Discovery of 3,000 Kilometers

Discovery of
3,000 Kilometers
Hey - I’m a Car Guy Three Girls in the Rangie What To Do in the Snow
NEW STEERING ILLUSTRATIONS INSIDE
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NEW PRODUCTS
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OPTIMA YellowTop BATTERIES
Benefits
• Dual purpose starting and deep cycling.
• Lasts up to 2 times longer than other batteries.
• Constant performance quality keeps your battery running at the
same level even as it’s being discharged.
• More power in the initial 1, 3, 5, and 10 seconds of the starting
process than comparably rated conventional lead acid batteries.
• Ideal for seasonal use, fully charged, it can sit unused for up to 12
months at room temperature (or below) and still start a car.
• 15 times more resistant to vibration than other batteries.
• Nonspillable and can mount in almost any position.
SC34DA .......................................................................................$ 149.00
OPTIMA RedTop BATTERIES
Benefits
• Lasts up to 2 times longer than other batteries.
• Constant performance quality keeps your battery running at the
same level even as it’s being discharged.
• More power in the initial 1, 3, 5, and 10 seconds of the starting
process than comparably rated conventional lead acid batteries.
• Ideal for seasonal use, fully charged, it can sit unused for up to 12
months at room temperature (or below) and still start a car.
• 15 times more resistant to vibration than other batteries.
• Nonspillable and can mount in almost any position.
SC34R .......................................................................................$ 129.00
PRO COMP 2 INCH LIFT
PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION KITS
Gaining suspension height for larger tires, and off-road capability is
a popular request from enthusiasts looking to improve their Land
Rover. Our new Pro Comp performance suspension kit was developed
to satisfy this need. You gain 2 inches in suspension height
without decreasing the vehicle’s handling or stability on-road. To
ensure adequate flexible brake line length and axle stop position,
we recommend that when fitting taller Pro Comp suspension kits also
fit our extended flexible stainless steel brake line kit and our extended
polyurethane axle stops (see page 34).
See page 31 for full Pro Comp kits.....................................$ 489.00
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NEW DEFENDER FRONT
DOOR ASSEMBLY
New Genuine Defender one piece front door assembly in Chawton
white with black interior. Fits all 90, 110 and 130 model years.
Features manual roll up window, and lock system. Includes all handles,
seals, limit arm, and bottom hinge. Missing key and top hinge.
One time purchase, limited quantity.
A $ 1,600.00 value, for only 899.00
DFD01R .............................................................................$ 899.95
DFD01L .............................................................................$ 899.95
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
Disconnect your battery from your Land Rover for safe vehicle
storage, or to help deter vehicle theft. Supplied with 2 removable
keys and cover as shown.
PLH748 .............................................................................$ 12.50
NEW
PRODUCTS
WHEEL FLARE SET
Wheel Flare set for Discovery I 1994-1999 & Range Rover Classic
1983-1995. The road legal solution for tires too wide for your Land
Rover. Easy to install, and easy to modify. Made of high strength flexible
plastic compound that will hold up to off-road use. 2 inches wide,
supplied in black. Adaptable to factory openings or ones cut over
size. Complete kit for 4 door Discovery I & Range Rover Classic.
Includes hardware and some very British instructions.
Regularly $ 699.00, now only $ 499.00
RNA350 .............................................................................$ 499.95
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NEW PRODUCTS

Bill Vallerand
The Land Rover community lost one of its most storied members with
the passing of Bill Vallerand, in Greene, Maine, on February 10, 2007
His formal name was Alphonse William Vallerand, but from his
birth in 1932 he never stood on formality. He joined three previous
generations of Vallerands to run Glenrock Springs Water Company,
which bottled and shipped water to thousands of clients throughout
central Maine. Under his leadership, the company grew from a oneperson
operation to substantial family business.
Bill’s interests were wide-ranging and shared willingly and joyously
with other enthusiasts. His vast technical and historical knowledge
of small arms became the basis for his writing and investment in
Small Arms Review, a national magazine.
He also embraced Land Rovers and passed his interest to his
sons, John and Peter, and his daughters Christine, Carolyn and
Theresa. He and his family traveled about New England and eastern
Canada to Rover gatherings. At any Land Rover event, Bill would bring
one of his many fascinating and well-used Land Rovers: a Series I, a
well-used Series II-A 109”, a Series II-A FC that he had purchased
from an African NGO, even an early 90’s Range Rover. His wife, Peggy,
children and grandchildren would always be present in a Land Rover,
too. It was no surprise to meet Mike and Christine (Vallerand)
Dupuis of Wanalancet, NH, and discover that he also had a Series
Land Rover. Mike explained that it seemed to be a requirement to
enter the family.
Bill also contributed his knowledge and enthusiasm with Land
Rover clubs nationally and locally in New England. After meeting at an
event, his new acquaintance would often find himself invited to the
family farm and water bottling plant in Greene where you could tour
the barns full of carefully archived Land Rover parts, or you could
enjoy a tour of the fields in which Land Rovers seemed to flourish. He
became highly regarded as an independent Land Rover repairman
and consultant on Rover’s mechanical idiosyncrasies, and willingly
shared his knowledge with everyone.
It’s been said that Land Rover enthusiasm brings out the best in
people, but Bill’s passing reminds us that it’s extraordinary people
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who bring their intelligence and personality into Land Rovers. At
Rovers North, we’ll miss Bill greatly and send our best wishes to his
family and many friends.
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THEROVERS NORTH NEWS CONTENTS
4 Bill Vallerand
7 Letters to the Editor
14 Hey - I’m a Car Guy by Joey Boerner
16 Dry-docked by Mike Koch
28 Behind the Steering Wheel by Jeffrey B. Aronson
38 Robison on Rovers by John Robison
48 Educating Girls with Most Glorious
Leadership Off Road by Hallie Vail
50 Three Girls in a Rangie by Amy Sawchak
50 Employee Profile: Arthur Patsauris
54 What to Do In the Snow by Jeffrey B. Aronson
62 Sightings
COVER STORY
18 Discovery of 3,000 Kilometers By Roger Sutcliffe
The Rovers North News is a publication of
Rovers North, Inc.
Publisher: Mark Letorney
Editor: Jeffrey B. Aronson
Designer: Matthew Martin
©2006 Rovers North Inc.
This publication may not be reproduced without the
express written permission of Rovers North Inc.
1319 VT Route 128, Westford,
Vermont 05494-9601, USA
Sales & Tech Line: 1-800-403-7591 / (802) 879-0032
Website: www.roversnorth.com
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 5:30; Sat: 8:30 - 12:30 EST
Prices subject to change without notice.
Sightings submissions may be sent to our above address
or email to sightings@roversnorth.com
NEW PRODUCTS INTERIOR EXTERIOR OFF-ROAD
SUSPENSION MECHANICAL RESTORATION STEERING

INTERIOR
(A) Genuine Discovery I and II Cup Holders
For both Discovery I & II, these Genuine Land Rover cup holders are the perfect addition
to your interior. They feature a slip-in molded insert for smaller drinks and have a
non-slip bottom to keep the spills to a minimum. *Will not fit 2003 or 2004 vehicles.
RND490 Genuine Cup Holder Set for Discovery I/II, beige. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 57.70
RND491 Genuine Cup Holder Set for Discovery I/II, smokestone . . . . . . . . . $ 57.70
(B) Great prices on Custom Fit
Land Rover Genuine Mats
Genuine black rubber mats are simply the best for protecting carpets. The passenger
side has extra material and templates for cutting to fit. Raised perimeter
and deep tread trap a surprising amount of mud and water. The best fit! Just
hose down to clean.
Defender 90, 110
RNI067 Front Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 109.95
RNI070 Defender 110, Middle Footwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 94.45
Discovery I 1994 - 1999
RNA626 Three Piece Footwell Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 117.95
Discovery II 1999 - 2004
RNA676 Three Piece Footwell Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 159.95
RNA708 Front Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 74.95
Range Rover Classic 4 Pc. Set 1987 - 1995
RNA624 ‘87-1995 100” (NOT LWB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 119.95
Range Rover P38A 1995 - 2002
RND220 Front and Rear Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 189.95
(C) Defender Insulated Front Rubber Floor Mats
Genuine heavy duty insulated with Land Rover Logo.
RNF480 RH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 128.00
RNF481 LH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 128.00
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SAVE ON GENUINE MATS
RNF481 RNF480
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RNF480 &
RNF481
Insulation
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Rovers North,
Thanks for reprinting the Land Rover
Enthusiast article a couple of years ago
[Summer 2005 article by Kevin Girling -ed]
about Land Rover Centurion Adventures in
South Africa. I was finally able to go this past
week for a 7 day Ivory Route trip. It was
absolutely fabulous and well done. Our guide,
Gerard van Megaarden, was very professional
and knowledgeable. I wrote a journal of the
trip and took hundreds of pictures to remember
it by. The Defender 110’s with the Tdi
motor worked so well in the challenging off
road environment. If anyone wants information,
please have them contact me.
Paul Kiszely
Via Email
[You can contact Paul through
pzkisz@hotmail.com. We’d love to share
your experience with our readers, too –ed]
Dear Rovers North,
I have to say that Rovers North News keeps
getting better. Erika, my daughter, and I thoroughly
enjoy it! Erika is quite a Rover enthusiast
and hopes to drive one of them to school
when she gets her license. Our most epic trip
to date was when she was 12 years old. She
and I drove our Discovery across Canada to
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and
back. We slept outdoors on my specially
designed roof platform for 31 of the 34 days
of our 8,586 mile trip. Our last night was
spent in the Rovers North back parking lot. I
am so pleased that our Land Rover and
Rovers North gave us this lifetime experience.
Stewart Olson
Leverett, MA
[So it was you! We wondered who was
sleeping in the Discovery in the back lot!
You’ll probably enjoy the story in this issue
of the Western Canada family trip; we’d
love to have yours, too. –ed]
Dear Editor,
A note to you regarding the “Loyalty to
Rovers” Clan; I am one of them, however,
taken into actual consideration of facts and
frustration there comes a point in time when
loyalty has its cost.
While living in Vermont I was advised by
none other than Rovers North to purchase a
1989 Range Rover. Rather than deal with the
cold, long winter driving 30 mountain miles
to my dental office, the Series Land Rover was
not a choice under those conditions. The
Range Rover spent more time on the dealer’s
flatbed than all my previous vehicles combined.
Loyalty, well, yes, I still loved it except
for the habit of doing 180 degree turns on the
Middlesex [VT] mud and ice. I installed stabilizer
bars and eliminated the fashionable
Rover so-called articulation.
I drove the 1989 well into 1999 and my
winter retirement in Taos, NM. The tailgate,
gas lines and more rusted away and I traded
it for a rust-free but tatty 1960 Series II 109”
Station Wagon. At first, my wife thought I had
lost my mind – I tended to agree. Behold,
after a transmission rebuild, paint job and
general work on the 109”, it won her over. It
is the basis for real Land Rover loyalty.
I then tried another Range Rover, a ’91
Classic. This is a dependable, relatively easy
to maintain vehicle. Now comes my latest, a
1973 Series III 88”. I towed it to Nachitoches,
LA, our fall/spring home, and over the past
few weeks I’ve been putting the finishing
touches on the vehicle, readying it to be my
Louisiana driver. The Weber carb runs fine
but the vacuum line is not hooked up because
it runs poorly when it’s attached. Yes, home in
New Mexico is a 7,000 ft; home in Louisiana
is at 70 feet. Any suggestions?
Last but not least, I’ve replaced my Range
Rover with a new Toyota FJ Cruiser – security,
peace of mind and I think it will do anything
or more than those new hi-tech Range
Rovers. Loyalty to these cars is out the door!!
Dr. Ed Kollar
Taos, NM
[We will certainly forgive you your temporary
indiscretion of identifying a replicar
like the FJ with a Range Rover. They’re really
quite different automobiles, and even
Toyota has been struck with reliability
problems on its range of automobiles.
Maybe the new FJ is just the right car for
you at this time. As for the Weber and the
vacuum hose, check the Haynes manual for
the emission controls of that vintage. Any
advice would depend on what’s still on the
engine right now. Let us know when you’re
coming home to Vermont for a visit –ed.]
Dear Mark,
Just received a little box from Rovers North –
a mug. What a great way to brighten up a day!
The “Sightings” is a good way to keep us
looking for what all of us that have Rover
fever, are looking for anyway.
The new format for the Rovers North
News sure does look good. The Rovers North
News keeps us informed, driving an old Rover
can keep us humble. I think I can related to
Mr. Aronson’s experience with his QE I than
with Mr. Carvey and his beloved “Bessie” [see
October 2006 issue –ed].
Leighton Ogg
Houston, TX
[Thanks for the compliments and enjoy
your coffee in the Sightings mug. I have
owned the QE I for only 17 [not 50, like Mr.
Carvey] years, and yes, it has broken down.
–ed]
Dear Rovers North,
In November 2006 I started calling your company
for parts to rebuild a 1967 Series II-A. I
have worked with Les, Steve and Mike. I have
found each of these gentlemen to be extremely
knowledgeable, very patient with someone
who doesn’t know much about this vehicle,
and always willing to help answer my questions
and provide me with the parts and
advice I need. All too often, the management
of any company hears only about those things
that go wrong. I wanted to be one who shared
with you a continual story of success and
appreciation for the quality of people you
have staffing your parts/sales department.
They all have done an outstanding job for me
and I wanted you to know that. Thank you and
your staff for being there when I need you!
Gerald Ray
Via email
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[Les, Steve and Mike have developed a lot of
patience because I’ve called in before you
each time – after a question from me,
nothing sounds ridiculous to them! Thanks
for taking the time to let us know when
things go well, too. Send us photos of your
II-A; we’d love to share your success with
our readers –ed.]
Dear Rovers North,
Thanks so much for the wonderful and helpful
support for parts and advice on the
Discovery. Arthur is always helpful, frequently
answers the phone after hours, and is there
with advice and assistance during installation.
Great job, Arthur! Hold onto Arthur – he is
what we as customers look for in every vendor
we use from A to Z.
John McDaniel
Dallas, TX
[Oh no, not another fan of Arthur! He’s not
the famous aardvark, you know! Did his
mother make you write this? –ed]
Hi Guys,
I just had to email you and tell you how much
I enjoy looking at the pics on your website. I
envy you. I am rebuilding a 1969 Series Land
Rover but it will never see the country you
guys have over there in the USA.
I have enclosed a picture of my Land
Rover’s last trek before the complete re-build.
I went off roading at 01:00 am with one headlamp
and no jacket in the middle of winter,
(stupid, I know). I straddled something
under the water and there she stood until the
next day before a friend pulled her out. I had
8
to break the ice before I could open the door.
Hey, the course was there and it had to be
done!
All the best,
Colin Bull
Pitsford, Northamptonshire
England
[We stare in admiration at the cropped
greenery of Jolly Olde England, but we do
appreciate the vast tracts of land we have
for off-roading here in North America. Of
course, we’ve never gotten our Rovers stuck
[yeah, right!] – ed.
Dear Rovers North,
Just want to thank your parts guys from really
outstanding service. It is very refreshing to
deal with people who practice what they
preach, i.e., real customer service. Our local
Land Rover dealer suffers from the “we’re
much better than you” mindset. As long as I
own a Land rover, I’ll be coming to you for my
parts.
Brian Sylvester
Goochland, VA
[Then we certainly hope you own a Land
Rover for a long, long time! –ed.]
My Dear Editor,
Best wishes for a happy holiday season and
may it be a most prosperous one. And, by the
way, I very much like your emerging new
website. When done, it will be a joy to use;
which, the old one was decidedly not.
Rex B. Stratton
Vashon Island, WA
[See our article on the revised website in
this issue, and thanks to Thompson Smith,
our webmaster at Rovers North –ed.]
Dear Editor,
Thanks for the great catalog and the Rovers
North News!
James Douglas
Dallas, OR
[Your welcome, James. Keep up your enjoyment
of your Discovery –ed]
Dear Editor,
Each edition of the Rovers North News gets
better and better and I drop whatever I’m
doing to read it when it arrives. I especially
enjoy the Rover travelogues and adventures.
Keep ‘em coming! Best wishes for a healthy
Happy Holiday season – go forth and prosper!
Henry Gould
Deerfield Beach, FL
[Then you’ll enjoy the latest travelogue
through western Canada in this issue –ed.]
Dear Rovers North,
Here’s a photo of my Rover hard at work
delivering a new appliance. The location is
Great Comanol, British Virgin Islands. This
island of 27 houses has at least 12 Land
Rovers in use.
Tom Gall
Southbury, CT
[Well, that answers the question of why you
have a rectangular spare tire you mounted
on the hood –ed]
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(A) Hella 500
The rigid construction of the Hella 500 provides durability for encounters with even
the most rugged terrain and provides excellent visibility on and off-road. Two lights in
a kit, includes wiring and white plastic stone shields. Recommended use: above the
bumper. 6 3/8” dia.
RNC681 Hella 500 Driving Lamp Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 69.95
RNC682 Hella 500 Clear Fog Lamp Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 69.95
RNC683 Hella 500 Amber Fog Lamp Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 69.95
RNC699 Hella 500 Stone Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.50 ea
RNC701 Hella 500 Clear Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.50 ea
(B) Hella 550
Choose from fog or driving lamps. Kit includes: two lights, wiring harness, relay,
wiring and white plastic stone shields. Recommended use: below the bumper. 7
11/16” W x 4 11/16” H x 3 1/4” D.
RNH264 Hella 550 Driving Lamp Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 79.95
RNH263 Hella 550 Clear Fog Lamp Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 83.95
RNH333 Hella 550 Amber Fog Lamp Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 79.95
RNC702 Hella 550 Clear Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.50 ea
(C) Hella 1000 Black Magic
New black optics technology creates a wild, all black look. All black when “off” – a
brilliant, enhanced-focus beam when “on.” Includes wiring harness. Recommended
use: above the bumper, brush guards and roof racks. 7 3/8” dia. Off-road use only.
RNC680 Hella Rallye 1000 Black Magic Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 219.00
RNK5804 Hella Rallye 1000 Black Magic, Land Rover
grilles, 100w bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 269.00
RNC705 Stone Shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.50 ea
RNC698 Clear Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.50 ea
RND266 Replacement Hella Bulb H2 55w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.95
RNH334 Replacement Hella Bulb H2 100w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.95
(D) Hella Cat Eye FF50
The perfect lamp for limited space on your Land Rover.
Dimensions: 2 9/16”H x 4 5/8” W x 3 3/4” D.
RNH337 Hella FF50 Driving Lamp Kit, pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 69.99
RNH338 Hella FF50 Fog Lamp Kit, pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 87.95
(E) Hella Rallye 4000
The perfect lamp for the roof rack or front of your Land
Rover - with a corrosion-resistant metal housing, waterproof
connections and knurled adjustment knobs that
allow for precise aiming without tools. Stable, sturdy and
BRIGHT! Dimensions:
9 3/16” H x 8 3/4” W x 6 3/8 D. Off-road use only.
RNK4807 Rallye 4000 Euro Driving Kit Includes a pair of lights,
stone shields & wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 245.00
RNC677 Rallye 4000 Fog Lamp (inc. stone shield) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 99.99 ea
RNC678 Rallye 4000 Euro Driving Beam
(inc. stone shield) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 99.99 ea
RNC679 Rallye 4000 Pencil Beam (inc. stone shield). . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 99.99 ea
RNC717 Hella Rallye 4000 Wiring Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 48.00 ea
RNC708 Protective Grille. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 19.99 ea
RNC709 Replacement Stone Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11.95 ea
RNC700 Clear Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.99 ea
RND282 Replacement Bulb H1 12V 55W for all except fog lamp. . . $ 3.95 ea
RNH335 Replacement Bulb H1 12V 100W (relay required) . . . . . . . . $ 4.95 ea
RNE675 Replacement Bulb H3 12V 55w for fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.99 ea
(F) Hella Rear Flood Work Lamp Kit
Perfect for backing up or hooking up a trailer at night, this dual beam, 110w flood
lamp provides a very bright, 180° panorama. The kit includes everything you’ll need:
lamp, black coated stainless steel bracket, dash switch, wiring harness, relay and
instructions. And a bonus - there’s no drilling of body work required.
RNC950 Hella Rear Flood Lamp Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 179.95
(G) Hella Vision Plus Headlamp Conversion
High performance European headlamp technology in a “USA D.O.T.” version. Most
powerful, legally-approved headlamp on the market. These headlamps provide a precise,
focused beam pattern that turns night into day! A direct replacement for factory
headlamps on all Range Rover Classic, Defender, and Series models. 60 watt high
beam / 55 watt low beam. 7” dia.
RNC673 Hella Vision Plus Headlamp Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 47.95 ea
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EXTERIOR

