Parts From Other Vehicles or Common US Sources
Collected results of research by 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.
BeCM
Body & Chassis Parts
Braking System
Climate Control
Cooling System
Cruise Control
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
Car Electronic Services rebuilds BECMs on an exchange basis. New ones can be obtained through The Rover Connection for about $790.
Body & Chassis Parts Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Tailgate & Hood Struts
Tailgate Strut:
Aftermarket replacements for the tailgate strut are available at Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for $27. I recently (October 2004) found it
was even less at British
Pacific (their part number ALR10050) for $24.25. I recently found
(October 2004) that Atlantic British
trumps all comers in this category with a price of $29.95 for the pair!!
Hood strut: The
genuine part allows locking of the hood in the position and costs a lot
-- well over $50. Auto Parts Warehouse have a low cost non-locking
replacement
for the hood strut for $26.24.
Grille:
I discovered that the genuine radiator grille is now available from Atlantic British
for $189.
Rear View Mirror:
Paul Smail of Annapolis MD
reports "I have twice replaced the auto-dimming mirror in my Range
Rover. A couple of years ago I purchased a comparable replacement
directly from Donnelly (OE manufacturer) after being quoted nearly $700
for a genuine replacement. The ersatz replacement cost around $250 and
was supposedly better constructed, using some sort of gel photochromic
matrix rather than the liquid in the original mirror, plus it had a
nifty compass! Notwithstanding this new technology, the replacement
mirror waited just until it was out of warrantly to fail. Have since
purchased a genuine parts replacement from The Rover
Connection out in Utah for a price comparable to that of a
Magna-Donnelly replacement. The Rover
Connection also have mirrors for other model Land Rovers in the
$250 price range.
Wing/Fender:
The easily-damaged front fender or wing is now available
from aftermarket suppliers such as Atlantic British, who have it in
stock for $459.95.
Braking System Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
ABS Accumulator:
Most suppliers do not seem to list this part separately, but I did find
it at Rovers North for $326. Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) lists new units for $239 with free shipping.
Recently, (October 2004) I found it at British
Pacific
(STC2784) for only $199.99!
This component is so expensive that most suppliers don't seem to even list it. I did find it at Rovers North for $1075, but the lowest price I have found so far is at British Pacific, who have it for $999.
Calipers & Caliper Repair Kits:
When the calipers start leaking, the new ones (especially for the front) cost over $300 each, or you can get rebuilt ones (eg Rovers North has them for about $141 each for the front ones, and partsamerica.com has them for about $135). Alternatively, you can easily rebuild them yourself, using an aftermarket caliper rebuild kit that includes all the seals -- I found one for the 4.0/4.6 at Auto Parts Warehouse (click on "Rover" parts) for only $41 for the front brakes and $29.97 for the rear. I also found one for the front brakes at British Pacific (STC1919) for $15.99, who also have rear kits (STC1909) for $26.95. Atlantic British does not have the front kits but has one for the rear for only $14!
Caliper Guide Pin Kits
A more common problem than worn out or leaking calipers is frozen caliper guide pins, which you will notice when you try to do a brake job. I shopped around and found Atlantic British has them for $28.95 (front axle set) and $26.95 (rear axle set) including new pins, rubber boots and special lubricant.
Pads:
Part Numbers: Front STC3685, Rear STC3684. Dealer Price (Oct 2004) approx $180 per axle set.
Atlantic British offers several aftermarket brake pad options from $44.95 to $130 for front pad sets and $32.95 to $100 for rear sets. British Pacific stocks the genuine front pads (SPF100460G) for $69.95 and the well-known Ferodo aftermarket brand for $44.95 (SPF100460). For the rear pads, they stock two options -- SPF100470F for $59.95 SPF100460P for $39.95.
The lowest prices from Rover aftermarket specialists for the front pads seem to be British Pacific (SPF100460) Ferodo brand pads and Atlantic British Lockheed brand pads (made in the UK) for $44.95.
For the rear pads, I thought the record was held by Auto Parts Warehouse (click on "Rover" parts) for Deluxe PBR brand pads for $35.78. (Their options for the front include $70 for Mintex and $96 for OEM Lucas pad sets). However, Atlantic British now (October 2004) offers the highly respected Lockheed brand rear pads for only $32.95!!
If you want to try a real generic part (not really advisable when it comes to brakes in my opinion!), you can try the Wagner rear pads I found at AutoPartsGIANT.com for $26.00 or the rebuilt "Wearever Silver" ones from partsamerica.com for $11.48 -- if you attempt this please let me know the results!!
Parking Brake Shoes:
I have not seen these listed in mail order catalogs but Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) has them for $121 for a set with free
shipping.
Rotors/Discs: The extra weight
and
speed
of the 4.0/4.6 models is hard on brakes an they seem to wear out the
rotors
rapidly. The stock front brake rotors are $81 from Rovers North, but aftermarket units
are now available. The lowest prices
I have seen
after searching many sources are the following:
Front: Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) Brembo front vented discs for
$65 each (their rear ones are
$46). Atlantic
British has aftermarket front rotors for $50.95.
Rear: Atlantic British
has rear rotors for $41.95
each.
Climate Control Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
A/C Compressor & Clutch:
The compressor/clutch assembly is now about $500 from discount mail
order
houses such as Atlantic British,
which is a bit lower than prices for the Classic
equivalent.
In June 2007 I found a replacement compressor (including clutch) that
is also specified for the Discovery II, offered by partsamerica.com
for $359.
In October 2003, Alan
Rawson reported finding a company in Abilene, TX that
rebuilds compressor clutches and has a stock of other parts. Hancock
Industries (http://www.hancockindustries.com/)
sold Alan a rebuilt AC clutch for $110 (+$50 core). It turned out to be
very easy to take the old one off his '96 4.6HSE and slip the new one
on w/o
disturbing the AC charge--it only took courage dealing with the
unknown. They sell a complete (rebuilt?) compressor w/clutch for $250
($75 core). The parts had no written instructions since they are
intended for
professional AC shops, but John, in
the Hancock rebuild shop, was extremely helpful in explaining
how the clutch was mounted and what to do in getting it off, how
to set the air gap. I did find a generic replacement for the clutch
bearing at partsamerica.com for $42.99 (retail cost given
as $129).
Please
email
me if you find any other low cost generic replacement for the A/C
compressor or parts thereof.
