Mk III Range Rover 4.4
Parts (2003 MY & up)
Introduction
Summary of Discount Suppliers Found to Date
Specific Parts Listings
Accessories
Introduction
Because most Mk III Range Rovers are still under warranty, a lot of
parts are still not available for them yet at aftermarket suppliers. As
of the most recent update of this page (July 2007) the situation is
changing. Among the discount Rover parts houses, I found by far the
largest variety of RR III parts at Atlantic British.
Other suppliers are gradually incorporating more of these parts into
their inventory. This page is an effort to compile some of the best
deals and sources on such parts for the convenience of
Range Rover owners. Please email
me with suggestions for additions or if you find any parts and
accessories I have not yet found.
It should be noted that more than a few parts on the RR III were
borrowed from the BMW X5, so BMW parts or aftermarket parts intended
for them will fit the new RR. Please email
me
to let me know if you come across instances of these that I have not
noticed.
(Photo: 2006 Range Rover courtesy of
Stefan Schumacher)
Summary of Suppliers I have found to date
with discount parts & accessories for the Mk III Range Rover:
Atlantic British Largest independent
Rover
Parts & accessories supplier in North America. Now has many pages
of
aftermarket (and many genuine) parts for the new model. The depth of
their inventory for the new model is frankly amazing, including many
parts (such as body and chassis parts, engine rebuild parts, etc etc)
that I would not have expected. They also have many accessories
including brush bar, lamp guards, roof rack, and a leather folding seat
for two extra passengers that fits in the loadspace, wood trim kits,
door strips, mud flaps, seat covers, etc.
AutoMedicSupply.com
Oxygen Sensors, both direct fit (OEM Connector) and universal (you
rewire)
versions
Auto Parts Warehouse One of the first
online discounters of generic parts to offer a few items for the new
model Range Rover. Example: Front brake pad set $79. Oil filter $8.72.
Free shipping on orders over $50. Click on "Rover" parts. For a larger
selection of parts that should fit, search under the BMW X5 4.4 model.
British
Pacific (Valencia Ca) Steadily expanding range of items
including the usual service items plus a wood trim kit, superb full
length expedition roof rack, trailer wiring harness, and more. Their
parts and accessories page for the RR III is a PDF file at this link.
Car Cannibal Oklahoma City
(405)
232-4225 (Tell them you were referred by Rangerovers.net). This is a
wreckers that specializes exclusively in Rovers, and should have a
steadily expanding range of body panels and other hard to find
components for the new model. All parts are fully warrantied.
Rover
Connection This company specializes in genuine Land Rover parts at
lower than dealer prices -- they should be able to order most genuine
parts and accessories for you even if they are not in stock.
Rovers North can get any
genuine
part including ones only used in the UK (eg the full selection of alloy
wheel options).
SUVXccessory.com
Accessories for all SUVs & 4x4s -- many of which are suitable for
the
Range Rover
The
Tire Rack Discount tire and wheel source
with a vast inventory including wheels and tires for the new model at
prices much lower than dealers and local sources. Handy for low
prices
on the advanced sizes used on Range Rovers. Note: A search for
make
and model on this or other tire sites will only turn up a couple of
tires
for each Range Rover model due to the unusual sizes supplied stock on
the
vehicle. Search by tire brand, size type to get to the non-standard
options. Click on "Tires by Size on the main Tire
Rack page.
Specific Parts Listings
Collected results
of research by Myself and Other RR Owners
(If you have found any better or cheaper sources please email me!)
Note: Prices on these pages were accurate when posted, but the
recent decline in the US dollar has affected some of them.
However, all suppliers should experience the same variations.
Naturally, while we will avoid mentioning any suppliers whose
trustworthiness we suspect, no guarantees can be made by
Rangerovers.net about products sold by suppliers listed here.
Body &
Chassis Parts
Braking System
Climate Control
Cooling System
Cruise Control
Drivetrain
Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Exhaust System
Filters
Fuel Delivery System
Fuel
Injection (EFI) System
Ignition
Manuals and Books
Radio
Scan Tools
Sound System
Steering
Suspension
Transfer Case
Transmission
Washer/Wiper System
Wheel Bearings
Body & Chassis Parts
It is too early for body and chassis parts to be carried by most
suppliers, but The ROver Connection has a surprisingly good range of
genuine parts at the lowest possible prices. For used body and chassis
parts, the best bet would be to try a wrecker that specializes in
Land Rovers. The best one I know of is Car Cannibal,
which specializes exclusively in Rovers and has literally acres of
them. By now they should have some 2003 and up models, and all their
parts are fully warrantied.