EXTERIOR
(A) Swingaway Wheel Carrier
This Wheel Carrier works with the door to relieve all weight of the spare tire so your
door is light and easy to use. Zinc phosphate and black polyester-coated heavy duty
tubular steel construction takes the stress and weight off of your rear door hinges.
Includes instructions and all necessary hardware for installation. Will fit Series II, IIA,
III, Defender 90/110.
RNA2550 MANTEC Swingaway Tire Carrier...................................................$ 499.95
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RNH716 RNE314
RNW216
RND260
(B) Genuine Vented Steel Wheels
Genuine Land Rover Steel Wheels for off-road use. The absolute strongest
wheels you can bolt onto your Land Rover. Designed for extreme off road use. 16
x 7 inch. Buy a set of four or five and save even more!
Range Rover Classic, and Discovery I, Series II,
IIA, III, D90/110
RNW216 Genuine Steel “Wolf” Wheel finished in black .....................$ 99.50
RNW216-4 Genuine Set of four Wheels.......................................................$ 349.95
RNW216-5 Genuine Set of five Wheels........................................................$ 425.00
RNS066 Genuine Steel Wheel Lug Nut ..................................................$ 2.39
Range Rover P38A, Discovery II
RND260 Genuine Steel Road Wheel, Finished in silver ..............$ 169.00
RND260-4 Genuine Set of four Steel Road Wheels........................$ 619.00
RND260-5 Genuine Set of five Steel Road Wheels ........................$ 749.00
RNH611 Genuine Steel Wheel Lug Nut........................................$ 1.78
(C) Extra Large Defender & Series Mirror Assembly
RNH716 New 10’ x 6’ Convex glass size provides improved visibility
for Defenders. Will also fit all series II, IIA and III Land Rovers
by fitting Defender door hinges. Call for details .................$ 54.00
Standard Size Defender & Series Mirror Assembly
RNE314 Defender 90, 110 Mirror ................................................$ 48.00
(D) Discovery I Heavy Duty Bumper 1994 - 1999
Take your Discovery I to the next level with our Heavy Duty
Rear Bumper. Includes recovery jacking points, hardware,
grade A reflectors (not shown) and instructions. Finished in
black powder coat. Requires slight modification to existing
rear chassis to mount.
RNA8603 .........................................................................................................$ 598.00
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(E) Defender 90 Surrey Top
Enjoy open air driving with protection from the sun with our Surrey Top.
Manufactured to OE specifications.
PLD279 Surrey Top, black ............................................................................$ 387.45
(F) Raised Air Intakes and Wading Kits
Originally designed to combat the sandy dust of the Sahara Desert, Mantec’s Raised
Air Intake ensures a cleaner air supply to your engine when driving in dusty conditions.
Made of zinc-phosphated steel and black polyester-coated (paintable to match
body color). Used in everything from the Camel Trophy to the G4 Challenge. Includes
hardware and fitting instructions.
RNA1003 Discovery I Mantec Raised Air Intake ........................................$ 399.00
RNA1013 Discovery II Mantec Raised Air Intake.......................................$ 478.00
RNA1115 Range Rover Classic Mantec Raised Air Intake .......................$ 369.00
RNA1002 Defender90/110 NAS Mantec Raised Air Intake .......................$ 499.00
RNA2002 2.5 NA, 2.5 Turbo, 200 TDI Mantec Raised Air Intake...............$ 349.95
RNA2002TDI Defender Td5, 300 TDI Mantec Raised air Intake
(Black PVC Plastic).........................................................................$ 329.95
MANTEC’s Wading Kit includes breather extensions and connectors for front and
rear axles, gear box and transfer box up to the height of your raised air intake to
improve your vehicle's wading ability in wet or flooded conditions. (Not shown)
RNA1012 Wading Kit, Tdi, V8 fits RRC, Discovery I and Defender ..........$ 119.00
(G) Superior Quality Fabric Soft Top
Everything you wanted in a custom soft top for your Defender 90 is here. Constructed
with superior quality black fabric it will not fade, shrink or crack like the original. This
top will look as good as the day you first put it on, year after year. Superior features
include; weather secure door seals, heavy duty zippers, improved visibility, and HD
Permaclear windows. An awesome fit on your existing belt rail system virtually ends
the headaches of all the stretching and prying and keeps you happy and dry when the
weather is foul. Includes three zip out windows, carrying pack and instructions.
RNA90ST01 1994 - ’97 D90 Soft Top .............................................................$ 1890.00
RNE245 1994 D90 Belt Rail Kit*..............................................................$ 47.25
RNE246 1994 D90 Tailgate Bar Kit* .......................................................$ 78.50
* The 1994 Defender 90 Soft Top is equipped from the factory with snaps and requires a
belt rail and tailgate bar kit to be installed to use this top. 1995 and 1997 Defender 90 Soft
top models do not require this kit.
G Defender 90 Deluxe Soft Top
RNA90ST01
Surrey Top
Raised Air Intakes
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LR91NL Brownchurch Roof Rack shown on Defender 110
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HLR91NS Brownchurch Roof Rack shown on Series IIA 109.
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RNA9590
(A) Brownchurch HD Galvanized Roof Racks
for Series II, IIA, III & Defender 90, 110 Hard
Top Models
Expedition quality reinforced, hot dipped galvanized roof rack with access ladder (as
shown above) designed for Series II, IIA, III. ROW 90, 110.
RNA9591 Heavy Duty Galvanized Full Length Roof Rack, 88”, ROW 90
(or 3/4 109, ROW 110) Will not fit NAS 90, 110 ..............................$ 899.00
RNA9590 Same as RNA9591 with integral fuel can mounts (4 cans) .......$ 998.50
RNA1196 Heavy Duty Galvanized Full Length Roof Rack, 109” or ROW 110
as shown above. Will not fit NAS 110 ............................................$ 899.00
(B) Brownchurch Roof Racks for Series II, IIA,
III & Defender 90, 110 Hard Top Models
Our most popular roof rack. Strong, lightweight, versatile and attractive, these famed
English roof racks are now available in half and full length sizes. They feature a wide,
easy to install gutter mount clamp system. Finished in black nylon for extra durability
and corrosion resistance. Fits all aluminum hard top Land Rover models, except NAS
Defender 110.
LR91NL 81" long x 53" wide x 41/2" deep,
All 88, 109, & NAS 90 (except NAS 110).....................................$ 889.00
LR91NS 49" long x 53" wide x 41/2" deep,
All 88, 109, & NAS 90 (except NAS 110).....................................$ 629.00
LR91NAL Rear Ladder.....................................................................................$ 165.38
Orders: (800) 403-7591 website: www.roversnorth.com

RR91NL Range Rover
Classic Brownchurch
Full Length Rack
Brownchurch Roof Racks
Super strong, light weight and attractive, make these our most popular roof racks.
Available in half and full length sizes. They have a wide, easy to install gutter mount
clamp system that will have you stowing your gear in no time at all. Allows both sunroofs
on Discoverys to be opened. Features a flat load deck, durable black powder
coat finish.
(C) Full Length 81"x53"x4"
RR91NL Range Rover Classic Brownchurch Full Roof Rack ...................$ 889.00
LD91NL Discovery I & II Brownchurch Full Roof Rack ............................$ 889.00
(D) Half Length 49"x53"x4"
RR91NS Range Rover Classic Brownchurch Half Roof Rack ..................$ 629.00
LD91NS Discovery I & II Brownchurch Half Roof Rack ...........................$ 629.00
(E) Genuine Land Rover Rear Ladders
RNA661 Discovery I and II Ladder, Genuine...............................................$ 119.00
RNA6002 Range Rover P38A Ladder, Genuine .............................................$ 399.50
RR91NS Range Rover
Classic Brownchurch
Half Length Rack
RNA661 Discovery II
LD91NL Discovery I Brownchurch Full Length Rack
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RNA6002
Range Rover P38A
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[Joey Boerner, Forest Grove, OR, has discovered a new passion to
accompany his profession of music and his family: Holly, their
children Rebecca and Daniel, and Strider, the black Lab (whose
name, in true Rover enthusiast fashion, he provided us before the
names of his wife and children). Here’s how you become a “car
guy” –ed.]
I’ve often described to my friends that I have acquired the “Rover
Bug.” You see, before owning a Land Rover, I was never considered
a “car guy.” In the fourteen years of my car driving/owning experience,
I’ve mostly owned sedans; four door, family safe, and just a bit
cramped sedans, to be exact. I never really minded driving sedans,
although I never really enjoyed it either. To me, the cars were a way
to get from point A to point B, and most of the time, they did just that.
The first sedan, a Mazda 626, was a hand-me-down from my parents.
The second, a Mercury Topaz, was a hand-me-down from my wife’s
grandparents that got us through college and the early years of marriage.
Sedan number 3, a Saturn LS-1, was our first and only new car
purchase, which we still drive, and the fourth, a Chrysler “something,”
was a hand-me-down from my wife’s parents that filled in during
the short time between giving away the 2 nd sedan and taking possession
of “Nessi.”
“Nessi” is the name, and vanity plate, of my Brooklands Green
1994 Range Rover County LWB. She was named Nessi by the previous
owner’s children who figured that naming her after the Loch Ness
Monster was entirely appropriate considering that she was big and
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Hey – I’m a Car Guy
Story & Photos by: Joey Boerner
green. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me explain how Nessi
became a part of our family, and a bit of an obsession for me…
I’ve been the Music Director at the Nazarene Church in
Hillsboro, Oregon, for the past two and a half years. Before taking the
position of Director/Worship Leader, I was the piano player in our
church band for about four years. One of my good friends and the
drummer in our band, Mike, drove what I called “the coolest truck
in the parking lot” which, of course, was Nessi.
Every year, over Memorial Day Weekend, our church goes to
“Family Camp.” We reserve a campground, usually near the Oregon
Coast, and enjoy the last weekend of summer together as a church
family. Five years ago, on our first family camp, my wife and I took
Strider, our then-new black Labrador puppy. Since that trip our family,
not to mention our dog, has grown considerably. We no
w have two beautiful children and Strider is now a full grown, 100+
pound dog. Needless to say, a four-door sedan was no longer sufficient
to load our loved ones, along with all our stuff, for a weekend
camping trip, let alone a day trip to the lake. We were just beginning
to look into purchasing a more, family friendly vehicle, when my
friend Mike intervened.
On a warm summer evening, as we gathered for practice at
church, Mike pulled into the parking lot in a new-for-him Silver 2004
Discovery Series II. I have to admit, my first thought was a bit jealous.
I had always liked his Range Rover, and now he had upgraded to a
new Land Rover. (To prove my ignorance to the Rover world- I had
always thought that Disco’s were a step up from Range Rovers! Again,
I’m not much of a car guy.) I figured at that point that Nessi was gone,
and didn’t think much more of it.
A few weeks later, after practice one Wednesday evening, as
Family Camp approached, I was talking with Mike and mentioned
how frustrated we were that we wouldn’t be able to take our dog now
that we had two car seats and were considering buying a, gulp, minivan.
Mike mentioned that he and his wife had considered buy a minivan
before they found Nessi and that it had worked great for them
when their kids were the same age as ours are now.
He then said, “Why don’t you borrow our Range Rover for the
weekend of Family Camp? It’s just sitting in our driveway.” [Wow –
how come I don’t have friends like that? –ed] I was surprised; I
thought they had traded it in for the Discovery. He explained to me
that Nessi needed some work so they decided it was time for a new

vehicle, and that he loved Nessi too much to trade it in for “next to
nothing.” So he and his wife figured they’d keep it and fix it up eventually
so that his 12-year-old daughter would be able to drive it. So the
next week, he brought it to church, handed me the keys, and gave me
a quick run down of all the buttons, switches and idiosyncrasies of
Nessi. I drove home that night appreciative of my generous friend,
without a clue of how far that generosity would go.
The Rover’s capacity quickly became apparent. We loaded it up
that weekend, full of our kids, our sleeping bags, our tent, my guitar,
all sorts of camping gear that we probably never used, and Strider,
panting expectedly in the back, excited about his trip to an unknown
destination.
Our campsite happened to be just across from Mike and his family’s,
so we had many chances to thank them for letting us borrow the
Rover. One evening, as we sat around a campfire together, Mike surprised
me once again when he asked me if my wife and I would like
to keep Nessi. He said that it had a number of issues that would need
to be addressed. The air suspension was going to need to be replaced
soon, the rear wiper didn’t work, the rear window struts were wearing
out, just to name a few. He told us to think about it and let him
know.
My initial reaction was surprise and excitement. Although it
quickly was replaced by uncertainty, I mean, I had never
owned/maintained a car from Europe, let alone England. After a few
weeks with Nessi, some serious thought and prayer, we accepted the
offer. Mike made one last request before we took possession, that
when we were ready to sell the truck, he be given the first chance to
buy it back (he often reminds me of this point).
Shortly after we were given the truck, I told my father-in-law,
Daniel Quick, in Alaska about our new vehicle. He said that he had
always loved Rovers and that when he and my mother-in-law, Zelma,
first moved to Alaska, they bought a 1969 Series II-A from a dealer in
California, where he was studying photography, and took it up the
Alcan Highway. They first moved up in 1969 because some friends
had moved there and loved it. The first town they were in was called
Ninilchik (a small Russian village). He has a great story about not
being able to get a part he needed (there were no Land Rover dealers
in Alaska at the time) so he got the attention of the director of
British Leyland North America (Dan can be very persuasive at times),
who sent him a repair manual and the part, and told him if he ever
needed anything else, to call him directly.
The Quick’s used the Rover for hunting and filmmaking, putting
over 100,000 miles on it, many of them in sub-zero temperatures,
using a handcrank to start it. They now live in Soldotna, Alaska, on
the Kenai Peninsula, south of Anchorage. The only reason they sold it
was to purchase a bigger van that could hold film equipment and they
couldn’t afford two cars at the same time. When they sold it in the
winter of 1974, they actually got more for it than they paid, which is
a testament to the Rover’s abilities in Alaska.
Before taking possession of Nessi, I came across numerous websites
about Range Rovers, and Land Rovers in general. Somewhere
between signing up for the Rovers North News and catalogs, logging
on to my first Land Rover Discussion Forum, and driving Nessi
around town when it made more sense to drive my more gas-friendly
sedan on errands, I realized that I was hooked. I love my Range
Rover!
Now I find myself eyeing a 50 th Anniversary Edition Discovery at
the local used car dealership to add to the fleet (I’ve tried to convince
my wife that it would be perfect for her and the kids; she’s not quite
convinced, yet). Each time the Rovers North News shows up in my
mailbox, I read it from cover to cover, including the parts lists! As a
thank-you to Mike, I tracked down a Corgi model of Nessi (although
it’s an SWB) from a shop in England and ordered two. The shipping
was twice what the toys cost, but it was worth it! One of the highlights
of this past year was the day my “Sightings” mug showed up in the
mail. My morning coffee has never been filled with so much pride!
We’ve taken Nessi to the coast numerous times, to the mountains
just to find some snow, and every time I’m stuck in traffic I think to
myself “That curb’s not too big, I bet I could cut 45 minutes off my
time by going through that field,” only to stop myself short of breaking
numerous laws.
To say that I’m enjoying my time with Nessi is an understatement.
I look forward to our adventures together, and someday, I’d love to
track down another Series II-A and relive the adventure my father-inlaw
took. I suppose this is a good place to thank Mike one more time,
as I know he’ll be reading this soon. Thanks Mike! See you on the
trails!
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One dark and snowy December evening, I opted to drive my 109”
military home instead of my “winter beater” Volkswagen. The VW
trumps the Land Rover in one area - its substantial heat, something I
cherish when it’s -18 degrees F during the morning commute.
Yes, -18 F, a far cry from the seemingly tropical +18 F recently
experienced in Vermont.
This particular night did not feature below zero temperatures but
the snow came down at a significant rate. While my 109” doesn’t
boast any sort of fantastic heater, its mission tonight was to get me
home safely through the heavy snowfall. I made the announcement
that I’d be driving my military home for the first time under my
self-perceived-to-be-precarious conditions. Within minutes, bets
were flying among the Rovers North sales techs that I’d surely flip my
military 109” on its side in a turn. With their heavy duty springs,
there’s very little articulation on a 109” military suspension unless the
vehicle is properly loaded. I just don’t weigh that much and friends,
seeing the tiny heater and the canvas top, tend to look elsewhere for
rides. At Rovers North we know of a few folks, who shall remain
nameless, have flipped their Land Rovers due to the pernicious
cocktail of harsh leaf spring meeting a serious frost heave at too high
a speed.
Driving my 109” for the first time in the snow, I felt unstoppable,
like operating some sort of Siberian tractor or snowcat. Ernest
Shackleton would’ve really had a blast in a 109”. Maybe it was my
practically brand new BF Goodrich A/Ts or just the purposeful and
utilitarian feel of my 109” military, but I felt safe. One choice I faced
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Dry-docked
Story by: Mike Koch / Photo by: Matt Martin
was to direct the output from the rather anemic heater either towards
my feet or at the windscreen; I chose the windscreen. Life is full of
compromises. I needed to see and my feet were cosseted by my L.L.
Bean boots, lined with both GORE-TEX and Thinsulate. Where the
10” wiper blades wouldn’t reach, the snow was sticking to the
windscreen creating limited visibility but still, I felt safe. After running
some errands and buying some cheese and wine, I retired home for
cozy night.
The following morning, the thermometer outside my kitchen
window read +10 F, the coldest morning yet in a warm December. I
knew with conviction that my Rover would get me to work; that is, if
I didn’t die of hypothermia on the way to the office. You see the canvas
top on my 109” has shrunk a bit here and there over the course
of its life, making for some rather substantial drafts. In other words,
any small amount of warmth the feeble heater generates is briskly
blown out the sides and back of the truck. Such is life. Would I trade
my 109” for a newer Land Rover product with more creature comforts?
A resounding and unanimous, “No.”
I’ve mentioned often how the clutch master cylinders in my
Rovers are continually leaking and how I presumptuously tempt fate
by postponing their eventual replacement. Every dog has its day and
little did I know the fate of my commute that cold December morning.
As on any other morning, I followed my methodical routine of
starting my 109”: Hop in the very minimalist driver’s seat. Pull the
choke lever out with left hand, push clutch pedal with left foot
while placing gearbox in neutral with right hand. Insert minia-

ture key in ignition with left hand and turn till it awakens; easy
as that. “We have ignition” and like any well-tuned 2.25, mine
sounds like a perfect sewing machine. Another day, another adventure
in my 109”. Even a simple pedestrian trip to the grocery can feel
like an adventure in my 109”.
This morning I followed my procedure, harnessed myself in
place with the seat belt and pushed the clutch in as I placed the gearbox
in reverse. So far, everything went as planned until found myself
in the middle of my street noticing that the clutch pedal friction point
is awfully low to the floor when I put the gearbox in first gear.
Instinctively, I leapt out and raised the bonnet eyeing the fluid level in
the clutch master cylinder reservoir. It was a bit low, but nothing to
be alarmed about, so I poured in a small volume of Lucas brake fluid.
This comes as no surprise, as the clutch pedal has been damp, more
accurately, saturated, for months now and the finish of the floor
board under my feet is a brilliant aluminum, sporting hardly a trace
of the factory-applied bronze green paint. About a mile from my
house down Route 7, the major artery running north to south for the
entire state of Vermont, a traffic light turned green. At the time, I was
idling at this traffic light. Upon pressing the clutch pedal, which has
almost no resistance and was still feeling much lower than it ought to,
I tried to put the gearbox in first, only the shift lever won’t budge.
Before I could wink, traffic was honking at me, as it quickly and furiously
accumulated behind me. In the midst of rush hour, without a
trace of caffeine coursing through my veins, I became as resourceful
as possible, shut the Rover down and jammed the gearbox into first
gear. Restarting the engine, which hadn’t come close to its operating
temperature yet (motor oil thick as Marmite), I turned the tiny ignition
key to position III. The beast suddenly lurched forward to the
tune of the starter motor and now it was time to think fast and try to
get back to my driveway as efficiently and safely as possible.
To anyone who has yet to drive his/her Land Rover without a
functioning clutch, once you start the engine with the Rover in gear,
you can’t come to a stop without stalling. Attempting to avoid the
maniacal rush hour commute traffic on Route 7, I meandered
through the back roads of the South End of Burlington. As I crawled
along, with the 2.25 screaming in first gear, parents walking their
children to school shot disapproving glares at my cantankerous camouflaged
beast. Had I drank some coffee, I may have had the
resourcefulness to start “the Anti-Christ” [See The Gods Must Be
Crazy -ed] in second gear avoided an act of audio/visual terrorism
on all the children walking to school that sub-arctic morning.
However, there I was, unable to come to a stop without shutting
the beast down, while creeping through stop signs. The art of creeping
through stop signs was accomplished by dancing like Baryshnikov
on the accelerator and brake pedals, avoiding a stall by keeping the
momentum going at a snail’s pace. There were a few intersections
where I had to shut the 109” down to stop and mindfully time my
ingress/egress into traffic, carefully synchronizing the almighty power
of the starter motor to get me rolling and running again without
jeopardizing the well-being of my fellow motorists. Getting as close
to my house as possible, I left “the Anti-Christ” by a municipal park.
With the ambient temperature holding steady at ten degrees above
zero, I was bitter both from the cold and the inconvenience of a unexpectedly
cantankerous Rover. I called Rovers North, explaining quite
a morning’s adventure and that I might just be a bit late...
Do I miss driving my 109” on the mornings when the temperature
is in the double-digits below zero? Not especially. Even with all
the appropriate attire, it’s not my idea of a cracking good time. It can
be argued that keeping a Series off the road during the snow season,
or should I say salt season, is wise a decision. Yet I sure do miss the
everyday experiences of using my 109” as my daily driver, which I
have the luxury of doing three seasons out of the calendar year. It’s
parked behind Rovers North for the winter and occasionally, I’ll start
it up and drive it into the garage to tinker on some small project [how
about replacing the clutch master and/or slave cylinders –ed?].
With my 109” being enlisted as a daily driver for the majority of
the year, there isn’t much to mend during the off-season. Even at temperatures
well below freezing, my 109” barks to life at the first turn
of the key, eager for adventure and work; I like that, as it always
brings a smile to my face. The majority of my Land Rover’s “work” is
dependably driving me to and from work, roughly fifteen miles each
way, a leisurely retirement from its former military duties. I do miss
waving to other fellow Land Rover drivers on the roads. I miss their
returned waves. I miss the strength in my arms attained from frequently
parallel parking in town without power steering. I miss the
way that you can’t really be in a rush when driving my 109” because
it doesn’t go fast. I miss looking out over the bonnet-mounted spare
tyre. It always makes me feel like there’s an adventure around the
next corner. Perhaps a stampede of water buffalo or rhinoceros will
be charging at me. Wait, this is Vermont, so perhaps a stray cow will
wander into the road or someone’s horse will escape. I came within
inches, more realistically, feet, of hitting someone’s runaway horse at
50 miles per hour in my previous Land Rover during a morning commute
last summer.
I miss tying the appropriate knots to keep my canvas sides rolled
up properly; now I just tie the laces on my boots. I miss the way all
my friends and acquaintances instantly recognize me in my 109”.
Driving the only camouflage 109” in the greater Burlington area lends
itself well to being instantly recognized. I miss helping a friend haul
firewood in the bed of my 109”, putting it in low range traversing
muddy fields to access their woodlands. I miss the groceries spilling
out all over the interior when I take a turn caused by the complete
lack of rubber floor mats or carpeting. The most memorable aspect
of this is when the odd jar of pickles or tomato sauce rolls out of the
grocery bag and props itself up against the passenger’s side door.
Upon opening the door, the jar comes crashing down, exploding all
over the pavement below. Now that’s fun to clean up in the dark!
I miss the adventure-filled roadtrips to Woodstock, VT and habitual
drives down scenic NY Route 9N, though the Adirondacks, to my
friend’s place at Lake George, NY for sailing on weekends. There’s
something about taking my Rover on these trips that makes them that
much better and that much more memorable. I miss the way my
mom looks at it and gives me this “as long as it makes you happy”
look when she visits. I miss the way I can always see where I parked
my 109” as it sits proud on its tall, although uncomfortable, military
leaf springs. I miss the way I can start it using a crank handle when
the battery dies. Most of all, I miss the way I’m proud of my Rover
when I’m driving it.
Well, before you know it, spring will be upon us and I can hang
my snowshoes up on the wall and reach for a certain set of keys that
patiently wait dangling on a hook. What adventures will we share this
summer? Who will we meet? Will we break down? What will we haul
in the bed? One thing I can predict with utter conviction is that we
won’t get pulled over for speeding!
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[Roger Sutcliffe lives in Chilliwack, British Columbia, with Polly,
his wife and children Bailey and Liam. Their small farm includes
7 horses and a 1996 Discovery. An aircraft mechanic for
AcroHelipro Global Services, he specializes in structural repairs
on helicopters. He’s also a wildlife and commercial photographer,
which might help explain this family expedition –ed.]
Three thousand kilometers, my wife and two kids, a wedding, camping,
and a new-to-us ‘96 Discovery- was it a recipe for adventure or
disaster? Only time would tell. I confidently told my wife, Polly, that
all the stuff would fit no problem. I had added a dog guard and a soft
pod on the factory rack of the otherwise stock Discovery. We were on
the road by 9:45 stuffed to the gills with Bailey (9) and Liam (3) in
the back with a pile of necessary stuff between them. Although we
were fully loaded the Discovery handled great and performed well on
the hills.
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Discovery of 3,000
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Story & Photos by: Roger Sutcliffe
We traveled 340km east to Johnston Creek Park on Hwy 3 east of
Osoyoos. We stopped for a cooling swim at Bromley rock on the
Silmilkamen River. We didn’t want to get out of the turquoise water
that coursed through the shallows and deep pools. We watched the
cliff divers before driving on to Keremeos for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Keremeos is the bottom end of the Okanogan, a major fruit and
vegetable region in British Columbia (It also produces excellent
wines - check out Mission Hills). Feasting on cherries, we carried on
to Johnston Creek. We arrived in there about 5:30 and set up camp in
the evening sun. Johnston Creek is a little campground with about a
dozen sites and is very quiet. We were the second or third site occupied
(no reservations).
Tuesday morning we got away about 9:00am. Today we were
going to try for Kimberly via the Grey Creek Forest Service road. We
drove up through Nelson to Balfour to catch the ferry. Nelson is
perched on the hillside overlooking the south west arm of Kootenay
Lake. Lots of musicians, artists, and performers make for a very
eclectic town. If you’re ever there, try the Cajun Salmon sandwich at
the Redfish Grill. After lunch we followed the lakeshore to Balfour to
catch the ferry to Kootenay Bay and the Grey Creek Road. The road
runs 80kms from Kootenay Bay to Marysville over a 6500 ft pass. After
a 35 minute ferry ride across Kootenay Lake (one of the longest free
ferries in the world), we found the junction of the Grey Creek road.
It was about 35 degrees Celsius when we hit the gravel and I dropped
the Disco into low range and started up the switch backs. Forestry’s
decommissioned road warning sign had a spray painted addition.
Apparently, the road had claimed a few axles! From Kootenay Bay to
the summit is about 10 miles as the crow flies and a 4000 ft climb.
With the AC on and the engine fan kicking in periodically, the temperature
gauge barely moved. The truck handled the deep cross ditches

