The Enthusiast's Range Rovers Site by John Brabyn.
Introduction to Range Rovers:
History, Design, Performance, Comparisons, Specs,  etc
Range Rover Books/Manuals
Owners & shop manuals, tests, enthusiast & technical books
Using Buyer's Brokers to avoid dealer hassle & get the lowest price on new or late model used Range Rovers
Buyer's Research -- model year specs, reviews, test drive info, owner experiences, prices etc for current and earlier models
Latest Models: Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Mk III Problems & Fixes, Maintenance & Repair Details, Upgrades etc Outfitting your RR: Tires, Racks, CB Instals, Winches, Towing, etc
Sources for Range Rover
Service: Independent Shops
to service your Range Rover
Upgrades for Range Rovers
Suspension Mods, Power Upgrades, etc
RR Lifestyle Accessories: Shop for gear, clothing, wine, etc, & support Rangerovers.net!
Rangerovers.net
Used Range Rover Listings

& Range Rovers Wanted!
RR Forums: World's Most Active Sport, Mk III, 4.0 /4.6, Classic Searchable, 200,000+ Posts!
Range Rover News, Mfr Feedback
Links to Other Range Rover Info
Range Rover Expeditions
New Expedition Training Page
About Rangerovers.net

Latest Updates
Northern LightsThe "help" site for all Range Rover Owners! Please send in material, to help other owners,  or
Descending a rocky road
Range Rover Mk II
Range Rover Mk III
Range Rover Sport
Featured Product: Water Pump (95-02 RRs) $99 at The Rover Connection
Range Rover Parts Supplier of the Month:
Atlantic British

New Entries & Updates
Above From Left: Range Rover Classic; Range Rover 4.0SE; Range Rover MkIII; Range Rover Sport*

Newsflash! Rangerovers.net Gathering and Campout, Sat May 22, 2009
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The following businesses help defray the costs of this site:
Auto Warranties for Range Rovers and Discoverys
Auto Parts Warehouse Save up to 60% on OEM Parts for Range Rover, LR3, Disco: (Select model year, Make: "Rover"  Match or beat ANY pricing. Huge inventory, Free shipping on orders over $50.