Braking System
The brakes on the Mk III are expensive; I was charged $650 by the
dealer for a simple front-only brake job. The pads and rotors can now
be found from aftermarlet sources for more reasonable prices; those
below are the best I have found so far. (Note: the part numbers changed
in 2006 when the Jaguar-derived drivetrain was introduced).
Brake Pads:
2003-2005: Atlantic British
sells the genuine front pads for $109
and the rears for $129. If you
really want cheap ones, Auto
Parts Warehouse has a wide selection of brands from as low as $23 for a front or rear set!!
2006 on: The Rover
Connection has the genuine front pads for $92 (HSE) and $95
(Supercharged), and the genuine rear pads for both models for $62.
Brake Rotors:
Unfortunately, these are not the same parts as for the LR3 and Sport,
so
economies of scale are not available. However it is possible the
2003-2005 rotors are
the same as for the BMW X5 -- if you know please email
me. Meanwhile, I found
the following sources:
2003-2005: Genuine
front rotors are available at Atlantic
British for $149 each and the rears for $119 each. They and British Pacific also have
aftermarket replacements for $69
and $59 respectively.
Wear Sensors:
Front: The front brake
wear sensors are the same part for all HSE models from 2003 through
2007 (SEM000012). The Rover Connection has these for $27, and Auto
Parts Warehouse has a replacement for the front one for $26.
For the Supercharged models, the part number is SEM500050; The Rover
Connection has this one for only $20.
Rear: For 2003-2005,
the rear sensor is part number SOE000011. The lowest price I have found
for this is $23 at The Rover
Connection.
For all
2006 & up models, the part is SOE500030, which The Rover
Connection has for $29.
Brake Rebuild Kits:
Atlantic
British carries complete genuine brake rebuild kits including pads,
rotors and wear sensors for $419 (front) and $379 (rear).
Calipers:
The only Rover parts supplier I have found that stocks replacement
calipers is Atlantic
British, who have them for the 2003-2005 model years for about $500
(front) and $280 (rear). Discount aftermarket parts source Auto
Parts Warehouse has a variety of rear caliper replacements starting
at $178.
Handbrake Cable:
The incredible depth of inventory at Atlantic
British is reflected in the fact that they even have the handbrake
cables for about $45.
ABS Speed Sensor:
Replacements for the front ABS speed sensors are now available from Auto
Parts Warehouse for about $35 each.
Brake Pedal Switch:
On the Range Rover this switch, located at the brake pedal, is a Hall
Effect sensor. A replacement is available from Auto
Parts Warehouse for $11.95.
Climate Control
No major aftermarket parts available yet that I know of!! If you find
any, please email me!
Cooling System
Belts:
Primary Fan/Drive Belt:
Atlantic
British has the primary drive belt for $26.95. British Pacific also carries
this part. Auto
Parts Warehouse advertises an aftermarket replacement for $15.95.
Secondary/Alternator Drive Belt:
Atlantic
British has the secondary (alternator) drive belts in stock for $19.95.
Hoses:
As of July 2007, the only Land Rover parts supplier I have found that
has a good stock of coolant hoses for the 2003-2005 Range Rover is Atlantic
British. They have the upper radiator hose for $40, the lower one
for $34, and the expansion tank to thermostat hose for $21. They also
have the special hose that goes from the radiator to the transmission
cooler thermostat for $76.
Radiator:
I found a replacement radiator for the 03-04 models for only $399 at Atlantic British. I was even
more surprised to find an aftermarket one at Auto fo only $216!!
Radiator Expansion Tank:
Atlantic
British has this part for only $44, which is cheaper than generic
discount aftermarket sources I checked.
Radiator Expansion Tank Cap:
This is one of the few shared parts with other models, and is the same
as the one used on the Range Rover 4.0/4.6 and the Discovery Series II
(even though the expansion tank itself is different). The Rover
Connection and Atlantic British both have the genuine article in
stock for only $22.
