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The Rovers North News is a publication of 6 Letters to the Editor Rovers North, Inc. 8 Families in the Wallows - are we there yet by Pamela Petroff Publisher: Mark Letorney Editor: Jeffrey B. Aronson 14 Robison on Rovers by John Robison Designer: Matthew Martin 20 We Didn’t Lose our Heads on Bastille Day by Rick Olsen ©2006 Rovers North Inc. 25 “Where’s Vermont?” This publication may not be reproduced without the Helping Customers Worldwide by Jeffrey B. Aronson express written permission of Rovers North Inc. 1319 VT Route 128, Westford, 26 Behind the Steering Wheel by Jeffrey B. Aronson Vermont 05494-9601, USA 44 One Classic Deserves Another by Kevin Murphy Sales & Tech Line: 1-800-403-7591 / (802) 879-0032 Website: www.roversnorth.com 45 Sightings Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 5:30; Sat: 8:30 - 12:30 EST 47 Ford Hiccups - Land Rover Jumps by Jeffrey B. Aronson Prices subject to change without notice. Sightings submissions may be sent to our above address or email to [email protected]

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Dear Rovers North, fail. I have over 100,000 miles on my current one. I, The Spring 2006 issue of The Rovers North News was too, will look towards a Hi-Ratio Transfer Box when my first. I enjoyed the “Greetings from Iceland” article. the time comes for replacement I can’t wait to get home to my Land Rover As you know, unless your steering box and/or SFC Michael Lopez relay are totally worn out, you should be able to Killeen, TX adjust the worst of steering vagueness out of your (Currently residing in Baghdad, Iraq) system. Check your tie rod ends and tires, too. And as disagreeable as you might find it, those Dear Rovers North, “plastic Land Rovers” started up with the first Thank you for publishing The Rovers North News! My Range Rover in 1970 and the Series III in 1972. wonderful wife forwards it out to me and I spend days Even the Defender requires the use of plastic prod - reading every article and reviewing my wish list of ucts to be sold in the UK and Europe. As a Series II-A replacement parts. I must confess to a fair amount of owner myself, I grit my teeth every time a Range jealousy at my wife’s mug which she received last year Rover or Discovery ambles through an off road for a Sighting. Her Rovers North mug is a prized pos - stretch that leaves my Land Rover heaving and session during our morning coffee. She allows my use shaking – to say nothing of my passenger! –ed] of her mug on special occasions. Maj. Stephen M. Dickerson, USMC Dear Rovers North, (Currently residing in Al Taqaddum, Iraq) Thank you very much for the mug! The fact that Dear Rovers North, you sourced the mugs from England speaks volumes Dear Mark, Thanks for the last issue of the Rovers North News. It’s for your company. I just wanted to give you a very big thank you for our always well-received. Naturally, I enjoy the Series We really enjoy our Rovers (a ’97 Discovery and recent order! I placed a large order for my fiancé, who (“serious”) bits the best. I have trouble thinking of the a ’92 Range Rover County) and look forward to keep - is currently deployed overseas serving in the US Army, later plastic-laden models as being real Land Rovers. ing them on their feet for years to come, with your of Land Rover goodies for him to tinker with when he I’d love to fit one of your Hi-Ratio overdrives as – by support, of course! Our four-legged rovers, Mick and is home on R & R. comparison – my old Fairey overdrive only adds about Elvis, love riding in their Rovers, too. He was thrilled to get your recent Summer 2006 half that increase. I can crank out 65 mph, but the Jay Beale issue of The Rovers North News, something he looks engine is doing about 3200-3500 RPM and it worries Bryans Road, MD forward to when the mail arrives on base. me on the expressway. Plus, my “captive ball” steering [Staying authentic to the core qualities of the Land Your service is always phenomenal and your is a bit worn and tends to “wander” requiring constant Rover experience is not always easy but its worth organization is exceptionally professional. Keep up the and considerable correction. I call it a “quirk.” My all the effort – thanks for your compliments- ed.] good work! lady friend calls it “diabolical,” unless she needs Melissa N something moved or hauled (Ha!)! But unless the Dear Sir, Dallas, TX Fairey explodes or something, as a newly “redundant” After a successful hunting season in 2005 I decided 1998 Discovery Series 1 retiree, I’ll have to deal with it. At $1400, yours sounds that it was time to add a hood ornament to my 1998 2001 Discovery Series II lovely. Discovery. After thinking it over I did not think that the 2002 Discovery Series II Glenn Shriver police would like my idea. So I decided to turn them [We know of many Land Rover enthusiasts serving Chicago, IL into a house decoration, instead. Thank goodness for in our armed forces at this time; here’s to your safe [Fairey overdrives wear less if you keep the hypoid an understanding wife. return and future enjoyment of your Land Rovers topped up and changed regularly. They usually Doug Wilson –ed.] make a lot of noise and pop out of gear before they Thornton, NH

6 [A wife who would not want a pair of moose antlers www.MNLandRovers.org and see if you’re interested Rovers North know anytime what we can do to help bolted on the hood of the family Discovery? Are you in meeting other Land Rover enthusiasts –ed] you get the most out of your Land Rover life –ed] sure she’s “understanding?” –ed] Dear Rovers North, Dear Rovers North, Dear Mark and Rovers North Staff: Keep up the good work with the Rovers North News. I I want to say “thanks” for supplying the parts that keep I wanted to take this opportunity to thank each of you can’t wait to read it when the next issue comes out. my ’91 Range Rover Classic on the road! for the fine job you have done in assisting me over the Robert Wollschlager Kimberly Bufton years with the regular maintenance items needed for Mystic, CT Galveston, TX my Land Rovers. In addition, I really enjoy receiving [Keep sending us your entertaining Sightings, too! [We hope that you and your Range Rover stay dry and reading The Rovers North News. As soon as I –ed] this hurricane season along the Gulf of Mexico -ed] receive each issue I read it from cover to cover! I especially enjoy reading the Letters to the Editor sec - Happy Summer! Greetings, tion and stories about your customer’s experiences I enjoy sighting Rovers, almost as much as I enjoy Here’s a real-life, not media Sighting. Land Rover own - with their Land Rovers. Keep up the great work! sighting The Rovers North News in my mailbox. ers are fairly scarce here in Manitoba, Canada, so I I would greatly appreciate it if you could please Brian Riley always have my eye out for them. This week past, I was forward several of your Rovers North stickers. Thank Minneapolis, MN driving on the Trans-Canada Highway out to a country you very much for your excellent customer service and [Thanks for your delighted response to the News; we property I have about 150 km west of Winnipeg. About total support of your Land Rover/Range Rover cus - love publishing it, too! –ed] a mile before my turnoff at Austin, I noticed a camper tomers. pickup pulled off on the service road. Something about Sean J. Donohue Dear Sir, the shape of the front end caught my eye and, sure Lake George, NY I enjoy your paper. Keep up the good work. enough, as I went past I saw a Land Rover. Turned off 2004 Discovery Series II SE Allan Brown at the next road and came back on the service road to 2002 Discovery Series II SE Jackson, NJ where it was parked. I discovered if was a Defender [We enjoy receiving stories from readers about their [Thanks, Allan. We’ll keep trying! –ed] 110 fitted out with a camper body, and the travelers experiences, great and small, in their Land Rovers. were German. They were Eugen and Helga Tiefert, The Discovery Series I’s and II’s are rapidly becom - Hi Guys, from Stuttgart. I first had to explain to them that in ing the vehicle of choice for Land Rover enthusiasts. I am a Rover fool. I have a ’65 109” pickup and am spite of my jumping out of a ¾ ton Chevy Silverado You live in a stunning region of New York; enjoy working with a friend to rebuild my ’66 88” SW. Look diesel 4x4, I was in fact a Land Rover buff ( I was you Land Rover life –ed.] for an order coming from me soon once we figure out wearing my Land Rover hat) and owner of a 1982 ex- what we need for our engine rebuild. MOD Series III 109”. I admired Eugen’s Defender, as Dear Rovers North, Peter Hood he has fitted it out himself with auxiliary tanks, I’m the contact for the Minnesota Land Rovers. I just St. Petersburg, FL snorkel, manual winch, spare coil springs on the front got through the most recent, delightful Rovers North [If you need those engine parts delivered personally, bumper, shovels of all kinds, and such. He said he had News and noted that an Eric Stussy was mentioned preferably during the New England winter months, done up the camper himself – it has cartoons of exotic twice! I don’t know who he is but he sounds like our ask for me – please? – ed] locales on the sides. They said they had shipped the kind of feller! He lives in Minneapolis but is not a Land Rover to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and were traveling member of our club. I can only guess this because he Hi Mark and Jeffrey, across Canada. They had stopped to take some photos does not know about our club. He must be a private Much like the African tsetse fly infects you with sleep - of the flatlands before heading up to the Manitoba fellow because his telephone is not listed in the tele - ing sickness, I have been bitten by the Land Rover bug! escarpment. As fitted out for serious expeditions as it phone book. I am wondering if you could maintain his I own a ’93 Range Rover Classic SWB and a ’64 Series was, it seemed most of their trip must have been high - privacy and still let him know we exist. I just like get - II-A 88” RHD. I just recently started buying spares way driving – as crappy as the roads are here. ting Land Rover people together. from Rovers North. The service is tremendous. I also Mark Perry Garrick Olsen started getting your magazine, The Rovers North News. Winnipeg, Manitoba Hastings, MN Keep up the great work! CANADA [All information provided to Rovers North is confi - Dendy Jarrett [Land Rovers not only connect people to the world, dential, but Eric, if you’re reading this issue, please Nashville, TN but they connect the people of the world, too –ed] log onto http://www.MNLandRovers.org" [We help you deal with your Land Rover “bug.” Let ______ ______

7 FFAAMMIILLIIEESS IINN TTHHEE WWAALLLLOOWWAASS –– AARREE WWEE TTHHEERREE YYEETT?? By Pamela Petroff Photos by Kevan Wiser

