 57.90DDJ100850 FINISHER LH SILL DISCOVERY II...........................................................$ 135.90 110.42CXB103080 LATCH ASSM REAR DOOR DISCOVERY II.........................................$ 135.05 55.00RTC4489 GEAR KIT DIFF CARRIER...........................................................................$ 129.00 77.40333836 ROOF VENT REAR TROPICAL SERIES II,IIA & III.............................$ 126.95 76.17FKH100350 ASHTRAY ASSM TUNNEL P38A RR ....................................................$ 134.83 113.87CXB102910 HANDLE ASSY LH EXTERIOR DISCOVERY II....................................$ 133.09 86.54CLJ100250 COVER LHF WHEELARCH LINR DISCOVERY II................................$ 69.65 41.79NTC3937 FAN COWL 2.5L TURBO DSL...................................................................$ 132.64 83.58NTC8476 COIL SPRING FRONT DRIVER RANGE ROVER 300 TDI ...............$ 132.12 41.54PRC4350 VOLTAGE STABILIZER LATE.....................................................................$ 132.11 113.00RTC7773 SPEAKER RH REAR DEFENDER 110....................................................$ 132.05 86.00RTC8825 CARPET MAT REAR D90...........................................................................$ 130.76 39.00563047 WATER PIPE FRONT SER III 6 CYLINDER...........................................$ 130.30 20.65FRC7681 AXLE SHAFT LH REAR DEFENDER 90..................................................$ 129.06 41.72ALR3724 LATCH RH DOOR OUTER HEATED R/R CLASSIC.............................$ 129.00 56.24FTC311 COVER-END-TRANS ..................................................................................$ 127.99 108.04AWR3417LPW HEAD RESTRAINT FRT/REAR DISCO II DARK SMOKEST...........$ 127.84 10.81LRNA810GA445 HOSE A/C EVAPORATOR DEFENDER 90 ............................................$ 127.50 107.34CFE103161 DOOR SEAL RH FRONT DISCOVERY II................................................$ 126.67 70.91BTR437SUC HEADREST FRONT (BEIGE) DISCOVERY............................................$ 125.73 93.99BTR431RUN FACIA LH LOWER BOKHARA..................................................................$ 125.61 8.67MXC6374PMD PLENUM MOULDING DISCOVERY.......................................................$ 125.58 77.23RRC3582 PANEL..............................................................................................................$ 125.43 69.35515365NOS BACKING PLATE TRANS BRAK NEW/OLD STOCK.......................$ 125.00 70.73STD10002L DAMPER ASSM CLUTCH PIPE DISCOVERY I..................................$ 123.16 46.26BTR8175RWD ARMREST COVER SABLE LH RANGE ROVER LWB.......................$ 122.31 49.06ALR1063LOY DOOR SEAL LH FRONT RANGE ROVER DARK GRANITE............$ 121.38 53.75DGD102290 RUBBING STRIP..........................................................................................$ 120.00 102.96575615 BRACKET RH TOP LINK ARM ................................................................$ 119.97 70.45500907 GAUGE AMMETER 60+ TO 60-..............................................................$ 118.97 39.005742 ROLLER FAIRLEAD WARN .......................................................................$ 118.80 87.00STC1767 PANEL LH HEADLAMP DISCOVERY....................................................$ 117.42 64.84BTR8176RWD ARMREST COVER SABLE RH RANGE ROVER LWB......................$ 117.16 49.06PRC6133 BRACKET-COIL-IGN....................................................................................$ 116.61 76.43395652 DOOR LATCH RH MIDDLE IIA.................................................................$ 114.83 32.07ASR1112 BRACKET RH HOOP/CAPPING D90 S.W. ROLLCAGE ...................$ 114.52 73.98ASR1113 BRACKET LH HOOP/CAPPING D90 S.W. ROLLCAGE....................$ 114.52 73.98STC7259 END CAP RH FRONT BUMPER DISCOVERY XD .............................$ 112.75 63.64LRNA17-0545A HARNESS D90 AC.......................................................................................$ 110.96 80.18SBL3004 STAINLESS BRAIDED LINES DISCVOERY I SET OF FOUR .........$ 109.95 90.03NTC3241 MOTOR MOUNT 1992 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC.............................$ 109.85 58.65YAD100900 GAUGE TEMPERATURE DEFENDER 90/110 ......................................