A/C Condenser Unit:
This is a very expensive item to replace. I found aftermarket versions
of the condenser only at Atlantic British
for $429.95, or the complete
unit with fans for $949.95. Auto
Parts Warehouse
has the complete assembly (Valeo brand) with fans for only $772.94.
A/C Receiver/Drier:
I found this item for $119.95 from Atlantic British.
I also found it (October 2004) in stock at Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for $83.97
with free shipping! If you wish to try a generic solution, the Ready
Aire 4086 is listed for the 4.0/4.6 by partsamerica.com
for only $61.99!
Climate Control Head Unit:
The control panel and ECU
that is the mastermind of the 4.0/4.6 climate control system usually
costs about $600 even at aftermarket parts suppliers I have searched. I
was therefore
pleasantly surprised to find it at Car Cannibal
for only $395
exchange, for models with or without heated seats, whether the problem
with yours is display readout failure or complete malfunction.
Expansion Valve:
Until recently I was never able to locate a low cost source for this
part; it was not even listed in the catalogs I tried.
The usual replacement part is about $180, but recently (October 2003) I
finally found a generic replacement (Egelhof brand) for only $34.79
at Auto
Parts Warehouse.
Blend/Flap Motors:
These motors that control air distribution from the heater body are a
common failure item (see heater
blend motor diagnosis and replacement page). Atlantic British
stocks the set of three with the harness (STC3259) for $199. The lowest
cost I have seen for them to date (October 2004) is at Auto
Parts Warehouse
where they have them for $175 (free shipping). The separate blend motor
for the fresh air/recirc flaps (mounted to the
blower motors behind the extreme left and right fasia vents) can be had
for $109 at Atlantic
British (STC3266). You should also be able to use this part to
replace any single one of the other blend motors insteatd of all three,
and splice the leads into the wiring harness.
Heater Core:
This component (STC3261) does not fail as readily as on the Classic,
but eventually it does. Unfortunately it is a more expensive part than
the old Classsic version. Auto
Parts Warehouse
has it for $397, and I found the genuine part available at Atlantic British
for $369.95 (October 2006).
The lowest cost supplier I could find was British
Pacific, who have it for $349.
Plenum Air Intake Filter:
This one sits behind the grill in front of the windshield, and usually
gets deformed and disintegrated after a few years. The genuine part is
available at The
Rover
Connection (usually the cheapest source for genuine parts) for $11.
See the plenum
filter renewal page for the replacement procedure.
This vital component (which attaches to the receiver/drier and makes sure the system pressure is within prescribed limits before it allows the compressor to be turned on) failed on mine (see A/C problems section) and the A/C blew hot air. I found you can now get a replacement (called a "trinary switch") at Auto Parts Warehouse for only $65.
Cooling System Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Belt (Serpentine):The lowest price I have seen for the serpentine belt (1995-98) after searching many catalogs and websites is $19.99 at British Pacific (ERR4460).
For 1999-02 models, the lowest price I have seen (October 2004) is $22.99 at British Pacific
Belt Tensioner Assembly:
This is a known weak point on the 4.0/4.6. The price of a replacement from Rovers North is now down to $81.52; this seems to be the lowest price currently available (October 2004) if shipping costs are not counted. Auto Parts Warehouse lists an replacement for $87 with free shipping, which would probably work out cheaper overall.
Expansion Tank Cap:
Atlantic British
has these (ESR1480) for only $21.95,
guaranteed to fit.
Fan Blades
I found these at Auto
Parts Warehouse
for only $103. Atlantic British
lists an aftermarket design, slightly different from the original, for $79.95.
Hoses:
1995-98:
For the radiator top hose (usually the first to go as it is the
hottest), aftermarket replacements average about $11. A Gates
replacement part #20357 is listed
at AutoPartsGIANT.com
for $7.82. The lowest price I have ever seen (October 2004) is at Partsamerica.com
which has a Drive-Rite brand generic
replacement (curved, cut to fit) for $5.99!!
1999 & up: This later top hose has a branch in it and is much more expensive than for the earlier models -- $129 at the dealer for the top hose for example. I found one of these at Auto Parts Warehouse for $109. Atlantic British has it for only $92. I recently found it at The Rover Connection: for $82.
Radiator:
95-98
Models: I found new OEM and aftermarket radiators for 95-98
models (genuine
part
equivalent
PCC106940 for VIN numbers to WA410481) at Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for $423 with free shipping. Radiator.com
did offer a replacement for $445 but recently they changed their
website and I find it too difficult to navigate. The lowest
price I have been able to find after searching high and low is
at Atlantic
British
who now list them (February 2005) for $349.95.
(To find it, do a search for "radiator" under RR 4.0/4.6 in all
categories or the engine category on their website).
99-02
Models: The radiator for the later Bosch engine models is part
number PCC106850. Auto
Parts Warehouse
has them for $394.92 with free shipping, and the lowest cost source I
have seen is British
Pacific for $389.
Thermostat:
On 4.0/4.6 engines the thermostat is a large, expensive item in a
separate housing
with several hoses connected to it. After searching many sources
(October 2004) I found the best deals at British
Pacific
which has them for $87.50, and at Atlantic British
who have them for $79.95 plus
shipping.
Viscous Fan Clutch:
As of October 2004 the cost of the 4.0/4.6 viscous fan clutch is $229
at Rovers North, who also sell an
aftermarket versionn for $209. The best deal I can find for this part
after searching multiple sources is at Atlantic British
for $183.95.
Water Pump:
Auto
Parts Warehouse (click on "Rover" parts) have these for $162 (free
shipping). Atlantic
British now lists an aftermarket water pump for the 4.0/4.6 for
$155.
The lowest price I have seen to date
is an A1 Cardone brand unit (try at your own risk -- let me know of
your experience) for $148 with free shipping at ExpressAutoparts.com.
Update
August 2004: The Rover
Connection has just announced that they have water pumps for all
4.0/4.6 RR
models for $89!!
Water Pump Gasket:
I found a British made generic replacement for this at Auto
Parts Warehouse
for only $6.52.
Water Temperature Sender:
This sensor that drives the temperature gauge is not as expensive as
on early Classics. Aftermarket versions are available at reasonable
prices; Auto Parts Warehouse (click on "Rover" parts)
sells
one for $22 (listed in their "Body Electrical"
category,
not Cooling System!).
Cruise Control Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Vacuum Pump:
This item is a fairly expensive one to replace. Even at aftermarket
suppliers like Atlantic British
it is $404.95. However, I recently
(October 2004) found
a replacement at Auto Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for $150.53
(Body Electrical
parts category).