[Pamela Petroff, Portland, OR, is an avid off-roader who has partici - miles to go it turned into double track. It was a fabulous road: lots pated in numerous events of the Pacific Coast Rover Club while of off camber stretches; nice steep short climbs; great views! More organizing the annual Women’s Run. This event was for family fun; than once we crested a steep climb and halted, looking for the trail. you don’t need a huge event to enjoy your Land Rover – ed.] Seeing it resume to our left or right, we made the appropriate turn. Had we continued straight, we would have been on a one way trip to We are lucky here in the Pacific Northwest. Most of us who pursue the bottom of Hells Canyon, which is deeper than the Grand Canyon. the sport of off roading can find a decent day’s adventure within Often the trail tracked the edge of the canyon rim. What a drive! We striking distance from home. If a longer sojourn is desired the stopped once at Cow Camp, a cabin in the woods with a natural region can accommodate that as well! The latter was the premise of spring. At one time it had been a homestead, but nowadays it is our expedition to the Wallowas. Organized by Todd Eliason of the used by the Forest Service as a way station for their work parties or Pacific Coast Rover Club as a Father/Son, Mother/Daughter, forest management types. Whomever/Whomever Run, the outing was designed with kids in As we neared our destination we left the forest and emerged mind. (aside from the drive to get there!) My daughter Emily and I onto a plateau covered in waist high prairie grasses and wildflowers. are the Mother/Daughter part of the show! It was stunning! The grass in the middle of the track was waist high The Wallowas are an ancient mountain range distinct from the as well. It was not a well traveled road! The Forest Service had told Cascades and the Rockies. They border Hells Canyon, on the eastern us that campfires were permitted only in established fire rings, so as edge of Oregon. Travel time to the Wallowas is about 6 hours from we approached a grove of trees the hunt was on. We found the first Portland. Our meeting point was Enterprise, OR, chosen because it fire ring and discovered a commemorative plaque on the tree next to was basically an equal-distance drive from both Seattle and Portland it honoring a Boy Scout troop leader who had brought his troop to and we had participants coming from both locations. Todd had fig - this site in the 1950s. Searching further we found a campsite with a ured that we had about a four hour drive to get to our first campsite large fire ring and ample space for our group to set up camp. The at Lord Flat. We were five trucks at that point, a nice sized group: perfect spot! It had taken us 6 hours to get here from Enterprise. Todd Eliason, our leader, with his son Noah in their Range Rover, It was getting late, but dusk lingered quite long at this elevation Shirley VanderVeen and her grandson Joe in her Discovery Series II, (about 5600 feet), plus we were on an exposed plateau, so setting Kevan Wiser and his son Ethan in their Range Rover, Clark Bowen up camp was not so bad. With the tent up and dinner on, we could and his wife Donna in their Defender 110 and mother and daughter sit back and relax and wait for the stars to come out. With the deep - in our Range Rover. ening night, the heavens came alive with light. We set up the 8-inch So we headed out from Enterprise, stopping in Joseph to top up telescope and started looking for the usual suspects: planets, binary the tanks and fill up the jerry cans. We continued on through stars, globular clusters, galaxies and on and on. Viewing was spec - Imnaha and into the Wallowa Whitman National Forest. Two and a tacular. We could even see the dust lane of the Milky Way, not an half hours out we turned onto a four wheel drive road. With 20 easy thing to see! 8 One more truck joined our group that evening, arriving at about 11:00 PM. Christian Beck and his son MacLean had left Eugene in their Defender 110 at 6 AM and had pretty much driven straight through. They were tired and ready to call it a day. Next morning we all set out to explore the plateau. We had found a mountain lion skull the night before so we were all keeping our eyes and ears open. A short distance from our camp near the double track there was a wind sock securely mounted on a pole. It turns out that the double track doubles as a primitive airstrip. There are several such remote air strips around the northwest and it is not unheard of for adventurous souls to fly in for a night’s camping! One member of our group, Kevan, is a geo-cache enthusiast and he found a geo-cache on the plateau. It was an exciting moment for the little boys to trade trinkets for what was in the cache. It was the first time the cache had been found and opened since it was set in 2004. After a leisurely morning we finally got packed up and on our way to our next destination. We trekked out the same way we came in. It was just as much fun as it had been the previous afternoon. We visited Hat Point, a fire lookout station then headed back to Imnaha. It was in the heat of the afternoon and temperatures were hovering right around 100 degrees as we came down the 7 mile, 16% grade. Thank goodness for low range, it saved our brakes. We stopped in Imnaha and enjoyed the air-conditioned comfort of the local tavern/grocery store/pool hall. It was quite a place, and with very friendly locals. After some refreshing iced tea/beer/soda/ water/ice cream [not all together, of course] we were ready to brave the heat again. We headed along the Imnaha River toward Indian Crossing to spend the night in an “improved” campground. The road along the river looked stunning as it wound through a valley with small farms before heading back into the forest. About three miles from the campground, Todd came on the radio to say that he was having a problem with his truck. A belt had melted and things were just not working the way they should. I pulled ahead of him, shackled up a tow strap and pulled him to the campground. After a quick look around, we decided that “improved” camping was just not our style. So we left the group in one place and went scouting for better digs. A ways back up the road was an abandoned campground, over grown and empty. Perfect for us! We hooked Todd up again and towed him down to the new campsite and we all set up camp. The group put its collective heads together, made the necessary repairs to Todd’s truck and we were back in business. We were situated right on the banks of the Imnaha River. It was beautiful river whose rushing waters made a lovely sound. Em and I pitched our tent just a stone’s throw from the water and we slept soundly listening to its song. The next day was a “camp” day; we did not travel. Brad Mendenhall and his son Zack arrived about mid morning. The little boys (all aged 5-7) had a great time riding bikes, swimming, playing in the rocks along the river, playing games, fishing and just being lit - tle boys! Many fish were caught and released that day! Em and I read and enjoyed the sun and the breeze. It was rather warm in the afternoon, so I just put my chair in the river and read my book there. It was quite comfy, thanks. Buzz Chandler arrived very late that night in his Discovery, but with his rooftop tent, setting up camp went quickly. We hit the road again the next morning, running on pavement for a while before tak - ing a turn onto some gravel roads that took us to the most beautiful mountain lakes I had seen in some time. As Todd, in the lead, rounded one bend we heard on the radio that he was following a bear down the road! The gravel gave way to a dirt road and finally to a dirt track that took us down a long descent to a valley floor. It was an awesome trail crossing a fast moving stream with high banks. Clearly, this trail was not well used. At the end of the trail was the lit - tle town of Cornucopia. A gold mining town in its heyday, it is now a 9 10 mix of abandoned buildings and cabins converted to vacation The road took us to the top of Flagstaff Butte. A “bald” mountain, in homes. the sense that it had not a single tree on it, the summit featured a Although the roads were dry and dusty, the surroundings were carpet of prairie grasses. At an elevation of 6500 feet we had an surprisingly green. Almost all of the forest was carpeted in green unbelievable 360˚ view. We could see Baker City in a huge valley to grass and wild flowers. It was like spring had just come, but it was the southwest and the Blue Mountains beyond. Behind us and to the mid-July! The diversity of color and species in flowers dazzled us. north were the Wallowas, looking very much like a smaller version This mix of flowers and grasses made the lakes and rivers especially of the Alps. I thought the breathtaking view couldn’t be topped, but beautiful, with nature’s own carpet running right up to the edge of wait, there was more! After our brief stop at the top of Flagstaff the water. As the viewer you were struck not just with the scenic Butte, we continued on this dirt track for several miles, winding our impact, but you were equally soothed and refreshed, coming away way through high prairie stopping occasionally to explore a potential with a lasting impression of serenity and the feeling that there are campsite and at each stop found fresh bear spoor and tracks. It was pristine natural settings still surviving in our crowded world. As an truly a wild place. off roader, this experience is what it is all about. After our last embrace of the wilds of the Wallowas we were in From Cornucopia we cruised into Halfway, OR to fuel up and the vehicles and on the road for the trek home. Which was unre - buy cold drinks and ice. The remaining drive of the day was to a markable, except for the heat, which in Biggs, OR reached 114˚, we “real” campground with both drive-in and walk –in campsites for were literally baking! The air conditioning in the Rangie was not our last night. The walk-in campsites were on a beautiful meadow, working (surprise!) but we survived. which we seriously considered, until we were assaulted by a wall of Todd, Kevan, Brad and their sons all stayed another night in the mosquitoes. That decided it; we would be the average campers for Forest, renting the guard house at Two Color Station. They roughed one night. it their last night with indoor plumbing and showers. The photos Emily set up the telescope one last time and gave MacLean a from the next day told the true story. After a stint of morning fishing, very long one-on-one explanation of many of the interesting aspects the little boys spent the rest of the day engaged in extremely serious of outer space. Viewing was not great, as we were in a low lying (ha!) water antics. area among the trees, but since she had set it up all the other nights of our trip, it seemed only fitting. All in all, it was a fantastic get-away! 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Welcome to the techie column for the Fall edition of assembly. If there is no damage, you may be able to itself is a truck that won’t shift out of park. Discovery the Rover News. In this column, we’re going to look fix the vehicle by changing the sensor (front-RN292 / II models have an interlock that prevents shifting out at some of the common problems with the antilock rear-RNH293) alone, a $100 part that’s less than an hour of park unless the brake is pressed. So, if the brake brakes on Discovery II models. The Discovery II elec - to swap. light circuit fails, the car won’t go into gear. tronic braking system, called SLABS (self leveling anti The path you choose should be determined by If that happens to you, the first step is to check lock braking), is made by Wabco of Germany. Wabco examination of the reluctor via the sensor hole. If the the stop lamp fuse. We’ve seen several trucks where is a subsidiary of American Standard, a company better hub looks good, there’s an “8 or 10” odds that a sen - the stop lamps were fitted wrong, or the contacts cor - known to the public for toilets than brakes. In the sor alone will fix your problem. roded, and the fuse blew. Also check the trailer con - automotive field, Wabco specializes in braking and Every now and then you will see a Rover that has nector, if your Rover has one. A short there can pop suspension systems for trucks. According to the com - wiring problems, usually at the connector between ABS fuses. pany, two out of three commercial vehicles with sensor and body. Always pull it apart and look for If the fuses are good, you should check the stop advanced braking systems are equipped with Wabco corrosion. lamp switch. It’s located above the brake pedal. If products. The next common fault in these systems you are stuck somewhere, it is possible to get out of The Land Rover system includes four-wheel is called shuttle valve failure . The shuttle valve park by jumping the switch temporarily with a paper antilock braking, hill descent control, and four-wheel is a part of the brake modulator – that big thing in the clip. traction control. The SLABS control unit also controls location where a master cylinder would be. The mod - Finally, you should check your Rover to the self-leveling suspension, if the vehicle has that fea - ulator incorporates the functions of an ABS servo and see if the brake modulator recall was done. If ture. The Discovery air suspension is also a Wabco a brake master cylinder into one unit. it was, you should have a B148 sticker on the radiator product. As an aside, Wabco air suspension is also If you have shuttle valve problems, you will see support. All Discovery II models built before spring of found in the new Audi A6 and the Mercedes CLS. the three warning lights on the dash and there will be 2003 are subject to the recall. Land Rover found the One of the most common ABS questions I one or more stored faults for shuttle valve failure. caps on the ABS modulator were cracking under heavy hear is, Why do I see the ABS, Traction Land Rover has a test procedure to determine if these off-road use. Therefore, they came up with heavier Control, and Hill Descent lights coming on? faults result from a failure in the modulator or if they replacements. The caps are a quick bolt on installa - All three of those systems share a common set of are caused by wiring troubles in the ABS harness or tion. If you are near a dealer they will do this for you core components. The wheel speed sensors, the hubs, grounds. Unless you have corroded grounds and at no charge. If you can’t get to a dealer, or you’re the modulator, the controller, and other parts serve all cables, your trouble is probably in the modulator. outside the USA, the part number for the kit is three systems. So a fault in any one of them will cause Until now, this problem was addressed by SWO500010K. Complete illustrated instructions can a problem in the other two. It is actually rare to have replacement of the brake modulator (RNH082) . That’s a be found in the B148 recall bulletin, available from a fault that would only disable one of the three sys - $1,500 part. As you can imagine, shuttle valve failure your dealer with the kit. tems. 99% of the time, if one is affected, they all are. produced a lot of unhappy owners and Land Rover This recall does not involve any hydraulic system To see what’s wrong, you will need to connect a finally listened up and developed a fix. disassembly, so the brakes won’t feel or act any differ - Land Rover test system and read the faults. These sys - As of March 2006, Land Rover sells a shuttle ently. The heavier caps are plainly visible on top of the tems are not OBD II compatible, so a generic scanner valve repair kit for under $100. You will have to modulator. Once you see them, you’ll be able to tell it won’t talk to them. At Robison Service, we use the T4 remove the modulator and flip it over to install the was done. or Autologic tools for this work. valves on a workbench. Removal of the modulator, Note: Recalls should always be done at your The most common faults are wheel speed replacement of the valve, and refit to the vehicle takes dealer so they can be properly recorded. Only do this sensor faults. The wheel speed sensors in a Land three hours or so. yourself if you absolutely can’t get to a dealer, or if Rover are coils that sense the motion of a toothed This shuttle valve repair is a huge improvement your Rover is not eligible because it’s a rebuilt salvage wheel that’s a part of the wheel hub. The rotation of over the former method of addressing this problem. vehicle. the wheel induces a sine wave signal in the sensor The part number for the repair kit is (SW0500030) . whose frequency is proportional to the speed, and If you buy it from a dealer you may also want to ask Final notes: whose amplitude increases with speed from 0.5 volts for the March 2006 bulletin that gives test and installa - to more than 5 volts. tion instructions. Remember that you can access all of the most current If your Rover has a speed sensor fault, there are Another common problem is a mushy service information, including workshop manuals, two paths to repair. The first is to replace the entire brake pedal. In my experience, the only explanation electrical manuals, recall notices, and service bulletins hub on the affected corner. This is the approach for a mushy pedal is improper bleeding procedure. on Land Rover’s web site, favored by dealers because the toothed wheel – called Bleeding a Discovery II takes two people and the Land http://www.landrovertechinfo.com a reluctor ring – and the actual sensor are both part Rover test system, and it takes the two of them a bit www.landrovertechinfo.com of the hub. The reluctor can get damaged by rust or over half an hour. You need the tester to operate the If you look on the Land Rover site under “train - corrosion, and it can also get damaged by a bad wheel pump and valves to make sure all the air is purged ing” you will find the introduction to the 1999 bearing. The only way to service it is to change the from the modulator. Discovery II. That training book has a 23-page hub. If you are paying for this service, expect a labor description of the Wabco electronic system. As of this writing, hubs (front-RND646 / rear-RND694) bill in the range of one and a half hours and $20-30 of You can also find quite a bit of information – cost around $400 and take about three hours to brake fluid. If you are not at a dealer, make sure they including reprints of many of my articles - on my web change. use the correct Castrol LMA fluid. Don’t even start this site, http://www.robisonservice.com www.robisonser - The sensor can be removed from the hub fairly process unless the shop has a tester to run the pump vice.com > Service > Land Rover > advice and articles easily. If you remove your sensor and look inside you and valves. You could bleed brakes in the field with - Wabco is online at http://www.wabco-auto.com should be able to see if the reluctor ring is damaged. out one in an emergency, but there is no way to get a www.wabco-auto.com The reluctor ring can get damaged if the wheel bearing really good pedal without cycling pump and valves. gets loose. It can also get damaged by corrosion. There is no shortcut for this job. You need two If you have questions or issues you’d like discussed That’s especially true for Rovers that run on beaches. people and the Land Rover tester. email: [email protected] If you see reluctor ring damage, or corrosion, or if the We see quite a few stop lamp circuit ______ ______hub has any free play at all – you need a complete problems. The usual way this problem manifests

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[Rik Olsen, Hastings, MN, owns a 1960 Series II 88” and a 1996 Discovery Series II up. Inertia became the technique of the day. The trail became even more overgrown SE 7. With his young son, Dane, he spent July 14, 2006, in the mud in Backus, MN. and narrow where I was beginning to doubt that it was a trail. Then the spaces Here’s his story –ed] widened and we were in a 30 foot wide track with pines on the right and aspen and birch on the left. The floor of the trail was blanketed with grasses, ferns and berry To my 4 year old son, Dane, it was a “Just Boys” trip. Not that we were excluding bushes. anyone, it’s just that no girls signed up. The Minnesota Land Rovers club trip coin - Ahead, there was a slope down, but at the end of a flat stretch, it bent back cided with Bastille Day, and so the French national holiday became the name of our upward. Here, we spent our afternoon. The low point of the slope featured knee event, too. deep, boot sucking mud for about 400 feet. We quickly got stuck, but optimism and The group had historically been trail riding in the Foothills State Forest Area, the early hour convinced us to try to advance. Adam was able to let out his plasma but has swung to the east side of northern Minnesota recently. There is an OHV (off- rope to a far tree and winch his way to about 2/3 of the distance. He then hooked highway vehicle) recreation site in Gilbert, Minnesota that is always open where as back through the forested area to the right to return to me via some ATV tracks for the Foothills has erratic trail closures that could really ruin a trip. my recovery. In low range with the A/C running, I was overheating and needed to We were able to coordinate two trucks from our group of about 70 members. shut off the motor and put up the bonnet. The Discovery will often refuse to restart Adam Ruben drove his South American Spec Defender 110: heavy duty bumper, if hot, but we had time for the engine to cool. This proved a tough, but necessary winch with Detroit lockers in front, Salisbury in the rear. My 1996 Discovery SE7 choice. My little guy, Dane, had been seated in his 5 point car seat in the back 5sp is only modified by the OME suspension and having ripped the plastic stuff off and happily chewing on fruit snacks and watching “Finding Nemo.” He was about the bumpers on previous trips. Nate Kennedy was Adam’s co-pilot and Dane was to experience character building along with the rest of us. mine. There were some rumors of a third truck driven by Scotty Surla, but he did The mud was deep and smelly. The temperature was in the mid nineties, with not to arrive until evening. the humidity as expected in a bog. Mosquitoes and deer flies were feasting on us We started Saturday at the McDonalds in Rogers, Minnesota for a greasy despite a thick layer of DEET. breakfast and the trip T-shirt distribution. Nate was already taking pictures. He’s a It took Adam 3 hours to get back to me. We were soaked with sweat and professional and even has one of those cameras that you have to put your eye up to making progress from the winch instead of the wheels. Adam ran out of gas. for taking a picture. I think you have to focus it, too. The long highway drive leads This really added to the challenge. We figured there was enough in the Discovery to to the Bull Moose Trail. This had been a frequent starting point for some known share, but had to work out how. Without a siphon kit, we peered in the engine trails, but we wanted to see some different trails. bay. I had just replaced some vacuum line trying to revive my cruise control. This The forest road narrowed down and some trail heads began appearing. We was removed as the siphon tubing. We fed the segment into the gas filler, but met started in one that appeared well used. It narrowed quickly; this route had not seen with resistance. There must be some mesh or something in there that prevents this much use and was quite overgrown. The grasses in the middle of the lane were type of activity. We considered our options: camp in the swamp with out tents, send grille height and the branches tickled the side panels. There was a stream crossing up the Bat Signal and hope Batman would rescue us, or find out how to get the gas that was just down river from a massive beaver dam. I needed a yank out from the out of the Discovery. We removed all of the kit from the back of the Discovery and other side. Of course I blamed not having enough run out to keep my momentum unfastened the ring around the fuel pump. With this tipped up, we were easily able