Rover Renovations BannerRover Renovations: Making Air Suspension (EAS) repair truly economical! Valve block & compressor rebuilds & kits, air springs, solenoids, etc new and rebuilt, by fellow RR owner Dennis Altman!  New: Body armor & offroad gear! "Wherever there is a Range Rover on the bumpstops, Rover Renovations will be there!!"
Land Rover Jaguar Sherman Oaks
Roverland:roverland image        Specialist Land Rover dismantler. Only low mileage, little used parts sold.
Why pay 2 to 3 times more for a dealer part when you can save with a Guaranteed Roverland Used Part? 
Car Cannibal Premier source for used & rebuilt Range Rover parts & accessories -- exclusively dealing  in Rovers.  All parts fully warrantied, easy return policy. Fill in their simple "Part Request" form for any part you need.
Tornado at MoabTornado at MoabTORNADO POWER TO YOUR ENGINE!  NEW: EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF THE SPECIAL EDITION MONTROSE CHIP: 10-15% fuel economy, 10-15BHP power increase, Rock steady idle. Maximum engine braking, Progressive throttle response and optimal control. Designed specifically for the NAS 3.9/4.0/4.6L. Ultimate V8 PERFORMANCE by Mark Adams. T: 00 44 1694 720144. Email Mark Adams for more information.
Rover Connection bannerGenuine parts at amazing prices, Aftermarket when Genuine are too expensive. E.G.: Water Pump $99, free ship for Rangerovers.netters! Brand new alternators from $170!
Arnott RR SpringsArnott Air SpringsArnott Industries: Excellence in Air Suspension Parts. Family owned (by a Range Rover owner), Arnott is the pioneer and innovator in replacement EAS parts. Shown at left are their options for Range Rovers -- complete springs, bellows, 2nd generation crimped designs, more under development. All carry a lifetime warranty!!
NEW: GENERATION III AIR SPRINGS: FIRMER HWY RIDE, SOFTER OFF ROAD, MORE TRAVEL
Wheel ExpertsWheel Experts:
Specializing in Range Rover & Sport aftermarket wheels and tires. Competitive prices and "best in industry" service. Email president Peter Lee for details.
Airbagman logo
Airbag Man
: Extremely low cost Rover EAS parts including springs bellows, compressors, rebuild kits and emergency bypass kits. Ph 07-3889-6556, fax 6557, Albany Creek,  Queensland 4035, Australia info@airbagman.com.au    www.airbagman.com.au
HRA 4X4 Range Rpover Specialists LogoHRA: Cutting Edge Products for Late Model RRs! Suspension, Protection, Diagnostics and more.
Striutmasters banner
Strutmasters
: Never throw away your money again on costly Air Suspension parts for your Range Rover!
Visit
www.Strutmasters.com and see their conversion kits that fix the problem once & for all. 
Headliner ExpressHeadliner Express: Land Rover-specific parts & expertise to help you replace that sagging headliner at incredibly low prices! Headliner Express specializes European SUVs not understood my most headliner shops. They can get you everything to make yours like new for not much over $200. If you live near Forida they can instal it for you too!
Custom Creations Range Rover body kitCustom Creations ExhaustCustom Creations: Styling kits & accessories for the Range Rover Sport. Body kits, spoilers, luxury grille kits, exhausts and more. Owner Jeff Zylstra is a Range Rover Sport owner & enthusiast!
P38 Spares LogoP38 Spares: UK & European Range Rover EAS experts. Rover Renovations, Arnott, Blackbox, & more.
British Eurotech BannerBritish Eurotech: Los Angeles' only AAA approved independent Land Rover repair specialist provides full service for your Land Rover, from maintenance to repair and even restorations. They also have a large inventory of Quality Land Rver new and used parts for sale. Factory trained technicians, latest Autologic diagnositic technology. Unique pre-buy inspection service!
RR lineupCarsmith Motors: Auto Buyer's Broker. Amazing prices on new & used Rovers (2003 & up).  They shop the West for you (Not like the Internet car quoting services who just feed leads to dealers). Full mfr warranties, rebates, financing etc. Paperwork minutes only. Avoid the dealer cat & mouse game!
Black Box SolutionsBlack Box Solutions
Dedicated Diagnostics for all Late model Land Rover vehicles. Famous for the Rovacom, the first computer diagnostic system that freed you from the dealer, Black Box now introduces the new Faultmate MSV -- the lowest priced diagnostic solution yet!!
bimmernavBimmernav.com:  Upgrade your 03-04 Range Rover audio, phone & nav (which use 2001 BMW X5 parts) to the latest technology!  Options include DVD-Nav, TV, DVD/MP3 CD, back-up camera, Bluetooth & more, using plug & play 2006 X5 parts.
Tornado SystemsFormation Of A Worldwide Network Of Distributors
If you have Rovercom, Autologic or Testbook diagnostic equipment, are in pursuit of Excellence, Quality and Optimal V8 performance for your customers, contact distributors@tornadosystems.com
TORNADO.... ACCELERATING TECHNOLOGY