Alternator:
New
Alternators: Dealers charge anything up to $700 for new
alternators. Rovers North has
aftermarket "ProLine" versions now for $399, and Auto
Parts Warehouse
has brand new Marelli
alternators for the 4.0/4.6
for $365.62. The lowest price
I have found for new alternators is at British
Pacific
which offers new
alternators for $314.99
(AMR4247 -- 1995 to mid 97) and $349
(AMR2938
-- mid 97 through 98). These two models seem to be interchangeable.
The part for 1999 on is ERR5834, but aftermarket suppliers do not seem
to offer it yet.
Rebuilt
Alternators: The Rover
Connection has these for $220 but with a rather massive $150
core charge! AutoPartsGIANT.com
has several options for rebuilt units, with the lowest cost one being
only $142! Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) has rebuilt100 amp Bosch units for $220.86
(October 2004). Partsamerica.com
lists an Autolite remanufactured alternator for $211.99.
The lowest price I have found for rebuilt alternators is
$142 (free
shipping) at AutoPartsGIANT.com,
which also has a couple of other brands to choose from.
Battery:
Brian Weaver reports
that the replacement battery for the 4.0/4.6 is an Interstate
Commercial
battery, the 29H-VHD. It retails for $80.95. Here's a link
to it at Interstate's website.
Fuse Box:
Unfortunately this is a failure item on the 4.0/4.6 (see the fusebox
problem & repair page for ways you might be able to fix yours
to avoid replacement). I recently found (Novemner 2004) that Import
Parts Bin/Speedy Car Parts stock new
fuse boxes for the 4.0/4.6 (1995-98) for $216.71
with free shipping. (Click on "Rover"
parts -- body electrical). They also have the 1999 & up fusebox for
$164.17 with free shipping. Atlantic British
has replacements for prices nearly as low -- $224.95 for 1995-98 and
$169.95 for the later Bosch controlled engines (1999
& up).
Headlight Bulbs:
Sylvania lists their part number 9003 for low beam replacement, (with
9003CB for
an upgrade), and 9005 for the high beam. For the auxiliary headlights,
they list the H3 55W bulb.
The
9003 (Wagner) is listed for $9.03 at ExpressAutoparts.com. and both the Sylvania 9003
and 9005 (high beam) are $8.49
at partsamerica.com.
They also list a General Electric H155 high/low beam bulb for $7.59, among many other alternatives
and upgrades.
Fog Lights:
H3 55W
Relays:
Most relays on the 4.0/4.6 are Siemens parts.
Starter Motor:
The costs of aftermarket and rebuilt starters for the 4.0/4.6 have come
down recently (October 2003). The
Rover Connection has them for $350.
The lowest
pricse I have seen for new starters
are at Atlantic
British
who have brand new ones for $199.95 plus
shipping, and Auto Parts Warehouse who have new ones for $195.30 with free
shipping. British
Pacific
has them (check with them whether new or rebuilt but I think they are
new) for $189.00 plus
shipping.
Rebuilt
Bosch starters for the
4.0/4.6
by Orange County Alternator are available from AutoPartsGIANT.com
for $206. Ampere Automotive brand rebuilt starters are available from ExpressAutoparts.com
for $178.83.
The lowest price I have seen for rebuilt ones is $145 from The Rover
Connection (plus a core charge).
Camshaft & Rocker Shaft Components:
Auto
Parts Warehouse has camshafts for $233 with free shipping, cam
followers
for $11, rocker shafts for $78, and rockers for $7.
Engine Long Block:
I recently discovered that Car Cannibal
offers complete rebuilt 4.6 engine long blocks including,
if you wish, a mildly enhanced cam for more power and torque) for only $4,000.
Head Gaskets:
The 4.0/4.6 is unfortunately notorious for blowing head gaskets. I
still recall talking to an owner of a brand new 2000 model who had just
had this happen on his.The good news is that replacements, made by
Elrin,
the OEM supplier to Land Rover, are available for only $10 each at Auto
Parts Warehouse!
(Click on "Rover" parts). They also have a complete set of all required
gaskets
for
a head gasket job for only $128.90! Head gaskets in all these sets are
composite material with steel reinforced head bolt and cylinder bore
holes.
Intake Manifold Gasket:
This is an item that has had to be replaced innumerable times at
considerable
expense on my 4.0SE. I recently found out that Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) stocks the intake manifold valley gasket for
only $11!
Main and Rod Bearings:
Aftermarket rod bearings are now available from Atlantic British
for $84.95
per set. I found a British-made set of 4.0/4.6 rod
bearings
at Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for only $39. Their main bearings are
$82 per set
with free shipping.
Timing Chain:
An aftermarket timing chain is available from Atlantic British
for
$50. Auto Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) has it for $36. The timing cover
gasket needed if
you are doing this job is $10.84 from the same supplier.
Exhaust System Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Catalytic Converters:
These are expensive items to replace, and all 4.0/4.6 models have a
single piece Y pipe with both converters that comes as a single unit.
The genuine part number is ESR4095 for model years through 97
(cost so high you are afraid to ask). With this in mind, Atlantic
British developed their own replacement for this part using quality
aftermarket cats and stainless steel pipes. This should last longer
than the genuine part, and is priced at $699.95. The Rover
Connection lists an aftermarket replacement for the Y pipe and cats
for $550. Auto Parts Warehouse lists the combined Y pipe and
converters in stock
(49
state) for $504.67 (with free shipping, which is a significant
factor
on such a bulky item).
The lowest price I have seen to
date is at Discount
Converters Ltd of Houston, Texas, which lists a 49-state
replacement part
number ROVqq09 for the 4.0/4.6 that includes both left and right
converters
for $432.95 plus shipping, and a 50 state system for $489.95 plus
shipping.
Complete Cat-Back Exhaust Systems:
I found a complete cat-back replacement exhaust system at Atlantic British
for about $400 -- a savings
even on discount aftermarket pricing for the separate items (see
below). aftermarket Borla makes a performance enhancing exhaust system
for the 4.0/4.6, available
through Atlantic
British for $799. Northwest
Rover Performance is also working on a system for the 4.0/4.6. Note
that these high performance systems can increase noise and resonance at
certain speeds.