20 to send the vacuum line into the tank. We had combined our spare antifreeze and We were so giggly on filling up that I scarcely cared about the puddle of topped up so we had one container available. This and several pint water bottles gas forming under my truck. Maybe the pump gasket, maybe a crack, whatever, we were rinsed with gas and then filled from the siphon. were out of the woods! Refitting the fuel pump proved a challenge since the rubber gasket seal had Optimism prevailed as we headed to Cross Lake Hotel. Scott Surla met us in swelled. The red ring would not go on. The Discovery was stuck under the midday the parking lot. He and his new LR3 had just gotten there 30 minutes before. He sun and the interior had risen to probably 100 degrees. The angle of the sun was on had spent the day assisting the Minneapolis Land Rover dealership set up an off- the back of the person pressing on the red ring. We needed to take turns as it felt road course at a Scottish festival in Lakeville. His LR3 was a sight: shiny white pan - like being on a hot plate under a broiler. One person would be in the back getting els, big Mud Rovers, ARB bull bar and a snorkel. It looked the part, except for the woozy and the other cooled in the 90 degree shade. We really couldn’t get that blast - very shiny spider web style wheels. It looked like they could have spinners. Scott ed red ring to bite! No matter, it seemed that there was adequate suction anyway. reassured us they were the only option that would clear the brake rotors and We inverted the cover plate to add pressure from the top and delicately screwed it accommodate the big tires. As far as Scott knows, these are the largest tires yet on down over the pump. The successful start, one hour later, would demonstrate if this an LR3 and the first in the US to have an ARB. had been effective. In the hotel room, Adam used his cat like reflexes to be first in the shower. I We got Adam repositioned to begin my recovery eventually. These were trying shook up the martinis then dashed off with Dane to the pool. It was so refreshing to times. We were all getting very fatigued. We had some lunch with us and had nib - cool the bug bites, sun, and heated skin and nerves. We split up for dinner with bled throughout the afternoon. The veggie brats were just right after heating on the Dane and me getting a take away pizza and Power Ranger movie for the room and engine block during the ride in. We were drinking water continuously as it poured the other guys left for an Italian restaurant. out as sweat. Dane was a real trooper. He was hot and buggy and tired and frus - Dane and I were up earlier than the others, so we hit the breakfast buffet and trated, but he really didn’t whine much. There were times when he wanted his the pool. On our return to the room, the rest were just opening eyes. We headed to mommy and to be home and to just go, but I think we all did. I pulled out his toy the parking lot to rearrange the kit and re-approximate the right front wing. After trucks to play in the shade, stripped him down to his Power Ranger underpants, heating up Dane and I returned to the pool for a splash while the others finished covered him with DEET, and gave him all of the water he could manage. With one breakfast. bottle, he quickly cooled himself by pouring it over his head! Tempers were short, We all assembled and struck out for the Spider Lake trails. Much of this but we really never snapped at each other. We just kept looking for ways to move area is forest service roads with some wet spots. The summer has been so dry that the group forward. there was more dust than mud – at least outside of the bogs! We did find a play area One major debate was to pull the trucks forward or to pull the trucks back - where we each took turns getting door deep in mud. ward. Returning us both to Adam’s farthest progress would still leave 100 feet of We were finishing with some tighter trails when my temp gauge was climbing soft forest floor and some tight tree sections. The ATV’s had made it, so that gave us again. The dust flew in the open windows and left a layer of silt on everything. We some hope. At the end of this section, however, we did not know what was over the decided to stop at a lake to cool off our bodies and our trucks. It was such a next hill. The GPS showed that we were nearing a highway, but we did not know delightful “Up North” Minnesota experience to be cooling off on a hot summer day what was between us and the road. Going back was tough, but we had already driv - in one of the “10,000 lakes.” en it successfully. We eventually agreed that exhausted and late on a Saturday was Heading out of the forest, my temp gauge crept up. We stopped by the road no time to pursue adventure. The most secure decision was to return the way we side for Scott to donate a gallon of water to rinse off the radiator. My engine com - came. partment was insulated with a thick coating of mud. I knew my next stop would Seven hours stuck was Adam’s record, and I was entirely uninterested in include a hose. In addition, we noticed the electric fans were not coming on. The breaking it. Our trucks were pushed to the limit with winching, the Hi-Lift, carpet nearest gas station lent us a hose. We got much of the muck from the front rinsed strips, yanker straps, and rubbing the undersides, side panels and tops on trees. We off, but as we left, the temperature continued to climb. One more gas station stop ourselves were pushed to the limit with hand cutting away logs, repositioning wood, and we had the grille, shroud and bonnet insulating blanket off. A really thorough a bee sting, dragging the cables and kit, swatting at bugs, seeking the shade, and rinse off this time had the engine nice and cool, but would it last? We swept the looking after Dane. The winching angles reminded me of playing pool, except we muddy mess off of their drive and then pressed on. I did not run the A/C, but at least were playing with 2 ton balls and in a relative steam room. I didn’t need to run the heater! The last leg back home was delightfully uneventful. After 5 hours, 35 winching set ups, 32 pints of bottled water from Adam’s We were able to enjoy the sunny summer day and some traveling banter on the cooler, and all of the tricks from Bill Burke’s “Getting Unstuck” we were actually out radios. Dane even got a nap. of the bog and heading back. Over all, it was quite an adventure with many lessons learned. We got in plen - The trail narrowed again and then became more obscure. Then more ty of character building and none of us lost our heads on our Bastille Day run to the obscure. Then more obscure to where I was thinking this was not a trail at all. My woods. engine was hot despite having the heater on with the vents blowing the air out the ______ ______side windows. I knew I couldn’t turn off the engine as she would refuse to restart. We stopped to discuss this as Adam was stuck at a muddy stream crossing. Going forward, the trail connected about 100 feet ahead, but that was by waypoints. When I walked it, there were thick downed trees, deep muddy sections, bugs, and only saplings to winch off. We decided to turn back and look for the real trail. I was able to turn around, and act as the leader, but I was no where near as effective at sapling persuasion as the 110. This was especially true with the tops now pointing right at my grille after our trip thus far. The hand saw was back out and we were making slow progress. We considered leaving the 110 since it was almost out of gas again and mired to the doors. Adam disappeared; I scouted forward to see how close we were to the trail and found only about 50 feet of little trees and one fallen log between me and relative freedom. I saw where we had entered this section. We had actually slid on axles down a fallen pine trunk! Then, I heard the roar of the 110. Adam had self extracted from the stream, turned, and was now right behind my Discovery. I got out of the way and let him lead the last leg out. We had gotten to the point where one says, “To hell with it. I’ll pay Rovers North for this later. Just go.” He was able to make his way between the bigger trees and smooth out the little trees so that my truck could follow. It was such joy to be back in the open section of trail again! We found the intended trail and returned past the beaver dam. My engine was getting hot again, but there was a breeze through the open windows that helped dissipate the blast from the heater. Adam was getting lower on gas again. We reached the forest roads and then the pavement. We were just approaching the main traffic light in town when Adam’s 110 stalled out of gas. He coasted across the intersection, through a parking lot, and right up next to a gas pump!

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24 Orders: (800) 403-7591 website: ww w.roversno rth.com “Where’s Vermont?” Helping Customers Worldwide By Jeffrey B. Aronson

You might think that “customer service” is like art – you know what it is when you office assistant first. My job grew into this current position.” like it – but the practice has undergone radical revision over the past decades. “I have a customer base that’s all over the world. It’s very interesting. When I bought my first, and current, Land Rover in 1990, customer service meant a Primarily, I handle returns and problems with shipments. In tackling them, we have high quality catalogue. For Rovers North, that meant something more than a listing to be aware of time zone differences and cultural differences. You learn to adapt to of parts available, but a parts guide. The line drawings included a profusion of everyone – and I’m doing this from Westford, Vermont. One customer called from exploded diagrams, so many that it often surpassed the Haynes Manual in under - Texas and asked “Where’s Vermont?” When I told him, he said “I guess I can’t come standing your Series Land Rover. Just looking at it gave you confidence that you down and pick up the part today.” “No, I said, “but we can ship it overnight.” could own and use a Land Rover while residing hundreds of miles from the nearest Another Texan became part of the longest claim return yet. “We shipped a parts source. The dead giveaway of the catalogue’s success was that copies of Rovers Fairey overdrive to a customer in Texas. When our customer received his shipment, North Parts Guide sat in competitor’s shops and parts rooms. he opened the box and to his surprise - and ours - it was a computer. Somewhere Rovers North also kept a knowledgeable person at the end of a telephone line. along the way the labels came off the two packages and our label was put onto the That person not only knew which part to purchase and how to install it, but could package containing the computer. UPS picked up the computer and then it was lost diagnose a repair problem as you worked on your car. No question was too basic; in transit. I worked with UPS for almost a year, the computer found and returned to Rovers North staff members, including president Mark Letorney, would patiently and the original shipper our overdrive is still in Nevernever Land. The customer received persistently talk you through whatever problem confronted you. As enthusiast Bob another overdrive and we collected on the UPS claim. I say, “never give up!” Lowe, Glastonbury, CT once wrote, “who hasn’t memorized the Rovers North tele - “I work with repair and restoration shops, as well as with individual customers. phone number, 802-879-0032?” I certainly Often people are very anxious, very concerned asked my share of basic questions [you still do about their order. I want to do everything pos - – Rovers North staff] and I was quite convinced sible to ease their situation, whether it’s replac - that a list of “Jeff’s dumb questions” hung on a ing an incorrect part with the right one or trac - wall near the telephones at Rovers North ing their order with UPS. We can really be (Trying to make me feel better, a staff member proud of what we’re doing here.” once said “Not all of your questions are dumb, Not everything returned to Rovers Jeff.”). North came from Rovers North. Rachel Just as importantly, that Rovers North remembers when “we found a wedding ring in technician could also walk you through a road - a return box of Land Rover parts. It was from a side breakdown. I presented Rovers North with serviceman in Iraq who had just gone through my greatest challenge when, in pre-cellphone a divorce. We tracked him down through his days, I had only $3.00 in change to make a email and found out it was an oversight. Of long distance pay phone call to Rovers North. course, we sent it back to him” My Series II-A had died at the side of a Maine Rachel notes that “the best advice I road. Breathlessly, I explained that I had only a can give to a customer returning a part is to fill two minute time limit for this call; I described out the green return form so that we know the symptoms and Charlie Haigh got it right the who is returning it and why and how they want first time [bad condenser]. their refund: credit on account, credit charge Customer service has become more com - card or a refund check.” plex as the profession of Land Rover enthusiast On one question, Rachel – whose has expanded into new models, a wider range telephone voice could soothe even the most of parts, greater change between model years, upset owner – hesitated; the question was, emissions and safety systems, and a much larg - “what do you drive now?” Sheepishly, she er customer base. Some customer service con - admitted it’s a Toyota RAV4 – but claims that stants remain – a commitment to product the removable rear seat provides ample room knowledge, a deep appreciation of Land Rovers for Cuddles, her St. Bernard. “I’ve been look - and the Land Rover lifestyles, and a desire to share their enthusiasm for Land ing for a Land Rover, but haven’t found the right one yet.” Rovers with the wide range of Rovers North customers worldwide. Another example of customer service growth is right in your hands. Over the Most recently, new levels of customer service commitment have sprung up. decades The Rovers North News has grown from a regional to a national newspaper, Though customer service remains the job of every staff member at Rovers North, the and to a magazine format. To meet the changing needs of enthusiasts, we’ve size and breadth of the customer base has made a shift in responsibilities for Rachel increased the number of issues sent each year. And we’ve made each issue larger to Wright, RN’s Customer Service Representative. reflect the breadth of Land Rover ownership and enthusiasm. Our coverage has also Rachel, who drives dirt roads to Rovers North from her home in Fairfax, came broadened to include more technical articles, more adventure stories, more family to Vermont from Dixfield, ME. There, her father owned Wright’s Garage, in which he trip experiences, more restoration and refurbishment articles, and stories that once converted a Jaguar from RHD to LHD. “Thanks to him,” Rachel said, “I once include the full range of Land Rover automobiles. With this issue, we’ve moved to a owned an Austin!” She attended the University of Vermont and Champlain College, new paper stock so every issue will become a greater pleasure to enjoy. The Rovers and enlisted in the US Air Force, serving with the Ground Observer Corps. An avid North News, which has become quite a valuable resource for many readers, will last dancer she has studied and performed ballet and jazz. After a year in Spain, she longer on your bookshelves. returned to Vermont working in management positions affiliated with the University From our customer service staffing to our enhanced website, www.rover - Health Center, and then spent 15 years with management for Vermont Public Radio. snorth.com, to our improved publications, Rovers North remains dedicated to Rachel also gave 10 years of service as a member of their Board of Directors. enhancing the experience of Land Rover ownership. These examples comprise com - Rachel notes that “I had driven past Rovers North for years on my way to my ponents of a major company commitment supporting Land Rover enthusiasts world - office at VPR and I was intrigued by the place. Their barn building looked so per - wide. The whole of the Land Rover experience is Rovers North and its customers. fectly Vermont, and of course, all those Land Rovers parked outside! I knew people who knew Mark and Andrea Letorney, and spoke highly of them, and of Rovers North. Looking for a change and only a 7-minute drive to work, I applied for an ______ ______