and loose rock switch backs effortlessly. I was starting to realize how
good even a stock Land Rover is for travel.
We stopped at the summit and discovered the road had taken a
toll. The left hand bumper light was gone and the bulb holders were
melted on to the muffler. Later, I discovered the front left running
board mount was cracked. We drove out through with the evening
sun and reached pavement about dusk. Liam enjoyed the view from
the back but Bailey found the mountain road a bit to rough. Even
with the excellent suspension, it was still too rough draw and sketch.
We arrived in Kimberly about 8:35 pm PST wondering why everything
was so quiet. We eventually realized that we had jumped ahead an
hour into Mountain Time. After a quick dinner, we spent the night at
the Western Lodge. It was less than $100 a night for all four of us with
breakfast.
After close to twelve hours on the road yesterday, we took it easy
on Wednesday. From Kimberly, we went up to Radium hot springs for
a swim and a well earned soak. This natural hot spring is directed
into a pool complex developed by Parks Canada. As we slowly
poached in the pool we chatted with travelers from England, Holland,
& Germany. Many were “doing” the Rockies in rented RV’s. While I
was smugly thinking the Land Rover was taking us places they would
never see, my wife was looking wistfully at the luxury hotel rooms on
wheels. After an hour of soaking, we headed for Banff. Out of
Radium, the highway goes up through a gorgeous little canyon before
you open out onto the expansive vista of the Bow River Valley. Along
Hwy 93 there are some huge burnt out areas from forest fires a
couple of years back. Amongst the stark, burnt trees, lush vegetation
is already re-emerging. Apparently the grazing for deer and elk is
excellent.
We got into Banff early, about 2:30 pm. We wandered around,
trying to decide where to eat. We eventually ate at Magpie & Stump’s.
Across the Bow River from town there is picnic area and playground
for the kids. After exercising the kids, we headed up to Tunnel
Mountain Campground. We had hit a few thunderstorms coming out
of Kimberly and one of the air mattresses had got wet inside the roof
bag. The sleeping bags were OK in their dry bags.
Wednesday night featured a serious equipment failure, my air
mattress went flat. We weren’t staying very warm on them, so we
picked up a foamy and a self inflating air mattress in Banff before we
headed off to Drumheller
From Banff to Calgary is a straight run but Drumheller is northwest
of Calgary. We went via Strathmore. If you are into trains, check
out the Strathmore Station restaurant; turn of the century steam
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theme with a lot of local history, and good food! After lunch, we
punched through to Royal Tyrell Museum. If you are in the area, this
is a must see. The displays are breathtaking. The museum walks you
from the beginning of life on earth through to the end of the last ice
age. With life size dioramas and huge skeletons, everyone will find it
fascinating. We spent two days at Drumheller, just barely enough time
for a good look about. North of Drumheller are the Hoodoos. They
were small by some standards, but still worth seeing. After almost a
week on the road, we headed north to Edmonton for the wedding.
300 km later, we arrived at the Best Western in Edmonton.
We emptied the Land Rover into our hotel room, to the amusement
of some of the hotel staff. We had a hectic weekend back in civilization.
We all reveled in the hot showers and comfy beds. The
weekend ended with no wedding disasters and my sister happily married.
After Polly checked out the local tack shop, we were off to Land
Rover Edmonton. They were able to supply me with new taillight
which I installed in their parking lot. Land Rover Edmonton is one of
the few remaining free standing Land Rover dealers. Off to Jasper!
Jasper was a fast 370 km run from Edmonton. The Jasper campground
was in an open pine forest. Due to the black bear population,
you have to be very careful with food and scraps. You are not allowed
to leave any cooking equipment on the picnic tables. All food and
dishes must go back in your vehicle. For those traveling by bike or
motor bike, they have steel food lockers around the campground.
After a light dinner, we got an early night.
Wednesday morning we were up early and loading up for the
long run to Jesmond. Highway 16 took us back into BC and on to Tete
Jaune Cache. Highway 5 took us down the broad North Thompson
Valley. Winding down the lush green valley through Valemont, Avola,
and Clearwater, we arrived in Little Fort. Provincial Highway 24 is a
gravel road running from Little Fort to Lone Butte through some of
the most beautiful lake country in BC. None of us had ever been
through here before. Driving along the sparkling shore line of Bridge
Lake we vowed we would return to explore more. The map showed
hundreds of lakes scattered between Little Fort and Lone Butte. Hwy
97 took us through more rolling lake country from Lone Butte down
to Clinton then on to Big Bar Lake road.
Another hour on gravel through alternating pine forest and open
range land brought us into Jesmond. Although you will find Jesmond
with most digital map software, it consists of three green mailboxes at
a dip in the road. We arrived to find no-one home. Following stan-

dard up-country procedure, we went in and put the coffee on. We
found out later Susan had gone to town to shop for Earl’s birthday.
Town is Kamloops, a four hour round trip!
We had been here several times before and I wanted to drive up
to the Jesmond lookout. Another decommissioned forestry road, it
winds up to Jesmond summit at the north end of Marble Range
Provincial Park. After climbing 3000 ft up the side of the mountain,
we emerged on to the bald rock of the summit. Looking around you
could see dozens of lakes sparkling in the sun. You could also see
the ravages of the Mountain Pine Beetle. This beetle attacks and kills
mature pines. You could see red brown swaths of dead and dying
pines all across the landscape. Talking to the fire observer manning
the lookout, I was surprised to find she averaged three to four visitors
a day! After signing the guest book, we watched the sun settle towards
the horizon filling the valley with a golden mist. We headed down to
get past the steep sections before full dark.
After a couple of relaxing days, our holidays were drawing to a
close. We enjoyed the sunshine and were able to dry out all our gear
before leaving. Packing the Land Rover one last time, we swung on
to the gravel road and headed south for home. Hwy 97 wound down
through the dry Cariboo Chilcotin region to Cache Creek. From
Cache Creek we headed down Hwy 1, the Trans-Canada Highway, to
home in Chilliwack. Highway 1 winds through the towering Fraser
Canyon along the side the muddy Fraser River. This road clings to the
side of the canyon and darts through multiple tunnels to find it way to
the coast. This mighty river is tapped by many farmers to irrigate the
arid lands along it shores. Emerald green alfalfa contrasts with the
brown scrub surrounding the irrigated fields. At Hope, we emerged
into the rich green Fraser Valley, home.
Epilogue
Would we do it again? Yes, but not so far so fast. We discovered many
places we will visit again. The Land Rover served us well. Before we
do it again, I would add a roof rack to the Disco. Going into the back
country solo, I will definitely add some more recovery gear - just in
case. A better tent and self inflating air mattresses will allow us to
sleep better and warmer. We continue to daytrip with the Discovery
exploring the surrounding mountains. It has taken us to relaxing
soaks in wild hot springs and followed river shorelines. While I don’t
plan turning it into a rock crawler, some suspension improvements
and bit of armor wouldn’t be amiss on steep rocky roads of Coastal
Mountains. Having the Land Rover is allowing our family to explore
our home province in ways we couldn’t before. Now what about a
snorkel?
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(A) Defender Aluminum 5 Bar Body Protection Kits
Reinforce your body work with these G4 style 5 bar protection plates.
Made from non-corrosive aluminum alloy. Available in Black or Silver
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Includes stainless and anodized hardware.
1) Pair of wing top protectors with hardware for Defender
RNA6510B Defender 90/ 110 Black............................................$ 159.00
RNA6510 Defender 90/ 110Silver .............................................$ 159.00
2) Set of sill protectors with hardware for your Defender
RNA6530B Defender 90 Black ....................................................$ 119.00
RNA6530 Defender 90 Silver ....................................................$ 119.00
RNA6531B Defender 110 Black ..................................................$ 129.00
3) Set of rear quarter protectors with hardware for your Defender
RNA6550B Defender 90 Black ....................................................$ 69.00
RNA6550 Defender 90 Silver ....................................................$ 69.00
RNA6551B Defender 110 Black ..................................................$ 74.50
4) Complete set of wing top protectors, sill protectors and rear quarter
protectors for your Defender. All hardware included.
RNK6500B Defender 90 Black ....................................................$ 329.00
RNK6500 Defender 90 Silver ....................................................$ 329.00
RNK6501B Defender 110 Black ..................................................$ 329.00
5) Bonnet protection plate, reinforces the center of your bonnet. Our
black bonnet protector will prevent glare from roof mounted lights.
RNA6520 Defender 90, 110 Silver ............................................$ 169.00
RNA6520B Defender 90, 110 Black ............................................$ 169.00
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Mounts
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• 3/16 steel tube
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• 3/8 Grade 8 bolts
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Finish
• Fully bead blasted to promote adhesion of top coating
• High pressure Phosphate wash ensures all contamination is removedprior
to application of top coat
• Coated with a durable baked on semi gloss powder coating
RNA1113A RR Classic, Discovery I................................................$ 599.95
RNA1117A Discovery II....................................................................$ 599.95
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gD Tubular Winch Bumper
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(C) Differential Guard
Essential protection for off-road use. Anodized Steel guard clamps onto
the front axle housing and protects the front differential from the most
common off-road hazards.
DIFF01AA RR Classic, Discovery I & Defender Front or Rear .$ 79.95ea
DIFF02AA Discovery II (non-ACE only) Front ............................$ 99.50
DIFF03 Range Rover P38A Front ............................................$ 179.00
(D) New Tubular Winch Bumper for Defender
Experience the next generation in off-road bumpers. Mounts higher and
tighter for improved approach angle. Built from tubular powder coated
steel for superior strength without excessive weight. Designed for Warn
XD9000 low profile winch, features built in jack points and light mounts.
DWB1003 Tubular Winch Bumper................................................$ 799.00
RNA089 Adapter kit for USA 110 ...............................................$ 159.95
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Fits into the jack receptacles that are located on Defender chassis, Rovers North
Series and Defender Sill Protectors, ARB Bull Bars and Rovers North Discovery I
Heavy Duty Rear Bumper. This adapter provides the safest way to jack up your
Land Rover on uneven terrain without crawling under the vehicle.
PLA908 Jackall adapter (Orange) ....................................................$ 39.95
PLA908HL Hi-Lift adapter (Red)........................................................$ 49.00
(B) 4X4 RAC by Hi-Lift
This universal jack rack is designed to be mounted on bumpers, roof
racks, inside or out, wherever your jack will fit. It can be used on
Jackall or Hi-Lift jacks. Includes hardware.
4X400 Hi-Lift 4X4 Rack....................................................................$ 29.75
(C) Off Road Jack Base for Hi-Lift Jacks only
This base improves the stability of Hi-Lift jacks on soft ground surfaces.
This is highly recommended for off-road use in mud and sand, where the
cast base of the Hi-lift will sink under the weight of your Land Rover.
(Base is for Hi-Lift Jacks ONLY)
ORB Jack Base .............................................................................$ 34.95
(D) Loc Rac by Hi-Lift
This universal jack rack can be mounted inside or out, wherever your jack will fit. It
can be used on Jackall or Hi-Lift jacks. Includes hardware and padlock with keys.
LR200 Hi-Lift Loc Rac .......................................................................................$ 24.00
(E) Pro Comp Soft Recovery Straps
Soft Recovery Straps are the latest in recovery tools for better
shock absorption. Better energy magnification.
RNH548 2”X20’ strap, 20,000 lb. .......................................................$ 29.95
RNH549 2”X30’ strap, 20,000 lb. .......................................................$339.95
RNH550 3”X30’ strap, 30,000 lb. .......................................................$ 54.95
RNH551 4”X30’ strap, 40,000 lb. .......................................................$ 74.95
(F) Plasma Winch Rope
The best plasma ropes available.
RNR2021 3/8” Plasma Rope; 100’ .......................................................$ 269.95
RNR2011 5/16” Plasma Rope; 125’ .....................................................$ 229.95
(G) Polyurethane Securing Ring
Secures the handle to the jack so that they do not separate while you
are storing or transporting your jack. Fits both Hi-Lift and Jackall jacks.
RNA9112 Jackall Securing Ring.........................................................$ 9.95
RNA9113 Hi-Lift Securing Ring ...........................................................$ 9.95
(H) Shackle Recovery Set
Made of solid steel, this is a stout, easy to use recovery hitch. Shackle
and hitch pin included as shown.
RNA1022 Shackle Recovery Set.........................................................$ 74.95
(I) 60” Hi-Lift Jack
An all cast construction with a 4,660 lb rated capacity. This jack is ideal
for Land Rovers with oversized tires and or raised suspension, where the
extra lift from a taller jack is needed.
HL605 Jack........................................................................................$ 64.00
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The original all cast, all purpose jack can lift, pull, push or hoist
up to 4,660lbs.
HL485 Jack........................................................................................$ 59.00
(K) 48” Jackall
A rugged, powerful, all-purpose tool that can lift, pull, push or hoist up to 8,000
lbs. It is ideal for self recovery and is widely recommended as an essential component
of an off-road vehicle’s kit.
RNA901 Jackall ..............................................................................................$ 69.95
(L) Hi-Lift X-TREME
Winch, clamp, or spread up to 5,000 lbs with this top of the line Hi-Lift X-TREME. This
all-cast version is made with charcoal metalic powder-coat finish, gold zinc-coated
hardware and handle, and a special winch-clamp-spreader attachment.
XT485 48” ...........................................................................................................$ 84.50
XT605 60” ...........................................................................................................$ 90.95
(M) Recovery Hitch & Receiver Adapter for all Models
(1) Recovery Hitch can be front or rear mounted to handle snatch strap,
chain or winch cable as used on the Camel Trophy. Special mounting
hardware included.
RNF408 Recovery Hitch.....................................................................$ 76.60
(2) Receiver Adapter allows recovery and tow hitches to be mounted
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front receiver.
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Assembled with winch: ARBD119WK
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black, or you can paint to match your Land Rover. Built to facilitate a Warn 9,000 lb
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RNH720 LR3 ARB Winch Bull Bar only............................................................$ 1295.00
3432080 Discovery I ARB Bull Bar only..................................................................$ 759.95
ARBDI9WKNA Discovery I ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed ‘94-1999.............$ 1899.95
3432060 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar only, ‘99-2002 ................................................$ 939.95
ARBDII9WK Discovery II ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed, ‘99-2002 ..........$ 2190.00
3432120 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar only, 2003 on .................................................$ 959.00
ARBDII9WK03 Discovery II ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed, 2003 on ...........$ 2190.00
3932020 Discovery II ARB Sahara Bar only, 2003 on ...........................................$ 1095.00
SBDII9WK Discovery II ARB Sahara Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed, 2003 on.......$ 2254.95
3430020 Range Rover Classic ARB Bull Bar only.................................................$ 779.00
ARB9WK Range Rover Classic ARB Bull Bar w/Warn XD9000 installed ...........$ 1998.00
RNB897 Defender 90 110, Series II - III ARB Bull Bar only ........................$ 798.00
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A friend in Vermont once asked me, “Why do
you own such anti-social cars?” Her statement
stunned me. “Antisocial? Moi?”
Perhaps she had a point with my ’80
Triumph TR-7 Spider; after all, it will only seat
me and one friend. Given my short list of
friends, that’s often proven to be more than
enough. You do sit quite low to the ground
and you enter by stretching yourself over wide
sills. If you’re not medium height, lithe and
athletic, you’ll never look or feel good about
entering or exiting the car. If you’re female,
you’ll likely feel on display. If you’re tall,
you’ll not feel too good once you’re
scrunched up inside the car. There’s also no
visible evidence of safety or convenience; the
cupholder is actually the person next to you,
to whom you ask, “Would you hold this cup
for a moment?”
Then there’s the styling of a TR-7, “the
shape of things to come” that came and went.
An apocryphal story, retold in Richard
Porter’s Crap Cars, told of stylist Guigaro’s
first look at the TR-7 at an auto show. He
observed the right side of the car and walked
around to the left. Upon staring at the car he
exclaimed, “My God, they’ve done the same
thing to this side, too.” To Triumph
cognoscenti, the TR-7 remains an antisocial
statement.
However, I must protest. The Land
Rovers - my 1966 Series II-A 88”s, the Station
Wagon and the Hardtop - what was my friend
thinking?
What could be more convivial than hav-
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BEHIND THESTEERING WHEEL
By Jeffrey B. Aronson
ing 6 acquaintances join you in an 88” Station
Wagon? You quickly learn to share common
space –“Is that your foot I just stomped?
Sorry!” You learn to alert female friends to
potential awkward moments – “Now I’m just
reaching for the overdrive, not your thigh” –
a sure sign of social and political politesse.
The Hardtop provides a perfect demonstration
of the classlessness of Land Rovers.
Whether you’re seated on the fallen aftermarket
squabs or on the fender wells, class, status,
age or gender mean nothing as everyone
is totally uncomfortable.
Series Land Rovers teach you the basics
of proper social behavior. My parents always
told me to “sit up straight.” That’s exactly
what you must do in a Series II-A. You have no
choice, of course, because the seats don’t
move [unless you knock the seat squab off
the seatbox] or recline. You either fit or you
don’t (when Rover finally got around to
“deluxe seating,” the total seat adjustment
was 3 inches.). Pay attention to your door
locks because you’re wedged against the driver’s
side door. Seat belts and the large steering
wheel help keep you in place during spirited
cornering. Good vision, ideally 20/20, is
a plus because the instruments sit just below
your right knee on a fascia far, far away.
There’s no way to view them except by taking
your eyes off the road – never a great idea. At
night, the peanut bulbs in the instruments
give off less than 1 candlepower, enough to
tell you they’re still present but not enough to
read them. So you listen carefully as you
drive; engine and drivetrain noise identify
your likely speed.
Listening respectfully - another admonition
from my parents - is also a good idea so
you can hear any changes in engine, transmission
or suspension noises that might indicate
problems. I remember climbing a long
hill in Waldo County, Maine, a few years ago
when I scared myself silly listening a sudden
loud blatting, grinding sound from underneath
the car. Pulling over close to a ditch, I
shined a flashlight under the car, expecting to
see differential or transfer case pieces.
Instead, I found an exhaust system dragging
on the ground as both hangers had broken off
from the frame. Fortunately, I had a dog leash
in the car which served as an ideal tie down
for the system. It was a noisy ride to the coast.
I exercised great care in my driving so as not
to offend nighttime sleepers with my broken
exhaust system.
“Speak only when you have something
useful to say,” my folks would insist. In a
Series Land Rover, you do choose your words
carefully any time the engine is running; no
one can hear you well anyway, so you might as
well have something valuable to make it
worth the effort. Most conversation in a Series
Rover becomes internal, to be shared only
with yourself. It’s just too much effort to share
it with others in the car unless it’s really
important.
“Speak clearly and don’t mumble,” my
father would proclaim. Once you feel compelled
to speak you must do so at full volume
and with great diction; otherwise, no one will
understand you. Any orator who has tried to
go one on one with a tappety 2.25 knows of
the challenge. Beware of any person whose
voice can carry above the din of a 2.25 Rover
diesel. That’s the same person who will want
to talk about his successes on the 10-hour Jet
Blue runway hold.
The gentility demanded on Series owners
often surprises people. The Rover owner
must have the strength to wield a ½” breaker
bar with a 1” socket on an output shaft nut, as
well as the dexterity and deftness to install a
new speedometer cable. I completed this
charming task only last week in the yard of
East Coast Rover in Warren, Maine. “Always
be kind to your friends,” my parents insisted.
Happy to oblige the favor given to me, I know
that my travails of lying on a sheet of ice performing
one of the more frustrating maintenance
jobs would bring a grin the faces of the
ECR staff. I’m assured by them that it did just
that.
The winter show and ice cover on the
gravel beamed the rays of a warm sun; with
temperatures near 32 degrees F, I felt very
comfortable leaning over the fascia removing
the screw on end of the speedometer cable.
While I was having so much fun, I took the
opportunity to return my Rovers North-refurbished
speedometer to its hole in the fascia
panel. That meant I could diddle with evensmaller
round nuts and the speedometer
holder bracket, too. The key here is to pull
everything back far enough to get your hand
in back of the instruments without pulling any
connectors off their pins on the ignition
switch. It’s also helpful to be gentle with the
small bulb that illuminates the speedometer;
otherwise, you’ll break it off in your finger