Mufflers, Center and Rear:
(For full details on replacement of the center and rear mufflers,
and the parts needed, see the 4.0/4.6 muffler
replacement page)
Center
Muffler:
The genuine center muffler and associated tubing is available from The Rover
Connection for $185. One is now available from British
Pacific
(ESR3195, MY 95-97) for $179
and from Atlantic
British
for the same price. Atlantic British
carries the largest selection of 4.0/4.6 exhaust replacement options I
have seen, including stainless steel replacements with lifetime
warranties.
Rear
Muffler(s)
1995-96: Up through 1996 there was
only
one rear muffler -- the genuine part ESR3538 is $260 from The Rover
Connection. The lowest
price I have seen so far is for a replacement from Atlantic British
for $239.
1997-2002: For these model years there were two rear mufflers.
The genuine complete tailpipe/muffler assembly ESR4126 retails for
about $400, but can be ordered from The Rover
Connection for $280.
The lowest price I have seen for rear muffler
replacements for these model years is at Auto
Parts Warehouse
who have the mufflers available as separate parts for only $96.20
each.
Filters Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Air Filter:
The air filter setup for the 4.0/4.6 is different from the Classic;
the genuine part number is ESR341, and the FRAM number is CA8009, Wix
number 42272.
Alex
Schubow reports the genuine filter from the dealer cost him less
than
the aftermarket ones for the 4.0 engine! (I have found prices from
aftermarket
suppliers are generally about $12-15). The 1999 and later models with
the
Bosch intake system have a different-looking air cleaner housing, but
it
takes the same filter element. For those who wish to try the
K&N
re-usable filter system, the K&N part for all Range Rover models is
the HP2004.
Fuel Filter:
Genuine: The
genuine
fuel filter is available from The Rover
Connection for $28.
Generic: FRAM part number is GS3727 (Same as for the later
Classics) and the Wix number is 33481. Atlantic British
sells a
generic
filter for $21.95. A Bosch equivalent is available at the Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for $13.02. The FRAM
filter is listed at ExpressAutoparts.com
for $12.30. I found the FRAM one at partsamerica.com
for only $11.99!
Oil Filter:
The Rover
V8
is known for losing the prime on the oil pump so it is important to get
a filter with an anti- drainback valve. The oil filter used on
the 4.0/4.6 is the same as on earlier
Range Rovers; FRAM lists the PH16 as a suitable substitute. I found
this one at partsamerica.com for $4.49 (October 2004). Alex
Schubow reports that Genuine Land Rover oil filters are made by
Wix.
Paul Supp looked it up on the Wix
site and the part number is 51068. A few years ago, Alex bought
various substitute
oil filters at auto parts
stores,
finding that prices for Bosch were around $3-4, AC were around $3,
Mobil-1
were around $5-6. Bruce
Powell
uses a PH8A instead due to a larger size in height thus holding a bit
more
oil which he feels might be better for cooling too. A great deal of
information
on different oil filters can be found at this
link.
Plenum Air Intake Filter:
This one sits behind the grill in front of the windshield, and usually
gets deformed and disintegrated after a few years. The genuine part is
available at The
Rover
Connection (usually the cheapest source for genuine parts) for $11.
See the plenum
filter renewal page for the replacement procedure.
Pollen Filters:
For quite a while, genuine pollen filters (BTR8037) were less expensive
than aftermarket replacements. Now they are both about $14 each from
most mail order houses (2 required).
Transmission Filter Kits: Every
30,000 miles
the transmission filter is supposed to be changed. (For details on this
operation see the 4.0/4.6
transmission service page). The kit to do this,
complete with new gasket and O-rings,
can
be obtained from aftermarket sources such as Atlantic British
sells it for
$59.95
and Auto Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for $36.09.
The lowest cost I have seen so far (October 2004) was at partsamerica.com
where they list a generic substitute kit for $17.47!
Fuel Delivery System Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Fuel Filler Cap:
Land Rover Part Number NTC5418: This is one part that is cheaper than
the Classic equivalent! I was surprised to find it at Atlantic British
for only $11.95. If you are
willing to try generic parts (at your own risk -- I don't know if they
have the correct air and cacuum venting -- let me know how they do!!)
Stant lists
the 11819, available from Kragen, Schucks, Checkers etc through partsamerica.com
for $7.38. ExpressAutoparts.com
lists it for $8.44, and an even lower cost Gates equivalent (#31612)
for $6.34!! To find these, click on their "Cap (gas/rad/oil)"
parts category.
Fuel Filter:
Genuine: The
genuine
fuel filter is available from The Rover
Connection for $28.
Generic: FRAM part number is GS3727 (Same as for the later
Classics). Atlantic British
sells a gneric one for $21.95. A Bosch equivalent is available at
the Auto Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for $13.02. The FRAM
filter is listed at ExpressAutoparts.com
for $12.30.
Fuel Pump:
Model years 1995 thru 1997
use part number STC4344. The genuine Land
Rover part now costs about $360. The best price I have found for a full
"plug & play" replacement (April 2004) is $299 at British Pacific
and from Atlantic
British
for $289,
including the
necessary ring seal for the top of the pump (a $12 item). You can also
get the
complete assembly minus the seal from Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for about $300
with free shipping, which may work better depending on shipping
costs. Evan Amaya
reports
finding a generic equivalent -- the Airtex E3270 -- which worked
perfectly for him and only cost him $100 at a local auto parts store.
Like the generic replacements for the Classic, this is the pump and
motor only, and has to be installed in the original mounting assembly.
(See photos on 4.0/4.6 fuel
pump replacement page). This pump was used on a number of GM cars.
I found this pump at partsamerica.com
for $96.99, and the same thing in the "Master" brand for only $74.99 (search for "E3270" on the
partsamerica site).
1998 and later models use part number STC4345 which is more expensive -- the best price I have seen for the genuine part is $380 from The Rover Connection. However I was surprised to find it recently (October 2004) at Auto Parts Warehouse (click on "Rover" parts) for $295 with free shipping.
Fuel Pump Relay:
I found this for only $7.95 at Atlantic British
Fuel Injectors:
The fuel injectors on the 4.0/4.6 should be the same part as on the
Classic; Auto Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) sells the genuine Lucas injectors for $102
each (free shipping), and Bosch replacements are available from Atlantic British
for $99.95.
The lowest price I was able to find on a recent search
(April 2004) at $599 for a
set of 8 ($75 each) at Atlantic British.