$ 109.00 43.26AMR1495 TANK UNIT 110 DIESEL.............................................................................$ 107.53 58.61STC862 PULLEY ALTERNATOR POLYVEE BELT ................................................$ 106.51 90.42YFB100390 CLOCK ANALOGUE ROUND D90/110 LESS EFI................................$ 106.46 52.31BTR5884LNF SEATBELT REEL ASSM RHR RANGE ROVER ASH GREY.............$ 106.22 65.55MWC1232 STEERING COLUMN SHROUD RH RANGE ROVER .......................$ 105.46 31.828510045 SUMP OIL PAN ZF GEARBOX ................................................................$ 104.74 68.66AWR1609LOY INTER PANEL REAR DOOR 90/110 w/o WIPER GRANITE...........$ 104.67 56.21MTC2103 KEEPER PLATE..............................................................................................$ 104.67 56.78530304 FAN PULLEY DOUBLE BELT EIGHT BLADE FAN .............................$ 104.14 18.32FTC5371 COVER GEARBOX FRT PINION R380 ...................................................$ 101.89 94.04MTC5311 GLASS MID DOOR SLDNG SDM ..........................................................$ 101.16 15.84ALR6285LNF DOOR SEAL LHR DOOR 38A RANGE ROVER ASH GREY .............$ 101.04 28.26MUC6806 GAITER SHIFT LEVERS RANGE ROVER MANUAL.........................$ 100.83 45.98RTC7185 BEARING KIT SYNCHRO HUB OVERDRIVE......................................$ 97.85 58.71BTR5885LNF SEATBELT REEL ASSM LHR RANGE ROVER ASH GREY.............$ 100.02 56.17MTC9133 FRAME LHF DOOR GLASS RANGE ROVER

SightingsThis summer in New England has been spectacular ñcomfortable temperatures, lots of tourists and manybags of entries from Sighters around the continent.Once again, we called up intrepid writer JacíKiyeMcCollett, who once again permitted your mail to fillup her house.Once again there are superb entries that warrant emptyingmore of the crockery cupboards at Rovers North.As always, it’s helpful for rookies to review the rulesfor Sightings - it can be just as useful for the grizzledSighting veterans as well.Rule # 1 - All Sightings receive recognition and ourappreciation, but not necessarily a mug. We rewardonly those Sightings that capture the unique qualitiesof Land Rovers and their owners, and displaythem in an distinctive way.Rule #2 - If your Sighting does not really surpriseyou, it won’t surprise us, either, and thus we can(taward you a mug. We’re delighted, but not surprised,that Land Rovers appear in off orad magazines,British television programmes, British publications,films with British themes, and shows aboutAfrican safaris. You shouldn’t be surprised, either,and should consider looking for other ways to get acoffee mug.Rule #3 - At an ever-changing date before publication,we close off the Sightings. If we’ve mentionedthe Sighting in an earlier issue, we won’t mentionit again. If you’re new to the family of Land Roverenthusiasts, you may not have seen your Sighting inan earlier issue. Welcome aboard and send us yournew Sightings.Rule #4 - We’re not outfitting your kitchen. If youqualify, one mug per Sighting per issue.Rule #5- Sightings that are Land Rover references inbooks go to our Literary Land Rover editor for mention,but only when space permits.Rule #6 - Psst... if we can’t read you name andaddress because of atrocious penmanship, we can’trecognize your Sighting nor send you a mug.Psst...E-mail submissions - remember we can’t senda mug by e-mail. Send us your real name and shippingaddress, too.Rule #7 - Grudgingly, very grudgingly, the Editoradmits he might make an error. Let us know if youthink you’ve been jobbed, but all decisions of theEditor are final.Ron Thompson, Baltimore, MD, Bill Kendall,Centerville, VA, Ben Geisinger, Watertown, MN,Mark Wilson, Bloomington, IN, and JameyReynolds, Jacksonville, FL. Peter King, SignalMountain, TN, wanted to know why the Rover wasshod with “pavement tires” and “who’s going to stealthose rear-mounted spare tires?” Sadly, it can’t warranta mug [see Rule #2].Mastercard chose another safari locale, this timefeaturing a Series III Hi Cap Pickup, for its magazineads. Greg Coffman, Coshocton, OH, Ray Burton,Mt. Lebanon, PA, and Bill Kendall, Centerville, VA,sent us copies of the ad.To show off its line of