and have to rummage through old speedometers
to find a working bulb.
Now it’s time to exchange the cable. I
pushed the old one through the hole in the
bulkhead. Crawling under the car, I pulled the
remaining length of cable out until I found the
transfer case end. Since I had a Fairey overdrive,
too, I now confronted a genuine challenge.
You see, the transfer case end of the
cable is held in place by a small, round
flange, about the size of a quarter, with three
flathead screws that go through the flange
into the transfer case housing. In turn, the
transfer case housing and the overdrive housing
form a canyon too narrow for a human
hand; into that canyon you must reach up to
screw in three ½” long screws. Oh, and all go
in at an angle, and the top one is totally hidden
by the speedometer cable.
The dexterity required to accomplish all
this should dispel any notions of Rover enthusiasts
as ham-fisted mechanical barbarians.
No, we must become gentle, nimble fingered
artisans. I tried magnetizing a tiny screwdriver,
the one that resembled the item included
in Barbie’s Own Tool Kit, to hold the screw in
place as I lifted it over my head. The screw
made it very close to the hole when it leapt off
the screwdriver and took a 9.5 dive into the
gravel surface beside my head. I borrowed a
huge magnet from the much-amused ECR
staff and found the missing screw.
This time, I tried some Hylomar sealer
on the head of the screw. That gave me
enough grip for two to go in successfully, and
the third to stick to my right eyebrow when it
fell from the top hole. A lot more Hylomar,
several healthy abdominal crunches, a
strained neck and a small flashlight helped
me complete the task. Three screws equaled
45 minutes of physical activity.
How meditative, how Pilates, how New
Age of me! Anti-social and barbaric - I think
not!
________ � ________
From the time of its inception the Series Land
Rover has been at home in a huge variety of
settings, from fields to freeways. You can travel
at 6.5 mph or 65 mph; at any speed there’s
no better place to be than behind the steering
wheel of a Land Rover. As I have two Series
Rovers, I have the joy to two different driving
experiences.
The QE I, the station wagon, received the
maintenance described above. With its new
speedometer, I now can view the leisurely
acceleration that comes from the mighty
efforts of the 2.25 liter engine, a rebuilt now
at least 13 years and hundreds of thousands
of miles old. The QE I now runs parabolic
springs from Rovers North. They feel no different
on the highway than conventional leaf
springs, but on bumpy roads, they absorb
bumps much more effectively. It used to be
routine for pieces of luggage to be launched
from the jump seats in the rear; I always kept
a collection of bungee cords in the car. Now,
I’m surprised if anything falls off a seat.
Off roading, the parabolics really do
make a difference in control of the car. The
springs are very flexible and supple so you
don’t need to carry an anvil in the rear to
compress the springs and gain articulation.
They’re strong enough to help you keep control,
too. I remember a ski instructor once
watching me pound a mogul. As he helped me
up, he reminded me to “bend your knees to
absorb the bumps. Don’t fight them.”
Running the trails of the Maine Winter Romp
at 10 mph in low range second gear, I felt as
though the car was bending its knees as it
tackled holes, moguls, rocks and logs on the
trail. That same instructor suggested that to
gain control, you accelerate up the side of a
mogul and as you rose to the top, straighten
out as you go down, and then bend again at
the nadir. You were always in control. That’s
the approach I used in the Rover on the trails
of the Maine Winter Romp, too.
The QM I, another ’66, has its original
engine with only 46,000 miles –most of them
on a Vermont farm estate – the 7:1 head and
the original Solex carburetor. The Weber on
the QE I needs next to no maintenance and
runs very well - except for carb icing in cold,
damp weather. The Solex provides punchier
acceleration, less gas mileage, and easy starting.
I suppose that top notch compression
helps, too.
The springs in this one are standard leaf
springs, a bit on the tired side. Except when
it’s overloaded with firewood, it handles quite
well off road. It pounds you more and you
hear every bump as various doors and other
loose bits rattle with every change in the road
or field surface. Since I brought the car home
in October 2005, it has not left the island so
all of its driving been in conditions more
common to rural England than contemporary
America. Still, I remember how well it drove
and handled on the 220 mile trip from
Vermont to Maine and I’m certain that it
would run fine anytime it was needed on the
mainland.
Of course, I must first find out why the
generator light remains on suddenly all the
time: stuck brushes in the generator, failed
internals, corrosion at the voltage regulator,
bad wiring? Two years ago, when I had the
same problem, I hit the generator with a hammer.
Hopefully, this fix will be as simple.
________ � ________
In the ‘60’s Land Rover ran an advertisement
for the 109” 12 seat Station Wagon. Noting
that Rovers had conquered deserts and rain
forests, they recognized that the school run
made by mothers throughout the land was
probably the great challenge for any driver.
With a Rover full of screaming children in
their school uniforms, a patient mother stares
through the windshield of the 109” in the ad.
Incredibly, she’s wearing white gloves while
driving (my steering wheel has decades of
accumulated grease, sweat and palm oil that
leaves an unsightly residue on my hands
whenever it’s damp outside).
I thought of this ad when I read that
British FirstGroup PLC will take over ownership
of Laidlaw International, an American
firm that operates both Greyhound Bus Lines
and the largest single fleet of school buses in
the US. FirstGroup already owns 13% of the
US school bus market; this acquisition will
elevate its dominance to 40%.
Yellow school busses may be all the rage,
but really, who wants to ride in them? By the
time students enter high school, they’re begging
and/or nagging their folks to drive them
to school so they won’t be seen on a bus. So
what if FirstGroup replaced unappealing
busses with Land Rovers? Attendance would
skyrocket as kids flocked to get a ride in, say,
a Defender 110 to get to school. Teachers
would have to learn a new excuse. Instead of
“the dog ate my homework,” the best fib
would become “Lucas wouldn’t let the bus
run this morning.”
________ � ________
Congratulations to Rovers North technical
correspondent John Robison, whose articles
have graced our pages for the past few years.
The Boston Globe recently reported that John
just signed a major book contract based on
the “triumphant tale” of his life. From Land
Rovers and Rolls Royce’s to literary fame –
nice going, John!
________ � ________
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SUSPENSION
PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION KITS
(A) Genuine Heavy Duty Springs & Bilstein Shock Kits
Perfect for vehicles running factory tire sizes with a moderate appointment of
off-road equipment – not exceeding manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight.
Includes four Bilstein shocks and four Genuine Land Rover heavy duty springs.
Will raise vehicle approximately 1 inch. Great on-road, good off-road.
Defender 90/110
RNK5201 Defender 90, without winch ...............................................$ 589.00
RNK5211 Defender 90, with winch .....................................................$ 599.95
RNK5202 Defender 110, with winch....................................................$ 589.00
RNA235 Bilstein Steering Damper ....................................................$ 86.00
Discovery I 1994 - 1999
RNK5203 Discovery I, without winch..................................................$ 599.00
RNK5213 Discovery I, with winch .......................................................$ 619.00
RNA245 Bilstein Steering Damper ....................................................$ 85.00
Discovery II 1999 - 2004
RNK5208 Discovery II, with winch ......................................................$ 769.00
Range Rover Classic 1987 - 1995
RNK5204 Range Rover Classic, 100” without winch........................$ 599.00
RNK5214 Range Rover Classic, 100” with winch .............................$ 629.00
RNA245 Bilstein Steering Damper ....................................................$ 85.00
(B) Old Man Emu Heavy Duty Springs & Shock Kits
For owners using oversize tires combined with heavy duty bumper/winch combinations
and extra vehicle equipment. Designed for heavy duty off-road use.
Will raise vehicle approximately 1.5 inch. Great off-road, good on-road.
Defender 90
OMED90K1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 639.00
OMED90K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00
OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50
Defender 110 Station Wagon
OMED110K1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 639.00
OMED110K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00
OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50
Defender 110 Pick-up or Hardtop
OMED110RK1 Standard Duty........................................................................$ 639.00
OMED110RK2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00
OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50
Discovery I 1994 - 1999
OMEDS1K1 Standard .................................................................................$ 639.00
OMEDS1K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00
OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50
Discovery II 1999 - 2004
OMEDS2K1 Standard .................................................................................$ 639.00
OMEDS2K2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00
OMESD02 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50
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SHOCKS &
SPRINGS
A
B
4x4 SHOCKS & SPRINGS
Range Rover Classic
OMERRK1 Standard .................................................................................$ 639.00
OMERRK2 Heavy Duty .............................................................................$ 639.00
OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50
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PRO COMP 2 INCH PERFORMANCE
SUSPENSION KITS
NO COMPROMISE.
Perfect for those on a mission to conquer all on and
off-road terrain without the harsh ride associated with
heavy duty springs. Experience smooth and responsive
perfomance with added clearance. Simply select the
front & rear springs that best match your Land Rover
from the chart below & add a set of 4 Pro Comp shocks.
For front coil springs
choose a part number
from the chart below.
Discovery I
1994-1999
Range Rover Classic
1987-1993
Coil Spring
Defender 90 NAS
Defender 110
+ + =
For rear coil springs
choose a part number
from the chart below.
2” Higher Front Coil Spring Sets 2” Higher Rear Coil Spring Sets
Standard front end
no extra equipment
CSS001
CSS001
CSS002
CSS002
For Pro Comp shock set of 4
use part number:
PCS9020 for Defender
PCS9030 for Discovery I
PCS9050 for Range Rover Classic
originally equipped with coil
springs.
Equipped with heavy duty
bumper and winch.
CSS002
CSS002
CSS002
CSS002
Standard rear weight
no extra equipment
200 lbs of extra
equipment installed
300 lbs of extra
equipment installed
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CSS004
CSS003
CSS004
CSS006
ONLY
$489.00
CSS004
CSS004
CSS004
CSS006
CSS005
CSS005
CSS005
CSS006
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SHOCKS & SPRINGS
(A) Balanced Parabolic Spring and Shock Kits
(Series II, IIA, III)
After years of testing, research and selling four different types of parabolic
springs from around the world, we’ve determined that these are the best available.
Improve your ride, improve your comfort, and get additional axle articulation
out of your Series Land Rover. Includes four springs with u-bolts and hardware.
For best results, we’ve included a set of our Pro Comp Nitor Gas Shocks, or OME
Nitrocharger shocks.
Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits with Pro Comp shocks
RNK112388PC 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks, for 88” ..............$ 699.95
RNK1123109PC 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks, for 109” ............$ 699.95
RNK1124109PC 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 PC shocks,
Heavy Duty set, for 109” ......................................................$ 779.95
Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits with
Old Man Emu Shocks
RNK112388 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, for 88”...........$ 879.95
RNK1123109 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks, for 109”.........$ 879.95
RNK1124109 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, 4 OME shocks,
Heavy Duty set, for 109” ......................................................$ 899.95
Balanced Parabolic Spring Kits w/o Shocks
Includes U bolts with nuts
RNK1123 2 leaf front & 3 leaf rears for 88” and 109” ......................$ 499.00
RNK1124 2 leaf front & 4 leaf rears, HD set for 109” .......................$ 589.00
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RNK1124
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RNK112388PC
A
RNK11241109PC
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SHOCKS
(B) Bilstein Shocks
Bilstein® is the world leader in gas-pressurized shock absorber technology.
Technically the most advanced shock available today, Bilstein utilizes a one piece
seamless monotube design filled with oil and nitrogen gas in a pressurized, sealed
compartment. Completely eliminates any foaming of the oil and the monotube design
helps dissipate heat to prevent shock fade. Bilstein’s shock bodies are precisionformed
through a unique seamless manufacturing process. We recommend for use
with Land Rover Genuine Standard or Heavy Duty springs. Great for off-road driving
in normally equipped vehicles. Not recommended for heavily ladened vehicles with
oversize tires. Lifetime warranty.
Defender 90/110
RNA243-4 Set of four...............................................................................$ 329.00
RNA243-5 Set of five (includes Damper) .............................................$ 375.00
RNA235 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 86.00
Discovery I
RNA243-6 Set of four...............................................................................$ 329.00
RNA243-7 Set of five (includes Damper) .............................................$ 375.00
RNA245 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 85.00
Discovery II
RNA6046-7 Set of four...............................................................................$ 379.00
Range Rover Classic
RNA243-4 RR Classic w/coil springs (set of four) ..............................$ 329.00
RNA243-5 RR Classic (Set of four + damper)......................................$ 375.00
RNA2152-3 RR Classic LWB w/air susp (set of four)...........................$ 369.95
RNA245 RR Classic, Steering Damper..............................................$ 85.00
Range Rover P38A
RNA2214-5 Set of four...............................................................................$ 396.00
(C) OME Shocks
For Land Rover owners who require heavy-duty shocks, off-road performance
and maximum load capacity. Twin-tube design offers unsurpassed protection
against rocks and debris. These heavy duty nitrogen-gas shock absorbers
are recommended for applications where more dampening is needed for use
with oversize tires.
Series 88” & 109”
OMESK109 109” Set of four shocks........................................................$ 368.00
OMESK88 88” Set of four shocks..........................................................$ 368.00
OMESD11 88 and 109 Steering Damper ...............................................$ 72.50
Defender 90/110
OMESKDEF Set of four shocks.................................................................$ 319.95
OMESD32 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50
Discovery I
OMESKDS1 Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 319.00
OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50
Discovery II
OMESKDS2 Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 319.00
OMESD02 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50
Range Rover Classic
OMESKRR Set of four shocks ................................................................$ 319.00
OMESD11 Steering Damper ...................................................................$ 72.50
(D) Pro Comp ES 9000 Shocks
For Discovery, Range Rover and Defender. Nitrogen gas charged shocks with
two inches of extra travel. (Designed for off-road performance for
vehicles with raised suspension of two inches or less). Excellent all
around ride quality and handling. Shock sets include bushings and optional poly
vinyl dust boots in black.
PCS9030 Discovery I 1989-1999 front and rear shock set....................$ 189.00
PCS9050 Range Rover Classic 1970-1993 with coil suspension front
and rear shock set.......................................................................$ 189.00
PCS9020 Defender 1983-1998 front and rear shock set .......................$ 189.00
Pro Comp ES 3000
for Series II, IIA, III, 88” and 109” Land Rovers with standard or parabolic springs
offer an extra inch of shock travel. These performance shocks incorporate a twin
tube cellular gas design that prevents foaming and reduces shock fade to
improve the ride quality of leaf spring suspension. Shock sets include bushings
and optional poly vinyl dust boots in black.
PCS3088 88” front and rear shock set......................................................$ 169.99
PCS3109 109” front and rear shock set....................................................$ 169.99
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C
D
4x4 SHOCKS & SPRINGS
Steering Damper
PLS122 Series II, IIA, III, 88”, 109”,
Range Rover Classic and Discovery I ...............................$ 41.95
SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION
Off-road suspension accessories for Defender,
Discovery I and Range Rover Classic
(coil springs)
(A) Front Heavy Duty Shock Towers
PLS023HDY Standard 10” height, powder coated yellow, pair ..$174.50
PLS022HDY 2 inches lower, powder coated Yellow, pair ............$179.00
PLS023HDG Standard 10” height, galvanized, pair.......................$169.00
PLS022HDG 2 inches lower, galvanized, pair.................................$179.00
Heavy duty shock towers require 2 heavy duty securing rings, PLS039HD
(B) Heavy Duty Securing Ring
PLS039HD Used to secure heavy duty or standard shock tower to
your chassis (sold individually) ..................................$ 19.95
(C) Heavy Duty Spring Retainers
Improves springs attachment to axle. Required with dislocation cones.
SRP105 Front heavy duty spring retainer................................$ 19.95
SRP106 Rear heavy duty spring retainer.................................$ 14.95
(D) Front Dislocation Cones
PLS023DC Easily bolts to your chassis front top spring mount.
Proven effective in guiding a dislocated spring back
into place, allowing for maximum axle articulation.
(Pair)................................................................................$ 89.00
(E) Rear Dislocation Cones
PLH617DC Easily bolts to your chassis rear top spring mount.
Proven effective in guiding a dislocated spring back
into place, allowing for maximum axle articulation.
(Pair)................................................................................$ 89.00
PLS023HDY Standard 10”
PLS023HDG Standard 10”
A A
B
C
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Front Heavy Duty Shock Towers, Yellow
SRP105 Front Spring Retainer
SRP106 Rear Spring Retainer
Front Heavy Duty Shock Towers, Galvanized
(F) Rear Shock Mount Drop kit
PLH617DK Increases the travel of your rear shock by lowering
your top mount 2”. Works great with our 2” lower heavy
duty front shock towers (Pair)....................................$ 89.00
(G) 2 Inch Heavy Duty Lift Spacers
Raise your Defender, Range Rover Classic, Discovery I and II
by 2 inches, using our Lift Spacers. Easy to install, for that DIY person.
No special tools are required. Fits between axle and spring plate.
RNA5102 Set of 2 inch heavy duty lift spacers (2 front 2, rear).............$ 99.95
(H) Extended Flexible Stainless Steel Brake Line Kits
These 4 inch extended flexible stainless steel brake line kits are designed for Land
Rovers with lifted suspension. Replaces your rubber flex lines. Equipped with factory
fittings. No adapters required. Directions included.
SBL3004E Discovery I.....................................................................................$ 109.95
SBL6004E Discovery II....................................................................................$ 109.95
SBL5006E Range Rover Classic 1992 - 1995 ...............................................$ 159.95
SBL2003E Defender 90, 110 ...........................................................................$ 84.95
(I) ProLine Performance Wheel Spacer Set
Widen your Land Rover's track, and dramatically improve your turning radius and
handling. Precision made from Billet Aluminum with heat-treated heavy-duty wheel
studs, this new and improved Performance Wheel Spacer Kit is designed for superior
strength and off-road performance. Made in the USA. Set of 4 includes 30mm wide
spacers with studs, and 20 lug nuts.
RNWS001 Defender, Discovery I and Range Rover Classic ....................$ 389.00
RNWS002 Discovery II, Range Rover P38A ................................................$ 399.00
(J) Raised Poly Axle Stops
PLH057E 3 1/2 inch raised orange Poly Axle Stop, for front or rear, to limit
downward axle travel. Fits Defender, Discovery I
and Range Rover Classic....................................................................$ 26.95
PLH057 2 1/4 inch orange Poly Axle Stop, for front or rear, to limit downward
axle travel. Fits Defender, Discovery I and Range Rover Classic.
...................................................................................................................$ 19.50
D E
PLS039HD Heavy Duty Securing Ring
PLS023DC Front Dislocation Cones PLH617DC Rear Dislocation Cones
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F G H
PLH617DK Rear Shock Mount Drop Kit RNA5102 2 Inch Heavy Duty Lift Spacers Extended Flexible Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit
I RNWS002 ProLine Performance Wheel
J
Spacer Set
PLH057E Raised Poly Axle Stop
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SUSPENSION
(A) 1993 - ‘95 Range Rover Classic
Coil Conversion Kit using Genuine springs
Land Rover designed and built into the Range Rover Classic; a fantastic air suspension
system that was way ahead of its time. However, when a malfunctioning
component needs repair or replacement, it can quickly get time-consuming and
expensive. Do away with all the air suspension hassle and expense by converting
your Range Rover Classic to a coil-sprung Range Rover. This kit contains all
Genuine parts and includes everything needed for the proper conversion and
continued reliable on or off-road performance. Our customers have been so satisfied
with the improved ride quality and handling after installation of this kit, most
claim they prefer the coil conversion suspension to the factory air suspension!
Includes detailed instructions and all necessary hardware.
RNK5105 Coil Spring Conversion Kit, Range Rover Classic,
Genuine (as showm above).................................................$ 379.00
1993 - ‘95 Range Rover Classic
Coil Conversion Kit using Old Man Emu springs
RNK5105A Coil Spring Conversion Kit (with OME springs),
Range Rover Classic (not shown) ......................................$ 399.95
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COMPLETE COIL CONVERSION KITS FOR EASY INSTALLATION
The only kits featuring Genuine variable rate coil springs
for a superior ride and improved handling.
A B
(B) 1995-2002 Range Rover P38A Coil Spring
Conversion Kits with Electronic ECU Bypass
Simply the best kit for the best price. You will not find a better price
anywhere else. This is a top quality kit for standard duty for normal
driving and off road conditions, that converts your Range Rover P38A air
suspension to coil spring suspension, giving you the best handling and
the most comfortable coil spring suspension ride on the market today. Our
kit includes 4 Genuine variable rate springs, 2 Genuine rear coil spring isolators,
2 Genuine front coil isolators, 4 coil spring seats, 4 aluminum spring
perch adapters, 4 spring retainers and 1 EAS override pigtail to eliminate
fault codes. All hardware and instructions are included. Installation is
straight forward, requiring no fabrication or modifications to your vehicle.
PLK5106 Standard RR P38A Coil Spring Conversion Kit.......................$ 689.00
RNK5107 Heavy Duty, P38A Coil Conversion Kit...............................$ 799.00
1995-2002 Range Rover P38A Coil Spring Conversion
Kits with 4 gas pressurized Bilstein Shocks.
RNK5116 Standard w/Bilsteins, P38A Coil Conversion Kit..............$1199.00
RNK5117 Heavy Duty w/Bilsteins, P38A Coil Conversion Kit..........$1299.00
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C DISCOVERY II REAR AIR TO
GENUINE COIL SPRING
CONVERSION KIT
D
E
(C) Discovery II Rear Air to Coil Spring Conversion Kit
Coil Conversion for Discovery II rear suspension. Do away with air suspension
hassles and convert to coil-sprung for continued reliable performance. Kit contains
Genuine parts, everything for the conversion, instructions and hardware.
RNK5118 Discovery II Rear Air to Coil Spring Conversion Kit........$ 282.45
(D) Heavy Duty Drive Flange
Fits Defender, Discovery I and Range Rover Classic. Anodized finish with
screw on caps, sold in pairs.
PLH009 Drive Flange H/D 24 spline ........................................$ 89.95 PR.
(E) Polyurethane Bushing Kits
These Polyurethane Bushing Kits were designed with the DYI indivaidual in mind;
both easy to install and the best possible price anywhere. These Kits are suitable
for normal, as well as off-road use. Includes all suspension and all shock absorber
bushings. Made in England.
PBS1115 Polyurethane Bushing Kit, Discovery I, Range Rover Classic
(except 1995), Defender 90, 1994 on. .................................$ 169.95
PBS1111LWB Polyurethane Bushing Kit, Series III, 109” Includes all
spring bushings and shock bushings ......................$ 109.50
PBS1111SWB Polybushing Set, Series IIA, III, 88”Includes all spring
bushings and shock bushings...................................$ 109.50
(F) Genuine Land Rover Suspension Bushing Kits
For superior performance and durability, no other bushings known will
outlast Genuine Suspension Bushings. Includes all Land Rover Genuine Parts,
bushings and hardware for replacing suspension bushings on your vehicle.
Professional installation is recommended.
RNK5910 Range Rover Classic Front Bushings Pre '86 .......................$ 189.95
RNK5911 Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings Pre '86 .........................$ 209.95
RNK5912 Range Rover Classic Front Bushings ‘86-’90 .........................$ 149.95
RNK5913 Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings ‘86-’92 ..........................$ 189.95
RNK5914 Range Rover Classic Front Bushings ‘91 on ..........................$ 139.95
RNK5915 Range Rover Classic Rear Bushings ‘93 on ...........................$ 189.95
RNK5918 Discovery I Front Suspension Bushings.................................$ 139.95
RNK5915 Discovery I Rear Suspension Bushings..................................$ 189.95
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THE BEST
BUSHING KIT
AVAILABLE
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Welcome to the Spring edition of Robison on
Rovers. In my last column, I told you about
finishing up my book, Look Me In The Eye.
Since then, things have been racing along.
You’ll be able to find the book in bookstores
nationwide September 25 th . It’s being
published by Crown, an imprint of Random
House. You can sign up for news or even
place an order on www.randomhouse.com
I’ve also got an author web site,
www.johnrobison.com
My book tells the story of growing up
with Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form of
autism. For those of you who’ve met me . . .
it’s why I seem a bit eccentric at times. The
book tells the story of my childhood, and
how I dropped out of high school but educated
myself. I’ve talked about my first
career, which saw me on the road with KISS
and Pink Floyd’s sound company in the
1970s. You can read about my time designing
electronic toys at Milton Bradley, and
then how I started Robison Service.
I’ll be doing a national tour this
October, reading at bookstores along the
way. Check my web site for dates. I hope to
see many of you this fall. If you miss the live
readings, you can catch me on the talk
shows beginning in the late summer.
Hopefully some of you Land Rover enthusiasts
will make it into the audience.
Meanwhile, back at the shop, we’re
fixing those Land Rovers as fast as we can . .
. This winter, we’ve received a number of
Land Rover restorations, and we get questions
about them every day. In this column
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ROBISON ON ROVERS
Story & Photos by: John Robison
With the rear body removed, chassis rust is obvious.
and the next I’m going to try and show you
some of the reasons why we get into a
restoration project.
At Robison Service, we undertake three
kinds of restoration projects. The first is
where we go through a truck mechanically
and just clean up the body. It’s very common
for someone who has a reasonably rust free
truck to elect this choice if his Rover feels
worn out but isn’t rotted.
Projects like this can include overhaul
or replacement of the engine, drivetrain
overhaul, brake, minor steering, and
suspension upgrades, and other chassis
modifications. We’re seeing quite a bit of
interest in fitting the cross-bolted 4.6 short
blocks into the 1994-5 Defenders. The
power and torque gains are significant.
Another common task is overhaul of the
wheel hubs, along with fitting new brake
parts.
Many Defenders have run up high miles
and the mechanicals are getting worn out.
But the bodies are still solid, and the trucks
are valuable. So it’s easy to justify a major
mechanical service.
The next level of project is where we
take a stock truck and transform it, usually
for off-road performance. We might install a
multi-link suspension, bigger tires, or even
portal axles. It’s common for enthusiasts to
want custom roll cages, perhaps with
mounts for jacks and tools, custom bumpers
or skid plates, new electronics and other
interior modifications.
This is the kind of project where you
pick an accessories
budget and then you
open catalogs and start
dreaming. Will it be the
ARB bumper, or the
Safarigard, or the low
profile Rovers North
unit? Will the winch be
from Superwinch or
Warn? Will the stock
cable be good enough,
or will you spring for the
safer synthetic? You’ll
need heavier springs for
the front end – which
ones? And will you
change front springs, or
all four? How about tree
straps, pulleys, and other
rigging accessories? For every modification,
there’s an endless list of decisions.
We often do projects like this for people
who buy Defenders and want to make them
better. With the high value of these vehicles,
it’s common for enthusiasts to invest as
much in upgrades and restoration as they
spent to buy the vehicle in the first place.
When the focus is on mechanicals of
off-road capability, the body may not be
included at all in the package of work.
Everything changes when you get into body
work. Defender 90 bodies were made by
riveting aluminum panels to steel angle corners.
The two dissimilar metals were then
painted, and Land Rover hoped the paint
would seal everything up. It didn’t. Almost
every Defender we see has some body issues.
On most Defenders, the bare aluminum
and steel have started to react where they
touch. That means there are almost always
galvanic corrosion bubbles at the edges, and
the only way to fix them is to take the body to
pieces, repair the corrosion, insulate the
metals from one another, and reassemble
the body piece by piece.
That calls for extensive disassembly.
You start by stripping off the roll cage. Nine
times out of ten, you’ll find corrosion and
rust at the tube ends and where the cage
bolts up to the body. At Robison Service, we
suggest the tube be stripped and powder
painted. We find the best way to restore a
Land Rover is to finish all the pieces individually
and then put them together carefully,
using new hardware. We, and most other
enthusiasts, recommend stainless.
Next, the top comes off. If you’ve got a
soft top, it’s usually time for a new one. If
you’ve got a hard top, you’ll want to check
the panels for cracking and deterioration.
The plastic tops are especially prone to
crack and fall apart. Metal tops are a lot
more rugged. The doors are next to come
off. Look for corrosion around the handles
and hinges, and at the bottom seam. If you
find any problems, be reassured that new
door skins are readily available at a
reasonable price.
Now you can remove the rear body tub.
That’s the part that would be the pickup bed,
if your rig were a pickup truck. It will take
two people to lift it clear, after which it’s a
simple matter to take apart. There is always
corrosion at the panel joints, and the only