Water Pump:
2003:2005 models: This is
probably the same as on certain BMW models. Atlantic
British carries the genuine pump at a discount price of $157. Auto
Parts Warehouse specifies an aftermarket Geba brand unit for $130 wth free shipping.
Cruise Control
Under construction!
Drivetrain
Front Differential Parts:
The 2003-2005 Mk III Range Rover mdels are notorious for premature and
repeated front diff failure (see
http://rangerovers.net/rrmkiiiremedies.html#diff ). The internal gear
teeth on the stock OEM coupling often snap off/wear down to the point
of failure. After years of unsatisfactory solutions by Land Rover, Atlantic British
has come up with some new, stronger parts to prevent
recurrence. Their replacement Coupling
Upgrade Kit features a higher
grade coupling machined from # 4340 steel alloy
that is heat-treated, resulting in a more durable design that will last
longer than the inferior genuine coupling. Each kit includes: a
Hardened Steel Shaft Coupling, Lock Nuts, 1.5
oz. Tube PTFE Grease, 2 inch O-Ring, Inner Dust Shield, Dust Shield
Removal Tool, Dust Shield Installation Tool and Instructions. Cost is $299 -- a fraction of the usual
repair bill for this common failure.
Electrical
Alternator:
2003-2005: I found the
genuine 150 amp alternator (YLE000040) is now available brand new at Atlantic
British for $799. The Rover
Connection has rebuilt genuine ones for $695, but with a $150 core
charge. Another option is their 180 amp OEM upgrade replacement for
$695 (new, no core charge). Partsamerica.com
specifies an Autolite brand remanufactured alternator for $549, and AutoPartsGIANT.com
has rebuilt Bosch ones for $396. I found a rebuilt Bosch 150 amp one
specified for the 2003-2005 Range Rover at Auto
Parts Warehouse for $688, and a remanufactured aftermarket one for $294.
Alternator Belt:
Atlantic
British has the secondary (alternator) drive belts in stock for $19.95. I also found an aftermarket
version at Auto
Parts Warehouse for $14.95.
Fog Lamp Assembly:
I was surprised to find (July 2007) that the complete front and rear
fog lamp assemblies are now available at Atlantic British for only $97
Headlamps:
Atlantic
British is a reduced cost source for the headlamp assemblies, both
halogen ($339) and xenon ($900) types being available. They also stock
the headlamp lens ($72) and seal ($7.95) in case yours gets broken, as
well as the necessary control modules
and ballasts. I found the lens
covers at the The
Rover
Connection for $52.
Headlight Bulbs:
The bulbs used in the High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlight option
are expensive. Atlantic
British has them for less than the dealers, at $149 each. THe same
bulb is used in 2003-2005 and 2006 & up models. I did also find a
Sylvania replacement bulb at Auto
Parts Warehouse for $109.
Indicator Lamp Assembly:
I found the complete genuine front indicator lamp assembly (left or
right) at The
Rover
Connection for only $110. Atlantic
British has an even lower price of $99 for the right hand one.
Starter Motor:
I found an aftermarket starter motor replacement at partsamerica.com.
They supply an Autolite remanufactured unit (part number 17851) for $222.
Tail Lamp Assembly:
I found that Atlantic
British now stocks this complete assembly so you can replace it at
reasonable cost (about $250) if it suffers from an impact.
Trailer Wiring:
The new official Range Rover III trailer wiring kit is available at a
substantial
discount from Atlantic
British ($189 at time of
writing in July 2007) -- for full details and installation instructions
see the RR
III trailer harness wiring page.
Engine Mechanical
Under construction!
Exhaust System
Borla Replacement Exhaust System:
Borla makes a complete cat-back performance exhaust system for
the 2003-2005 Range Rover models, available from Atlantic
British for $899.
Oxygen Sensors (See Fuel Injection System)
Filters
Air Filter:
2003-2005:
The air filter is a fairly expensive part. Shopping around, the lowest
price I have found so far is $39
at discount Rover parts house Atlantic
British. If you wold like to experiment, partsamerica.com
specifies a Purolator A35631
filter whic they sell for $26.