expedition and equipmentcases, Pelican uses an NAS Defender 110 to demonstrateversatility and durability. Not a bad choice, wroteMichael Beckley, Sheridan, OR.Beretta, the Italian firearms manufacturer, uses aDefender 110 in its image ads, as seen in the WallStreet Journal by Carlos Garcia, Albuquerque, NM,Jamey Harrell, Ochlechnee, GA, and Russ Keil,Tiburon, CA. Frank Hamm, Weston, MA, received acatalogue from Kevin’s Fine Outdoor apparel andfound a Beretta Gun 6 Jacket hung over the rear quarterof a Defender 90.While Prince Harry was putting his foot in thismouth and demonstrating bad taste at costume parties,he was also photographed standing around a familySeries II-A. When Mt. Etna erupted again, the ItalianRed Cross sent workers in their Land Rovers, reportedBanks know in times of uncertainty and strife, peopleturn instinctively to images on perseverance and solidity.That’s why Morgan Stanley chose a South AfricanDefender 110 on safari for its big ad campaign.Enjoying the ad were Allan Brown, Jackson, NJ,Page 44

Frederick Behrens, Powhatan, VA. Zack Arbios,Elverta, CA, spotted a Series rig in a Kenwood ad inQST magazine. Now who could put a quality radio in aSeries Land Rover?Many images showed the destructive power ofHurricane Katrina, but one struck Jim Vititow, RioRancho, NM, and that was a Discovery Series IIcrushed by a fallen building. On a happier note, MarkFowler, Ripley, WV, Dana McGee, Collierville, TN,and A. Eric Harthman, Jr reminded us of theBausch and Lomb commercial for contact lenses thatfeatured a Land Rover. He also claims to have seen theonly Series III on St. Thomas. Can this be true?Doug Young’s wife, April, graced the pagesof Fit Pregnancy magazine with a lovely photo andtheir handsome Land Rover Defender. The Santa Clara,CA family welcomed Jet Kalani Howell Young in June.Maybe Frank Sands, Houston, TX, found a good toyfor the baby, a PC game called “Round the WorldChallenge.” The kitted-out Discovery Series I’s will leadyou on quite an adventure.Watching the Discovery Channel, PeterWhelan, Cranford, NJ, ran across an older programfeaturing interviews with denizens of Death Valley, CA.John Turner and his Defender 110 [or Series II-A109”] were featured, too. Watching The Average Joe,Peter Hoyle, Yonkers, NY, found the loser climbinginto a Series Station Wagon in Tahiti – shedding a fewtears, perhaps? Peter also spotted P-38A Range Roversused as requisite summer transportation for the incrowd off on summer vacation in a New York SundayTimes feature.David Ducat, Lebanon, CT,opened up Cigar Magazine in July to discoveran article featuring a Defender110. “Cigars and Land Rovers; it’s goingto be a good day!” Other Land Roverfashionistas, like Rob Modica, Tucson,AZ, found a woman modeling a jacketbeside a topless Series II-A 88” in a JCPenney catalogue. Instinct Magazineshared fashion tips with a ’06 RangeRover Sport, an ’05 Range Rover, and an’05 LR 3. Sounds like good productplacement to me!Mitch Stockdale, Lenoir City,TN, enjoys National Geographic and reada great piece by Robert Pelton Youngreminding readers of the strengths ofLand Rovers. Marc Fowler, Ripley, WV,spotted a Tyco ad featuring a Defender110 bringing a doctor to an African village.Tyco wants you believe that thesmiles are because of the medicine;Fowler believes it’s because of theDefender!The St. Croix Rod catalogue featuresa Lightweight on the cover, reportJeffrey Gaeckle, Durham, NH, andTim Cammisa, Butler, PA. FrankSands, Houston, TX, also spotted aDiscovery Series I on the beach in aProgressive Auto Insurance television ad.Steve Heare, Arlington, VA, and EricAllen, Detroit, MI, found a lovely, denimclad lady, leaning against a topless Series II-A in a St.Johns Bay ad for J C Penney. I’d certainly keep the topoff mine if she would lean against it, too!Alex Jones, Portland, TX, is a Lieutenant in theUS Navy and “had to pleasure to see Jordanian militaryDefenders at work in the port of Aquaba, Jordan, duringa port visit by the USS Yorktown during its finaldeployment.” And the Wall Street Journal featured aphoto of some classic 109’s with “an interesting cagesetup.” Just for your service, let us send you a mug.SightingsWinners:Alex JonesPortland, TX 78374Eric AllenDetroit, MI 48224-1528Tim CammisaButler, PA 16001Steven HeareArlington, VA 22201Jeffrey GaekleN. Berwick, ME 03906Rob ModicaTucson, AZ 85718-6330David DucatLebanon, CT 06249Peter HoyleYonkers, NY 10703Frank SandsHouston, TX 77084Doug YoungOakland ,CA 94611Zack ArbiosElverta, CA 95626Jim VititowRio Rancho, NM 87144Jamey HarrellOchlocknee, GA 31773Russ KeilTiburon, CA 94920Michael BeckleySheridan, OR 97378Carlos GarciaAlbuquerque, NM 87110Frank HammWeston, MA 02493Page 45