Adam installing the new Rovers North galvanized rear crossmember.
proper way to fix it is by dismantling the
whole thing. With the tub out of the way, the
box that the seats sit on is next to be removed.
With the body off, the frame becomes visible,
and it’s usually a sorry sight. The area
behind the rear tires is often rusty, and it’s not
uncommon for the rear cross member
to have turned into complete junk.
Replacement ends are available. Other frame
bits may be available, or you may have to fabricate
them locally.
At Robison Service, we prefer to repair
frames whenever possible. They are such a
major component that I prefer to keep it original
when we can.
At this point, the front sheet metal can be
unbolted, and you’ll be left with a chassis with
a dashboard and windshield sticking up.
What kind of shape is the bulkhead in? If it’s
also corroded, or if you want to change the
color, that is the next disassembly target. The
decision - whether or not to dismantle the
bulkhead - is a serious one, because it represents
at least a week’s worth of work. So it’s
a big cost and time item.
If you remove the bulkhead, you will be
left with a chassis with axles and a power
train. Do you pull them out too, and overhaul
the mechanicals? If you do, you can end up
investing two or three times the original cost
of the vehicle in its rebuild.
In my next column, I’ll focus on some of
the tradeoffs and issues of the restoration
project.
Other announcements:
RoverFest will be held at the Bear
Mountain Base Lodge in Killington, Vermont,
August 17-19, 2007. Located in the beautiful
Green Mountains, Killington Resort is the
largest ski resort in the East, featuring an
expansive and challenging road and trail network.
It will be the largest gathering of Land
Rovers in the Northeast with Trail Rides, the
Muddy Oval, a Trials Event, Land Rover Polo,
vendors and much more. Camping will be
available on site or stay at the Killington
Grand (great rates for this event). Killington
offers activities for all ages. Bring the family!
Check out www.roverfest.com for details or
email: info@roverfest.com for more information.
See you next time,
John
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Above: Some of the rust usually seen in D-90's.
Here is a fuel tank support.
Left: Doors, top, seat box, and rear body removed
for full access to chassis.
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MECHANICAL
PERFORMANCE
BRAKE ROTORS
FOR THE MOST COMPETITIVE PRICES
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Wheel Cylinders for 88”, Series II, IIA, III
Check Out These Girling Prices
RNB535 Front Right, Genuine....................................................................$ 69.95
PLB535 Front Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)..........................................$ 45.00
RNB536 Front Left, Genuine ......................................................................$ 71.95
PLB536 Front Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) ............................................$ 45.00
RNB537 Rear Right, Genuine.....................................................................$ 72.95
PLB537 Rear Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)...........................................$ RNB536 Wheel Cylinder 49.00
RNB538 Rear Left, Genuine .......................................................................$ 72.95
PLB538 Rear Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) .............................................$ 49.00
Lucas Brake Fluid
GBF4250 Lucas Brake Fluid, 250 ml...........................................................$ 4.00
GBF4500 Lucas Brake Fluid, 500 ml...........................................................$ 7.00
GBF4100 Lucas Brake Fluid, 1 Litre ...........................................................$ 12.00
ProLine Series II, IIA, III Brake Drums
PLC534 88 Series III 10” Brake Drum, ProLine .....................................$ 45.95
PLC545 88 Series II, IIA 10” Brake Drum, ProLine ...............................$ 45.95
PLC216 109 Series II, IIA, 2.25ltr thru Suff. G, ProLine ........................$ 54.95
PLC504 109 Series IIA, III, 2.25ltr 1971 on, ProLine .............................$ 42.95
Genuine Series Brake Pipe Kits
Includes all Genuine metal and rubber flex lines with sealing washers and nuts.
RNK680 88” Single System, Early Series IIA..........................................$ 159.95
RNK681 109” Single System......................................................................$ 159.95
RNK682 88” Dual Power, Series IIA.........................................................$ 194.95
RNK683 88” Dual Power, Series III ..........................................................$ 197.50
Series Brake Shoes 88” and 109”
Bonded Brake Shoes Sold in Axle Sets (enough for 2 wheels)
PLF320 88” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front or rear.................................$ 34.95
PLF343 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front only, 2.25ltr .......................$ 39.95
PLF321 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, rear only, all models ................$ 44.95
PLF342 Brake Shoes for handbrake, Series IIA/III ..............................$ 24.95
PLF320 Series Brake Shoes
NEW ProLine Brake Calipers with no Core Charge
Defender 90/110
PLF300A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, RH .......................................$ 169.00
PLF301A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, LH........................................$ 169.00
PLB198A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, RH ........................................$ 119.95
PLB197A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, LH.........................................$ 119.95
PLF200 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, RH .....................................$ 314.95
PLF201 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, LH......................................$ 314.95
Discovery I
PLB192A Front Caliper, NEW, RH ...............................................................$ 169.50
PLB191A Front Caliper, NEW, LH................................................................$ 169.50
PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, RH ................................................................$ 119.95
PLB197A Rear Caliper, NEW, LH.................................................................$ 119.95
Range Rover Classic
PLB191A Brake Caliper
PLB014A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1989 RH................................................$ 149.00
PLB015A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1989 LH ................................................$ 149.00
PLD259A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 RH, From Vin # 637568..............$ 169.95
PLD258A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 LH, From Vin # 637568 ..............$ 169.95
PLB011A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,RH.....................$ 144.95
PLB017A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,LH .....................$ 149.00
PLB018A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1992 RH 10mm.....................................$ 129.50
PLB010A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1992 LH 10mm .....................................$ 126.65
PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 RH 12mm.....................................$ 119.95
PLB197A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 LH 12mm .....................................$ 119.95
REBUILT ProLine brake calipers
Discovery II 1999-2002, Range Rover P38A 1995-2002
PLD016 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH............................................................$ 274.95
PLD017 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ............................................................$ 274.95
PLD004 Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, RH.............................................................$ 85.95
PLD005 Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, LH .............................................................$ 85.95
PLD016 Girling Brake Caliper
Brake Pad Fitting Kits
PLB204 Front, solid disc, Defender 110 NAS, Discovery I ..................$ 6.95
PLD161 Front, vented, Range Rover Classic, Defender 90 NAS ........$ 6.95
PLH320 Front, non-vented, Range Rover Classic .................................$ 6.95
PLH321 Rear, RR Classic, Defender 90, Discovery I.............................$ 6.95
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GENUINE, ProLine Rotors and Brake Pads
Rotors
Defender 90
PLB022A ProLine, front, rotor, each........................................................$ 39.50
PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 39.00
RNB022 Genuine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 81.50
RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor, each........................................................$ 84.50
PLB022SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, rotor, pair ..........................$ 129.00
PLB012SD ProLine slotted & drilled, rear, rotor, pair ..........................$ 109.00
Defender 110
PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 39.95
RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor, each .....................................................$ 69.25
PLB006SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, rotor, pair .........................$
PLB022SD
109.00
Discovery I 1995-1999
ProLine Rotor
PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor, each........................................................$ 39.95
PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 39.00
RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 69.25
RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor, each........................................................$ 84.50
PLB006SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, rotor, pair ..........................$ 109.00
PLB012SD ProLine slotted & drilled, rear, rotor, pair ...........................$ 109.00
Discovery II 1999-2004
PLD013A ProLine, front, rotor, each........................................................$ 59.00
PLD024A ProLine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 39.95
RND013 Genuine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 86.50
RND024 Genuine, rear, rotor, each........................................................$ 81.50
PLD013SD ProLine slot drilled, front, rotor, pair ....................................$ 129.00
PLD024SD ProLine slot drilled, rear, rotor, pair......................................$ 109.00
Range Rover Classic 1987-1995
PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor ‘87-1989, each........................................$ 39.95
PLB022A ProLine, front, rotor ‘90-1995, each........................................$ 39.50
PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each.........................................$ 39.00
RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor ‘87-1989, each ......................................$ 69.25
RNB022 Genuine, front, rotor ‘90-1995, each ......................................$ 81.50
RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each........................................$ 84.50
PLB006SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, ‘87-1989 rotor, pair...........$ 109.00
PLB022SD ProLine slot drilled, front, rotor ‘90-1995, pair ....................$ 129.00
PLB012SD ProLine slot drilled, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, pair......................$ 109.00
Range Rover P38A 1995-2002
PLD028A ProLine, front, rotor, each........................................................$ 59.00
PLD024A ProLine, rear, rotor, each.........................................................$ 39.95
RND028 Genuine, front, rotor, each ......................................................$ 92.50
RND024 Genuine, rear, rotor, each........................................................$ 81.50
PLD028SD ProLine slotted / drilled, front, rotor, pair ............................$ 129.00
PLD024SD ProLine slot drilled, rear, rotor, pair......................................$ 109.00
Brake Pads
Defender 90 Brake
PLF323 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 39.95
PLB195 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad, set..................................................$ 24.95
RNF323 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................................$ 69.95
RNB195 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 56.65
Defender 110 Brake
PLD036 Brak Pads
PLF323 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 39.95
RNF323 Genuine, front, Brake pad, set................................................$ 69.95
Discovery I Brake
PLB208 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 34.95
PLB195 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad, set..................................................$ 24.95
Discovery II Brake
RND036 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, set ...............................................$ 126.95
PLD036 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 42.95
PLD242 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad, set..................................................$ 29.95
RND020 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, set.................................................$ 113.39
Range Rover Classic Brake Pad sets
PLB001 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS......................$ 29.95
PLB208 ProLine, front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995........................................$ 34.95
PLB004 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS.......................$ 29.95
PLB004 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995.........................................$ 29.95
RNB001 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989 ......................................$ 0.00
RNB208 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995 ......................................$ 89.95
RNB004 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989........................................$ 159.00
RNB004 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995........................................$ 159.00
Range Rover P38A Brake
PLD036 ProLine, front, Brake Pad ........................................................$ 42.95
PLD242 ProLine, rear, Brake Pad..........................................................$ 29.95
Brake Kits BUY OUR KITS AND SAVE
Both the Genuine and the ProLine brake kits include 2 pads and 2 rotors.
Range Rover Classic
RNK6101 Front Brakes w/o ABS Genuine ...................................$ 179.00
PLK6101 Front Brakes w/o ABS ProLine ....................................$ 89.00
RNK6102 Rear Brakes w/o ABS LH Sensor Genuine ................$ 205.00
PLK6102 Rear Brakes w/o ABS LH/RH Sensor ProLine ..........$ 89.00
RNK6103 Rear Brakes w/o ABS RH Sensor Genuine................$ 285.00
PLK6102 Rear Brakes w/o ABS LH/RH Sensor ProLine...........$ 89.00
RNK6104 Front Brakes w/ABS Genuine.......................................$ 219.00
PLK6104 Front Brakes w/ABS ProLine........................................$ 95.00
RNK6105 Rear Brakes w/ABS Genuine .......................................$ 207.50
PLK6105 Rear Brakes w/ABS ProLine .......................................$ 89.00
Range Rover P38A
RNK6112 Front Brakes Genuine ...................................................$ 287.50
PLK6112 Front Brakes ProLine ....................................................$ 119.00
RNK6113 Rear Brakes Genuine....................................................$ 239.00
PLK6113 Rear Brakes ProLine .....................................................$ 89.00
Discovery Series I
RNK6106 Front Brakes Genuine ...................................................$ 229.95
PLK6106 Front Brakes ProLine ....................................................$ 95.00
RNK6107 Rear Brakes Genuine....................................................$ 199.95
PLK6107 Rear Brakes ProLine .....................................................$ 89.00
Discovery Series II
RNK6114 Front Brakes Genuine ...................................................$ 269.95
PLK6114 Front Brakes ProLine ....................................................$ 125.00
RNK6115 Rear Brakes Genuine....................................................$ 239.95
PLK6115 Rear Brakes ProLine .....................................................$ 89.00
Girling Brake Master Cylinders
Series IIA, III
PLC752 Series IIA CV 88”.......................................................................$ 79.95
PLC753 Series IIA CV 109”.....................................................................$ 69.95
PLC454 Series IIA, III, 88”, dual power ...............................................$ 219.00
PLC762 Series III 109”, dual power......................................................$ 229.00
Defender
PLF285 Defender 90/110 ........................................................................$ 129.95
Discovery
PLB200 Discovery I w/ABS....................................................................$
PLF285 Master Cylinder
219.95
Range Rover Classic
PLB172 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Lockeed) ...........................$ 199.95
PLB180 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Girling)...............................$ 209.95
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MECHANICAL
Girling Clutch Master Cylinders
Series IIA, III
PLC752 Series II, IIA 1959 - 1968 Girling ............................................$ 79.95
PLF289 Series IIA, III with integral reservoir 1969 on Girling ........$ 69.95
Defender
RNF289 Defender 90/110 Genuine ........................................................$ 92.99
PLF289 Defender 90/110 Girling ...........................................................$ 69.95
Discovery
RND939 Discovery I Genuine.................................................................$ 139.95
Clutch Slave Cylinders
Series IIA, III
PLB599 Series IIA Girling.......................................................................$ 69.95
PLC535 Series III Girling .......................................................................$ 49.95
Defender
RNE222 Defender V8 Genuine...............................................................$ 59.95
RND627 Defender Tdi Genuine .............................................................$ 76.50
RND493 Defender Td5 Genuine ............................................................$ 68.50
Discovery
RND493 Clutch Slave Cylinder
RND627 Discovery V8 Genuine .............................................................$ 76.50
Series 2.25 ltr Fuel Pump
Series 2.25 ltr
PLC349 Fuel Pump, 2.25ltr. petrol, gasket included ................$ 39.50
RNB640 Fuel Pump gasket ...........................................................$ 1.99
Series Fuel Tanks
Series II, IIA, III
PLC362 88” and 109” Regular, Fuel Tank,
Petrol & Diesel, ProLine ................................................$ 189.95
PLH515 Range Rover Classic 1971-1985 style..........................$ 249.00
PLE114 110 NAS, Range Rover Classic 1987-1991..................$ 229.95
PLE116 Cradle for PLE114 fuel tank ..........................................$ 47.95
PLH650 109 Rear Fuel Tank Series III (Series II, IIA is NLA) .....$ 259.00
PLH652 Fuel Sender for the Rear Fuel Tank Series III 109 ....$ 39.00
RNC886 Locking ring for sender Series III................................$ 4.99
RNC887 Sealing ring for sender Series III ................................$ 1.85
Fuel Filters
Series II, IIA, III 1959 - 1976
PLC362 Fuel Tank
RFF111 Inline filter with Quick Clamp Fittings, that can
be adapted to any 5/16” fuel line (ProLine)..........................$
Series III 1974 on
4.90
RNE235 2.25 litre petrol, canister type (Genuine) ..............................$ 4.95
Defender 90/110
RNF861 V8 inline with threaded fittings (Genuine)............................$ 21.97
PLF861 V8 inline with threaded fittings (ProLine) .............................$ 9.50
RNC632 2.25 litre petrol, inline w/threaded fittings (Genuine).........$ 21.95
RFF111 2.25 litre petrol, inline (ProLine) splice in .............................$ 4.90
RNC745 2.25 litre diesel (Genuine)........................................................$ 7.95
RNF862 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel (Genuine) ................................$ 24.50
PLF862 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel (ProLine)..................................$ 12.95
RND270 Td5, Fuel Filter (Genuine).........................................................$ 59.95
Discovery I
RNF861 Fuel Filter
RNF861 Genuine – threaded both ends..............................................$ 21.97
PLF861 ‘87-’95, ProLine.........................................................................$ 9.50
Range Rover Classic
RNF133 Genuine Fuel Filter Update Kit (required for early
Range Rover up to LA464553).................................................$ 49.95
RNF861 ’87-’95, (threaded both ends), (Genuine) ..............................$ 21.97
PLF861 ‘87-’95, (ProLine) ......................................................................$ 9.50
RNF025 ‘87-90 fuel filter (up to LA464553
without update kit)....................................................................$ 19.50
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PLH650 Rear
Fuel Tank
V8 FuelPump with Fuel Sending Unit
RNF131 Range Rover Classic 1987-1990, Genuine ..................$ 369.99
PLF131 Range Rover Classic 1987-1990, ProLine ...................$ 139.00
RNE131 Defender 90 1994-1997, Genuine..................................$ 298.29
RNF132 RRC ‘91 - ‘95, Discovery I ‘94 - ‘97, Genuine ..............$ 239.00
PLF132 RRC ‘91 - ‘95, Discovery I ‘94 - ‘97, ProLine................$ 199.99
RNF148 Discovery I & II ‘97 - ‘04, from VA737154 Genuine....$ 469.00
Genuine V8 Ignition Parts
RNI012
RNI001 Distributor Cap, 3.5, 3.9 litre....................................................$ 39.95
RNI002 Distributor Rotor, 3.5, 3.9 litre..................................................$ 34.99
RNI028 Ignition Coil 3.5 liter..................................................................$ 62.95
RNE509 Ignition Coil 3.9 liter..................................................................$ 129.10
RNI004 Ignition Wire Set, 3.5, 3.9, and ‘93, ‘94 4.2 litre ...................$ 57.95
RNI005 Ignition Wire Set, 4.2 litre 1995 only......................................$ 69.95
RNI006 Ignition Wire Set 4.0, 4.6 litre .......................................$ 106.95
RNI024 3 Pin Amplifier for Distributor.................................................$ 139.95
RNI010 Adapter, for 3 Pin Amplifier ....................................................$ 39.95
RNI012 Distributor Service Kit with Dust Shield..................................$ 48.95
RNI017 Base Plate and Pick-up Lead for Distributor.......................$ 139.00
RNI003 Genuine (Champion) Spark Plug..................................$ 5.99
Complete Genuine V8 Ignition Kits
RNK9335 3.9 litre (Includes: Cap, rotor, plug wires, and
spark plugs) Genuine ..............................................................$ 165.95
RNK9336 4.0 litre, ‘94-’95 Discovery I Genuine .....................................$ 149.95
(Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)
RNK9339 4.0 litre, ‘96-’99 Discovery I Genuine .....................................$ 132.95
(Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)
RNK9340 4.0 litre, ‘95-’98 RR P38A Genuine .........................................$ 124.95
(Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)
RNK9341 4.0 litre, ‘99-’02 RR P38A, Discovery II Genuine .................$ 249.95
(Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs)
NEW Radiators
Series II, IIA, III
Heavy Duty 4 Core Radiator
PLC513 2.25 ltr, Series IIA, III, 1970 on
May be fitted to earlier 2.25 ltr. Land Rovers by fitting late
type top and bottom hoses.
Radiator, Proline.......................................$ 239.95
Discovery I ‘94-1999
PLC062 w/ Automatic Transmission, Radiator, ProLine ........$ 339.00
RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine..............................$ 2.19
Range Rover Classic ‘87-1992
PLC020 ‘87-1988. Radiator, ProLine............................................$ 349.00
PLC019A ‘89-1992, Radiator, ProLine............................................$ 556.45
RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine..............................$ 2.19
Defender 90, 110
RNE130 NAS 90/110 V8 Radiator Assembly, Genuine .............$ 569.00
PLD500 300 Tdi Radiator with intercooler, ProLine.................$ 579.00
PLH255 300 Tdi Radiator, ProLine...............................................$ 269.00
PLD496 200 Tdi Radiator, ProLine...............................................$ 279.00
Gasket Set
Head Gasket Set
Includes all gaskets and seals to overhaul your cylinder head(s).
PLM015 3.5 V8 Steel Head Gasket and Valve Cover Gasket ............$ 79.00
PLV016 3.9 V8 Steel Head Gasket and Valve Cover Gasket ............$ 89.00
PLM083 4.0 V8 or 3.9 V8 latest OEM upgrade kit with composite head
gasket and rubber valve cover gaskets ...............................$ 139.00
PLE602 2.6 Petrol.....................................................................................$ 49.99
PLF309 2.25 Diesel ..................................................................................$ 39.99
Block Gasket Set
Includes all gaskets and seals used in your block and front cover.
PLF311 All V8 ...........................................................................................$ 32.50
PLH702 300 TDI ........................................................................................$ 49.00
Full Engine Gasket Set
Includes all gaskets and seals to overhaul your entire engine.
PLH703 200 TDI ........................................................................................$ 45.00
PLF308 2.25 Petrol...................................................................................$ 39.99
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(A) High-Ratio Series IIA, III Transfer Box
Increases your road speed by 32% with no change in low range performance.
Experience quieter, more reliable road performance. Eliminates the weak link caused
by overdrives being sandwiched between the main box and the transfer box. Normal
high ratio is 1.148:1, New High-Ratio Modified is 0.781:1, low range ratio is unchanged.
This READY TO BOLT IN transfer box is completely remanufactured, featuring all new
bearings, seals and gaskets, including transmission brake assembly.
HRT1002 Rebuilt High-Ratio Transfer Box ..............................................$ 1495.00
(B) Overdrive
Improve your fuel mileage, reduce the wear and tear on your V8, and
increase your road speed by 14mph at the same rpm's. Fits all NAS and
ROW LT230 22D 1.41:1 Land Rover transfer boxes. Kit includes instructions,
owners manual, speed transducer and aluminum gear knob with
LED and overdrive button. Installs in approximately 4 hours, requires no
special tools. To determine if you have a 1.41:1 transfer box, check the
back of your transfer box, next to the fill plug there will be an identification
sticker with the transfer box ratio on it. Call Rovers North if you have
any questions or for further information about the benifits about our GKN
Defender overdrive.
RNA8020 110 Overdrive................................................................$2495.00
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(C) Weber Replacement Carburetor
This high-quality unit is our inexpensive solution to carburetor replacement.
Italian crafted, this unit bolts onto Land Rovers previously equipped with Zeniths.
Older Solex-equipped Land Rovers can use it with a conversion kit.
34ICH Series IIA & III 2.25L .............................................................$ 249.00
Coversion Kit for Weber & Zenith
For fitting Webber or Zenith carburetor to Land Rovers previously equipped with
Solex carburetor. Includes gasket, base plate and bellcrank.
CONKIT2 Series IIA & III 2.25L .............................................................$ 194.20
(D) Defender Lamp Assemblies
Brighten up your 90 with our NEW Wipac Lamp assemblies. Includes mounting
screws and bulb holder. Bulb not included.
(1) PLC867 Stop/Tail Lamp, Red...............................................................$ 13.95 ea
(2) PLC868 Directional Lamp, Amber......................................................$ 13.95 ea
(3) PLC869 Reverse Lamp, Clear .............................................................$ 13.95 ea
(4) PLC861 Plinth mounting base for lamps ..........................................$ 6.75 ea
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MECHANICAL
Replacement Heater Blower Motors
PLH520 Range Rover Classic 1990-1994 ...................................$ 279.00
PLF156 Defender 90/110..............................................................$ 169.95
RND271 Series IIA, III Smith’s .....................................................$ 83.19
CV JOINT KITS
A comprehensive kit that includes all the oil seals and gaskets that you
need to replace your CV Joint. Includes CV joint and grease. Proline kits
use Genuine seals, gaskets and grease as shown.
Defender 90
RNK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ................................$ 275.00
PLK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint ..................................$ 159.00
Defender 110
RNK4021 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ................................$ 590.00
PLK4021 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint ..................................$ 169.00
Discovery
RNK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ................................$ 275.00
PLK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint ..................................$ 159.00
CV JOINT For ABS and non-ABS
Defender 90/110
PLD201 Defender 90, 1997 .....................................................................$ 119.50
PLD301 Defender 110, 1993 ...................................................................$ 129.00
Discovery I
RND201 CV Joint, Genuine.....................................................................$ 249.00
PLD201 CV Joint, ProLine ......................................................................$ 119.50
Discovery II
RND673 CV Joint, Genuine.....................................................................$ 399.50
Range Rover Classic
RNX004 Suffix A axles only, CV Joint, Genuine..................................$ 279.00
RNX005 ‘89 Suffix B axle on,CV Joint, Genuine..................................$ 199.00
RNX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, Genuine.......................................$ 499.95
PLX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, ProLine ........................................$ 139.00
Range Rover P38A
RND673 CV Joint, Genuine.....................................................................$ 399.50
Genuine Oil Filters
RNF001 V8 – All Range Rover Classic, P38A,
Discovery I and II, Defender 90/110 ......................................$ 8.95
RNE589 6 cyl 2.6 litre NADA 109”, petrol.............................................$ 7.50
RND504 6 cyl 2.5 litre Freelander, petrol..............................................$ 8.27
RND269 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, diesel, engine oil ......................................$ 10.99
RNH251 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, Centrifuge element...................................$ 25.50
RNF001 4 cyl 2.3, 2.5 litre Defender 90/110, petrol.............................$ 8.95
RNF001 4 cyl 2.5, 2.5 turbo, 200 Tdi, 300 Tdi, diesel...........................$ 8.95
RNE590 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 5.5” canister ....................$ 8.50
RNE591 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 7.5” canister ....................$ 8.50
RNE589 4 cyl 2.0 litre Series I, petrol ...................................................$ 7.50
Series II, IIA Generators NEW
RNE647
RNE647
C-40 type Generator, 2.25 litre P & D
....................................................................................................$ 99.50
Starter Motor Assemblies
PLE867 Genuine LR, High Speed Cold-Climate Enhanced for all
3.5/3.9/4.0/4.2/4.6 litre petrol engines, New Bosch.............$ 299.95
RNF197 2.25 & 2.6 litre petrol, Rebuilt *plus $100 core charge ................$ 269.00
PLD294 200 & 300 Tdi, New Bosch ......................................................$ 399.00
NEW not rebuilt Water Pumps
Series IIA, III Water Pump with Gasket
RNF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, Genuine ..................................$ 99.50
PLF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, ProLine....................................$ 45.90
PLC348 2.25 litre petrol, Military, ProLine.................................$ 112.00
Defender 90/110
RNC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine .........................$ 179.00
PLC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine...........................$ 89.50
RNC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine ...........................$ 249.95
PLC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine ............................$ 89.50
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PLH520
RNH257 200 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine.........................$ 229.00
RNH258 300 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine.........................$ 98.50
RNH360 Td5 diesel, Water Pump, Genuine...............................$ 139.50
Discovery I ‘94-1999
RNC011
RNC052 Water Pump, Genuine ...................................................$ 249.95
PLC052 Water Pump, ProLine.....................................................$ 89.50
Discovery II ‘00-2002
RNC052 Water Pump, Genuine..............................................................$ 249.95
PLC052 Water Pump, ProLine...............................................................$ 89.50
Range Rover Classic ‘87-1995
RNC011 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, Genuine .............................................$ 179.00
PLC011 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, ProLine ..............................................$ 89.50
RNC052 ‘95, Water Pump, Genuine.......................................................$ 249.95
PLC052 ‘95, Water Pump, ProLine........................................................$ 89.50
Range Rover P38A ‘95-2002
RNC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, Genuine .............................................$ 249.95
PLC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, ProLine ..............................................$ 89.50
Hylomar Gasket Sealer
RNA681 Official sealer used by Land Rover
during assembly. Supplied in 3.5 oz. tubes. .........................$ 10.95
Flex Coupler
GENUINE Flex Coupler for rear propshafts, Range
Rover & Discovery I, II
RND196 Flex Coupler, Genuine
with hardware...........................................................................$ 89.95
PLD196 Flex Coupler, PorLine
RND196
without hardware .....................................................................$ 49.95
Genuine Hub Seal Kits
Includes Genuine hub seal, hub gasket, hub seal race and locker
for hub nut.
Series II, IIA, and III
RNK552 Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) .......................................$ 19.99
Defender 90/110
RNK5623 Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) .......................................$ 6.99
Discovery I
RNK5623 Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) .......................................$ 6.99
Range Rover Classic
RNK5621 1987-’89, Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ......................$ 29.50
RNK5622 1990-’92, Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ......................$ 7.19
RNK5623 1993-’95, Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ......................$ 6.99
Propshafts
PLK4100 Proline Discovery I Rear Propshaft Update Kit replaces Flex
Coupler Propshaft with Twin U Joint type. Includes new
rear Propshaft and 4 bolt Differential. Flange kit......$ 319.00
Propshaft Assemblies with U Joints
PLF315 Front 88 & 109 Series II, IIA, III 88 & 109....................$ 159.95
PLE189 Rear 88 Series II, IIA, III 88...........................................$ 169.95
PLF358 Rear 109 Series II, IIA....................................................$ 189.95
PLE201
PLD665
Rear Defender 90 V8......................................................$ 279.00
Front Discovery II ...........................................................$ PLD473 399.00
PLD473 Rear Discovery I & Range Rover Classic 100 inch...$ 239.95
U Joint Repair Kit
PLE598 Front & Rear Defender 90, 110, ProLine .....................$ 16.95
RNF411 Front Defender 90, 110, Genuine..................................$ 62.95
RNE611 Rear Defender 90, 110, Genuine ..................................$ 49.95
PLE598 Front or Rear Discovery I, Range Rover Classic
ProLine .............................................................................$ 16.95
RNF411 Front or Rear Range Rover Classic, Discovery I
Genuine ............................................................................$ 62.95
K&N Air Filters
Defender 90/110
RNF141 Defender 90 and 110 ......................................................$ 44.50
Discovery I and II
RNF139 Discovery I ......................................................................$ 57.95
RNF144 Discovery II .....................................................................$ 57.95
Range Rover Classic
RNF141
RNF141 RR Classic, 1987-1994 ....................................................$ 44.50
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K&N Air Filters continued
RNF139 RR Classic, 1995..............................................................$ 57.95
Range Rover P38A
RNF146 RR P38A, thru ‘98 ............................................................$ 62.95
RNF144 RR P38A, 1999-2002 ........................................................$ 57.95
RNF145 K&N Filter Service Kit for all filters.............................$ 14.75
Air Filters
Discovery I
RNF010 Discovery I Genuine.................................................................$ 9.17
Discovery II
RNF147 Genuine, All Discovery II models Genuine ..........................$ 17.99
Range Rover Classic
RNF012 Range Rover Classic 1974-1985, (2 req) Genuine ..............$ 9.95
RNF950 Range Rover Classic 1987-1994 Genuine ............................$ 10.99
RNF010 Range Rover Classic 1995 Genuine ......................................$ 9.17
Range Rover P38A
RNF011 Range Rover P38A 1995-1997 Genuine ................................$ 14.95
RNF147 Range Rover P38A 1998-2002 Genuine ................................$ 17.99
Defender
RNF950 NAS 90,110 V8 Genuine ..........................................................$ 10.99
RNH382 200 Tdi Diesel Genuine ...........................................................$ 27.95
RNH383 300 Tdi Diesel Genuine ...........................................................$ 29.50
RNF147 Td5 Diesel Genuine .................................................................$ RNF950
17.99
Auto Trans. Filter Kit
Automatic Transmission Filter Service Kit
(includes filter, pan gaskets and O-rings) For Discovery I,II, Range Rover
Classic, Range Rover P38A, 1997 Defender.
PLK312 ZF Trans. Filter Service Kit, 1987-2004...................................$ 39.50
RNK312 Genuine ZF Trans Filter Kit, 1987-2004 ..................................$ 65.00
PLK312
O2 Sensors
Defender 90 / 110
RNE029 90/110 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req ...............................................$ 299.00
PLE029 90/110 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req.................................................$ 129.95
RND292 90 4.0 litre, Genuine, 4 req.......................................................$ 359.00
Discovery I
RNE029 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req............................................................$ 299.00
PLE029 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req .............................................................$ 129.95
RND290 4.0 litre, Genuine, 4 req............................................................$ 149.95
RND292 4.0 litre w/AEL, Genuine, 4 req ...............................................$ 359.00
Discovery II
RNE910 Front, Genuine, 2 req................................................................$ 95.90
PLE910 Front, ProLine, 2 req.................................................................$ 74.95
RNE892 Rear, Genuine, 2 req.................................................................$ 78.90
PLE892 Rear, ProLine, 2 req..................................................................$ 74.95
Range Rover Classic
RNE029 All models, Genuine, 2 req ......................................................$ 299.00
PLE029 All models, ProLine, 2 req .......................................................$ 129.95
Range Rover P38A
RND290 ‘95-’97 to VA350101, Front & Rear, Genuine, 4req...............$ 149.95
RND292 ‘97-’98 from VA350102 to WA410481,
Front & Rear, Genuine, 4 req ..................................................$ 359.00
RNE893 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Front, Genuine, 2 req ......................$ 97.90
PLE893 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Front, ProLine, 2 req........................$ 79.95
RNE892 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Rear, Genuine, 2 req .......................$ 78.90
PLE892 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Rear, ProLine, 2 req.........................$ 74.95
New Distributor Assembly
RND290
RNI019 V8 EFI Distributor Assembly Genuine 3.5, 3.9, 4.2 ................$ 639.00
PLI019 V8 EFI Distributor Assembly ProLine 3.5, 3.9, 4.2..................$ 269.00
PLE143 Series II, IIA & III 2.25L 4 cylinder models..................$ 139.00
NOW SAVE EVEN
MORE
PLI019 V8 EFI ProLine
$ 269.00
PLE143 Series 2.25L
RNI019 V8 EFI Genuine
$ 139.00 $ 639.00
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MECHANICAL