RSW Solutions LogoBuddy Box EAS Resetting ToolRSW Solutions -- Low cost Air Suspension diagnosis software for your notebook computer, and portable $150 "EAS  Buddy Box" for fault resetting in the field! Founded by Range Rover Enthusiast Storey Wilson.
Xtreme Rovers LogoXtreme Rovers: Expeditions, Genuine Parts & Accessories, Rock Sliders & iPod Hookup Kits for late model RRs. Owned by RR enthusiast Darrin Turner.
Land Rover Lifestyle MagazineFirst and only US-based Land Rover magazine. Enthusiast-owned, aimed at real Rover owners, and real-life adventuring. Click to find out more.
NinjastarSearch & Comparison Shop Sports Tickets, Concert Tickets, & Theater Tickets across top ticket stores for free at  Ninjatickets.com: A Web 2.0 ticket company,
owned by Range Rover enthusiast Cliff Mark.
Never get locked out again!
 Washington DC Locksmith Total Auto Security service. Range Rover owners' number 1 choice.
Official Range Rover 4.0/4.6 Shop Manuals
only $94.47 at Amazon.com
(free shipping, in stock)
Independent Rover Service Shops: Find an independent shop in your local area that is qualified and experienced in servicing Range Rovers and other Land Rover models. Examples:
AL: Bodiford's, Mobile.  AR: Blair's British, Car Service, Little Rock.  AZ: British Car Service, Tucson.  CA: Land Rover Jaguar Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles; British Eurotech, Los Angeles;  British Car Service, Los Angeles; California Rover, Encinitas; Inland Rovers, Riverside; The Rover Group, San Diego; Auto Europa, San Francisco; West Coast British, Livermore.  CO: JC's Rover & 4X4, Englewood.  CT: Classic 4X4's, Fairfield.  FL: Palm Beach Sports Cars, Tequesta.  GA: Enzo's Automotive, Marietta.  IL: Integrity Automotive, Minootka.  IN: BTL Rovers, Fort Wayne.  MA: Robison Service, Springfield; Lincoln Mercury New Bedford.  KY: Luke's Auto & Truck Repair, Louisville.  ME: Browne & Ware Overland, Kittery.  MD: Treasured Motorcar Service, Reisterstown.   MI: Autodoctor, Southfield.  MN: Expedition Autoworks, St Louis Park.  NC:  Discovery Automotive, Rayleigh.  NH: Amoskeag European, Manchester.  NJ: Hi Marques Motor Sports, Morristown.  NY: Discovery Automotive, Windsor.  OH: Trailhead 4X4, Valley View.  OK: Pete's Automotive, Broken Arrow.  OR: Henry's Automotive, Medford; PDX Rovers, Portland; Columbia Rovers, Portland.  PA: Cross Valley Auto, Wilkes Barre.  SC: Blind Squirrel Automotive, Taylors.  TN: Euro-Imports, Memphis.  VA: Roverland 4X4, Alexandria; Naylor Autowerks, Richmond.  VT: Scott Freeburn, Southern VT.  WA: Biggs Eastside Automotive, Bellevue; Lamorna Garage/Gord'n Perrott, Seattle; Columbia Rovers / British Central, Yakima.     For full listing see Independent Service section.
RoverGuy.com: Very low prices on selected new and used parts for Range Rovers. Also dash kits, All parts come with warranty. Owned by Range Rover enthusiast Will Tillery.
Please do your shopping in the Range Rover Lifestyle Section  and help support this site!
Clothes, outdoor gear, electronics, music, computers, flowers, gourmet food, home-delivered groceries, investment tools, Land Rover Gear, tea & coffee, travel, wine, etc etc.
Bates bumper and rock slider Bates rear bumperBates 4.0/4.6 Winch Bumper,  Rock Sliders,  Rear Bumper / Tire Carrier Rock Slider for RR IIINew! Rock Sliders for the Mk III Range Rover!
Five 0 Fuel Injector Specialists Range Rover Stock Replacement Upgrades Ford Motorsport (8) set $329 Replaces old Lucas Hot Wire Injectors.
Airbag Man
Extremely low cost EAS parts. RR spring bellows $80, OEM compressor $300, Emergency Bypass Kit $150.
www.roverville.usRoverville Radio Repair & Exchange: Professional RR radio & CD changer repair/replacement, 24 hour turnaround, US & UK. Manual Air Recovery System (M.A.R.S.): Low cost EAS bypass kit for manual pumpup when a fault occurs. Pump up air suspension with a tire pump or any air source
Driveline cureRR III Front Diff Failure:A Replacement Front Driveshaft by Rover3drivelinefix.com! Better than the official Land Rover recall solution. U joints at both ends, 3 yr warranty! See this link or call Scott at 510-461-4977.
4WheelParts.com Off-Road Superstore. Extensive inventory, Low Price Guarantee, Fast Shipping, 45 years of service
Perfect Weather for TiresGet the best deals on wheels & tires at Tire Rack while supporting Rangerovers.net! Specs, user reviews, and more.
Wheel Executives bannerWheel Executives: Quality Custom forged wheels for Range Rovers! Choice of many styles and brands, lowest price guarantee.
Fast Flex Disconnect"Fast Flex" Sway Bar Disconnect for 4.0/4.6/P38 Range Rover New design by Justin Tiemayer (Carroll Rovers) $150 Want to advertise here? Get Massive exposure to a targeted audience at low cost.
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Land Rover DealsUK Buyers: Avoid the dealer hassle and attitude while getting lower prices on new Range Rovers!
Phoenix Remanufactured Transmissions:
Specialist transmission rebuilders. Dyno tested and warrantied. Classic transmissions $1,050, 4.0/4.6 $1,250.
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Additions & Updates June 2009