Update
June 2005: The lowest price I could
find for individual injectors
was $80 at British Pacific
(part number ERR722, 95-98). However I recently discovered that Five 0 Fuel
Injector Specialists
have brand new warrantied OEM Bosch
injectors for all RR models for $280
per set of 8 -- equivalent to about $35 each!! At these prices
they do not sell them individually, just in sets. David Giller reports he got a set from
them and they arrived in two days -- installing them completely cured
his 1998 4.6 hard starting problem.
Fuel Tank Cap:
The genuine gas tank cap is available at The Rover
Connection for $27; I found a replacement for this at Auto
Parts Warehouse
for $18.
Inertia Switch:
This turns the fuel system off in case of collisions. It is an
expensive
part, but I found a generic version manufactured by Standard at JCWhitney.com
for $56.44 (Click on "Replacement Parts"). ExpressAutoparts.com
has a similar unit to fit the Range Rover for $57.79.
EFI Parts:
See Fuel Injection System section below.
ECUs:
Car Electronic
Services can supply rebuilt engine ECUs for the 4.0/4.6.
RPI
Engineering offers ECU upgrades, available in the US through East
Coast Rovers. Kelly Minnick discovered that a company called Superchips
Inc produces performance upgrade chips for vehicles previously
considered
"unchippable". They developed an enhanced chipset for the Range Rover
4.0SE
which requires 2 chips instead of one (due to the 4 coil ignition
system)
and boosts output by 19 bhp and 30 ft-lb of torque. The Rover
Connection also lists a
Powerchip brand performance chip for about $490.
EFI Parts:
Richard Keys of ATP
Electronic Developments Ltd reports having a huge range of
remanufactured
electronic
fuel injection parts available for all Range Rovers.
Fuel Injectors:
The fuel injectors on the 4.0/4.6 should be the same part as on the
Classic; Auto Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) sells the genuine Lucas injectors for $102
each (free shipping), and Bosch replacements are available from Atlantic British
for $99.95.
The lowest price I was able to find on a recent search
(April 2004) at $599 for a
set of 8 ($75 each) at Atlantic British.
Update
June 2005: The lowest price I could
find for individual injectors
was $80 at British Pacific
(part number ERR722, 95-98). However I recently discovered that Five 0 Fuel
Injector Specialists
have brand new warrantied OEM Bosch
injectors for all RR models for $280
per set of 8 -- equivalent to about $35 each!! At these prices
they do not sell them individually, just in sets. David Giller reports he got a set from
them and they arrived in two days -- installing them completely cured
his 1998 4.6 hard starting problem.
Fuel Pressure Regulator:
Most aftermarket suppliers do not even list this part, however I found
a Lucas brand one recently (October 2004) at Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for
$136 with free shipping.
Idle Air Control Motor:
This item (ERR4352) is not a constant troublemaker on the 4.0/4.6 as it
is on
the Classic, but on the downside it has certainly been known to fail
and
is even more expensive than the Classic equivalent. It seems to be the
same part for all models including the later Bosch engines. Lee
Schierbaum had a problem with this unit on his 1996 4.0 and
instead of
the $200-plus genuine item he located a NAPA replacement part (Echlin
#2-1856)
for $52. The part also fits a Jeep. Another part number I have
seen
for this is AC-151. Matt LeFande
(September 2004) found an even less expensive replacement at partsamerica.com
-- a Borg Warner 21774 for $39.95!
They also have a Niehoff Ignition 21774 that can substitute.
If you would rather use a regular Rover parts
supplier so you know
for sure the unit will fit and work according to spec, the best price I
have
seen for this part (October 2004) is $139
at British
Pacific
(part number ERR4352).
Mass Airflow Sensor:
The OEM part for the 95-98 models is over $600, but I found a generic
replacement for this part at Auto
Parts Warehouse
for $398 with free shipping.
In 1999 the part changed for the Bosch engine controls, and I found the
MAF sensor for these models at Auto
Parts Warehouse
for only $290.
Oxygen Sensors:
The US spec 4.0/4.6 has 4 Oxygen Sensors(one ahead of and one behind
each catalytic converter), so replacing them all can get expensive. NOTE:
If you get an aftermarket replacement, make sure it is a full
4-wire version, not a "4 wire to 3 wire" version -- see below. One
useful source for looking up the sensors specified for the 4.0/4.6 is
the manufacturer's website, NGK -- at www.ngk.com.
OEM "plug and play" replacements are available at The Rover
Connection; the
genuine O2 sensors for the 95-97 models (ERR1834) can be ordered from
them for about $220 each, but they can supply aftermarket
ones
for $130. Sensors for the later models (AMR6244) are $180 from the same
supplier. The lowest price
I have seen for the OEM style plug and play
sensor is $115 from automedicsupply.com
(earlier model years); the lowest price
I have found for the 1998 & up models is at Atlantic British
which has OEM plug & play O2 sensors for $77.95 for the front ones
(MHK100940) and $69.95 for the
rear(MHK100930)!! (select
their exhaust" category).
Michael Nix had the "Check Engine" light come on recently on his wife's 96 Range Rover. A trip to the dealer revealed confirmed that the engine had a slow oxygen sensor. Instead of paying the $275 from the dealer, he got one at a Nissan dealer for $90 (part number: 22690-85E10). He spliced the Range Rover connector on to the Nissan sensor and it fit perfectly. Three out of the four wire colors even matched up. I recently found this part by searching for its part number at Auto Parts Warehouse for $58.43!!
Alan Rawson delved
more
deeply into the O2 sensor problem on his 96 RR, adding substantially to
our collective knowledge. He found the dealer price had dropped to
$130.
He found NAPA offers a similar item but with different connectors,
their
part # OS 778 (I recently looked it up and priced it at $81.99; it
looks
like the Nissan part mentioned above). Alan initially chose a Nissan
part
by NTK, which he found for $56 at a web company in southern CA.,
www.automedicsupply.com
(their part # 250-2505). However, this replacement was a curious one
with
4 wires at the connector reducing to 3 at the sensor. The vendor
thought
it would work fine, since the 4th wire is just data ground. All
appeared
to be OK at first, but Alan found that when the wires to one sensor
were
sheared off during an off-road trip the GEMS computer could not detect
the problem (no light came on) and gas mileage went down the tubes.