2006 on: The later
model air filter (PHE500021) is also stocked by Atlantic British. The
lowest price I coud find for it was at The Rover
Connection for $32.
Fuel Filter:
An expensive fuel filter is used on the 2003-2005 RR III -- I
saw it for over $60 even at a discount generic parts supplier. British Pacific has
the RR III fuel filter (WFL000021) for about $40.
Oil Filter:
2003-2005:
Atlantic
British has the replacement oil filter for
only $12.95 including the
sealing ring. (They also sell the oil filter housing mount for only
$10, and their special 36mm socket for the oil filter housing for $10
makes removal much easier). I also found several different complete oil
filter kits
including the replacement sealing rings at Auto
Parts Warehouse
for prices ranging from only $7.59
to $17.84. (Look under "Engine Mechanical" for your Rover model).
2006 & up: Atlantic
British makes the genuine oil filter for the Jag-based engine
available for $17.95, and an aftermarket one for $16.95. The Rover
Connection has the genuine one for $15.
Pollen Filter:
All model years use the same one ( JMO000010). Unlike
the 4.0/4.6 model, which introduced the pollen filter and used two of
them, the RR III only needs one. The Rover
Connection
sells it for $38. I also found
an equivalent (called an ACC cabin filter, listed under climate
control) at Auto
Parts Warehouse for $34.
Fuel
Delivery System
Fuel Filler Cap:
The design was changed in 2003 at VIN 3A132477.
Up to that number the cap ( WLD000070PUY ) is available from Atlantic
British for $19.95. ALl later Later VINs use a cheaper cap
(WLD500060) which Atlantic
British sells for $9.95.
Fuel Filter:
See Filters section above.
Fuel Pump:
Range Rover fuel
pumps are always expensive due to their special compressible construction, allowing them to keep
operating even when the fuel tank is squashed by an off road
obstacle. Atlantic
British has made the 2003-2005
genuine fuel pump and sender assembly (WFX500010) available at a discount price of $586.
Fuel
Injection (EFI) System
Fuel Injectors:
I found replacement fuel injectors at Auto
Parts Warehouse for $142 each. AutoPartsGIANT.com
specifies Python brand injectors for $34
each.
Mass Airflow Meter:
I found this item at Auto
Parts Warehouse for $137.
Oxygen Sensors:
I found "plug & play" front and rear oxygen sensors available at a
reduced price from Atlantic
British -- about $74 each. This was much cheaper than the ones I
found at the usual generic auto parts suppliers. However, if you would
like to experiment, Auto
Parts Warehouse specifies the lowest cost generic sensor I have
found for the front and rear Range Rover application (no connector) for
$30 each.
Ignition
Ignition Coils:
The ignition coils (8 required) seem to be the same as on the BMW X5. I
found them at the Auto Parts Warehouse for $61 each, listed under "Rover",
2004.
Spark Plugs:
A set of plugs purchased from the dealer is likely to set you back
$100. However, a variety of aftermarket spark plugs are available for
the RR III at less than genuine pricing. For example, Auto
Parts Warehouse offers a large selection specified for the RR III
starting at $4.60 each. Partsamerica.com
goes one better and specifies Autolite plugs for as low as $1.49 each.
Manuals and Books
For better or worse, documentation for the new model is all
electronic, and no paper shop manual is available!
Radio, Entertainment and Nav System
See Entertainment and
Nav System Upgrades Page
Scan Tools
Autologic Diagnosis System:
The Autologic Diagnosis
System is another aftermarket TestBook equivalent. In the US it is
available through Atlantic British.
Price is around $10,000 for a complete system covering all late model
Land
Rovers including the 2003 & up models-- feasible for some local
shops but not many individual owners.
Rovacom Diagnostic System:
The Rovacom system
was the first aftermarket equivalent for the "TestBook" to become
available. In the US the Rovacom system is available through Rovers
North
(email@roversnorth.com and ask for Arthur or George) or British parts
International
(Phil Prince, Phil@britishparts.com). The "Rovercom Lite" system allows
customers to purchase only the functionality they need for
their own model, and run the software on their own laptop computer.
This has brought the price down to the region of £600-1,000
($1,100-2,000), which is getting within the reach of owners who may
live a
long way from the nearest dealer.