25 BE HIN DTHESTEE RING WHEEL By Jeffrey B. Aronson stare at the car. It had run superbly all fall and winter, showed me how relatively simple it was to replace the never failing to start. I figured I’d better look inside unit. Once you’ve removed the floorboards and trans - the distributor, with its crown-shaped cap and vacuum mission tunnel, you’re staring at the gearshift and advance. Funny, but there seemed to be two wires yoke. Two nuts require only a ½” socket, but two bolts going into the distributor body. Didn’t the original are Whitworth sized! We cheated and used a set of pli - Lucas unit have only one wire, a ground one that ran ers to remove them, installed the Series III lever [only to the coil? Oh, well, I’d figure that out later. “Don’t one bend, not two like the Series II-A], bolted every - worry, I’ve done this a million times.” I unlatched the thing back up, and I drove off. Two years later, Scott cap and discovered, to my horror, an aftermarket elec - Preston, Trumbull, CT, had an extra II-A shift lever and tronic ignition module inside. “It can’t get any worse, sent it off to me. I installed it and decided to keep the right?” Series III one just in case I came across a “that doesn’t Then I remembered – I had another distributor, look so hard to do” moment. an old one courtesy of Rovers North as part of my trav - The broken shift lever on the 1700 MV provided els driving the Rover from Vermont to Maine. I quickly me with that moment. I’ve ordered a spare one from unhooked the wires, loosened the distributor clamp, Rovers North ‘just in case.” and swapped out the distributors. Now, about those ______two wires, “it’s the black wire to the red wire, right?” I used my best electrical logic and…well, have you ever The incident also reminded me of “don’t worry, seen a distributor smoke and melt down? No? It’s quite I’ve done this a million times.” As I’ve never pur - a disheartening sight. When I peered inside the cap chased a car with an automatic transmission, I’ve shift - again, I found the plastic points and the nub that ed between gears often. In my early years, this was opens and closes them quite useless. “Hey, trust me!” often accomplished with tiny shift levers - about the I did have a set of old points in the toolbox, and size of paper clips - that came on Morris Minors, I did have the original distributor. All I really needed Simcas, Triumph Spitfires and MG Midgets. When I Admit it; you’ve been here. In a painfully accurate car - to do was construct a distributor plate and mount the bought my first Land Rover, I assumed shifting it toon, a woman wanders by “The Men Only Cemetery.” points onto it. I took the old points and screwed them required the same effort as turning it and used the She reads the tombstones. Their epitaphs read: into place. Now, how do you ground this thing? In what same amount of energy on both tasks. That’s probably order do you place the wires and plastic washers? I why I broke the shift lever on the QE I. “Yes, I Know What I’m Doing” tried several different ways and eventually, was reward - When Rovers North’s Mark Letorney first “Hey, Trust Me.” ed with a spark at the points. I buttoned up the car, instructed me on off roading, he critiqued my speed- “Don’t Worry, I’ve Done This a Million Times” looked heavenward, and listened to the car start right shifting techniques as ham-fisted, unhelpful and “That Doesn’t Look So Hard to Do” up. It’s been running great on those cobbled together destructive of my Land Rover. Smoothness off road “What’s the Worst That Can Happen?” points for several months. “It can’t get any worse, would mean that you’d not lose traction or balance, “It Can’t Get Any Worse, Right?” right?” and that the car would return you home. Shifting into a “It’s The Black Wire to the Red Wire, Right?” ______synchromesh gear, like third, before going into a non- synchro gear like first or reverse, became a standard Take the last one, for example. More recently, I had loaned the 1700 MV to a chum part of my driving. An Autocar road test from 1968 who runs the island’s assisted living facility. This non- urged the driver to remember that “Land Rovers are As of this year, I’m the owner of two Series II-A’s, the profit operates on a shoestring and the extra vehicle best driven more like lorries, with upward and down - oft-described QE I and another 1966, 1700 MV, which has been quite a help to him - or so it seemed to me, ward gear changes always made in good time.” So, translates loosely to “It’s five o’clock in until he came up to me on our main street with the II- too, then did slowing down my shifts. With luck, Maragaritaville.” You’ll see why I’m turning to oceans A’s gearshift in his hand. He looked panic-stricken. maybe I won’t have to replace the shift lever one more of tequila, triple sec and lemon-lime in a moment. The lever had sheared off flush with the detent ball. time. The story of this latest acquisition will be fea - The car was stuck in neutral. More problematically, it ______tured in our next issue; suffice to say that it’s quite had occurred at the local boatyard; while the Rover original [Solex carburetor and worn-out door seals]. wasn’t a major obstruction, the boatyard’s owner takes Slow running – that was the other lesson gleaned At least that’s what I thought when I pulled it into the great merriment in any plight of my Land Rovers. I had from Mark Letorney. When Rovers North staff mem - island’s local repair shop to give the mechanic a go at only a short window of time to repair it before he bers became Certified Land Rover Off Road instruc - the missing frame member. The undercarriage of the returned from an off island trip. My humiliation would tors, they learned of the wonders of low range. On any car has sort of a madras treatment of patches, some in have been complete otherwise. Land Rover except for the Freelander, there’s a transfer basic black, others in dull metallic. At a point between I recognized fully my friend’s distressed look for case that offers the choice of high or lower gear ratios. the rear axle and the rear crossmember, the box frame I shared it once. When I bought the QE I 16 years ago, If you have a Fairey overdrive, there’s yet another set of included a sort of air hole, a large section of empti - I drove to Durham, NH, to show it off to colleagues at ratios. ness, an existential frame member, if you will. I bought my former place of employment. The president had This summer my daily work has tied me to my some steel sheets and the mechanic performed some always been skeptical of my chosen form of trans - island town. The QE I, now in its summer soft top expert welding along the sides and bottom. portation [then, a 1978 Triumph Spitfire]; when the mode, has become a transport vehicle: painting sup - While we were at it, we made lots of efforts to gearshift lever came off in my hand as I tried to back plies and ladders to tackle large residential jobs, 4- line up old wiring that ran through the frame rails with out of a parking spot, my credibility suffered yet again. foot lengths of logs or smaller segments ready for the appropriate terminals on the rear lamps and brake At 4:30 pm, I called the only Land Rover person I wood stove use, piles of basement and demolition lights. This meant we had to leave the ignition on for knew at the time. He assured me this was not as seri - debris piled high on a dump run, a cubic yard of grav - an hour or so while we diddled with the wiring. ous a problem as it appeared, as he’d experienced the el and soil to assist on a lawn project, and meeting Finally, we finished up and I went to start the car to same failure. He instructed me to begin unbolting groups of visitors at the ferry and delivering them back it out of the shop. It would crank but not fire up. everything I could find on the floorboards. That would across fields and lanes to summer residences. It’s also As time was up, we pushed it out into the yard and I keep me busy until he arrived. pulled some cars out of ditches. The utility usage has promised I would stop by on the weekend to figure out So I got busy with the ratchet, sockets, wrenches assured the constant use of low range. what went wrong. and screwdrivers, and when my friend arrived with a The low range in the transfer box moves the car On Saturday afternoon I stopped with a buddy to gearshift and yoke from his parts collection, he forward with very little clutch slippage, very little throt -

26 tle, very little strain on the drivetrain, and very little through a stage when there were enough of them avail - cleaning out the jets in the Weber carb. Only I didn’t speed. Even in 4th gear low range, you’re barely able to enthusiasts such that decrepit ones could be cure anything; within a day of sending off this column trundling along at 20 mph on a country lane. Our allowed to rot in a junkyard; now, enthusiasts are to Rovers North, the car ran poorly once again. So I spring and early summer featured a lot of rain, which chasing down the best of them because they make removed the carb from the car and took out every jet, meant that many fields and lawns would turn to mud if great all-around vehicles and sensational off road even the ones accessible only from the bottom of the churned up too often. Low range and a light touch on transportation. Discovery Series I’s, which share the carb. What I saw was a lot of wear marks. I showed the accelerator assured that the car would tread lightly same drivetrains, are moving beyond “not much inter - the results to a former mechanic and he suggested while I treaded lightly on the car. est” as their low prices and simple construction appeal they really looked pretty worn out. Jeez, after only Every so often, a reader will let Rovers North to enthusiasts. 100,000 miles! Rovers North had just received a new know that they’re having trouble shifting down into low What Wilson fears is that cars will move from shipment of Webers so I ordered one. Installing it was range. All too often, it’s because the car hasn’t been in “not much interest” to “nothing can be done.” Cars simple and, oh my, didn’t the car sound great. There low range for ages. The next time you’re off pavement, will become even more disposable as components did not seem to be any symptoms of poor running shift into low range and experience the power of slow become every more unrepairable. His counterpart, until I reached a long hill, which I attempted in 4th that helped make the Land Rover such a versatile vehi - Road & Track’s Peter Egan, once asked who was going gear. That’s when, under load, it began to buck and cle. to purchase a replacement I-Drive for their BMW. cough again. ______Indeed, what Range Rover Classic owner is going to If the problem is not at the fuel end, then it must replace his/her early JAMES navigation system? be in the ignition system somewhere. I installed a new Kevin Wilson, a columnist for Autoweek, pon - British sports cars, even Land Rovers, used to cap and rotor. No difference – so much for the easy dered the difference between “not much interest” and have unique tools available only to dealers. You used stuff. Next, I checked the points gap, which was fine. “nothing can be done” in cars. He referred to the fact to see wallboards with silhouettes of unique tools Then I decided to remove the points from the car to that as cars are becoming increasingly complex, the painted on them so mechanics would know where to check their condition. That’s where I found a small options for effecting even emergency repairs declines. return the item. Once BMC/British Leyland/BL/MG- mound on one side of the points, and pitting on the Most of us like to think of ourselves as self-reliant Rover went by the board, tool manufacturers made other side. So while the points were gapped correctly, motorists; we like to think that our toolbox “includes these items available to the public. Now, the computers the mess on the points meant that you couldn’t get a something more useful than a cellphone.” With the that read diagnostic car codes are expensive and reliable gap at speed. I could have just filed them advent of hybrid cars, engines now sprout the same increasingly difficult to purchase unless you’re a deal - down, but replacing the points with new ones cured decals once seen on old television sets – “Danger. er or a large shop. Even if you want to do all the work the problem - which has remained absent for a few High Voltage. Do Not open!” In other words, who’s on your Rover yourself, it’s becoming increasingly dif - months. going to fix those cars? ficult to accomplish. The worn out Weber now sits in a crate, ready to “Not much interest” cars are those likely to wind In these days of mammoth litigation and “nanny become a spare when needed. What this 6-week diag - up in junkyards because no one really cares about state” regulations, how much longer, Wilson asks, will nostic exercise reminds me is that Series Land Rovers them, and repairing major components on them usual - it be before the hood on our new car comes sealed at (and early Range Rover Classics) often require only ly means putting money into a car that will not return the factory with the admonition, “Danger! Do Not the most basic repairs to keep them going, and that your cash upon its eventual sale. In Land Rover cir - Open! No consumer-repairable parts inside, service they will go on well after most cars and trucks have cles, it’s hard to envision that owners of the first only by trained technicians. given out their last exhaust. Freelander models will put significant repairs or Last issue, I described how I conquered rough ______ ______restoration efforts into their cars unless their lease running and occasional hiccuping at speed in the QE I. conditions require it. Range Rover Classics went I bragged about how I cured the running problem by

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O No special tools are required. Fits between axle and spring plate. I RNA5102 Set of 4 (2 front 2, rear) ...... $ 99.95 S (a) Front Heavy Duty Shock Towers

N PLS023HDY (Powder coated Yellow, Pair) ...... $169.00 (h) Flexible Stainless Steel Brake Line Kits E PLS023HDG (Galvanized, Pair) ...... $169.00 These 4 inch extended flexible stainless steel brake line kits are designed for Land P Requires Heavy Duty Securing Rings PLS039HD Rovers with lifted suspension. Replaces your rubber flex lines. Directions included. S SBL3004E Discovery I ...... $ 109.95 U (b) Heavy Duty Securing Rings SBL6004E Discovery II ...... $ 109.95 S PLS039HD Used to secure heavy duty shock tower to your SBL5006E Range Rover Classic 1992 - 1995 ...... $ 159.95 chassis ...... $ 19.95 SBL2003E Defender 90, 110 ...... $ 84.95 (c) Heavy Duty Spring Retainers (i) ProLine Performance Wheel Spacer Set SRP105 Front Spring Retainer ...... $ 19.95 Widen your Land Rover's track, and dramatically improve your turning radius and SRP106 Rear Spring Retainer ...... $ 14.95 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 (d) Rear Dislocation Cones strength and off-road performance. Made in the USA. Set includes 4 30mm wide PLH617DC Easily bolts to your chassis rear top spring mount. spacers with studs, and 20 lug nuts. Proven effective in guiding a dislocated spring back RNWS001 Performance Wheel Spacer Kit Regular price ...... $ 369.00 into place (Pair) ...... $ 89.00 (j) Raised Poly Axle Stops (e) Front Dislocation Cones PLH057E Raised orange Poly Axle Stop, PLS023DC Easily bolts to your chassis rear top spring mount. Front /Rear, 3 1/2 inch. for Defender with raised Proven effective in guiding a dislocated spring back suspension components...... $ 28.95 into place (Pair) ...... $ 89.00 PLH057 Orange Poly Axle Stop, standard 2 1/4 in. height Front /Rear, Defender ...... $ 23.95 (f) Rear Shock Mount Drop kit PLH617DK Increases the travel of your rear shock by lowering your top mount 2” (Pair) ...... $ 89.00

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Wheel Cylinders for 88”, Series II, IIA, III NEW ProLine Brake Calipers with no Core Charge Check Out These Girling Prices Defender 90/110 RNB535 Front Right, Genuine...... $ 69.95 PLF300A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, RH ...... $ 169.15 PLB535 Front Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)...... $ 45.00 PLF301A Defender 90, Front Caliper, NEW, LH...... $ 169.15 RNB536 Front Left, Genuine ...... $ 69.95 PLB198A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, RH ...... $ 114.95 PLB536 Front Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling) ...... $ 45.00 PLB197A Defender 90, Rear Caliper, NEW, LH...... $ 114.95 RNB537 Rear Right, Genuine...... $ 71.79 PLF200 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, RH ...... $ 314.95 PLB537 Rear Right, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)...... RNB536...... Wheel...... Cylinder...... $ 49.00 PLF201 Defender 110, Front Caliper, NEW, LH...... $ 314.95 RNB538 Rear Left, Genuine ...... $ 71.79 Discovery I PLB538 Rear Left, ProLine (Lucas/Girling)...... $ 49.00 PLB192A Front Caliper, NEW, RH ...... $ 161.46 PLB191A Front Caliper, NEW, LH...... $ 161.46 Lucas Brake Fluid PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, RH...... $ 114.95 GBF4250 Lucas Brake Fluid, 250 ml...... $ 4.00 PLB197A Rear Caliper, NEW, LH...... $ 114.95 GBF4500 Lucas Brake Fluid, 500 ml...... $ 7.00 Range Rover Classic PLB191A Brake Caliper GBF4100 Lucas Brake Fluid, 1 Litre ...... $ 12.00 PLB014A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1989 RH...... $ 144.95 PLB015A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1989 LH ...... $ 144.95 ProLine Series II, IIA, III Brake Drums PLD259A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 RH, From Vin # 637568...... $ 169.95 PLC534 88 Series III 10” Brake Drum, ProLine ...... $ 49.95 PLD258A Front Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 LH, From Vin # 637568 ...... $ 169.95 PLC545 88 Series II, IIA 10” Brake Drum, ProLine ...... $ 49.95 PLB011A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,RH...... $ 144.95 PLC216 109 Series II, IIA, 2.25ltr thru Suff. G, ProLine ...... $ 54.95 PLB017A Front Caliper, NEW, ABS & Hunter, ‘90-1995,LH...... $ 144.95 PLC504 109 Series IIA, III, 2.25ltr 1971 on, ProLine ...... $ 42.95 PLB018A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1992 RH 10mm...... $ 126.65 PLB010A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘87-1992 LH 10mm ...... $ 126.65 Genuine Series Brake Pipe Kits PLB198A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 RH 12mm...... $ 114.95 Includes all Genuine metal and rubber flex lines with sealing washers and nuts. PLB197A Rear Caliper, NEW, ‘93-1995 LH 12mm ...... $ 114.95 RNK680 88” Single System, Early Series IIA...... $ 159.95 RNK681 109” Single System...... $ 159.95 REBUILT ProLine brake calipers RNK682 88” Dual Power, Series IIA...... $ 194.95 Discovery II 1999-2002, Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 RNK683 88” Dual Power, Series III ...... $ 197.50 PLD016 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, RH...... $ 274.95 PLD017 Front Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ...... $ 274.95 Series Brake Shoes 88” and 109” PLD004 Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, RH...... $ 85.95 Bonded Brake Shoes Sold in Axle Sets (enough for 2 wheels) PLD005 Rear Caliper, Rebuilt, LH ...... $ 85.95 PLF320 88” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front or rear...... $ 34.95 PLF343 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, front only, 2.25ltr...... $ 36.95 Brake Pad Fitting Kits PLF321 109” Bonded Shoe Axle Set, rear only, all models ...... $ 44.95 PLB204 Front, solid disc, Defender 110 NAS, Discovery I ...... $ 5.95 PLF342 Brake Shoes for handbrake, Series IIA/III...... $ 24.95 PLD161 Front, vented, Range Rover Classic, Defender 90 NAS ...... $ 6.95 PLH320 Front, non-vented, Range Rover Classic ...... $ 6.95 PLF320 Series Brake Shoes PLH321 Rear, RR Classic, Defender 90, Discovery I...... $ 6.95