After
further research, Alan found another part by NTK for $89.99 (current
price $114.95 as of October 2003) which
has the OEM connector (www.automedicsupply.com part number 250-8004)
listed
for the 4.0, quoted to replace OEM #70399A-- that number was stamped on
his old original ones!). The 4th wire provides data ground, and with
the
semiconductor circuits used in the GEMS computer it appears to be
important
to have this separate ground, so the computer can detect failure of an
individual sensor through the ground circuit. Ron Beckett checked the NGK
manufacturer's website at www.ngksparkplugs.com and reports that their
part number for the O2 sensor with the right plug for 95-98 models is
25017. Their UK site calls it a OTD3J-5C1, number of wires 4, connector
style 57, lead length 521 mm. On Australian models a 3 wire unit is
specified, OTD3G-3A1, with connector style 55.
1998 & up models: the lowest price seems to be at Atlantic British which has OEM plug & play O2 sensors for $77.95 for the front ones (MHK100940) and $69.95 for the rear(MHK100930)!! (select their exhaust" category).
Ignition System Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Coil Pack and Individual Coils:
The 4.0/4.6 uses a four-coil pack costing about $700-800. Usually only
one of the four
coils fails, but parts houses only sell the complete pack. Walter Gates
recently reported
spending $750 on new ones after his failed and caused
misfiring and rough running. (For details of diagnosis and replacement
see the 4.0/4.6 Ignition Coil
Failure,
Diagnosis &Replacement Page). I recently found the complete
pack
for $619.95 at Atlantic British.
Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) who recently had them (April 2004) for $621
with free shipping. Patrick
Bennett has
subsequently discovered that Car Cannibal can supply individual coils (used but
warrantied) for about $60 each.
Email
me if you find a less expensive source!
Update October 2006:
(Alert RR owner Calverti has discovered that the indivdual coils used
in the pre '99 and up (Bosch engine) P38 ignition pack
are exactly the same as those in a 94-96 Mitsubishi 3000, 95-98 Eagle
Talon and 94-96 Dodge Stealth. He bought a used Mitsubishi igntition
pack containing three coils for $36. He only needed two so
that left him a spare). He found it much cheaper to source
these parts, used or
new, instead looking for Rover part numbers. If preferred
Napa sells
the individual coils for about $100 but he has seen them as low as
$55
online. Various part numbers can apply; IC187 UF143, AC
Delco C518. These parts probably apply only to the 99-2002 models
with the Bosch engine controls. If you find out more please email
me!
Crankshaft Position Sensor:
This sensor's failure is often the cause of intermittent ignition
problems.
The genuine part is about $64; Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) has it for $44.83. (search under
"engine electrical - reference sensor") and I recently found an
aftermarket one at Atlantic British
for $37.95.
Ignition Leads:
A full set of aftermarket ignition leads cost around $50-60 from any of
the sources I have checked. Email
me if you find one for less! Update September 2004: I just found
out that British
Pacific offers a set of leads for the 4.0/4.6 models for only $39.99! This is part number GWS101
for the GEMS models (95 to 98) and GWS102 for the Bosch models
(1999-2002). Use their part number price lookup feature to get current
pricing and specials.
I recently found an aftermarket lead set from Nology that claims to
boost horsepower. It is probably only a mild boost and there may well
be other ways of increasing power for less money, but if you are
interested see this link:
Land Rover Range Rover V8 95-97 Nology HotWires
Spark Plugs:
The original equipment plug is the Champion RN11YC. Generic parts
are Autolite
64 (available for about $1.45 each from Kragen or AutoPartsGIANT.com).
Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) lists many replacement alternatives from a $1.45
Bosch
plug
to a $13.61 Denso Iridium IW16 plug.
Scan Tools Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
TestBook:
This is the official Land Rover diagnostic system used by the nealer
network. It is basically a custom touchscreen controlled portable
computer
that connects to the 16 pin OBD-II plug under the dash, but accesses
many
more vehicle functions than standard OBD-II systems. It basically
accesses
anything that is computer controlled, which is nearly everything -- the
engine, transmission, transfer case, suspension, BeCM, ABS, cruise
control,
and on and on. Originally, the system was not even available to anyone
outside the dealer network, making it doubly frustrating when you run
into
the notation "Refer to Testbook" in the factory repair manual. Even
though
"Testbook" is now available to the public as an official Land Rover
part,
most private owners and local repair shops cannot afford the $20,000
tariff
for it, so aftermarket equivalents have been developed by other
manufacturers
to fill the void (see below).
Rovacom Diagnostic System:
The Rovacom system
was the first aftermarket equivalent for the "TestBook" to become
available.
It is claimed to be even better than the TestBook. It is certainly more
portable. It uses a rugged custom case and hardware with a 12 inch
touch
screen. It draws its power from the vehcile's diagnostic connector or a
12 volt jack. The unit comes with all the software installed for the
various
Land Rover models, but you can pay for only the ones you want
activated.
The basic unit with no software activated is about £2,000.
Thus, you can get a system customized to cover all the systems on your
particular Range Rover 4.0/4.6 for about £3700 ($6,000). Rovacom
recently started selling used units for up to 50% off, bringing them
down
to the £4,500 range ($7300) for units with software activated for
all models. 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).
Update: In 2003 the "Rovercom Lite" system became available,
allowing 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), which is getting within the reach of owners who may live a
long way from the nearest dealer.
Autologic Diagnosis System:
The Autologic Diagnosis
System is another aftermarket TestBook equivalent. In the US it is
available through Atlantic British.
Their price is $10,500 for a complete system covering all late model
Land
Rovers -- feasible for some local shops but not many individual owners.
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 Prices I have seen for a full function hand-held
OBD-II
scanner for the 4.0/4.6 are $106.95
for the Actron CP9135 at Tradervar,
and $114.99 for the Equus 3100 at partsamerica.com.
This scanner works on all US and foreign vehicles. I saw the older,
more basic Actron CP9035 (mentioned above) with only a digital numeric
readout on sale at Tradervar
for $59.95.
See Radio section above.
Steering Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Steering Damper:
OEM steering dampers are available from Atlantic British
for
$97.95 plus shipping (April 2004). The Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) sells them for $82 with free
shipping.
Power Steering Box:
This is not a weak point as it is on the Classic; however when it does
fail it is even more expensive than on the older model. The lowest cost
I have recently found (April 2004) for the brand new genuine
part
is $1195 from Atlantic British.--
this includes the core charge which is refundable.
The lowest price I have seen for a rebuilt 4.0/4.6
steering box is a remanufactured unit by Maval sold by Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for $353 with free shipping. However
last time I checked this was no longer available -- please email me if
you find a better one.