TheDaily DriverOnly You Can Prevent Rover FiresBy Mike KochWanna see Mike frolic around a burning LandRover in a bathing suit? Nope, me neither.It was one of those hazy, hot and humid summerdays. There’s no air conditioning at my desk at RoversNorth; none at home down in the hollow where thehumid summer air seems to stagnate, and my Roverhas the dash vents welded open for summer with mydoor tops stowed in my barn. How to stay cool? Finda Vermont swimming hole! For me, I drive to theCharlotte Beach on my way home from work to swimand look out at the sun setting over the Adirondacks.Only a bit more scenic than growing up swimming insuburban concrete swimming pools.Feeling refreshed, I jumped into my Rover and headedhome, about a ten-minute drive. Halfway home, Idecide to take a shortcut down a country dirt road.All of a sudden, I noticed all this talc coming throughthe dash vents and filling up the cabin. “Humph,there’s an awful lot of talc on this road. Wait, there’sno car in front of me stirring up any dust. Wait, that’snot talc. IT’S SMOKE!”Pedal to the floor, I locked the brakes andstopped right in the middle of the road. Wearing onlya bathing suit, I shut the engine down and ran out topop the bonnet. “No smoke. Good! Wait, bad! Let’shave another look inside at the dash. Oh boy, thecabin it really filling up with an awful lot of whitesmoke which smells a lot like toasted Lucas!”Reaching behind the seats, I grabbed the fire bottle,pulled the pin, and point it at the dash. “I’m about tolose my Rover. Not cool. All my hard work is about togo up in a cloud of smoke before my very eyes! I forgotto kill the headlamps; that must be it!” I shut theheadlamps off and the smoke began to dissipate, asdid the smell. I inspected the wiring from the fuse boxto the headlamp switch and it was absolutely wasted. Ibriskly drove home at dusk with no lights and openedthe fridge.The next evening, Arthur and I were in the shoprewiring the dash till about two in the morning atRovers North. But, that’s a tale we as Rover ownersknow all too well. I’m still not sure what caused theelectrical fire, so maybe we can’t necessarily preventRover fires, but we can certainly write about them.An anecdote to this story is the tale of the lingeringsmell. For over a week after the Rover fire, I hadthis repugnant odor emanating from somewhere underthe dash. Folks at Rovers North were convinced thatmy nose was playing tricks on me and that is wassome residual smell leftover from the fire. One nightbarbecuing at my place with some friends after work, Iwas admiring my Land Rover and noticed somethingunusual stuck in the driver’s side dash vent screen.Upon closer examination, we found a brown furry critter.A dead bat!Night VisionHaving recently given our condolences to summer,the days are getting shorter and shorter, which isgreat for winter Rover projects. But we’re not thereyet, and I still have roughly a thirty-five mile commutehome on all backcountry roads with no street lamps.Wildlife can pop out in front of you at any givenmoment and make a real mess out of your Rover, justask our editor! After I fixed up the wiring on my headlampswitch, I took the opportunity to install one ofthe most overlooked and under-rated products thatRovers North sells: Hella Vision Plus headlamps. Hellauses European headlamp technology in a D.O.T.approved version with a 60-watt high beam and a 55-watt low beam. I was thinking about installing somedinner-plate-sized aftermarket auxiliary lamps, butwasn’t sure that they’d necessarily improve the looksof my Rover. These headlamps are a direct replacementfor Series, Defender, and Range Rover Classicfactory headlamps. Installation is less than an hourand, for the value, the price is more than reasonable.Illuminating the