OBD-II Scan Tools:
Standard OBD-II scan tools can give you much of the same information
as TestBook about engine and transmission fault codes, although they
will
not let you diagnose some of the other systems like the electronic air
suspension. Trevor Briggs
and
Kelley
Minnick found an OBDII Automotive
Scan
Tool Browser for $122 from Alex C.
Peper, 67 Scotch Pine Dr., Islandia, NY 11772. This generic OBD II
software gives the basic readouts and can reset the various codes.
(Choose
ISO gateway router for Range Rovers, rather than the VPW or PWM
versions
for GM and Ford vehicles). It runs on any Windows 3.1, 95 or 98
computer,
386 or higher, and is optimized for low cost laptops. The system
includes a protected RS-232 interface, OBD-2 connector and cable,
world wide shipping, handling and taxes. You can actually download the
"software only" for free, and make your own cable and interfacing. New
browser features advertized include Land Rover, Nissan, Subaru defined
test results.
Michael Nix went to Auto Zone
and bought an Actron OBDII diagnostic tester to diagnose the
oxygen
sensors on his wife's 96 RR. (Actron's web-site is www.actron.com.
Their latest hand-held Actron scanner is really convenient and works on
all American and Imported OBD-II vehicles. It is sold thorugh JCWhitney.com
for $159.99. On the older version Michael used (CP9035F), he found the
codes had to read and reset with the engine running, which is contrary
to what the manual said. Also, it took multiple tries to read the
codes and reset the check-engine light.
Danny Ledford reports
that
TRW
has a scan tool called the Laser 2000 that is very affordable. He says
it does engine management, ABS, and electronic air, and works on new
OBD-II
and older serial ports.
The Lowest Price I have seen for a full function hand-held
OBD-II
scanner for the 4.0/4.6 is $129 for the Equus 3100 at partsamerica.com.
This scanner works on all US and foreign vehicles.
Steering
Ball Joints:
Atlantic British
stocks the upper ball joint for only $29.95.
Suspension
Air Spring Strut Assembly, Front:
The front suspension uses a McPherson strut system with the air
spring and shock absorber integrated into one strut. This is effective
but expensive, and it should be noted that the left and right struts
are different parts. British
Pacific
was the first independent supplier to list the front strut assemblies
(which include the air spring and shockand have to be replaced as a
unit) on their RR III
page of their catalog. Others have now followed suit. The Rover
Connection has the genuine
part for $785. The lowest price I have found so far (July 2007) is $720 at Rover Renovations.
Air Spring, Rear:
The genuine rear air spring RKB500082 is now available from Atlantic British
for $144.
Air Compressor:
Atlantic
British carries the replacement air compressor for $629.
Lower Suspension Arm (front):
This is the one most likely to get bent on a rock. Atlantic British
stocks it for $109.
Transfer Case
Under construction!
Transmission
Transmission, complete:
Atlantic British
offers complete transmisions for the 2003-2005 RR III for $3600.
Transmission Pan & Filter
On the 2006 & up models, the transmission pan incorporates the
filter. The genuine replacement part is now available from Atlantic British
for $119.
Washer/Wiper System
Washer Pump:
Partsamerica.com
specifies a universal washer pump for $10.99.
Wiper Blades:
Partsamerica.com
has complete Trico "Exact Fit" wiper blades for $38. THey offer a range
of other options including refills for $6.99.
Wheels and Wheel Bearings
The wheel parts and bearings used on the 2003-2005 Mk III Range Rover
may be the
same as those on the BMW X5. If you inow more about this, please email
me.
Lug Nuts:
2003-2005: Much
cheaper than earlier models; Atlantic British
has them
for $8.95, part number
RRD4000011G
2006 & up: Same as
for RR Sport and LR3. Atlantic British
has them for $9.95 each.
Wheels:
Auto
Parts Warehouse has refurbished 19 and 20 inch wheels for the 2006
& up models for only $182 each. For the 2003-2005 models they also
have the original 19 inch wheels (refurbished) for $200 each and the 20
inch upgrades for $182.
Wheel Bearings:
Partsamerica.com
lists BCA bearings for the 2003-2005 Range Rover III (part number 510082) for $115 each, front or
rear.
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