Power Steering Pump:
Until recently, the lowest costs I had seen on these were for rebuilt
units from ExpressAutoparts.com
for $216 and AutoPartsGIANT.com
for $182.75 (both with free shipping).
However more recently (April 2004) I found the steering pump at Atlantic British
for only $119.95!!
Air Springs (Complete)
Air Springs (Bladder Only)
Air Compressor
Coil Conversion Kits
Delay/Turnoff Timer
ECU
Shocks
Valve Block
Valve Block Driver Circuit
Air Springs (Complete):
These used to be very expensive but have been coming down in price. The
Rover Connection has the front spring for $150. Auto
Parts Warehouse
list it for $148.77 with free shipping. The same part is now available
(April 2004) at Atlantic
British for as little as $119.95.
The rear springs have a longer rubber bellows and are still somewhat
expensive; they are $189.95 from Atlantic British
and
$280 from The
Rover Connection. .
Long-standing aftermarket air suspension maker Arnott
Industries has been active in developing replacement air springs
for Range Rovers (the owner drives one!!). They have several options.
Complete replacement air spring assemblies similar to OEM are $105
(front) and $169 (rear)! They also make an improved
second-generation design (far superior to OEM), with crimped bellows
attachments. These are sold in pairs -- $205 a pair (front) and $358 a pair (rear).
Tey also make bellows-only replacements (see below). It is hard to
believe for long-suffering Range Rover owners used to air suspension
problems, but all Arnott part come with a Lifetime Warranty!! Typical of Arnott's quality
approach is their detailed installation instructions, with photographs,
on their website. Daniel Golenia of Australia reports: "I
imported a set and they transformed the ride quality of the vehicle." Rover Renovations
is now a low cost source for Arnott air springs -- they are an
authorized
retailer for Arnott and gan give Rangerovers.net readers very low
prices.
Car Cannibal
offer new air
springs complete with limited warranties for similar pricing.
Air
Springs (Bladder Only):
An
aftermarket
US manufacturer and supplier,
Arnott
Industries (who make air spring components for other vehicles such
as
Ford cars) now sell a replacement rubber bladder only (you
re-use
the aluminum or plastic top and bottom of the spring) for $89 each
for the front and $105 for the rear. These parts
have a lifetime warranty. Typical
of Arnott's quality approach is their detailed installation
instructions, with photographs, on their website.
Recently,
a US
manufacturer of coil conversion kits, Strutmasters, started
offering replacement spring bellows and has the lowest cost
I have seen (February 2005) for them in the US.
They sell the front bellows only for $79
and the rear one for $95. Their
parts also come with a lifetime
warranty. This is hard
to believe for long-suffering Range Rover owewners, but this
effectively put an end to expenses on new air springs!! As of 2007, Rover Renovations has entered
this field as well and can supply replacement airbags for as little as $73.
Another option is an Australian company called Airbag Man who supply RR air bellows worldwide for front (their part # AB0001) and rear (their part # AB0002) of all Range Rover models. Their own specially made versions are produced by Dunlop (same factory as original units). This provides the assurance of performance at least as good as original (they state the Arnott's units, by comparison, appear to be quite short once aged). Their export price is A$110 - about US$80 for either front or rear bladders. (Prices for Australian customers are significantly higher due to local import duty and taxes). Airbag Man's rear bellows are longer than the factory units as the originals start to leak and fall off once aged; this also allows a small suspension lift as has been carried out by Hardy Neale of Australia recently.
Compressor:
(For more details please see the EAS Compressor Page)
The Range Rover air suspension compressor sold for $440 at the dealer
when mine needed replacing at 130,000 miles in 2003 -- and few if any
aftermarket sources could supply it. Nowadays (2006) there are more
suppliers, but unfortunately the price has gone up due to the declining US
dollar. I found the entire compressor assembly (including the output
tube and coupling, which is worth over $50 by itself!) at Auto
Parts Warehouse for $559 with free shipping (listed
as "suspension pump"), and for $520 at Atlantic British
with a free shipping special. The Rover
Connection has it for $510 plus
shipping. In the US,
there is now a new supplier, Rover Renovations,
established by fellow Rover owner Dennis Altman. Dennis has new
compressors for $416 and
rebuilt ones for $280 (2007
prices). Dennis
also sells rebuild parts and kits for the compressor -- the basic
rebuild kit is about $100.
I recently discovered that Airbag
Man in Brisbane Australia sells brand new compressors to export
customers for A$400 or US$300
for inexpensive worldwide
shipping, They also supply a compressor
service kit from the OEM manufacturer (Thomas Pumps) that includes new
sleeve and piston/conrod assy, and sells for A$200.00 or US$150. (prices to Australian
customers are higher due to local import duty and taxes).
When my compressor went out at about 130,000 miles I obtained a used
one from a
wrecker for $225. Subsequent traffic from Ron
Beckett and others on the rro email list suggested the Range
Rover compressor
might be a generic Thomas pump, and after searching their catalogs I
concluded it is their model number 315CDC5612 (specs available on the
Thomas Pumps site at this link).
This is a 1/5 horsepower model with a thermal cutout and is rated for
intermittent duty up to 150psi (the pressure used in the EAS
system). Independently, Abe
Thietten found a Thomas 315 series compressor at Puma Sales
for $109, but I am not sure if this is the exact replacement as there
are at least 7 identical-looking models in the 315 range with different
specs (only the 315CDC5612 can attain the necessary 150 PSI, and the
"standard" 315 model only reaches 130).
However, Abe reports that he
found a better alternative at the same company, the more powerful 1/4
horsepower Blowjax
DC2000 for $99 that
he says fits perfectly. (See the EAS
compressor diagnosis, replacement and repair page) You can line up
the bracket on old air
compressor with the new one and drill two holes to attach, easy.
Because of this compressor's slightly larger size, the lid to the EAS
system will only attach on the front not on the back, but that is no
big deal. For the air line, the old adapter screws directly into the
new Blojax air compressor, but before you do this you will have to
rotate the top cylinder head so it points backwards. This pump comes
with a filter and it is located on the side; it fits into the enclosure
with no modification. The Blowjax pump is rated for a 50% duty cycle as
opposed to the 15% of the OEM part, but does not have thermal cutout
protection. Therefore you need to ground the thermal sensor wire going
to the compressor connector to fool the Range Rover suspension ECU into
thinking the non-existent thermal switch is working. As a result, there
is a possibility this pump could overheat, so use at your own risk (Abe
reports it runs very cool however). When using all these generic
replacements you will also need to re-wire
them using your old connector.