road ahead, my Hellas and I setout for the first test-drive to see where adjustments toaim had to be made. What a significant difference!The sides of the road were illuminated and the lowbeams were better than my previous high beams! Thehigh beams were like having colossal aftermarket auxiliarylamps on the front bumper; this is due to theprecise, focused beam pattern that Hella has developed.I was absolutely impressed with my lightingupgrade and didn’t have a single oncoming motoristmistakenly flash me for having my brights on! Aftermaking a few adjustments to the aim of the lamps, Idrove home feeling not only safer, but also like I hadmade a wise purchase at a great value!Page 46

aNEW PRODUCTSat unbeatable introductory prices.The all NEWHeavy Duty Rear Bumperfor your Discovery I(a) NEW Discovery IHeavy Duty Rear BumperTake your Discovery I to the next level with our NEW Heavy Duty RearBumper. Includes recovery jacking points, hardware and instructions.Requires modification to existing rear chassis to mount.RNA8603 Discovery I Heavy Duty Rear Bumper................................$599.95(b) Wing Top Lamp Pod KitThis kit allows you to relocate your side and directional lamps to yourwing tops. Designed for early Land Rovers with headlamps in front ofradiator. Gel coated fiber glass molded pod supplied in black. Can bepainted to match your body color. Kit includes 2 pods, blanking plates forwings and all necessary hardware. Lights not included.RNA7752 ...................................................................................................$199.00NEW Jack AdaptersFits into the jack receptacles that are located on Defender chassis, Rovers NorthSeries and Defender Sill Protectors, ARB Bull Bars and Rovers North Discovery IHeavy Duty Rear Bumper. This adapter provides the safest way to jack up yourLand Rover on uneven terrain without crawling under the vehicle.(c)PLA908 Jackall adapter (Orange) ....................................................$ 39.00(d)PLA908HL Hi-Lift adapter(Red).........................................................$ 49.0012 8 8 162 2Amount of hardware included is indicated by number.2bcdOrders: (802) 879-0032 website: www.roversnorth.com Page 47b

Enormous Winter SavingsabRNAST02RNAFA02cd❆Southdown USA Anodized Steel Skid Plates(a) Front Steering Guard KitRNAST01 Defender 90 / 110............................................................$ 389.00RNAST02 Range Rover Classic & Discovery I.............................$ 397.00(b Front Axle Guard KitRNAFA01 Defender 90 / 110............................................................$ 416.00RNAFA02 Range Rover Classic & Discovery I.............................$ 428.00RNAFA03 Discovery II......................................................................$ 425.00(c) Rear Differential Guard KitRNARA04 Rear Diff Range Rover Classic & Discovery I............$ 260.00(d) Fuel Tank Guard KitRNAFT02 Range Rover Classic & Discovery I.............................$ 395.00RNAFT03 Discovery II Guard Kit....................................................$ 438.00RNARA04eRNAFT02fLimited quantities, at theseunbeatable prices, so order now.❆(e) Modular Safari Roof RackDiscovery 1994 - 2004SRR2003 Discovery I 1994-1999 ....................................................$1,049.00SALERNAST02 Discovery II 1999-2004 ...................................................$ 397.00• Adustable floor cross members, allow you to customizeyour deck space.• Concealed front lamp mounts allow you to install up to 4 driving lights.• Compatible with Genuine roof top access ladders.❆❅ ❆❆❅❆❆❅This is our version of a sidewalk sale.Only you don’t have to go outside,and, there is no sidewalk.(f) 18” XS Alloy WheelFor Range Rover Classic, Discovery I, & Defender. IncludesGenuine Land Rover wheel center and wheel nuts.XSA018 Single 18” Alloy Wheel..................................................$ SALE 349.95XSA018/5 Set of 5 18” Alloy Wheel ...............................................$1,649.00SALEContinues on pg 42© 2005 Rovers North Inc1319 VT Route 128, Westford,Vermont 05494-9601, USASales and Tech Support: 802.879.0032roversnorth.com / Code # NSP16❆PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT NO. 44Liberty, MO