Seattle area Independent Shop Listings Updated
2010 Sport Upgrades make it more like a real Range Rover
More details of 2010 Range Rover Upgrades
Diagnosing and repairing frequent short duty cycle EAS compressor operation (4.0/4.6)
New Page: Battery Replacement Procedure for RR III / L322 / LM
Portland area Rover Shop Listings Updated
Yakima area Rover Service Shop Listings Updated
2010 Range Rover to get new 5 litre V8 Engine!
Biggs Eastside Automotive Rover Shop (Bellvue, WA) Info Updated
Participants fly in for Rangerovers.net Gathering May 23-24, 2009
More photos from Rangerovers.net gathering!
Range Rover Forums exceed 202,000 posts, all searchable and a mine of information!


January-May 2009
OK this is the recession, and a slow time of year anyhow, but we DID still add updates!!!!
New pictures illustrating worn out spring bellows (P38/4.0/4.6)
EKA Procedure Caution when BeCM has been Changed (P38/4.0/4.6)
Crackling noise from stereo speakers (Mk III RR)
RR III Winch Section Updated with new photos
Range Rover Lifestyle Page Updated
Silencing EAS warnings when converting to coils -- info updated (4.0/4,6)
Range Rover Forums reach 200,000 posts

December 2008
Experiences and Opinion on Range Rovers versus Other Land Rover Models
Power loss at highway speed (RR Sport)
"Engine System Fault" message (RR Sport)
Additional tips on installing the factory A-frame and brush bar (Range Rover 4.0/4.6)
New Page: ABS Accumulator Replacement (4.0/4.6/P38)
Trailer wiring kit details for 2006 & up models added to RR III trailer wiring page
Range Rover News Page Updated
Using a Buyer's Broker to Purchase your new Range Rover: page updated
Range Rover Extended Warranty page updated
Range Rover Sport wins Northwest SUV of the year award
New 2009 Model Year Technical Specifications Page (RR III)
New 2009 Model Year Details Page (Full-Sized Range Rover III/L322)
New 2009 Model Year Details Page (Range Rover Sport)
New 2008 Model Year Details Page (Range Rover Sport)
Range Rover Sport Airbag Issues
Aftermarket front driveshaft page updated (RR III)
Range Rover Links page updated
Range Rover aftermarket and generic parts pages further updated
Range Rover Forums reach 189,000 posts

November 2008
Many Range Rover 4.0/4.6 Low Cost Parts Sources Updated
Range Rover Classic Parts Page updated
Suspension Bangs and Clonks when Off Road (RR III)
RR III Parts Sources Page comprehensively expanded and updated
New Page: RR III Oil Filter Housing Leaks & Broken Mounts
RR III Common Problems and Fixes Page Updated
Range Rover Forums exceed 20,700 searchable topics
Range Rover Forums reach 183,000 posts

October 2008
New pics of MT/R Mud Tires on Range Rover Sport!
New page on replacing fuzzy interior trim with leather
Model year details page for 2005 RR III Updated
Range Rover Forums exceed 20,000 searchable topics
Range Rover Forums reach 180,000 posts

September 2008
New Page: Front Diff Recall Program Details (RR III)
Interchangeability of ABS wheel speed sensors (Classic)
ABS Sensor Repair Information (Classic, 4.0/4.6)
ABS Pump info added (4.0/4.6, Classic)
Info on EAS valve block corrosion (RR III)
Range Rover III EAS problems and fixes updated
Home-made trailer wiring connection for 4.0/4.6 RR
New Page: Heater Core Replacement Short Cut (Range Rover 4.0/4.6/P38)
Heater Core O-Ring Page Updated (4.0/4.6/P38)
Details of Jaguar Land Rover Sale to Tata Motors
RR III Front Diff Problem: Official Land Rover Replacement Program
RR Sport Tire page updated with info on Goodyear MT/R
RR III Tire page updated with info on Goodyear MT/R
Range Rover Forums reach 20,000 searchable topics
Range Rover Forums reach 178,000 posts

August 2008
New "Vendor's Corner" Forum
Scan tools page updated
New Page: Transmission Service on 2003-2005 RR III
Land Rover happy under new Tata Management
News Flash!! Goodyear MTR tires for Range Rover III finally available in US!
Range Rover extended warranty page updated
Headliner Repair page updated with info for all models
British Eurotech added to list of independent service shops (LA Area)
Range Rover Forums reach 174,000 posts


For Prior Updates see this link

This website is constantly updated, largely based on input from readers and Range Rover owners. The above listing is a selection of pages and items added recently.
If you have suggestions from which other Range Rover owners could benefit please email me.