MECHANICAL
NRP PERFORMANCE
EXHAUST SYSTEMS
THE ULTIMATE IN LAND ROVER PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEMS
NRP Rear Stainless Steel
Performance Exhaust Section
Includes center muffler, tailpipe with resonator,
all clamps & hanger brackets.
The NRP stainless steel performance exhaust system is by far the finest stainless
steel exhaust system we have fitted to a Land Rover! Designed for the doit-yourselfer,
this system installs easily and is backed with an original purchaser
lifetime guarantee. System includes center silencer, tailpipe, all stainless
steel hangers, hardware and installation instructions.
RNE0002 Defender 90 ...............................................................................$ 599.00
RNE0004 Defender 110 .............................................................................$ 639.00
RNE0005 Discovery I, ’94-1999 ................................................................$ 599.00
RNE0009 Discovery II, 2000-2002 ............................................................$ 599.95
RNE0005 Range Rover Classic 1990 on .................................................$ 599.00
(Range Rover ’87-89 requires complete performance exhaust system)
RNE0006 Range Rover 1995 - 1998, single outlet P38A, 4.0 / 4.6 .......$ 639.00
Complete NRP Performance Systems
Includes catalytic converters, all pipes & hanger brackets.
When it comes time to replace your Land Rover or Range Rover’s exhaust
system, why not upgrade to a Stainless Steel exhaust from Rovers North and
take advantage of an increase in horsepower and torque? You will notice an
immediate improvement over your old tired system, at idle and throughout the
entire rpm range. The NRP exhaust note will give a deep, throaty sound to your
Rover V8
Defender 90
RNE0012 Manual Gearbox ’94 & ’95.......................................................$1389.00
RNE0022 Automatic Gearbox ’97 ............................................................$1389.00
Defender 110
RNE0024 Manual Gearbox ’93 .................................................................$1479.00
Discovery I
RNE0013 Discovery I, Manual, ‘94-1995 ................................................$1399.00
RNE0033 Discovery I, Automatic, ‘94-1995............................................$1399.00
RNE0023 Discovery I, Automatic, ‘96 on................................................$1399.00
RNE0043 Discovery I, Manual, ‘96 on ....................................................$1399.00
Range Rover Classic
RNE0014 Range Rover Classic ’87-88 ....................................................$1539.00
RNE0019 Range Rover Classic ’89..........................................................$1499.00
RNE0015 Range Rover Classic ’90-95 100” ..........................................$1399.00
RNE0025 Range Rover Classic ’93-95 108” (LWB) ..............................$1399.00
NRP 88”SeriesII-IIIStainless
Steel Exhaust System
Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust
System for Series II-III 2.25 petrol
Plan to keep your Series Land Rover forever? Here’s the exhaust
system to go with it.
• Increased Power
• Improved Fuel Mileage
• Stainless Steel construction
• Improved Off-Road Clearance
• Lifetime Warranty for original purchaser
• Complete with instructions and Stainless Steel hangers.
RNE0001AA 88” Series II-III Stainless Exhaust System ..........................$ 539.00
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• MORE POWER
• BETTER FUEL MILEAGE
• IMPROVED OFF-ROAD CLEARANCE
NRP SuperCats “Y-Pipe”
NRP SuperCats Performance Catalytic “Y-Pipe”
Featuring new high flow performance
(includes Manifold Gaskets and Nuts)
RNE0020 Defender 90, 110, 1993-1995...........................................$ 799.00
RNE0021 Defender 90, 1997 ............................................................$ 799.00
RNE0021 Discovery I, Automatic, 1994-1995................................$ 799.00
RNE0021 Discovery I, Automatic, 1996-1999................................$ 799.00
RNE0020 Discovery I, Manual, 1994-1995 ....................................$ 799.00
RNE0221 Discovery I, Manual, 1996-1999 ....................................$ 799.00
RNE0021 Range Rover Classic 100” .............................................$ 799.00
RNE0011 Range Rover Classic LWB .............................................$ 799.00
A GREAT INEXPENSIVE,
ALTERNATIVE
This “Y-Pipe” is a great value, that comes with a24
month warranty.
PLE122 Range Rover Classic 3.9, 1994-95 Discovery only......$ 499.00
PLH580 Range Rover Classic LWB .............................................$ 599.00
PLE902 Discovery I, Automatic, 1996-1999................................$ 529.00
Rovers North recommends replacing your
O2 Sensors upon fit. (See pg 45 for our full listing)
RNE029 Discovery I 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req .............................$ 299.00
PLE029 Discovery I 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req...............................$ 129.95
RNE029 Range Rover Classic All models, Genuine, 2 req.......$ 299.00
PLE029 Range Rover Classic All models, ProLine, 2 req........$ 129.95
Gaskets sold separately
Fit between manifold and Y Pipe
RNE888 Exhaust Gaskets (2 required) Genuine .......................$ 10.56
PLE888 Exhaust Gaskets (2 required) ProLine .........................$ 4.90
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DEC, the first affordable, easy to
use diagnostic test system for
Land Rover
For the general garage or the DYI person, the DEC SUPERSCAN II is one of the most
advanced automotive diagnostic test systems in the world today. It’s a Laptop or PC
based scanner that comprises of a small blue interface box, about the size of a paperback
book, the cable set and the software. All you need is a Windows PC or Laptop to
run the software.
The Independent garage trade is constantly demanding OEM or near OEM tools to
remove the frustration of not being able to carry out Land Rover ECU vehicle diagnostics.
This is especially true when it comes to coding or reprogramming ECUs that are
damaged and need replacing.
• Now you can read and clear your own fault codes
• Displays live data for effective trouble shooting
• Allows you to test and activate vehicle systems independently
• Perfect for ABS, ACE and SRS system faults - will even do
navigation, video and speech recognition systems in late model Land Rovers.
• FREE software updates available on the web for 1 year after purchase.
The Superscan II also has its own built in INFORMATION SYSTEMS that gives you the
exact procedure for each programming functionality before you start. Just select the
system you wish to program from the sub menu, press the Information button, and up
comes the procedure on your screen. It's that simple!
DEC The affordable, easy to use DEC SuperScan II from Rovers North Now only
.........................................................................................................................$ 2499.00
DIAGNOSTIC
TEST SYSTEM
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MECHANICAL

Educating Girls With
Most Glorious Leadership
Off Roading
Story by: Hallie Vail / Photos by Graham Letorney
Last year, I spoke of Winter Romp and its excessive extracurricular
activities. There’s no need to speak of them this year but I must first
off clear my name to anyone who was in the side room at Big G’s
Sunday morning. Contrary to John Cranfield’s accusation, I did not
single-handedly keep the entire hotel up all night; there were other
perpetrators but I will keep it at that to save their reuputations.
Winter Romp has sadly come and gone. I no doubt had my
countdown, told all my friends, and even convinced two gals to hit the
trails with me: Steph, who now has a few rallies under her belt and
Amy, who had never been to Maine or been acquainted with Rover
owners other than me. With the help of Rovers North they can let
everyone know first hand what they thought, hopefully nothing too
detailed! As for me, even though I had the time of my life, I always
come away with something more than some good chuckles.
To my surprise someone thought it would be a good idea to allow
me to lead a group into the woods. I’m confident with my sense of
direction and the map was more than detailed; however, I was a bit
shaky on how well I could guide fellow Rover-owners over any problematic
terrain. One thing I look for in a leader or other drivers in the
front of a caravan, is how they maneuver over rough spots. I can
recall one year, on the old railroad bed, Bruce Fowler winched his
truck over a bit of running water. By him not ripping up the ice, to
have the satisfaction of crossing with his own four wheels, he leaves
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minor breaks and cracks for the rest of the herd to stampede at will.
Leaders are also considered for the job because they are skilled
offroaders. They either know the trail because of a trial run or have
the sense and ability to react to any mishaps. By watching or listening
to how they succeeded (or how they did not) the other drivers have
a rudimentary how-to lesson on driving. This being my first attempt at
the position of a “leader,” I had to make do with what I knew or could
quickly learn. I first off did a swell job leading my troops by trying to
put us on the trucker-band on the CB’s (great going Hallie).
Our second battle began at the bottom of the power line hill on
the Dickey Road. A group ahead of us tackled the incline while we
chained up our tires. While I was thigh-high in snow and covered in
rust from chains that hadn’t seen light since last year’s Romp, I was
kindly introduced to a newcomer named Sophie. After talking to her
later that day, I was reminded of a story Jeff Aronson did years ago
where he spoke of a boy genius by the name of Nathan Vail, aka “my
big bro.” At the time he was a young, quiet spoken boy but given the
opportunity would challenge any adult’s knowledge on Rover parts.
Young Sophie is right on his heels as I soon found out when she
described her Dad’s truck as the one with the snorkel (high-five
Sophie!!). With the chains secured, we moved onward through the
trail. Luckily, we were close enough to the other group where I had
been told, and checked out first hand, which route was most success-