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Rotors PLB001 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS ...... $ 29.95 M Defender 90 PLB208 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995 ...... $ 34.95 PLB004 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989, non ABS ...... $ 29.95 E

PLB022A ProLine, front, rotor, each ...... $ 39.50 C PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor, each ...... $ 39.00 PLB004 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995 ...... $ 29.95 H RNB022 Genuine, front, rotor, each ...... $ 76.90 RNB001 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989 ...... $ 44.95 RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor, each ...... $ 78.65 RNB208 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995 ...... $ 89.95 A

PLB022SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, rotor, pair ...... $ 129.00 RNB004 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘87-1989 ...... $ 149.95 N RNB004 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, ‘90-1995 ...... $ 149.95 PLB012SD ProLine slotted & drilled, rear, rotor, pair ...... $ 109.00 I C

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PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor, each ...... $ 39.95 PLD036 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad ...... $ 42.95 L RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor, each ...... $ 65.95 PLD242 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad ...... $ 29.95 PLB006SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, rotor, pair ...... $ 109.00 Brake Kits BUY OUR KITS AND SAVE PLB022SD Both the Genuine and the ProLine brake kits include 2 pads and 2 rotors. Discovery I 1995-1999 ProLine Rotor PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor, each ...... $ 39.95 Range Rover Classic PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor, each ...... $ 39.00 RNK6101 Front Brakes w/o ABS Genuine ...... $ 179.00 RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor, each ...... $ 65.95 PLK6101 Front Brakes w/o ABS ProLine ...... $ 89.00 RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor, each ...... $ 78.65 RNK6102 Rear Brakes w/o ABS LH Sensor Genuine ...... $ 205.00 PLB006SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, rotor, pair ...... $ 109.00 PLK6102 Rear Brakes w/o ABS LH/RH Sensor ProLine ...... $ 89.00 PLB012SD ProLine slotted & drilled, rear, rotor, pair ...... $ 109.00 RNK6103 Rear Brakes w/o ABS RH Sensor Genuine ...... $ 285.00 PLK6102 Rear Brakes w/o ABS LH/RH Sensor ProLine ...... $ 89.00 Discovery II 1999-2004 RNK6104 Front Brakes w/ABS Genuine ...... $ 219.00 PLD013A ProLine, front, rotor, each ...... $ 59.00 PLK6104 Front Brakes w/ABS ProLine ...... $ 95.00 PLD024A ProLine, rear, rotor, each ...... $ 39.95 RNK6105 Rear Brakes w/ABS Genuine ...... $ 207.50 RND013 Genuine, front, rotor, each ...... $ 81.95 PLK6105 Rear Brakes w/ABS ProLine ...... $ 89.00 RND024 Genuine, rear, rotor, each ...... $ 77.50 PLD013SD ProLine slot drilled, front, rotor, pair ...... $ 129.00 Range Rover P38A PLD024SD ProLine slot drilled, rear, rotor, pair ...... $ 109.00 RNK6112 Front Brakes Genuine ...... $ 287.50 PLK6112 Front Brakes ProLine ...... $ 119.00 Range Rover Classic 1987-1995 RNK6113 Rear Brakes Genuine ...... $ 239.00 PLB006A ProLine, front, rotor ‘87-1989, each ...... $ 39.95 PLK6113 Rear Brakes ProLine ...... $ 89.00 PLB022A ProLine, front, rotor ‘90-1995, each ...... $ 39.50 PLB012A ProLine, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each ...... $ 39.00 Discovery Series I RNB006 Genuine, front, rotor ‘87-1989, each ...... $ 65.95 RNK6106 Front Brakes Genuine ...... $ 229.95 RNB022 Genuine, front, rotor ‘90-1995, each ...... $ 76.90 PLK6106 Front Brakes ProLine ...... $ 95.00 RNB012 Genuine, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, each ...... $ 78.65 RNK6107 Rear Brakes Genuine ...... $ 199.95 PLB006SD ProLine slotted & drilled, front, ‘87-1989 rotor, pair ...... $ 109.00 PLK6107 Rear Brakes ProLine ...... $ 89.00 PLB022SD ProLine slot drilled, front, rotor ‘90-1995, pair ...... $ 129.00 PLB012SD ProLine slot drilled, rear, rotor ‘87-1995, pair ...... $ 109.00 Discovery Series II RNK6114 Front Brakes Genuine ...... $ 269.95 Range Rover P38A 1995-2002 PLK6114 Front Brakes ProLine ...... $ 125.00 PLD028A ProLine, front, rotor, each ...... $ 59.00 RNK6115 Rear Brakes Genuine ...... $ 239.95 PLD024A ProLine, rear, rotor, each ...... $ 39.95 PLK6115 Rear Brakes ProLine ...... $ 89.00 RND028 Genuine, front, rotor, each ...... $ 87.95 RND024 Genuine, rear, rotor, each ...... $ 77.50 Girling Brake Master Cylinders PLD028SD ProLine slotted / drilled, front, rotor, pair ...... $ 129.00 Series IIA, III PLD024SD ProLine slot drilled, rear, rotor, pair ...... $ 109.00 PLC752 Series IIA CV 88” ...... $ 79.95 PLC753 Series IIA CV 109” ...... $ 69.95 Brake Pads PLC454 Series IIA, III, 88”, dual power ...... $ 219.00 Defender 90 Brake PLC762 Series III 109”, dual power ...... $ 229.00 PLF323 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 39.95 PLB195 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 24.95 Defender RNF323 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 67.95 PLF285 Defender 90/110 ...... $ 149.95 RNB195 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 53.95 Discovery Defender 110 Brake PLB200 Discovery I w/ABS ...... $ 219.95 PLF323 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 39.95 PLF285 Master Cylinder RNF323 Genuine, front, Brake pad, set ...... $ 67.95 Range Rover Classic PLB172 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Lockeed) ...... $ 199.95 Discovery I Brake PLB180 Range Rover Classic, non-ABS (Girling) ...... $ 209.95 PLB208 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 34.95 PLB195 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 24.95

Discovery II Brake RND036 Genuine, front, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 126.95 NO GIMMICKS PLD036 Lockheed, front, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 42.95 PLD242 Lockheed, rear, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 29.95 RND020 Genuine, rear, Brake Pad, set ...... $ 99.95 JUST GREAT PRICES

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L PLC752 Series II, IIA 1959 - 1968 Girling ...... $ 79.95 PLF131 Range Rover Classic 1987-1990, ProLine ...... $ 139.00

A PLF289 Series IIA, III with integral reservoir 1969 on Girling ...... $ 69.95 RNE131 Defender 90 1994-1997, Genuine ...... $ 307.95

C Defender RNF132 RRC ‘91 - ‘95, Discovery I ‘94 - ‘97, Genuine ...... $ 234.95 I RNF289 Defender 90/110 Genuine ...... $ 92.99 PLF132 RRC ‘91 - ‘95, Discovery I ‘94 - ‘97, ProLine ...... $ 199.99

N PLF289 Defender 90/110 Girling ...... $ 69.95 RNF148 Discovery I & II ‘97 - ‘04, from VA737154 Genuine .... $ 379.95

A Discovery RND939 Discovery I Genuine ...... $ 139.95 Genuine V8 Ignition Parts

H RNI012 RNI001 Distributor Cap, 3.5, 3.9 litre ...... $ 39.95 C Clutch Slave Cylinders RNI002 Distributor Rotor, 3.5, 3.9 litre ...... $ 34.99 E Series IIA, III RNI028 Ignition Coil 3.5 liter ...... $ 62.95

M PLB599 Series IIA Girling ...... $ 69.95 RNE509 Ignition Coil 3.9 liter ...... $ 119.95 PLC535 Series III Girling ...... $ 49.95 RNI004 Ignition Wire Set, 3.5, 3.9, and ‘93, ‘94 4.2 litre ...... $ 57.95 Defender RNI005 Ignition Wire Set, 4.2 litre 1995 only ...... $ 69.95 RNE222 Defender V8 Genuine ...... $ 59.95 RNI006 Ignition Wire Set 4.0, 4.6 litre ...... $ 106.95 RND627 Defender Tdi Genuine ...... $ 74.95 RNI024 3 Pin Amplifier for Distributor ...... $ 139.95 RND493 Defender Td5 Genuine ...... $ 64.49 RNI010 Adapter, for 3 Pin Amplifier ...... $ 39.95 Discovery RND493 Clutch Slave Cylinder RNI012 Distributor Service Kit with Dust Shield ...... $ 46.95 RND627 Discovery V8 Genuine ...... $ 74.95 RNI017 Base Plate and Pick-up Lead for Distributor ...... $ 119.95 RNI003 Genuine (Champion) Spark Plug ...... $ 5.99 Series 2.25 ltr Fuel Pump Complete Genuine V8 Ignition Kits Series 2.25 ltr RNK9335 3.9 litre (Includes: Cap, rotor, plug wires, and PLC349 Fuel Pump, 2.25ltr. petrol, gasket included ...... $ 39.50 spark plugs) Genuine ...... $ 165.95 RNB640 Fuel Pump gasket ...... $ 1.99 RNK9336 4.0 litre, ‘94-’95 Discovery I Genuine ...... $ 149.95 (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) Series Fuel Tanks RNK9339 4.0 litre, ‘96-’99 Discovery I Genuine ...... $ 127.95 Series II, IIA, III (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) PLC362 88” and 109” Regular, Fuel Tank, RNK9340 4.0 litre, ‘95-’98 RR P38A Genuine ...... $ 124.95 Petrol & Diesel, ProLine ...... $ 189.95 (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) PLH515 Range Rover Classic 1971-1985 style ...... $ 234.95 RNK9341 4.0 litre, ‘99-’02 RR P38A, Discovery II Genuine ...... $ 249.95 PLE114 110 NAS, Range Rover Classic 1987-1991 ...... $ 229.95 (Includes: Plug wires, and spark plugs) PLE116 Cradle for PLE114 fuel tank ...... $ 47.95 PLH650 109 Rear Fuel Tank Series III (Series II, IIA is NLA) ..... $ 259.00 NEW Radiators PLH652 Fuel Sender for the Rear Fuel Tank Series III 109 .... $ 39.00 Series II, IIA, III RNC886 Locking ring for sender Series III ...... $ 5.29 Heavy Duty 4 Core Radiator RNC887 Sealing ring for sender Series III ...... $ 1.85 PLC513 2.25 ltr, Series IIA, III, 1970 on May be fitted to earlier 2.25 ltr. Land Rovers by fitting late PLH650 Rear type top and bottom hoses. Fuel Tank Radiator, Proline ...... $ 249.95 Discovery I ‘94-1999 PLC062 w/ Automatic Transmission, Radiator, ProLine ...... $ 329.00 RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine ...... $ 2.19 Range Rover Classic ‘87-1992 PLC020 ‘87-1988. Radiator, ProLine ...... $ 349.00 Fuel Filters PLC362 Fuel Tank PLC019 ‘89-1992, Radiator, ProLine ...... $ 299.00 Series II, IIA, III 1959 - 1976 RNC997 Plastic Fill Plug, Radiator, Genuine ...... $ 2.19 RFF111 Inline filter with Quick Clamp Fittings, that can Defender 90, 110 be adapted to any 5/16” fuel line (ProLine) ...... $ 4.68 RNE130 NAS 90/110 V8 Radiator Assembly, Genuine ...... $ 499.00 Series III 1974 on PLD500 300 Tdi Radiator with intercooler, ProLine ...... $ 549.00 RNE235 2.25 litre petrol, canister type (Genuine) ...... $ 4.95 PLH255 300 Tdi Radiator, ProLine ...... $ 279.00 Defender 90/110 PLD496 200 Tdi Radiator, ProLine ...... $ 279.00 RNF861 V8 inline with threaded fittings (Genuine) ...... $ 20.97 PLF861 V8 inline with threaded fittings (ProLine) ...... $ 9.50 NEW HEADLINERS FOR RANGE ROVER CLASSIC RNC632 2.25 litre petrol, inline w/threaded fittings (Genuine) ...... $ 21.95 RNH711 100 inch wheel base 1989 - 1995 ...... $ 598.00 RFF111 2.25 litre petrol, inline (ProLine) splice in ...... $ 4.68 RNH712 LWB 108 inch wheel base 1993 - 1995 ...... $ 698.00 RNC745 2.25 litre diesel (Genuine) ...... $ 7.54 RNF862 200, 300Tdi Fuel Filter-diesel (Genuine) ...... $ 25.95 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 ...... $ 20.97 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) ...... $ 20.97 PLF861 ‘87-’95, (ProLine) ...... $ 9.50 RNF025 ‘87-90 fuel filter (up to LA464553 without update kit) ...... $ 19.50

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IAmpNrovDe yo uEr fCuelO milNeagOe, rMeducYe th Fe wOeaRr an dY teOar oUn yRour V18,1 an0 d 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 ...... $ 2495.0 0

WebEerB ReEpRlac eCmAenRt CaBrbUureRtoEr TOR 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 ...... $ 184.95

HGeAadS GaKskEeTt S eSt ETS 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 PLH701 300 TDI * ...... $ 49.00 PLH708 200 TDI * ...... $ 59.00 PLE602 2.6 Petrol ...... $ 59.95 PLF309 2.25 Diesel ...... $ 34.95 Block Gasket Set PLM083 Includes all gaskets and seals used in your block and front cover. Upgrade to our latest ProLine V8 head set and enjoy PLF311 All V8 ...... $ 37.50 the latest in valve seal and head gasket technology. PLH702 300 TDI ...... $ 49.00 Features composite head gasket and superior rubber valve cover gaskets. Full Engine Gasket Set Includes all gaskets and seals to overhaul your entire engine. * TDI heads gaskets are sized and sold separately. To determine what size you PLH703 200 TDI ...... $ 45.00 require; note the number of holes on the position of head gasket that protrudes PLF308 2.25 Petrol ...... $ 79.95 from the right rear corner of the engine. we stock all sizes of 200 and 300 TDI head gaskets.