Introduction to the Range Rover

Overview:
      Concept         Refinement         US Introduction         Performance on and off Pavement
        Official Off-Road Expeditions         The Range Rover Secret: Suspension Design         Other Off-Road Design Features
The Range Rover 4.0/4.6
The Range Rover Mk III
New: The Range Rover Sport
SUV Choices: Is a Range Rover for You?
Buying a New or Used Range Rover  
Buying a Customized Range Rover
Used Range Rovers for Sale
Repair Costs and Extended Warranties for Rovers

Range Rover Service
Financing Information 
Insurance Information
Specifications, Dimensions, and Performance Data

Detailed Model Year Specifications and Illustrations

Living with a Range Rover: One Owner's Experience
Ownership Experiences of Other Owners
Range Rover Lifestyle Accessories
Rumors and News about Range Rovers
Books and Manuals about Range Rovers
Links to Other Range Rover Info

Practical Range Rover Information

Buying:
Buying a Used Range Rover
Used Range Rover Listings
Financing Information
Extended Warranties for Rovers
Auto Insurance for Range Rovers
Books about Range Rovers
Lifestyle Accessories for Range Rover Owners

Fixes: Maintenance and Repair
Common Problems & Fixes (Classic)
Common Problems & Fixes (4.0/4.6)
Common Problems and Fixes (MkIII)

Extended Warranties
Maintenance Operation Details
Manuals and Technical Books
Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades "How To"
Parts -- Low Cost Parts Sources for Range Rover & Discovery
Repair Operation Details -- Beyond the Shop Manual
Service: Non-Dealer Independent Rover Service Specialists
Spare Parts and Emergency Supplies
Specifications, Dimensions, and Performance Data
Suspension Details and Mods
Tires and Wheels
Upgrades -- Mechanical and Electrical "How To"

Outfitting:
Outfitting and Accessories Main Page
Accessories for the new 4.4 Range Rover Mk III
Bullbars and Bumpers (4.0/4.6)
Brush Bars, Bullbars & Winch Bumpers (Classic)
Camping and Outdoor Gear
CB Installations

Clothing & Personal Accessories
Customizing Range Rovers
Packing & Organizing RR Expedition Gear

Radar Detector Installations
Range Rover Lifestyle Accessories
Rock Sliders & Sill Protectors
Roof Racks (Classic)
Roof Racks (4.0/4.6)
Sill Protectors
Skid Plates
Snorkels (4.0/4.6)
Spare Parts and Emergency Supplies (Selection and Stowage)
Tires and Wheels
Towing with a Range Rover
Underbody Protection
Vehicle Recovery Equipment (Selection and Stowage)
Wheels & Tires
Winch Bumpers (4.0/4.6)
Winches and Winch Mounts (General)

Expeditions:
Lake Lahontan Expedition Video: Land Rovers Meet the Ice Age!
Tonopah & Tidewater Expedition & Video

Lake Lahontan Expedition: Exploring Nevada's Ice Age Lake
Mendocino National Forest Expeditions
20 Mule Team Borax Expedition Report

Emigrant Trail Expedition Report
Bodie & Benton Railway Expedition Report
Historic Greenwater Canyon Expedition Report
Pony Express Trail: Pictures from the 2001 Range Rover Off-Road Calendar
Tonopah & Tidewater Scouting Expeditions
Range Rover Country: Desert Ghost Trails of California and Nevada (Book)
Desert Images to View and Purchase
Environmentally Responsible Off-Pavement Travel

Links:
Links to Other Range Rover Info

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Range Rover Country:
Desert Ghost Trails of California and Nevada
A Book by John Brabyn PhD
A book about four wheeling, Range Rover style, in the desert scenery of the historic Old West. See the "Range Rover Country" page of this website.
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