ful. With a few corrections and assistance, all trucks made it up the
hill climb with little damage. Unfortunately, most damage from the
weekend fell on Bob Vail’s (my father) shoulders. Friday night, he
suffered a bit of an electrical problem [with the fuel pump] and half
way up the hill Saturday, his water pump gave away.
Before we moved onward down the trail, I had to make my way
to the front again but not until I gracefully backed into Jeremy Libby’s
D-90. If anyone’s counting, that’s zero for Hallie and two for whoever
is against me leading. Moving on… the trail was kind to most of
us here on out. A few tight turns made it slow-going and I again managed
to sink in a muddy slush (three). Most everyone else learned
from my mistake and took the mud with more power and speed.
I look back and though I blush at my mishaps, I do understand
it’s a constant learning process and no one will fully master the art of
off-roading. There will always be rocks in just the wrong place, a
mud hole deeper than expected, or a slip of the clutch that takes away
your power. However, I’m eager to improve and determined to regain
some of my pride. Until then, I bow down to the veterans at Winter
Romp and other events who continue to give newer off road drivers
like me the support and encouragement to keep working on a hill or
the confidence that I can complete difficult trails. I had a blast as
usual this weekend and already have plans for next year. Until then
I’ll hone down on my driving skills and my Borat speech, both key
components to a successful Winter Romp. Rover and Out Landy
lovers!
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Three Girls in the Rangie
By Amy Sawchak
[Amy Sawchak, Middletown, NJ, rode in a lead Rover at the Maine Winter
Romp. Here’s her impressions of her first off-road event -ed.]
If you’ve never been to a Land Rover rally I suggest an extra pair of trousers
to keep handy with you before the ride of your life. Bumpy, jumpy, mudslinging,
tree bumping, bass thumping trails may cause your pants to fly off or
leave a little Land Rover trail of your own. A winter Rover rally is not for the
thin skinned, poorly dressed, insider! I found out from first hand experience
that a weekend romping around the woods in Maine is not for the weak
hearted.
The Maine Winter Romp was my first rally and also the first time I
broke ground in Maine. Needless to say, by Sunday I was in love. Maine plus
Rovers equaled a kind of magic that made us all hang our heads out of the
windows like a dog enjoying summer, despite the winter temperatures. Once
you get going on the trails the adrenaline pumps enough heat in you to stick
your body through the sunroof to get a 360° view of everything going on. The
excitement in the air even makes you forget about the puddle of frozen snot
building up on your lower lip.
During the rally, I had the pleasure of shotgunning and back seat driving
a black Range Rover Classic commanded by Hallie Vail, a Rovers North
News correspondent and member of the infamous Rovering Vail family of
Maine. Three girls in a truck for a weekend includes heaps of singing, laughing,
jumping in and out all day with wet feet, and finding the biggest truck to
Employee Profile
Arthur Patsouris
In 1999, Arthur Patsouris had sold his family restaurant in Connecticut and
wondered what the future held for his family: Deanna, his wife, and his two
children, Dino and Alexa. A trip to Vermont had sold them on the state as a
new home, but a new career would also have to accompany the move.
Arthur has been a serial British car enthusiast – who else would drive
and MGB and a used Jaguar XJ-6? Since 1988,
he’d also owned and enjoyed a ’69 Series II-
A Bugeye and a Series II-A 109” pickup.
Rovers North had kept him supplied and
informed all those years, so it was no surprise
that in 2000 Deanna would visit the website
and note an employment opportunity. He’s
been with Rovers North now for 7 years.
Long time Rovers North customers
remember Arthur as a knowledgeable, friendly
voice on the telephone, dispensing invaluable
advice while securing orders for customers.
Now, he’s become the Sales Manager,
with a whole new set of responsibilities.
“We’re not a bureaucratic company, so
my new position doesn’t change my relationship
with our customers. A lot of my time is devoted to training newer staff
members and providing technical expertise when necessary. I’m also
responsible for the training sessions we hold twice a month for information
on Rover systems, the ever-changing model lines, and newer Rover parts.
We’ll bring a Rover into the shop, put it on the lift, and provide a hands-on
demonstration of a product or system. Mark Letorney is invaluable here, for
he keeps us on top of all the Rover lines.”
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pop a squat in front of while waiting for someone to be winched out of a digger.
The first real feeling of addiction to the scene is when Nat “Nastical” Vail
went to help someone out on the middle of the hill on the power line trail.
We managed to get stuck in the middle of the hill when I so gingerly suggested
that we “just go down and come back up again.” And he did it! Sitting
passenger holding on to the “oh no” bar I got my first shot of adrenaline as
we plowed up the hill like a fat kid who hasn’t seen a doughnut in a year. I
finally understood what the buzz was all about. If a Land Rover is the thing
that can shoot us up a slippery snow covered hill like that, well, then it’s a
Land Rover that I love. I believe this overall feeling vibrates through the air
until the very last truck has said its goodbyes.
A rover rally is filled with plenty of boot and folly once the sun goes
down and the trails go to sleep. Alter egos are set free and 70’s suits are a
thing of the present day, head banging dance party. Nights like this keep most
people in bed till noon. Riders know better though that the euphoric fresh
Maine air will set them good as new. The day is filled with jokes about the
night before and predictions about the night to come. Even when a truck
happens to back up into another one, there are all laughs (as long as the
damage is minimal). I am also almost positive that a Rally is the only place
where you can manage to get into an accident in the middle of the freaking
woods of Maine.
Big trucks, Carhartt jumpsuits, some mud, some snow, swinging tunes,
the great outdoors, Maine accents, and good beer, where can you go wrong?
Just some thoughts from a Jersey shore girl who managed to finagle her way
up to Maine for one of the most ludicrous but entertaining weekends of the
entire year!
________ � ________
“We might focus on a particular engineering system, such as braking,
and do common repairs and maintenance. We also get to see the relationship
of the parts on our shelves to their role in the vehicle.”
“I work closely with Rachel Wright in customer service and serve as the
problem-solver for the sales staff. I also work closely with our shipping, procurement
and administrative staff, too.”
“Rovers North is a fascinating place to work. Everyone is a Rover
enthusiast. We receive anywhere from 50-100 telephone calls a day, and that
doesn’t include internet inquiries. We love talking with customers about
their Land Rovers in their lives.”
“When I came to Rovers North I had little V-
8 or coil spring experience. In the late 1990’s a
buddy in Connecticut had a ’91 Range Rover Great
Divide model. He asked me a lot of questions I
couldn’t answer. Now I’ve learned so much working
here –between Rovers North staff, Rover repair
shop owners, and helping people over the phone
diagnose and fix their Land Rover problems.”
What are the biggest changes Arthur has
seen in 7 years? “Well, our customer base has
grown hugely since 2000. Many of our new customers
did not come out of the traditional British
car base. Many Range Rover Classic and Discovery
owners purchased their cars without a huge
awareness of the Land Rover marque values.
They’ve owned – or still own – more ordinary
cars. They’re delighted and surprised to find that we know the vehicles so
well and that Land Rover Classic Parts and Rovers North support them so
well.”
Arthur has his family live in East Berkshire, VT, a charming rural town
about 40 miles from Westford, and looks forward to adding more vehicles
to the interesting list of Land Rovers he’s owned over the years.
________ � ________

(A) Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kit
for your Range Rover Classic
This do-it-yourself kit is designed as a permanent and economical fix
for your rusty tail gate lid. Kit includes corrosion proof aluminum frame
pieces finished in matte black, hardware and instructions.
PLH514 All-Aluminum Tailgate Lid Kit for
Range Rover Classic......................................................$ 399.95
(B) Don’t feel like putting it all together?
Buy it pre-assembled with the glass
already installed.
Corrosion proof, all aluminum tailgate lid for Range Rover Classic,
comes assembled with Genuine glass and hardware. Does not
include exterior handle, latches, hinges, central locking mechanism or
brake light.
PLB171A Pre-assembled Aluminum Tailgate Lid .......................$ 699.00
(C) Genuine Liftgate Assembly
This is a fully assembled liftgate ready to be installed as supplied by
Land Rover. Includes top hinges, cross rods, wiring harness and bottom
latches. Does not include the exterior handle.
RNB171 Genuine Land Rover Liftgate Assembly .....................$ 799.00
RNB261 Exterior Handle Assembly (up to JA351032).............$ 154.00
RNB299 Exterior Handle Assembly (from KA351033) ..............$ 119.00
(D) Galvanized Cradle for NAS 90 Fuel Tank
Replace your corroded fuel tank cradle once and for all.
PLE119G NAS Defender 90............................................................$ 199.00
D
PLE119G
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A
B
C
TAILGATE
KITS
PLH514
PLB171A
RNB171
RESTORATION

RESTORATION
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AMERICAS LARGEST SELECTION OF
GALVANIZED CHASSIS AT THE BEST PRICES
The backbone of your Land Rover is its chassis. We offer only the best
original Land Rover chassis that are hot dipped galvanized, for a lifetime
of corrosion free performance. Our hot-dipped, fully galvanized Series II,
IIA, and III chassis are machined to original Land Rover specifications
and include reinforced front horns, auxiliary fuel tank bracket, and hangers
for left and or right exhaust, all at the same price as a standard chassis.
Our Defender chassis are built to exact NAS specifications and hot
dipped galvanized. YES, they will accept your original plastic fuel tank.
Complete Chassis Assembly
88” Series II, IIA, III
RNE416 Civilian 88” New Galvanized Chassis .....................$ 1690.00
109” Regular Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 ltr
RNE412 Civilian 109” New Galvanized Chassis ...................$ 2690.00
109” Military Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 ltr
RNE414 Military 109” New Galvanized Chassis ..................$ 2990.00
109” Station Wagon Series II, IIA, III, 2.25 ltr
RNE413 Civilian 109” Station Wagon New Galv Chassis ...$ 2790.00
90” NAS Defender
RNC878 Nas Defender 90” V8 New Galvanized Chassis ...$ 2999.00
110” NAS Defender
RNH710 Nas Defender 110” V8 New Galvanized Chassis .$ 2999.00
Replacement non Galvanized
Rear Cross Members in black
PLE403 Series II, IIA, III...........................................................$ 146.47
RNE404 w/ 18” extensions, indludes spring shackle
mounts for Series II, IIA, III ......................................$ 228.90
CHAS23 Military, Series II, IIA, III...........................................$ 188.63
PLH619110 Defender 110, w/ 18” extensions.............................$ 414.75
PLH61990 Defender 90, w/ 20” extensions...............................$ 414.75
DEFENDER NAS
GALVANIZED REAR CROSS MEMBERS
PLH619G NAS Defender 90” Cross Member..........................$ 345.00
DEFENDER NAS
GALVANIZED CHASSIS
Defender Chassis by Land Rover are reindforced internally to
create strategic crumple zones to absorb impact during collision.
This important safety feature is only found inside a Land Rover chassis.
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WAXOYL UNDERCOATING
RNW5003 120-4 Rust Inhibitor Protection is a clear wax that
comes in a large 5 Litre tin - Used in your doors and
body cavities to prevent corrosion. Also protects
electrical components from moisture.
...............................................................................$ 124.00
RNW5004 120-4 Rust Inhibitor Protection is a clear wax that
comes in a large 500ml aerosol can - Used in
your doors and body cavities to prevent corrosion.
Also protects electrical components from moisture.
...............................................................................$ 15.95
RNW5005 Hardwax Underbody Protection comes in a large
5 Litre tin- Protect your chassis & underside against
road salt, grit, dirt and other harmful substances.
Long lasting protection against corrosion. ....$ 129.00
RNW5006 Hardwax Underbody Protection comes in a large
500ml can- Protect your chassis & underside against
road salt, grit, dirt and other harmful substances.
Long lasting protection against corrosion. ....$ 16.95
PROTECT YOUR
LAND ROVER
“First in Synthetics”100%
Synthetic Advanced Lubricants
Amsoil’s superior performance provides up to four times the protection of
conventional and other synthetic oils. Formulated for use in extreme hot or cold
temperatures. Amsoil offers the most advanced fuel efficient synthetic lubricants
on the market. Increase power, fuel mileage and virtually eliminate wear in your
Land Rover.
RNC845 10w-40 Engine Oil, 100% synthetic quart ...................................$ 7.35
Designed in Switzerland and used by the leading automotive manufacturers.
Waxoyl is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, product that is
available from Rovers North in both convenient DIY sizes and larger
commercial sizes. For our full Waxoyl listing visit roversnorth.com
RNC811 75w-90 Gear Oil, 100% synthetic quart.......................................$ 9.23
RNC812 75w-90 Gear Oil, 100% synthetic gallon .....................................$ 35.27
ATF ATF Trans and PS Oil, 100% synthetic quart ...........................$ 9.50
API Fuel Performance Additive for petrol engines
(treats 160 gal) ................................................................................$ 9.50
ADC16 Diesel All Season Performance Fuel Additive
(treats 100 gal) ................................................................................$ 7.88
GLC10 Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease.................................................$ 6.90
RNF263 Amsoil Performance Oil Filter, Defender 90, 110 V8.................$ 19.90
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RESTORATION

Forget March – February is the cruelest month. Yes, it’s short and for
many people, it includes a vacation weekend to buy cars in honor of
forgotten Presidents. There’s a small sop to romance with Valentine’s
Day. It’s also brutally cold [whoever heard of a February thaw?] and
this year, much of the continental US witnessed its first major blizzard.
Forget frozen pipes! Forget the pain of the simplest errands! It’s
February and time for off roading. There are numerous events around
the country held this time of year, but for the northeast corners of the
US and Canada, it’s hard to beat the Maine Winter Romp.
For 11 years, Bruce Fowler of Unity, ME, has lent out his time,
Land Rovers and his land for the President’s Day weekend event. It
grew from a hard-core, “who knows if any trail is even open,” “let’s
camp outdoors in unheated cabins or tents,” event for local enthusiasts
into a hugely-appealing weekend for a wide range of Land Rover
enthusiasts. This year’s participants came from as far away as
Nashville, TN and Washington, DC, to Nova Scotia and Ontario,
Canada, and all over the northeastern US. There were hundreds of
participants in 87 registered vehicles.
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What To
Do in the
Snow
Story by: Jeffrey Aronson
Photos by Calef Letorney & Jeffrey Aronson
A signal of the event’s growth is that Holiday Inn in nearby
Waterville, ME, its marquee adorned with a “Welcome Land Rovers”
sign, has become the “Official Hotel of the Maine Winter Romp.” It
earned that title because it would discount room prices, open two
bars and give up a huge parking lot to effect repairs.
As is often the case in a rural state like Maine, I had not seen
another Land Rover all week until I checked into the hotel. There, I
found a parking lot filling up with Series Rovers, Discovery I’s and
Discovery II’s, Range Rover Classics and lots of Defender 90’s. The
only models not represented were Range Rover P38-A’s and Defender
110’s.
I met up with four Canadians from New Brunswick, each with a
beer can in their hand, all proclaiming in unison “Don’t worry - I’m
not driving!” So I offered to take them to Friday night’s selected dining
spot, a large restaurant in downtown Waterville (the home of
Colby College, Hathaway Shirts, and a market/service town for central
Maine). There, the beleaguered owners removed keg tap after keg tap
as the noisy enthusiasts emptied them of all their good stuff. Imagine

the Visigoths liked only Shipyard and Old Thumper when they invaded,
and left nothing for the locals – you get the picture.
Some off roaders drove the 10 miles to Unity to tackle some
nighttime off-roading, but most everyone else retired to the hotel bar
and/or bed. A good night’s sleep would help you pack away breakfast
at the most aptly-named Big G’s in nearby Winslow, ME. If the
Visigoths noted above needed to dine heartily before pillaging, Big G’s
could feed them. Pancakes the size of Super Swampers, slabs of
homemade bread the size of brake rotors – all for prices that wouldn’t
get you a pat of butter in New York City.
In recent years I’d been hard-pressed to get past dinner and
breakfast in the QE I. Back in 2001, a thief attempted to steal it and
tore up the fascia wiring at the ignition switch. Last year, the PCV valve
diaphragm tore and sent vast clouds of oily smoke out the exhaust
pipe. This year, I had only the simplest maintenance to perform,
adjusting the emergency brake to make it functional. Other drivers’
tasks included changing out an oil filter and o-ring to stop prodigious
leaking in a 109”, replacing a tire punctured when the owner of a
Range Rover Classic turned around in a field full of sharp, hidden
rocks, and swapping out a fuel pump on a Discovery.
Bruce Fowler called together a drivers meeting in which he reiterated
the “No Whining” policy of the event. The admonition was
worth repeating; this is, after all, the event when a “three hour tour”
turned into a final departure from the woods at 3:00 am. To ease the
crunch, Bruce had recruited John Cranfield [Defender 90 diesel],
Ben Smith [Discovery Series I], Bill Nixxon [Series II-A 88” Pickup],
Jeff Berg and Eric Riston [Series II-A 88” HT and Discovery Series II]
and our own Hallie Vail [Range Rover Classic] to serve as trail leaders.
Bruce took a group on his own behind his ’56 Series I 86”, registered
in Maine as a “Tractor.”
A variety of trails awaited the participants. Peter Vollers led a
group of extremely-modified vehicles that wanted to rock climb on
icy, boulder-strewn trails. If you didn’t fear bashing body panels, this
was the group for you. A second route featured boulders, brush and
saplings strewn across a twenty year old clear-cut, then up a short
rocky knoll that dropped you into a rock filled brook, with a steep
bank to climb up afterwards.
A novice trail ran like a tree trunk through the center of the more
difficult ones. It featured through the deep snow, large ruts, with
small rises and dips. From it, you could watch Rovers climb up a
windy path to the top of a power line trail, and then through a great
open mud/ice/snow hole.
Two additional trails proved difficult to use because of the
nearly 3 feet of snow that had fallen recently. One followed the
remnants of a narrow gauge rail bed; built through a swamp about
150 years ago, the remaining corduroy logs dissolved under the
weight of the vehicles. It took that group until Monday to complete the
trail because of the conditions.
Another trail, named the “Couch Trail’ in honor of household
debris that sat near its opening, proved too challenging on Saturday,
but finally it was conquered on Sunday. It was a newly-built trail and
required much snow-tamping to complete.
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The sight of nearly 90 vehicles heading out on the trails was quite
impressive. Bright sun, lots of dry snow and a wide range of vehicles
and interesting people promised to make the trail runs quite fun. Lots
of drivers played with adjusting their snow chains, many clearly out
for the first time. If you run chains, you can’t really air down your
tires. I settled for reducing my tires to 15 lbs, securing a tow strap
and readying the high lift and the kinetic rope. Most of the cars were
kitted out with larger tires, skid plates, diff guards, and some winches,
but many were surprisingly stock. If you were not running good
snow tires, you were going to have problems no matter what equipment
you carried.
This being Maine, some of the trials and wood roads featured the
detritus of civilization: a couple of wrecked trailers, a few junk cars,
some household debris, but it quickly gave way to stunning views of
snow covered trees. In my group, I followed Dave Richards, Bangor,
ME, in a ’64 109” Station Wagon. Utterly stock, he borrowed wheels
and mud/snow tires from a friend just for the event. We both noticed
that the newer, wider Land Rovers created ruts that could cause our
narrower, lighter cars some problems. On one portion of the trail, I
found myself suddenly going nowhere. I could, however, go backwards,
which I did successfully, until I found traction. Then I pounded
forward with a bit more wellie and I continued along successfully.
As a group, we paused to watch Hallie Vail’s group head up a hill
cleared as a power line trail. The fields below the hills could not be
seen for the cover of snow on top, but veterans knew to take them
slowly for the many rocks and stumps hidden from view. That meant
you had little headway before you reached the steep hill.
Compounding the challenge was the fact you can’t simply drive
straight up; you must weave right and left between boulders, icy
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stretches, and lots of drifting snow. Oh yes, you want to avoid the electric
tower, too. Running chains on her rear tires, Hallie’s Range Rover
made it up first, a testament to skilled driving. Following her were a
group of Discovery I’s and II’s. Depending on tires and driver skills,
some made the grade while others needed assistance. With little
room to gain momentum, cars found it hard to find the best line up
the hill. When they lost traction, the heavier weight at the front of the
car would make it slide downhill nose first, an uncomfortable sight
and less comfortable feeling for the passengers.
Within a mile, we came across the group led by John Cranfield.
They had tackled a steep climb up icy rock face that required much
winching, only to descend into a stream. The water crossing was not
deep or wide, but the riverbank on the other side was very steep, very
icy and with little snow, too difficult for any vehicle. Every vehicle,
whether a Defender, Range Rover, Discovery or Series 109”, required
winching up the hill. Bruce Fowler got the first vehicle, Mark
Letorney’s Defender 90, up the hill using his Series I strapped to a
tree. Mark, with his sons Graham and Calef, then took over winching
chores for the remainder of the group.
Working with the Letorneys provided another lesson in winching
procedures and safety. Strapping trees, winding winches, walking
through deep snow to hook up vehicles, all made for a lot of work.
Bill Callocia’s 109” was the final vehicle. Bill engaged his air lockers,
drove slowly into the stream and butted up against the riverbank.
There was no way to get a hook onto his Rover, so Graham and I slid
down the hill to help push him backwards. Between Bill’s lockers and
our pushes, we managed to move the Rover back so Bill could take
another run. Graham, young and nimble, avoided tumbling into the
stream as the Rover moved astern. I, old and clunky, followed the