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L Range Rover Classic RND673 CV Joint, Genuine ...... $ 422.90

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C Up to NA615503 (A $875.00 value)...... $ 499.95 RNX004 Suffix A axles only, CV Joint, Genuine ...... $ 305.95 I PLS004B Steering Box, Straight Drop Arm with No Ball Joint. RNX005 ‘89 Suffix B axle on,CV Joint, Genuine ...... $ 435.00

N From NA615504 (A $875.00 value) ...... $ 499.95 PLX005 ‘89 Suffix B axle on, CV Joint, ProLine ...... $ 134.95

A Discovery I RNX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, Genuine ...... $ 499.95 PLS004B Steering Box, Straight Drop Arm. (Fits all Discovery I 1993-1999) PLX001 1990-’95 w/ABS, CV Joint, ProLine ...... $ 159.00 H (A $875.00 value) ...... $ 499.95 Range Rover P38A C Discovery II RND673 CV Joint, Genuine ...... $ 422.90 E PLH606 Steering Box, with Drop Arm 1999-2002

M (A $1,007.69 value) ...... $ 529.95 Genuine Oil Filters PLH607 Steering Box, with Drop Arm 2003-2004 RNF001 V8 – All Range Rover Classic, P38A, (A $924.00 value) ...... $ 529.95 Discovery I and II, Defender 90/110 ...... $ 8.95 RNE589 6 cyl 2.6 litre NADA 109”, petrol ...... $ 8.50 RND504 6 cyl 2.5 litre Freelander, petrol ...... $ 8.27 a RND269 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, diesel, engine oil ...... $ 12.50 RNH251 5 cyl 2.5 litre Td5, Centrifuge element ...... $ 24.95 A better 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 deal than RNE591 4 cyl 2.25 ltr SIIA, III, pet/diesel, 7.5” canister ...... $ 8.50 a rebuilt RNE589 4 cyl 2.0 litre Series I, petrol ...... $ 8.50 Series II, IIA Generators RNE647 C-40 type Generator, 2.25 litre P & D *plus $30 core charge ..... $ 89.95

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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 ...... $ 249.00 PLD294 200 & 300 Tdi, New Bosch ...... $ 399.00 PLS004A NEW not rebuilt Water Pumps Series IIA, III Water Pump with Gasket RNF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, Genuine ...... $ 99.50 Replacement Hea ter Blower Motors PLF334 2.25 litre petrol, diesel, ProLine ...... $ 59.00 PLH520 Range Rover Classic 1990-1994 ...... $ 279.00 PLC348 2.25 litre petrol, Military, ProLine ...... $ 129.00 PLF156 Defender 90/110 ...... $ 169.95 Defender 90/110 RND271 Series IIA, III Smith’s ...... $ 83.19 RNC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine ...... $ 179.00 PLH520 PLC011 ‘93-1995 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine ...... $ 109.95 CV JOINT KITS RNC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, Genuine ...... $ 249.95 A comprehensive kit that includes all the oil seals and gaskets that you PLC052 ‘97 D90 NAS, Water Pump, ProLine ...... $ 129.00 need to replace your CV Joint. Includes CV joint and grease. Proline kits RNH257 200 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine ...... $ 299.95 use Genuine seals, gaskets and grease as shown. RNH258 300 Tdi diesel, Water Pump, Genuine ...... $ 83.44 Defender 90 RNH360 Td5 diesel, Water Pump, Genuine ...... $ 149.00 RNK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ...... $ 275.00 Discovery I ‘94-1999 RNC011 PLK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint ...... $ 159.00 RNC052 Water Pump, Genuine ...... W...a..t.e.r.. .P.u..m...p...... $ 249.95 Defender 110 PLC052 Water Pump, ProLine ...... $ 129.00 RNK4021 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ...... $ 637.50 Discovery II ‘00-2002 PLK4021 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint ...... $ 169.00 RNC052 Water Pump, Genuine ...... $ 249.95 Discovery PLC052 Water Pump, ProLine ...... $ 129.00 RNK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Genuine CV Joint ...... $ 275.00 Range Rover Classic ‘87-1995 PLK4020 CV Joint Kit w/ Proline CV Joint ...... $ 159.00 RNC011 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, Genuine ...... $ 179.00 PLC011 ‘87-1994, Water Pump, ProLine ...... $ 109.95 CV JOINT For ABS and non-ABS RNC052 ‘95, Water Pump, Genuine ...... $ 249.95 Defender 90/110 PLC052 ‘95, Water Pump, ProLine ...... $ 129.00 PLD201 Defender 90, 1997 ...... $ 129.95 Range Rover P38A ‘95-2002 PLD301 Defender 110, 1993 ...... $ 129.00 RNC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, Genuine ...... $ 249.95 Discovery I PLC052 ‘95-2002, Water Pump, ProLine ...... $ 129.00 RND201 CV Joint, Genuine ...... $ 249.00 Hylomar Gasket Sealer PLD201 CV Joint, ProLine ...... $ 129.95 RNA681 Official sealer used by Land Rover during assembly. Supplied in 3.5 oz. tubes...... $ 10.95

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RND564 Genuine, Discovery II Thermostat assembly ...... $ 8.95 Range Rover Classic M RNF012 Range Rover Classic 1974-1985, (2 req) Genuine ...... $ 10.25 Flex Coupler RNF950 Range Rover Classic 1987-1994 Genuine ...... $ 11.00 E GENUINE Flex Coupler for rear propshafts, Range PLF950 Range Rover Classic 1987-1994 ProLine ...... $ 7.95 C H Rover & Discovery I, II RND196 Flex Coupler RNF010 Range Rover Classic 1995 Genuine ...... $ 9.17 RND196 Flex Coupler, Genuine Range Rover P38A A

with hardware ...... $ 89.95 RNF011 Range Rover P38A 1995-1997 Genuine ...... $ 12.95 N

PLD196 Flex Coupler, PorLine RNF147 Range Rover P38A 1998-2002 Genuine ...... $ 17.25 I without hardware ...... $ 49.95 Defender C RNF950 NAS 90,110 V8 Genuine ...... $ 11.00 A

Genuine Hub Seal Kits RNH382 200 Tdi Diesel Genuine ...... $ 25.95 L Includes Genuine hub seal, hub gasket, hub seal race and locker RNH383 300 Tdi Diesel Genuine ...... $ 38.49 for hub nut. RNF147 Td5 Diesel Genuine ...... $ 17.25 Series II, IIA, and III RNF950 Air Filter RNK552 Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ...... $ 19.99 Auto Trans. Filter Kit Defender 90/110 Automatic Transmission Filter Service Kit RNK5623 Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ...... $ 6.99 (includes filter, pan gaskets and O-rings) For Discovery I,II, Range Rover Discovery I Classic, Range Rover P38A, 1997 Defender. RNK5623 Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ...... $ 6.99 PLK312 ZF Trans. Filter Service Kit, 1987-2004 ...... $ 47.50 Range Rover Classic RNK312 Genuine ZF Trans Filter Kit 1987-2004 ...... $ 67.50 RNK5621 1987-’89, Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ...... $ 32.50 RNK5622 1990-’92, Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ...... $ 7.19 O2 Sensors RNK5623 1993-’95, Hub Seal Kit, Genuine (4 req) ...... $ 6.99 Defender 90 / 110 RNE029 90/110 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req ...... $ 319.95 Propshafts PLE029 90/110 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req ...... $ 129.95 PLK4100 Proline Discovery I Rear Propshaft Update Kit replaces Flex RND292 90 4.0 litre, Genuine, 4 req ...... $ 225.00 Coupler Propshaft with Twin U Joint type. Includes new Discovery I rear Propshaft and 4 bolt Differential. Flange kit...... $ 319.00 RNE029 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req ...... $ 319.95 Propshaft Assemblies with U Joints PLE029 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req ...... $ 129.95 PLF315 Front 88 & 109 Series II, IIA, III 88 & 109 ...... $ 159.95 RND290 4.0 litre, Genuine, 4 req ...... $ 139.95 PLE189 Rear 88 Series II, IIA, III 88 ...... $ 169.95 RND292 4.0 litre w/AEL, Genuine, 4 req ...... $ 225.00 PLF358 Rear 109 Series II, IIA ...... $ 189.95 Discovery II PLE201 Rear Defender 90 V8 ...... $ 279.00 RNE910 Front, Genuine, 2 req ...... R..N..D...2..9..0.. .0..2.. .S..e.n...s.o..r...... $ 90.25 PLD665 Front Discovery II ...... P..L..D..4..7.3.. .P..r.o..p..s.h..a..f.t ...... $ 399.00 PLE910 Front, ProLine, 2 req ...... $ 74.95 PLD473 Rear Discovery I & Range Rover Classic 100 inch ... $ 239.95 RNE892 Rear, Genuine, 2 req ...... $ 73.95 U Joint Repair Kit PLE892 Rear, ProLine, 2 req ...... $ 74.95 PLE598 Front & Rear Defender 90, 110, ProLine ...... $ 19.75 Range Rover Classic RNF411 Front Defender 90, 110, Genuine ...... $ 59.95 RNE029 All models, Genuine, 2 req ...... $ 319.95 RNE611 Rear Defender 90, 110, Genuine ...... $ 63.95 PLE029 All models, ProLine, 2 req ...... $ 129.95 PLE598 Front or Rear Discovery I, Range Rover Classic Range Rover P38A ProLine ...... $ 19.75 RND290 ‘95-’97 to VA350101, Front & Rear, Genuine, 4req ...... $ 139.95 RNF411 Front or Rear Range Rover Classic, Discovery I RND292 ‘97-’98 from VA350102 to WA410481, Genuine ...... $ 59.95 Front & Rear, Genuine, 4 req ...... $ 225.00 RNE893 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Front, Genuine, 2 req ...... $ 91.99 K&N Air Filters PLE893 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Front, ProLine, 2 req ...... $ 79.95 Defender 90/110 RNE892 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Rear, Genuine, 2 req ...... $ 73.95 RNF141 Defender 90 and 110 ...... $ 39.95 PLE892 ‘99-’02 from XA410482, Rear, ProLine, 2 req ...... $ 74.95 Discovery I and II RNF139 Discovery I ...... $ 53.95 New Lucas Distributor Assembly RNF144 Discovery II ...... $ 55.95 RNI019 V8 Distributor Assembly Genuine ...... $ 599.00 Range Rover Classic PLI019 V8 GFI Distributor ProLine ...... $ 42 9.00 RNF141 RR Classic, 1987-1994 ...... $ 39.95 PLE143 Series II, IIA & III 2.25L 4 cylinder models ...... $ 199.50 RNF139 RR Classic, 1995 ...... $ 53.95 RNF141 Range Rover P38A K&N Air Filters RNF146 RR P38A, thru ‘98 ...... $ 62.95 RNF144 RR P38A, 1999-2002 ...... $ 55.95 RNI019 PLI019 PLE143 RNF145 K&N Filter Service Kit for all filters ...... $ 12.75 Air Filters Discovery I RNF010 Discovery I Genuine ...... $ 9.17 Discovery II RNF147 Genuine, All Discovery II models Genuine ...... $ 17.25 PLF147 ProLine, All Discovery II models ProLine ...... $ 9.50 The Complete Selection of Genuine & ProLine Parts at Unrivaled Prices

Orders: (800) 403-7591 website: ww w.roversno rth.com 35 EVERYTHING CHANGES WHEN YOU GO TO NEWFOUNDLAND By Colby Morris

[Colby Morris works as an executive at Vermont’s Hummer/Chevrolet dealership, but he’s a huge Land Rover fan. The Vermont-native, St. Michael’s College grad returned home in 2000 to pursue his interestes in cycling, motorcycles, running and outdoor sports. He’s ready to plan more trips in his 109” after this great first expedition –ed.]

My interest in Series Land Rovers dates back to the late 60’s and early 70’s when I was a pre-teen. Once a month, my father would to bring me on his monthly visits to the local Land Rover dealer, then a Buick dealer in S. Burlington,VT. I would crawl in and out, and on top where possible, of all the Rovers on the lot. My father never purchased one, I’m pretty sure he wanted one, but practicality probably got the best of him. All I remember was that I saw these things on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom nearly every Sunday night, and they were cool! Fast forward to 1993; the first US spec 110’s start showing up at our local deal - My departure date would be June 22nd. Game on! er, I run down to hopefully buy one, but they’re way out of my budget! Jump again to This is the list of additions and/or improvements to the truck with explanations 2000, I’m ready to pull the trigger on a nice used 97’ Defender wagon, I do just that. where appropriate. The Defender was very cool…….but for me it was still lacking that “bag of bones” •Installation of Optima battery: rugged and unbreakable in the event of a rollover feel that the Series trucks had. After receiving the Rovers North Series/Defender parts •5 Cooper Courser tires (mistake - they’re bias ply and ride like bricks, I ended up catalog in 2003, I decided to get serious and find a Series truck. borrowing a set of radials for the trip) My first stop was EBAY and had no luck (went to Hartford, CT with flatbed in •Conversion of electrics from positive to negative ground tow to purchase a freshly restored Series III 88 EBAY truck that wasn’t so fresh and •Installation of a GM alternator with aftermarket kit (for additional amperage and came right back to VT…..one of many failed searches). I met Lanny Clark (formerly ease of field repair) of Rovers North and now on his own as Lanny Clark Rovers) through a friend and the •Pertronix electronic ignition (just personal preference; didn’t want to adjust points hunt was on. Eventually Lanny found a solid 1973 Series III 88”. I spent about a year in the cold and damp) upgrading and enjoying the 88”, parading around town just having fun. I’m not sure •Brownchurch roof rack when the idea to take a Series truck on an extended trip popped into my head, but in •Exmoor front seats late winter, 2005, I enlisted Lanny’s help again. •Center console (something to hold a coffee, and a place to rest my right arm) For space reasons I decided I would need a 109” to make a trip, wherever it •Fire extinguisher (required for safety) may be (the Arctic Circle was my first thought, but soon figured I would need to be •2 power points (charge my iPod, portable fridge, and satellite phone) independently wealthy to make that one). Newfoundland and Labrador seemed •Hella 4000 lights doable so that became my choice. As luck would have it, Lanny called me to let me •Land Rover rear work light know that a very nice 1967 Series IIA 109 that he had built from an ex-MOD •Power Tank CO2 tank (better than a 12v compressor in the event of flats or needing Ambulance might become available. The truck had been an ambulance in the to air down tires) Canadian military; Lanny had completed a beautiful restoration of the truck for a •Hi-Lift X-TTREME jack local gentleman in 2002. After a couple of phone calls and visit to the original owner, •Dixon Bate tow jaws the deal was made and I now had a near perfect 109” to start preparing for the trip. •Spade The real advantage I had with this truck was that it was already restored to a very •2 five gallon jerry cans mounted to roof rack high level; all that was left to do was get the truck ready for a 3000 mile trip on •2 five gallon water cans rough gravel roads with a lot of camping. •Eezi-Awn roof tent I could only wrangle 11 days off out of my employer to complete the trip. My •Old Man Emu Shocks distance calculations said that I was going to need to cover 2750 to 2900 miles in •Rovers North heavy duty parabolic springs those eleven days, a bit of a tall order for me and the 40 year old 109”! I was also •Spin on oil filter adapter going to be at the mercy of three different ferry schedules, the most critical of them •For spares I carried: rear halfshafts, fan belt, all hoses, ignition, coil, plug wires, running only every four days. I decided that the Rover and I could make it, so I spent water pump, fuel pump, misc. bulbs & replacement fuses, gear and motor oil, oil fil - from November of 2005 until June of 2006 gathering parts and preparing the truck. ter, coolant, radiator sealant, can of fix-a-flat, parts to take the overdrive out in case it 37 broke, gasket sealer, full set of tools to get the job done, and a fresh roll of duct tape! Of course, with all those parts, the only thing I used in 2756 miles was a half quart of engine oil. These Land Rovers are great trucks!! My route would take me from Vermont, through New Hampshire, Maine, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, ferry to Newfoundland, ferry to southern Labrador, Trans Labrador highway to Cartwright, Labrador, ferry to Goose Bay, Labrador, pick up the Trans Labrador, cross Labrador east to west to Labrador City, pick up Rt. 389 South to Baie Comeau Quebec, at that point I’m back to “civilization” and headed home through southern Quebec. June 22nd, Day One, Vermont to Maine: My plan was to leave Vermont by mid afternoon and get into northeastern Maine by late evening, either camp someplace, or find a dive hotel to get some rest for what was going to be a high mileage day two. I was on the road by 3:30 pm on day one, and I had decided to really press the truck on the first and second days, thinking that if there were any ghosts in the machine at all, I wanted them to come out early while I was still in civilization, and within tow distance to Vermont! So I was off and running across VT, NH and Maine for the next 7.5 hours and 336 miles. By 11 pm I had made it quite a ways east on route 9 in eastern Maine which turns into a two lane stretch of nothing but woods [it’s a 90-mile road called “The Airline” –ed], and it became obvious that I was not going to find a dive hotel to spend the night. I came across a reasonable looking rest area and decided I and the truck had had enough for the day. I pulled over and parked the 109 under the only light in the rest area and popped the roof tent. One of the first things I learned on the trip was that a 1967 Land Rover 109” with a roof tent unfolded attracts A

38 LOT of attention. I was woken several times on that first night to the sound of cars Time), 1:30 ahead of Eastern Standard. I didn’t wake up in time to get to the ships pulling up to the Rover, often accompanied by some chatter or doors opening and restaurant for a quick breakfast, so I hustled to the upper deck to check out the closing, and my mind started working on me at times wondering if I was going to landscape of Newfoundland as we approached. Well, this is the point at which I hear a State Police speaker stating that I would have to move on! Note to self; hide thought “what the hell am I thinking?” A driving rain, heavy fog, temperature hover - the Rover at night if you ever plan to get a good nights sleep. ing around 50, and a landscape that looked like a glacier had just pulled away last June 23rd, Day Two, Maine to North Sydney Nova Scotia: I had a good chunk week, beautiful, but thoughts of breaking axles or overdrives and lying under the of ground to cover today so I wanted to get an early start. I was up at 6:30am, fold - truck in this kind of weather just were not very appealing. My consolation came in a ed the roof tent up, checked the oil in the Rover (all was well), made myself a cup local woman that was returning home asking me if I had ever been to Newfoundland of coffee with my Jet Boil French press (one of the coolest inventions ever), and I before, and singing the praises of her homeland and how beautiful it was, how I was back on the road at 7:30am. I needed to be in North Sydney to catch a Saturday needed to be patient and see it in the sunlight. So my thoughts of just waiting at the 2am ferry……seemed like I had more than enough time, but you never know, so I ferry terminal and heading back quickly vanished, and the next thing I know, I motored. I crossed into New Brunswick at Calais ME/ St. Stephen NB, expecting to was hopping out of the Rover to get a photo of the “Welcome to Newfoundland & get dismantled given the look of the truck and the amount of stuff I had rolling Labrador”sign just after driving off of the ferry. I’ve told everybody since I’ve around in it. No problem! I had my passport in hand, Vermont driver’s license, returned that “everything changes” when you arrive in Newfoundland. The land - route plans, etc. All the border guard asked for was my registration for the Rover scape and scenery are spectacular, and very different from what you leave behind in and he waved me through. Another expected problem that turned out to be nothing. Nova Scotia. I had read in others travel logs on-line that the roads of Nova Scotia were in poor I had planned a relatively easy day of travel for day three, hoping to get to Gros repair, but I found them to be just the opposite, nice roads, great scenery, despite Morne park and spend the night there, about 190 miles from the Port-Aux-Basques. the overcast and foggy day. By my calculations when I had started out in the Unfortunately the weather just was not going to cooperate with me on this day. Wind, morning I had about 500 to 600 miles to cover today, it ended up being 514 trou - rain and fog were the order of the day, and for those of you driving Series I-II-III ble free miles, at an average pace of just over 40 mph. I was in North Sydney, NS Rovers you know the effectiveness of those little Lucas wiper motors. Fortunately I and at the ferry terminal at 7:40pm. Not a bad day of travel; everything was going had enlisted the help of my friend John White to disassemble both motors and lubri - according to plan, and the Rover was out performing even my most optimistic cate them before leaving - at least they were quiet!! Once again I had read that the expectations! I had about six hours to kill before boarding the ferry; again, most of roads were going to be terrible in Newfoundland and it just wasn’t so. Surfaces were that was spent explaining or talking about the Rover and my planned trip. As luck fine. I arrived at the Gos Morne Welcome Center in a heavy fog just behind a cara - would have it the gentleman that pulled in behind me at the terminal was actually an van of RV’s. There had to be a dozen of them pulling into the parking lot so I took a employee of a Land Rover / Jaguar dealership in Ontario. It was nice to hear “how’s pass on the Welcome Center and started driving into the park. Between the rain, fog, the 109 running?”, rather than “what is it?”, “nice Jeep”, “isn’t that a Land narrow roads, and random RV’s it was getting dicey. I made the decision to head Cruiser?”, or my favorite “that’s a Volkswagen Thing, right?” Some entertainment back out to Route 430, the Viking Trail, and head north again toward St. Barbe was provided by the folks in front of me as they proceeded to polish off several bot - where I was scheduled to be on a ferry Sunday evening at 6pm. Just beyond the Gros tles of wine, nicknamed me “Magyver” after I used a long handled screw driver to Morne I passed a tiny sign that said “The Arches”. I kept driving until it dawned on get their corks out for them, and were passed out cold when it was time to drive me that I had seen photos of the arches in Newfoundland and could that little sign onto the ferry! be pointing to that place? I turned around and headed back. That little sign was in A couple of notes to those that may be headed this way either camping or car fact the sign for The Arches Provincial Park. The arches are huge rock formations camping. The showers at the ferry terminal are very clean and well maintained, and that have been carved out over time, and quite a sight to behold. It’s a beautiful set - the truckers waiting in line with you are a wealth of information on road conditions ting right on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. I was chatting with a man and his wife that and what to look out for. We boarded the ferry at about 1:30 am Saturday, and set had arrived in an RV and he said they were going to just spend the night right there sail about an hour later. You have three options for sleeping arrangements on the at the Arches. There were no signs saying not to camp, so it sounded like a fine idea ferry (you’re not allowed to stay with, or sleep in your car ), you can reserve a cabin to me. It was about 5pm and I had covered 268 miles in rain and fog, it was still or a dormitory bunk, or just find any of the airliner-like chairs throughout the boat, misting, I popped the roof tent and settled in. About a half hour later I heard a rap recline and nod off. I took the chair option on the advice of one of the terminal on the ladder to the tent, it was the couple from the RV with a plate carrying two workers and it was fine. If you do want a cabin you will have to reserve one well in ham sandwiches, an apple, and a fresh cup of coffee - no canned or bag food for advance, and please note that you do need reservations for the ferries just to get me tonight! Once again, it was not a very restful night with a seemingly constant aboard. Once on the ferry there’s a lot to explore, lounges, a bar, snack bars, multi - stream of vehicles pulling up to the Rover and people jabbering outside. I thought I ple decks. I saved the exploration for the morning. was pretty well hidden, but even the best laid plans… June 24th, Day Three, Channel-Port-Aux-Basques, Newfoundland to Gros Morne National Park: You wake up on the ferry to the sound of bells and [To Be Continued] announcements about time and docking, I was now on Newfoundland time (Atlantic ______ ______L

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Orders: (800) 403-7591 website: ww w.roversno rth.com 43 ONE CLASSIC DESERVES ANOTHER By Kevin Murphy [Kevin Murphy is an English car enthusiast, now filling his garage with a Triumph down a beautiful tropical roof, a solid rear tub and bought just about everything else Stag, a Jaguar XJS, a Range Rover Classic and a Land Rover Series III. Not surpris - new from Rovers North. ingly his everyday car is a LR3. He is the Shop Manager for Land Rover While reassembling the truck I gained a true appreciation for the phrase Larchmont/New Rochelle; Kevin, his wife Pamela, and their appropriately named “hand built quality” of an old Land Rover. I say that with tongue in cheek because daughter Morgan live in Ridgefield, CT –ed]. nothing about this truck was a simple bolt on job. From fitting the bulkhead to lin - ing up the door caps and the tub, everything was a mini Battle of Britain. But just It all started when I saw my friends 1974 Series III. I had owned a 1995 Range like those brave RAF fighter pilots in WWII persevered, so did I. After getting every - Rover Classic for several years. I have loved Land Rovers for as long as I can thing that needed it regalvanized, stripped, sandblasted, bead-blasted and painted, remember. I used to joke that if I got a cut, I’d bleed green. Now, I even work for a the rebuilt truck began to take shape. dealer! Needless to say, there were plenty of setbacks. It almost felt as though I was I began searching for a Series in 2001 after convincing my wife that it would doing a form of the tango with my truck - one step forward and one step back. I be a quick and inexpensive project. How hard could it be? Well, I looked high and found a number of items that were to have been rebuilt by the previous owner, when low throughout the NY metropolitan area to no avail. I went into upstate New York. put to use, failed miserably. The front seal shield on the engine had been riveted on No matter where I looked I couldn’t find the right vehicle. I began to realize that but with oversized rivets; when I first fired up the engine oil spewed out everywhere.

whatever I bought, I would need to do a total restoration to get it to the point where This engine would need more work! The freshly rebuilt transmission wouldn’t go I would be comfortable and satisfied with my purchase. into first and would pop out of second. It, too, would need more work. I could go With that in mind I began searching for an abandoned Series project truck. I on but I hate opening up old wounds. finally found one that I thought would fit the bill. Unfortunately, it was in Canada! I As shorter days approached in the winter of 2004 I could begin to see light at bit the bullet, rented a U-haul and a trailer for the rolling chassis. Remarkably, I still the end of the tunnel. The truck was really beginning to look like something and my came home empty handed. The seller’s descriptions and my translations of his sales credit card was finally starting to cool down after some heavy use. By spring of 2005 pitch were miles apart! I came home despondent but after seeing little else of value I was down to taking care of small trim issues, some electrical gremlins and prepa - in the US northeast, I renegotiated a better deal on the Canadian Rover and was ration for Connecticut state inspection. back over the border buying my Series project. Once home with the truck I immedi - I felt great that day in July when the Rover sailed through inspection and I was ately began cataloguing all the parts, creating an inventory and wish list. able to finally affix a license plate to the tub. It had been a long three year It very quickly became apparent that the $5000 budget I had initially estab - marathon but in the end I made it and, more importantly, so did the truck! Of lished was not going to come close to covering this restoration. So, back to the course, that’s not to say that there still aren’t things that need attending and issues drawing board I went. Knowing that I would never be truly happy going the cheap that need sorting. It’s a Series Land Rover, after all. I’ve had the truck to the Maine or easy way I decided that it was all or nothing. Winter Romp and a few other offroad events and at each I’ve left with a grin from I tossed all the body panels that came with the truck including a tub that ear to ear. looked like it had been assembled by the hands of Dr. Frankenstein. I tracked ______ ______