Rover into the river and soaked my pant legs. My L.L. Bean boots kept
my feet dry [unsolicited testimonial] but my pant legs would remain
frozen for the rest of the day.
This year, the Romp featured plenty of families and couples
enjoying the challenging off-roading. Greg and Sarah Black had
brought their 5-year old son, Tristan, along for entertainment.
Gregarious and very charming, Tristan enjoyed doing face plants in
the snow as his parents helped others with winching chores in their
’93 Range Rover. Tristan also showed his smarts. He announced
proudly that he was “peeing and pooping in the potty” while sharing
his latest foodie trend, “watermelon pieces soaked in hot chocolate.”
Remember, you read it here first!
Winching a half dozen vehicles up a rocky, icy riverbank took a
long time; no sooner did we finish than Bill Nixxon’s group needed
us to find a parking spot off the trails to let them pass through to
lunch. I can attest that the snow off the trails was at least 30” deep; at
least, that’s the distance I sank whenever I left the trail. So we pounded
our way into a clearing and created a parking lot out of this small
area and another trail. Finally, around 4:00 pm, we made it to a huge
encampment where a large group enjoyed the conviviality of lunch.
The Maine Winter Romp benefits from the good will of local
landowners and snowmobiles clubs. Many owners have built small
cabins in the woods, featuring barbeque pits, some outhouses, and a
willingness to share their space with 87 Land Rovers. As we traveled
the trails, many snowmobilers paused to watch the Rovers tackle the
tough stuff.
After a late lunch and with rapidly falling temperatures with the
setting sun, most everyone headed back to Unity and Waterville for
more food and conversation. By the end of the night, a handful
returned to try the power line trail at night; others found a secure bar
and settled in for an entertaining evening.
Sunday morning found most of the vehicles back at Big G’s for
breakfast. There, Matt Browne, York, ME, lent his professional assistance
to a Range Rover suffering from drivetrain problems. “It will
either be a broken axle or a transfer case problem,” predicted Matt.
Sadly, when the owner pulled out the half shafts, they were in great
shape.
After overeating and/or recovering (depending on your activities
Saturday night), over 50 vehicles took an extra day of off-roading.
Some of the trails that had proved impassible on Saturday succumbed
to the strenuous efforts of the Rover enthusiasts that day. Even on
Monday, the federal holiday, over 20 vehicles remained for additional
offroading on the same trails.
Bruce Fowler felt “I think it went really well. There were no
major concerns or issues, just some problems on a Range Rover
Classic. For the large number of newcomers, and the increased
amount snow, I was pleasantly surprised that we didn’t have more
problems. Everyone worked together as a team to make it work.” It
worked brilliantly; here’s hoping the event continues in 2008.
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58
Discovery I
(1991-1999)
20
Defender
(1987-2006)
41
12
24
11
13
1
31
Range Rover Classic
(1970-1995)
13 14
40
11
12
11
32
13
20
14
3
23
41
45
15
11
2
11
29
15
22
26
18
1
6
10
16
43 28
39
18
38
19
44
37
7
33
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21
25
30
36
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Steering
1. RNS001 Reservoir, All Models ....................................................................$ 31.45
2. RNS002 Pump Assembly, Range Rover Classic’87-’94 ...........................$379.00
RNS003 Range Rover Classic ’95 only.......................................................$619.00
RNS003 Discovery I ‘94-’99..........................................................................$619.00
3. RNC004 Power Steering Belt, Range Rover ’87-’94 ................................$ 21.50
4. PLS004A Steering Box, New, LHD with Drop Arm and Ball Joint
Range Rover Classic ‘87-91 ..................................ProLine........$499.95
PLS004B Steering Box, New, LHD with Straight Drop Arm ProLine
Range Rover Classic ’92-’95 & Discovery I ‘94-’99...................$499.95
5. Hose, Steering Box to Reservoir
RNS007 Range Rover Classic (up to NA610839) ’87................................$ 26.50
RNS006 Range Rover Classic (from NA610840) ’87-’95 ..........................$ 39.50
RNS013 Discovery I, ‘94-’99.........................................................................$ 36.70
RNS011 O-Ring for all Res. to Box Hoses .................................................$ 2.51
6. Hose, Reservoir to Pump
RNS005 Range Rover Classic ’87-’95.........................................................$ 63.95
RNS012 Discovery I, ‘94-’99.........................................................................$ 49.30
7. Hose, Pump to Box, Range Rover Classic
Coil Suspension:
RNS008 ...........................................................................................................$103.20
Air Suspension:
RNS018 Hose Pump End ..............................................................................$ 62.95
RNS019 Hose at Box End.............................................................................$ 58.50
RNS020 Range Rover Classic ’95 and Discovery I ‘94-’99......................$ 49.99
RNS009 O-Ring for all Pump to Box Hoses...............................................$ 2.51
8. U-Joint, for Steering Shaft
RNS017 Range Rover Classic (up to MA601606) .....................................$ 59.80
RNS010 Range Rover Classic (from MA601606) thru ’94........................$ 78.74
RNS021 Range Rover Classic ’95 & Discovery I, U-joint only ...............$220.00
9. Steering Shaft, Complete Assembly with U Joints
RNS014 Range Rover Classic ’87-’94.........................................................$299.50
RNS021 Range Rover Classic ‘95 & Discovery I ‘94-’99 .........................$220.00
10. RNS069 Ball Joint Assembly for Cross Rod........................RH Thread ..$ 29.50
RNS070 Ball Joint Assembly for Cross Rod........................LH Thread...$ 29.50
11. RNK553 Securing Clamp Assembly with hardware ................................$ 4.10
12. RNS073 Bolt for Clamp .................................................................................$ 1.42
13. RNS074 Flat Washer .....................................................................................$ 0.46
14. RNS075 Nut ....................................................................................................$ 0.76
15. RNS084 Ball Joint Repair Kit / Steering Drop Arm..................................$ 48.00
16. Drop Arm for Steering Box
RNS080 Range Rover Classic, includes Ball Joint ’87-’91 .....................$281.88
RNS077 Range Rover Classic ’92-’95 & Discovery I ‘94-’99...................$157.45
17. Lock Washer Drop Arm
RNS078 Range Rover Classic ’87-’91.........................................................$ 3.05
RNS071 Range Rover Classic ’92-’95 & Discovery I ‘94-’99...................$ 3.90
18. RNS083 Nut, Steering Drop Arm ................................................................$ 8.35
19. RNS079 Long Tube ........................................................................................$136.45
20. RNS069 Ball Joint for Track Rod ................................................................$ 29.50
21. RNS091 Track Rod Assembly ......................................................................$299.00
22. RNS085 Short Tube (Adjuster) ....................................................................$ 68.20
23. RNS088 Eye End for Drag Link ....................................................................$ 97.60
24. RNS081 Drag Link..........................................................................................$ 42.30
25. RNS122 Steering Damper/Stabilizer, Genuine .........................................$ 89.20
OMESD11 Steering Damper/Stabilizer, Old Man Emu ................................$ 72.50
RNA245 Steering Damper/Stabilizer, Bilstein...........................................$ 85.00
26. RNS078 Locking Washer ‘87-91..................................................................$ 3.05
RNS071 Locking Washer ‘92-99..................................................................$ 3.90
28. RNH265 Pump Assembly.....................................3.9L .....................................$ 408.45
RNS003 Pump Assembly.....................................4.0L .....................................$ 619.00
PLS003 Pump Assembly.....................................4.0L .....................................$ 398.00
29. RNC004 Power Steering Belt ...........................3.9L....................................$ 21.50
RNS006 Power Steering Belt ...........................4.0L....................................$ 39.50
30. PLS004A Power Steering Box Assembly New
w/steering arm and ball joint .......................................................$499.95
RNF322 Seal Kit, Power Steering Box.......................................................$157.45
31. RNH402 Hose, steering box to reservoir ..............................................................$ 56.57
32. RNH403 Hose, reservoir to pump to SA961767...................................................$ 73.45
RNH404 Hose, reservoir to pump from VA on.....................................................$ 99.50
33. RNS008 Hose, pump to box, Defender 110..........................................................$ 103.20
RNH405 Hose, pump to box, Defender 90............................................................$ 49.50
34. RNS017 U-Joint, lower ..............................................................................................$ 59.80
35. RNS010 U-Joint, upper..............................................................................................$ 78.74
36. RNH406 Steering shaft ..............................................................................................$ 0.83
37. RNS078 Locker...............................................................................................$ 3.05
38. RNS080 Drop Arm with Ball Joint ..............................................................$281.88
39. RNE442 Drag Link Eye End with Steering Damper Mount.....................$104.95
40. RNC876 Drag Link Tube................................................................................$ 62.95
RNC876HD Drag Link Tube, heavy duty ..........................................................$159.00
41. RNS069 Tie Rod End, RH Thread, includes hardware, Genuine ...........$ 29.50
PLS069 Tie Rod End, RH Thread, includes hardware, ProLine.............$ 20.95
42. RNS070 Tie Rod End, LH Thread, includes hardware, Genuine............$ 29.50
PLS070 Tie Rod End, LH Thread, includes hardware, ProLine .............$ 20.95
43. RNE448 Track Rod Tube...............................................................................$ 54.50
RNE448HC Track Rod Tube High Clearance D90/110 Heavy Duty .............$290.00
44. RNE449 Track Rod Assembly with ends, Genuine ..................................$125.95
PLE449 Track Rod Assembly with ends, ProLine....................................$ 83.48
45. Steering Stabilizer Assembly (Includes all hardware for mounting)
RNF171 Genuine............................................................................................$100.28
RNA235 Bilstein .............................................................................................$ 86.00
OMESD32 Old Man Emu...................................................................................$ 72.50
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Series IIA, III
(1961-1984)
10
7
2
Discovery II
(1999-2004)
27
8
2
24
25
29
5
2
4
Range Rover P38A
(1999-2004)
28
18
23
17
22
21
20
19
6
30 31
29
2
32
31
29
27
13
14
33
3
26
12
15
2
34
11
16
2
29
35
22
21
20
27
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Steering
1. Series III LHD steering column and box assembly
PLE427 .......................................................................................................$ 429.00
2. Tie Rod End assembly fully threaded includes boot, washer and lock nut
RNF204 Tie Rod, RH Thread, Genuine...................................................$ 33.58
PLF204 Tie Rod, RH Thread, ProLine ....................................................$ 20.95
RNF205 Tie Rod, LH Thread, Genuine ...................................................$ 33.58
PLF205 Tie Rod, LH Thread, ProLine.....................................................$ 20.95
3. Clamp assembly includes clamp, bolt, washers, and lock nut
RNS073 Clamp Bolt...................................................................................$ 1.42
RNS074 Washer ........................................................................................$ 0.46
RNS075 Clamp Nut....................................................................................$ 0.76
4. Steering Relay Unit Assembly, Genuine
RNE493 .......................................................................................................$ 178.45
Oil Seal for steering relay top or bottom
RNA923 .......................................................................................................$ 4.19
5. Track Rod Tube Genuine
RNC243 .......................................................................................................$ 93.98
6. Track Rod Assembly, includes tie rod ends, clamps, and hardware, Genuine
RNC651 .......................................................................................................$ 179.00
7. Drag Link with bracket for optional steering damper, Genuine
RNE415 .......................................................................................................$ 139.00
8. Drag Link Assembly, includes tie rod ends, clamps, and hardware
RNE581 .......................................................................................................$ 199.00
9. Steering Damper Assembly, includes all hardware and bushings for
mounting Series IIA and III
RNS122 Genuine........................................................................................$ 89.20
RNA245 Bilstein .........................................................................................$ 85.00
PLS122 Pro Comp.....................................................................................$ 41.95
OMESD11 Old Man Emu ..............................................................................$ 72.50
10. Chassis Bracket for steering damper, Series III only, Genuine
RNE417 .......................................................................................................$ 39.99
11. RND914 Twin Cap Reservoir, Genuine...................................................$ 139.60
RND913 Single Cap Discovery II Genuine ............................................$ 126.59
RND894 Single Cap Reservoir Range Rover P38A ..............................$ 69.95
12. Power Steering Line Reservoir to Steering Box
RND908 Discovery II, Genuine................................................................$ 50.35
RND885 Range Rover P38A to TA317511, Genuine..............................$ 99.70
RND886 Range Rover P38A from TA317512, Genuine.........................$ 62.32
13. Power Steering Line Reservoir to Pump
RND910 Discovery II, Genuine................................................................$ 49.50
RND890 Range Rover P38A up to WA410481, Genuine ......................$ 99.00
RND891 Range Rover P38A from XA410482, Genuine ........................$ 33.63
14. Power Steering Line Pump to Steering Box
RNH076 Discovery II, Genuine................................................................$ 79.75
RND880 Range Rover P38A up to WA410481, Genuine ......................$ 78.00
RND881 Range Rover P38A from WA410482, Genuine.......................$ 99.50
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Steering Box Assembly - New with Drop Arm
PLH606 Discovery II up to La999999, ProLine......................................$
PLH607 Discovery II from 3A000000, ProLine......................................$
Steering Shaft Assemlbly with Universal Joints
RNH113 Discovery II up to XA232916, Genuine ...................................$
RND869 Discovery II from XA232917, Genuine ....................................$
RND868 Range Rover P38A, Genuine....................................................$
Pump Assembly
RNH248 Discovery II, Genuine................................................................$
RNH249 Range Rover P38A from VA370581 to WA410481, Genuine $
RNH250 Range Rover P38A from XA410482, Genuine ........................$
Pulley for Pump Assembly
RNH287 Discovery II and Range Rover P38A, Genuine .....................$
Ball Joint Assembly LH Thread includes boot, washer, and lock nut
RNH139 Genuine........................................................................................$
RNH106 Clamp Assembly Small..............................................................$
RND923 Adjuster Unit...............................................................................$
RNH075 Clamp Assembly Large .............................................................$
Track Rod with Ball Joint
RNH074 Discovery II.................................................................................$
RNH073 Range Rover P38A .....................................................................$
Track Rod with Ball Joint
RNH071 Discovery II.................................................................................$
RNH078 Range Rover P38A .....................................................................$
Drag Link Assembly (does not include Ball Joint Nuts)
RNH138 Discovery II.................................................................................$
RND921 Range Rover P38A .....................................................................$
Track Rod Assembly (does not include Ball Joint Nuts)
RNH072 Discovery II.................................................................................$
RND922 Range Rover P38A .....................................................................$
RND879 Nut for Ball Joint........................................................................$
Steering Damper Assembly
Discovery II
RND925 Genuine........................................................................................$
OMESD02 Old Man Emu ..............................................................................$
Range Rover P38A
RND924 Genuine........................................................................................$
RNK553 Clamp assembly includes clamp, bolt, washers,
and lock nut ................................................................................$
RNS073 Clamp Bolt...................................................................................$
RNS074 Washer ........................................................................................$
RNS075 Clamp Nut....................................................................................$
RND875 Drop Arm for Range Rover P38A.............................................$
RND888 Sealing Washer for high pressure line to pump,
Range Rover P38A .....................................................................$
RND884 Sealing Washer for high pressure line to reservoir,
Range Rover P38A .....................................................................$
RND912 Clip for attaching p/s lines, Discovery II................................$
539.95
539.95
323.90
398.00
271.95
511.00
503.95
493.45
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STEERING

SIGHTINGS
March will come in like a lion in northern New
England. There’s a blizzard of snow predicted for
tomorrow and a blizzard of Sightings that came
over on the ferry yesterday. I’ve lugged both firewood
and bundles of mail into the house. The ’66
II-A has done its job hauling wood for the woodstove.
Now it’s quite reassuring to see it outside.
It will always go, regardless of the snow.
Let’s head into March with a reminder of
the rules:
Rule # 1 - All Sightings receive recognition and our
appreciation, but not necessarily a mug. We reward only
those Sightings that capture the unique qualities of Land
Rovers and their owners, and display them in a distinctive
way.
Rule #2 - If your Sighting does not really surprise you,
it won’t surprise us, either, and you won’t get a mug. We’re
delighted, but not surprised, that Land Rovers appear in
British television programmes, British publications, films
with British themes, and shows about African safaris. You
shouldn’t be surprised, either, and should consider looking
for other ways to get a coffee mug.
Rule #3 - At an ever-changing date before publication
we close off the Sightings. If we’ve mentioned the Sighting in
an earlier issue, we won’t mention it again. If you’re new to
the family of Land Rover enthusiasts, you may not have seen
your Sighting in an earlier issue.
Rule #4 - We’re not outfitting your kitchen. If you qualify,
please remember - one mug per Sighting per issue.
Rule #5- Sightings that are Land Rover references in
books go to our Literary Land Rover editor for mention, but
only when space permits.
Rule #6 - Psst... if we can’t read you name and address
because of atrocious penmanship, we can’t recognize your
Sighting nor send you a mug. Psst...E-mail submissions -
remember we can’t send a mug by e-mail. Send us your real
name and shipping address, too.
Rule #7 - Grudgingly, very grudgingly, the Editor admits
he might make an error. Let me know if you think you’ve been
jobbed, but all decisions of the Editor are final.
Dennis Hopper once scared adults as Peter
Fonda’s partner in Easy Rider; now he scares
Gen X and Gen Y kids hawking retirement packages
for Ameriprise, complete with a kitted out
Defender 90. *Adrian Bourunda, San Antonio,
TX, Jim Keller, Annapolis, MD, Tom DeCourcy,
Kaunakaki, HI, Billy Tesauro, Brightwaters, NY
(and a graduate from nearby St. Michael’s
College) and Alexander Ackermann, Chatham,
NJ, all reported the television advertisement.
Rex Stratton, Vashon, WA, spotted a travel
advertisement for Morocco in Le Figaro magazine.
How best to show off the North African
nation? Put a Defender heading for Sahara sand
dunes. Beretta Guns featured a girls high school
trap team unloading shooting gear from a
Discovery II in their latest catalogue, reported
Michael Beckley, Sheridan, OR.
The presence of Land Rovers adds a certain
cachet to luxury items. Briar Rose, an “upscale
living experience” near Atlanta, GA, put a
Defender 110 in their ad. Brad and Julie
Daniel, Saratoga, CA, found an ad for the Quail
Lodge resort, which is also one of the US locales
of the Land Rover Experience courses. Amy
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Langevin, Cumberland Center, ME, found the
Land Rover in the Chico’s catalogue mentioned in
an earlier issue.
The Editor paid little attention to the Super
Bowl due to the absence of his beloved New
England Patriots. However, 25 Colts or Bears fans
caught the Taco Bell ad. Placing a Defender 110
in a pride of lions falls within Rule #2, but we
want to thank the following for their Sightings:
Kim Nichols, Kennesaw, GA, John Karlsson,
Hope Valley, RI, Sherry Wells, Upper Lake, CA,
Tom Rowe, Douglasville, GA, Christopher
Davis, Albuquerque, NM, Richard Betts,
Jacksonville, NC, David Kessler,
Worthington, OH, Greg Akin, Abilene, TX,
Julie Peterson, S. Dartmouth, MA, Harry
Edwards, Tampa, FL, Al North, Cranston, RI,
Yon Nunez, Littleton, CO, D. Aaron Conway,
Minneapolis, MN, Clint Ragan, Fairbanks, AK,
John McDaniel, Dallas, TX, Tom DeCourcey,
Kaunakakai, HI, Jim Keller, Annapolis, MD,
David Thodal, Belgrade, MT, Keith Allen,
Eads, TN, Billy Tesauro, Brightwaters, NY,
Joseph Bognar, Grimsby, ON, Canada, Glenn
and Cindy Grove, Westminster, CO, and Dick
Newton, Maurice Patrykus and James
Pritchard [no addresses].
Warn winches knows that Land Rover set
the pace for off-roading, so it’s not surprising
that they should feature Land Rovers in their ads.
John Doub, Hixon, TN, and Skyler Neubaur,
Moore, OK, spotted in the ad in magazine ads and
brochures. Ian McClelland, Lancaster, OH,
read the articles in Playboy and found a mention
of photographer Peter Beard’s new book. There’s
a shot of a naked woman feeding a giraffe and the
author beside his Military Lightweight; guess
which one wins the mug? Rob Modica, Tucson,
AZ, spotted the same mention.
Other advertisers also know of the value of
putting Land Rover images in your product ads.
Roy McLemore, Church Hill, TN, Kait
Shanks, Springfield, IL, and Billy Tesauro,
Brightwaters, NY, caught the Garmin ad that we
mentioned in the last issue [See Rule #3]. Scott
Hagen, Cicero, NY, noted a Cymbeline mobile
radar ad featuring a Defender, but he also noted
it’s a British company. EMS, an outdoor chain,
had large posters of hikers and a Series Land
Rover with Ecuadorian plates, in the Waterford,
CT, store, reported Greg Hollingswoth,
Colchester, CT.
Gerry Beaupre found a 1979 Hot Rod magazine
with a Camel cigarette ad. An appreciative
blonde backpacker looks admiringly at a curly
haired, mustachioed Camel smoker, leaning
against his Series III with a canoe on the roof. Of
course, Land Rover stopped bringing in the
Series III in 1974; it’s interesting that Camel
couldn’t select a more contemporary Ford, Chevy
or Jeep for the ad. We’ve mentioned this classic
“pre-Camel Trophy” ad before, but it’s fun to see
it again.
Stewart Olson, Leverett, MA, received a
Mini owner magazine, MC2, that featured a Mini
parked in front of a Range Rover Classic. It’s the
only other car featured in the magazine! James
Douglas, Dallas, OR, received a holiday flyer
from Schucks Auto Supply. He spotted a spare
tire cover fitted onto the rear of a Discovery SE 7
– odd because the chain has very few parts for
Land Rover owners.
Movie producers always look for an excuse
to include Land Rovers. Allen Minner [see
Rule # 6] did not surprise us when he saw Range
Rovers in The Queen. Joseph Bognar, Grimsby,
ON, Canada, saw the same movie and a TV program
called Million Dollar Property. Of course,
the real estate agents drove a Range Rover P38-
A. Garrick Cook, Fort Wayne, IN. found a
Discovery in early scenes of World Trade Center,
an Oliver Stone film we’ve mentioned before.
Michael McClung, Livermore, CA, spotted a
Range Rover Classic in Kiss the Girls. Kim
Nichols, Kennesaw, GA, asks us to “make her
proud” in the eyes of her son by mentioning her
Sighting of Defenders in The Librarian. Richard
Betts, Jacksonville, NC, spotted a Defender 110
in the safari setting of Prey. David Thodal,
Belgrade, MT, also saw Land Rovers on the silver
screen in John Tucker Must Die and Alex Rider:

Operation Stormbreaker.
TV shows with Land Rovers in them included
Future Weapons, spotted by Kris Pacinelli,
Paola, KS and Gary Wertz, Papillion, NE. Kevin
Eyres, Beaverton, OR, David Kessler,
Worthington, OH, and Thomas Souza, Jr,
Wallingford, CT, reminded us of the Discovery
often seen in “24.”
On the Sci-Fi Channel, Gary Younger, San
Antonio, TX, saw the movie Aberration, in which a
Range Rover Classic overheats during a snowstorm
[huh?]. Then blood-sucking reptiles come
out of the glovebox and attack the heroine in the
drivers seat. Gary also watched African mercenaries
with Defenders and Steven Seagall in
Mercenaries for Justice. On Sci Fi, a new program
called The Last Room also includes a Range Rover
Sport, according to Beth Riley, Rixeyville, VA,
and Jeffrey Austin, Chesapeake, VA. A dose of
reality captures a mug for Jeff, when a Discovery
Channel profile of the Anika, Alaska fire chief,
highlighted his official vehicle, a Discovery.
The Italian national police have long favored
Land Rovers. Steve Garner, Columbus, MS, saw
them at work on a 60 Minutes episode. Charles
Bell, Jr, Mobile, AL, sent in a photo of a
Carabinieri Defender at work in Rome, Italy, as
well as a Defender working at a German airport.
Personal sightings like Charles’ above are
fun. Jack Whelan, Nantucket, MA, found his
Series Rover used in a photo shoot for the Life Is
Good clothing catalogue. Jerry Klida, St. Clair
Shores, MI, found a Defender military vehicle
[maybe a Wolf?] being trailered to a new home in
Chicago one night. A reader named Mike from
Riverview, FL, rode around in a white armored
Defender 110 in Baghdad.
Gene Page, Micanopy, FL, works as a still
photographer on movie locations. Most recently,
his Discovery II served as a camera platform for
Rhode Island mansion shoot in the upcoming film
“Evening.” John Karlsson, Hope Valley, RI, visited
his brother in Staten Island, NY. Searching for
a parking place in his Range Rover 200 Tdi
hybrid, imagine his surprise to see a photo mural
of the Kilroot Salt Mines in Northern Ireland on
the side of the Atlantic Salt Building. Of course,
they were Series Land Rovers at work.
We all need a good laugh now and then.
MAD Magazine chose a Land Rover LR3 as a cartoon
prop commenting on Vice President
Cheney’s hunting safety talents, according to John
Doub, Hixon, TN. Robert Groves, Indianapolis,
IN [who probably watched the Super Bowl],
found a Discovery II in an Atlantic Monthly cartoon
commenting on cut-you-own Christmas
trees. Henry Gould,
Deerfield Beach, FL, found a
specific mention of Land
Rovers in a Red Rover comic
strip. Leighton Ogg,
Houston, TX, found a safari
cartoon scene in a Shortcuts
strip.
Caryn Paso, Robles, CA,
sent us in a nyc.gov web site
address that we couldn’t
access through the link provided;
send us a copy of the
Sighting and we’ll judge it
next issue.
It’s the oddest Sighting
reported so far, but Jay
Martin, San Mateo, CA,
swears he found the front
quarter of a Defender in an
ad announcing the Grand
Opening of the Neoskin Laser
Hair Removal (Full Back and
shoulders, $1,455; Beard
and Front of the Neck, $675)
of Beverly Hills and Ventura,
CA. Jay, this does nothing to
change stereotypes of
Californians by New
Englanders.
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Sightings Winners:
Henry Gould: Deerfield Beach, FL
John Doub: Hixson, TN
Robert Graves: Indianapolis, IN
Jeffrey Austin: Chesapeake, VA
James Douglas: Dallas, OR
Stewart Olson: Leverett, MA
Greg Hollingworth: Colchester, CT
Rob Modica: Tucson, AZ
Ian McClelland: Lancaster, OH
Jay Martin: San Mateo, CA
Alexander Ackermann: Chatham, NJ
Billy Tesauro: Brightwaters, NY
Tom DeCourcy: Kaunakaki, HI
Jim Keller: Annapolis, MD
Adrian Borunda: San Antonio, TX
Michael Beckley: Sheridan, OR
Rex Stratton: Vashon, WA
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