44 SIGHT INGS

It must frost parent-company Ford that the unique the Sighting in an earlier issue, we won't mention Series Rover and the dog lope through the fields. shapes of the Land Rover resonate with the American it again. If you're new to the family of Land Rover REI, the outdoor clothing and equipment compa - and international public. The qualities that we love as enthusiasts, you may not have seen your Sighting in ny, once again uses Land Rovers to entice you to stare Land Rover enthusiasts clearly captivate those who an earlier issue. at their catalogue. It worked for Jeff Paczynski, rouse popular passions. Movie directors, advertising Tower Lakes, IL, Bryan Rhodes, Ellensburg, WA, art directors, and consumers agree if there's a Land Rule #4 - We're not outfitting your kitchen. If you Don Lambert, Oceanside, CA, Corey Haas, Rover present, you should pay attention. That assures qualify, one mug per Sighting per issue. Memphis, TN, Jeff Hurst, Rutledge, TN, and Robert us as a lot of Sightings – in fact, lots and lots of Wollschlager, Mystic, CT. Sightings. Rule #5- Sightings that are Land Rover references in The Orvis Destinations catalogue doesn’t mince books go to our Literary Land Rover editor for men - images. That’s a Defender 110 silhouetted right on the Once again there are superb entries that warrant emp - tion, but only when space permits. cover. Glenn Shriver, Chicago, IL, Rick Neves, tying more of the crockery cupboards at Rovers North. Millis, MA, and Andy Draxler, Locust, NJ, sent in the As always, it's helpful for rookies to review the rules Rule #6 - Psst... if we can't read you name and examples for their mugs. for Sightings - and useful as a reminder for the griz - address because of atrocious penmanship, we can't If you have a lot of cash, or a generous expense zled Sighting veterans as well. recognize your Sighting nor send you a mug. account, you can fly Emirates Air from New York to Psst...E-mail submissions - remember that if you Dubai and daydream about a Series III 109” on a Rule # 1 - All Sightings receive recognition and our qualify, we can't send a mug to an e-mail. Send us photo safari. Jeremy Bartlett, Richmond, CA, notes appreciation, but not necessarily a mug. We reward your real name and shipping address, too. that the ad for an Arabian airline “speaks directly to only those Sightings that capture the unique quali - Land Rover’s international image.” Well, so it does, ties of Land Rovers and their owners, and display Rule #7 - Grudgingly, very grudgingly, the Editor and it’s not really a safari ad. So Jeremy joins Ray them in an distinctive way. admits he might make an error. Let me know if you Astin, Sandy, UT in receiving a mug. Mastercard think you've been jobbed, but all decisions of the keeps running its “priceless” safari setting ads that Rule #2 - If your Sighting does not really surprise Editor are final. we’ve noted in earlier issues: sharp-eyed readers you, it won't surprise us, either, and you won't get Angela Parker Haas, Memphis, TN, Sean a mug. We're delighted, but not surprised, that Land Advertising executives have always loved Land Rovers Donohue, Lake George, NY, Paul Hai, Newcomb, Rovers appear in British television programmes, because of the cachet they bring to their products. NY, and Bill Badger, Manchester Center, VT, saw the British publications, films with British themes, and Iams dog food links old rovers with old Land Rovers, ads in magazines like Men’s Journal and Architectural shows about African safaris. You shouldn't be sur - and it worked to many readers. *Dendy Jarrett, Digest. prised, either, and should consider looking for other Nashville, TN, Kimberly Bufton, Galveston, TX, Jeff Ray Romano, San Antonio, TX, watched a com - ways to get a coffee mug. Austin, Chesapeake, VA, Sean Bishop, Portland, mercial for Pure Protein Chocolate and Peanut bars, OR, Phillip Lobel, Woods Hole, MA, Brent Lane, which featured a Discovery Series I. On CNBC, The Rule #3 - At an ever-changing date before publica - San Diego, CA, Sean Donohue, Lake George, NY, and Emerson Company featured two Land Rovers in their tion, we close off the Sightings. If we've mentioned Greg Hollingsworth, CT all watched the topless ad, reports Alex Jucker, Houston, TX – but what’s the

45 actual ad and the role of the Land Rover? Gary ing campaign? James Landscape Design in Florida dec - Schroeder, Allston, MA, listened to Martin Sexton’s orated a 109” and used it in their flyers. Richard Sightings Winners: “Beast in Me” and heard Range Rovers satirized in the Gerhardt, North Palm Beach, FL, immediately sent his song – not quite in the spirit of Sightings! Tim off to us for a mug. Dana Flewelling Photography ran Chloe Miller: Fairburn GA 30213 Drennan, Port S. Lucie, FL, is a fan of the band an ad in the Kearsage, NH, Shopper which put a Series Wolfmother. In their recent video, a Series II or II-A II-A in the ad, reported David Russell, Warner, NH. Peter Hood: St. Petersburg, FL 33705 plays a prominent visual role. Good idea – my II-A even makes me look better! Jorge K&N air filters put a kitted-out Discovery II in its Shedden, Nassau, Bahamas, noted that Lion Country Maj. Stephen M. Dickerson Operations Officer ad touting “power and protection” in Family Safari in West Palm Beach, FL, puts a Discovery Series I Al Taqaddum, Iraq Handyman, notes Brian Riley, Minneapolis, MN. on its flyers. American Classifieds.com asked “just how far can one On The Water magazine has a feature story on the Michael Lopez: Killeen, TX 76542 ad travel” and featured a kitted-out Series III 109” as Shaefer Saltwater Fishing Contest that includes shots of the graphic; Ben Blake, Nashville, TN, sent it to us. a Series II with rod holders, notes Bob Rubery, Norht Bob Rubery: North Tustin, CA 92705 Paragon Sports ran a sports shoe ad in the New York Tustin, CA (what a perfect last name for a Land Rover Times and linked their shoes with a Defender 90. enthusiast; Rubery-Owen supplied wheels, axle cases David Russell: Warner, NH 03278 Makes sense to us and to Sandy Reddin, New Canaan, and fuel tanks for Land Rover!). Joseph Weinkam, CT. Michael Lopez, Killeen, TX, found a Defender Jr., Neshanic Station, NJ, spotted a Defender 110 at Jeff Hurst: Rutledge, TN 37861 pulling three Stand Up personal watercraft in Personal work at the Seronera Wildlife Lodge in Tanzania, but Watercraft Illustrated. from the comfort of home, thanks to The Courier News Tim Drennan: Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 On screen, Danton Cardoso {see Rule # 6) saw a of Central New Jersey. Defender 110 in The Interpreter, a movie set in Africa. This issue featured a lot of “personal Sightings.” Ray Romano: San Antonio, TX Clem Hampton, Chelmsford, MA, saw a Series I in Priscilla Letorney, Danvers, MA, saw a toy Land The Pilot’s Wife, a movie set in London (see Rule # 2). Rover photo from the Land Rover Experience at the Rick Nevers: Millis, MA 02054 Mike Cristina, Danielson, CT, noted that the hero in Equinox, and suggested a ride for her nephew. The Mighty Peking Man, a Japanese B movie, drove a William Kendall, Centreville, VA, found a copy of an Glenn Shriver: Chicago, IL 60618 Defender 110 when defeating a 100 foot gorilla – but, old cartoon on the allure of Land Rovers to rhinos and of course! In the online word, members of Microsoft shared it with us. Larry Morris, Boxford, MA, spotted Andy Draxler: Locust, NJ 07760 Window’s Live Mail Beta Team can click through a a stunning 109” Hi-Cap pickup on Gonzo Island, Malta, chance to win an African safari, reports Paul and sent us a photo. Cary Tompkins, Birmingham, Robert Wollschlager: Mystic, CT 06355 Boultbee, Thousand Oaks, CA. Jeff Austin, AL, went to the 12 Hours of Sebring and noted that a Chesapeake, VA, searched through Google video to find Series II-A in attendance was the perfect observation Corey Haas: Memphis, TN 38118 a clip with a Range Rover in it. deck. On a more somber note, Maj. Stephen It’s inevitable that CNN would have some offbeat Dickerson, USMC, sent us a BBC link with a Defender Don Lambert: Oceanside, CA 92057 news stories featuring Land Rovers. Doug Aitken, at work with the Palestinian Security Forces. In the Houston, TX, noted that CNN reporter May Chidiac, who interests of marital harmony [See Letters to the Editor] Jeff Paczynski: Tower Lakes, IL 60010 was seriously injured by a car bomb last winter in the and as a thank you, we’re sending you a mug Middle East, returned to work at CNN. She insisted Chloe Miller, Fairburn, VA, is a 7-year old Land Bryan Rhodes: Ellensburg, WA 98926 upon replacing the car that saved her life with an iden - Rover enthusiast. Scanning a childrens book magazine, tical model. CNN showed a clear shot of both cars - she spotted a Jack Russell terrier and a cheetah, seated Richard Gerhardt: North Palm Beach, FL 33408 both were silver Range Rovers. On a far lighter note, side by side on the back of a 109”. Peter Hood, St. CNN also did a story on a Jack Russell terrier that fell Petersburg, FL, has a daughter who has put up a Bratz Sandy Reddin: New Canaan, CT 06940 off a cliff into the Pacific Ocean and survived. A black Dolls poster in her room. Staring hard at it, Peter is Discovery appears in that story. And when a white convinced it’s a stylized Series III. Benjamin Blake: Nashville, TN 37212 Discovery crashed into a New York City pizzeria, CNN We’ve run their Sightings in previous issues but was there with coverage, too. Both reports are courtesy we wanted to thank Peter Hoyle, Yonkers, N Y, Brian Brian Riley: Minneapolis, MN 55410 of Steven Walls, Baton Rouge, LA. Peter King, Christiansen, Fresno, CA, Glenn Shriver, Chicago, Signal Mountain, TN, noted that Brazilian who built a IL, Don Lambert, Oceanside, CA, Mitch Stockdale, Paul Hai: Newcomb, NY 12852 Zenith 701 kit airplane put a Green Oval on the fuse - Lenoir City, TN, Henry Johnson, Antrim, NH, and lage of his plane. Peter Whelan, Cranford, NJ, for sending in their Sean Donohue: Lake George, NY 12845 Why not make your Land Rover its own advertis - Sightings. Ray Astin: Sandy UT 84092-4578

Jeremy Bartlett: Richmond, CA 94809

Greg Hollingsworth: Colchester, CT 06415

Phillip Lobel: Woods Hole, MA 02543

Brent Lane: San Diego, CA 92105

Jeff Austin: Chesapeake, VA 23320

Kimberly Bufton: Galveston, TX 77550

Dendy Jarrett: Nashville, TN 37214

46 FORD HICCUPS LAND ROVER JUMPS By Jeffrey B. Aronson

This has not been a great year for Ford Motor Company, the the electronic controls inherent in the Td5, but these are still current parent of Land Rover. In the recent ownership changes Rover diesels designed for off road, high torque/low rpm use. from British Aerospace to BMW to Ford, all in just over a Will Land Rover be permitted to further develop its own decade, when the corporate parent runs into a tough patch, engines or will replacements be pulled from the Ford parts Land Rover becomes the coveted marque able to help raise bin? ready cash. On the plus side, Ford does know something about the Most recently, The Wall Street Journal noted that Ford North American auto market, still the world’s largest; after a launches a “strategic review of ailing operations” that could quick look at Freelander sales figures, they pulled the current lead to “the sale of assets or broader alliances with other com - model out of the US. By our standards, the Freelander seemed panies.” The initial look will be at Jaguar, whose sales in the small, underpowered, and expensive. US buyers also found the US are below those of last year, but Land Rover, Aston Martin, model choices, some of which resembled the unloved early and Volvo are part of the same Premier Automotive Group. Isuzu Rodeo, unappealing. Autoweek called it “happy-Barbie- Mark Fields, an executive vice president at Ford, once ran the beach party” styling. Premier Automotive Group. In a Business Week interview, he If the Freelander was designed with Europe in mind, the said “I know from managing Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo, newly-minted LR2 [ugh! –ed] has the US market clearly in its and trying to get British and Swedes to cooperate and share sights. Ford made Land Rover take a hard look at Volvo’s XC90; and get on the same page. I am an American, so that's three indeed, they’ll share the same 3.2 liter V-6 engine as the Volvo cultures to deal with.” Still. Ford does not shy away from S80. Electronic tweaking will allow for some tuning of torque searching out solutions; right now, it still has a substantial curves, but the LR2 will still be very road oriented. It will come interest in Mazda and has a deal with PSA [Peugeot] in France. with Volvo’s all-wheel drive system [electronically-activated According to the Wall Street Journal, the PAG division lost $162 center coupling] and a 6-speed manumatic transmission. million before taxes in the second quarter, compared with a Some successful Freelander features, such as hill descent pre-tax profit of $17 million a year earlier. While Land Rover control, traction control, roll stability controls and the same sales are up nicely, due mainly to the LR3 and Range Rover Terrain Response system as on the LR3. Land Rover claims that Sport, profitability remains another issue because Ford’s North the suspension and underpinnings will be substantially American sales have dropped while marketing and consumer strengthened from the Volvo model, although truthfully, with no financing costs have risen. That means that divisions like PAG low range option, LR-2’s won’t spend a lot of time in serious have to pull their weight. off road conditions. Prices will range from the high $20,000 to If the “strategic review” determines that Ford should shed nearly $40,000, about normal for competitive cars today. some of its divisions, The Times of London online edition spec - Some good news for Land Rover has come from the LR3, ulated that Jaguar might need to be paired with another com - whose US sales have been very impressive. While the Discovery pany, like Land Rover, in order to be an attractive purchase. II sold in good numbers, American owners paying higher Exploratory discussions have been held with Renault, Peugeot prices for luxury models did not enjoy the higher service costs and, of all companies, TVR, whose billionaire Russian owner is that seem to accompany their ownership. In July, 2006, looking to expand. Land Rover and Jaguar already share engi - Autoweek completed a one year test drive of a 2005 LR3 HSE neering and design functions; together, their expertise repre - and pronounced themselves quite impressed. sents a valuable investment. And Land Rover is making money Like other magazines, Autoweek’s staff has several cars to these days. choose from at any one time and a plus for the LR3 was that in Long-time Land Rover enthusiasts will remember that Land just 12 months, staffers tallied over 31,000 miles, crawling Rover’s profits often wound up supporting a struggling British through flooded streams or sailing over the highways. The new Leyland, or Rover Cars, or MG-Rover. This held up develop - car problems were few in number. A recall caused a replace - ment efforts; indeed, the Range Rover might have been still - ment of the gas tank, and alignment problems [reported as a born in the late 1960’s had not a British government commis - problem for the 2005 model] forced tire replacement at only sion (the Ryder Commission) not insisted publicly that funds 25,000 miles. “In the best tradition of British motoring,” be made available to develop this model. Otherwise, you Autoweek noted that electrical gremlins poked up, in the form remained stuck with a Series II-A. of a failed driver’s seat heating element and a reluctant sun - Right now, the greatest impact of the Ford corporate effort roof. Once repaired, both worked fine. Most impressively, has been in the rationalization of components across marques. when a staffer’s neighborhood in Michigan became flooded, A good example of this is the new Range Rover V-8; its sibling “the LR3 sailed through like a boat passing stranded cars up is the Jaguar V-8, modified for different driving and operating on the easements all up and down the streets.” Some Land conditions. Next under threat are Rover’s impressive diesel Rover marque values never changed; let’s hope Ford leaves engines, the 300 Tdi and the Td5. Enthusiasts complain about those in, too. ______ ______F a m i l y o w n e d b y

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