Rebuilding
the Compressor: See the Compressor Rebuild
page for details. Fellow RR owner Dennis Altman is making complete
compressor
rebuild kits available for $105 -- see his Rover
Renovations site for details.
For more information on compressor replacement with
genuine and generic replacements, see the EAS
compressor diagnosis, replacement and repair page.
Coil
Conversion Kits:
For those who are tired of dealing with the EAS, several manufacturers
and vendors now offer coil conversion kits for the 4.0/4.6 models. Atlantic
British offers a kit with aluminum perch adapters, instructions, a
specially developed EAS override module to eliminate error mesages, and
coil springsdesigned to ride at standard height, for $849. They also
sell a heavy duty off road version with a higher ride height for $949.
I recently discovered (Sept 2004) that British
Pacific
has developed a heavy duty conversion set, which has upgraded Old Man
Emu springs, hardware and instructions, and their EAS override 'black
box' to tell the BECM computer that everything is fine. Extensively
road tested. Vehicle height just a touch higher than the middle setting
on the air suspension. Uses existing shocks.
$799.95.
A new development in this field is the Arnott
Industries coil conversion kit, also using existing shocks, for $579. Typical of their thorough
approach, their spring seats are CNC
machined from solid 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, and the mounts are designed
to
bolt directly to the current suspension brackets. The kit features
powder coated variable rate coil springs made in the USA, and includes
step
by step instructions on how disarm your EAS alarm. Strutmasters
makes a simpler kit with fewer components for $495.
More information
on this topic can be found on the 4.0/4.6 Coil Conversion
Page.
Delay/Turnoff
Timer:
(ANR4652): This part supplies power to the EAS ECU, and
controls the periodic activation of the system even when the ehicle is
unattended. On inspecting mine I found it is made by TRW, whose part
number for it is 51606A0A. It therefore ought to be available from some
other source -- please email
me if you find one!
My parts manual states ANR3773 was used up to mid 1995 (VIN #MA308966). After that, it was ANR4499. David Sparks reports (November 2004) that the earlier versions are no longer priced, presumably meaning they have been replaced by the third version (RQT10040). If you buy this part new, it is the third version you would be quoted for.
Rovers North lists the regular price of the ECU as $392.13, but I got a spare one from them when they had them on sale for $159. (They use part number RQT10040). Another good source for ECUs is Car Cannibal, who specialize in recycled Rover parts and warranty everything they sell.
If you tire of the OEM system, Dakota Digital makes a complete air suspension control system for $795 including a remote control option. It does all the automatic ride height functions, as well as lets you control each bag individually. It also comes with a nice display to let you know what's going on. If anyone tries this, please email me so we can share your experiences with other owners.
Shocks:
The lowest price I have seen for the genuine shocks is at The Rover Connection for $90 each.
Various aftermarket shocks are available for the 4.0/4.6. Probably the most popular upgrades are the famous Bilsteins; these are now advertized at Auto Parts Warehouse (click on "Rover" parts) for $96 with free shipping. Kevin Kelly found them at www.shox.com which sells them for $314.80 for a set of four. Atlantic British offers aftermarket Boge replacement shocks for $89 each or $279 for a set of four. Auto Parts Warehouse also has an aftermarket shock by KYB specified for the 4.0/4.6 for $70. (free shipping). AutoPartsGIANT.com offers some KYBs for about $64 front and $61 rear (search for a late model 4.0/4.6 such as 1998). Brent Wilhelmi found Monroe Wilderness 4x4 shocks (RS010 front, RS001 rear) for his 4.6HSE for $62.95 each at DAP Enterprises.
The lowest price I have seen for 4.0/4.6 shocks is at British Pacific who offer their version of the "original type" shock for only $52.50 under part # STC3672 (front) or STC3671 (rear).
Valve Block:
New EAS valve blocks are an $800-900 item. Usually, all that is wrong is air leaks via perished rubber O-rings inside the block. (See the Valve Block Repair pages for more details). Fellow RR owner Dennis Altman has come to the rescue with valve block rebuild kits for $12! Check them out at on his new Rover Renovations site, along with repair parts for the solenoids and other valve block components.
Valve Block Driver Circuit:
This is the black box that sits beside the valve block and takes the signals from the ECU and converts them to the voltage and current needed to drive the solenoids in the valve block. It is an occasional failure item. I recently (August 2006) found Rover Renovations has new ones for $344, and used (tested) ones for $220. Another good source for this type of component is Car Cannibal, who specialize in recycled Rover parts and warranty everything they sell.
Transfer Case
I have yet to see new 4.0/4.6 transfer cases offered by aftermarket parts houses. One temporarily offered a rebuilt unit for $2,300 but they are no longer available. Recently (Feb 2004) I was surprised to come across rebuilt and fully warrantied (12 months and unlimited mileage) units at Car Cannibal for only $1,850. They even have rebuilt examples of the Callaway T-case (which was uprated for more torque and power) for $2,150.
Transmission Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Rebuilt and Used Transmissions
Rebuilt ZF
electric shift automatic
transmissions for the 4.0 used to e extremely expensive, when available
at
all. However, I was recently amazed to find rebuilt units available
from Car
Cannibal
for only $2,195 with a 1-year
unlimited mileage warranty. The 4HP24 variant used on the 4.6 is $2,250.
Because the ZF transmissions used in Range Rovers are also OEM
equipment in many other vehicles, some
transmission rebuilding and parts houses also have them. Dwight Smith found a very low
cost generic source of
the electric shift ZF 4HP24 used in the 4.0 and 4.6 -- Phoenix
Remanufactured Transmissions who have it for $1,250!! (You should check with them
by phone for the minor variations for your exact application). Phoenix
is a major rebuilding
and parts house, and all their remanufactured transmissions are dyno
tested and warrantied.
Used (not rebuilt)
transmissions are another option -- I found they can be obtained from Car Cannibal
for $850 for the 4.0
unit and $1,000 for the
4.6. Even these
ones include a 6 month, 8,000 mile warranty!
Transmission Filter Kits:
Every 30,000 miles the transmission filter is supposed to be changed.
Since the ZF transmission, with variations, is used on a number of
other
European vehicles, the filter kit to do this can be obtained from
aftermarket
sources. Atlantic
British sells it for $59.95 and Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) lists it for $35.
Washer/Wiper System Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Headlight Wiper Blades:Robert J N Watson reports that the little short wiper blades for the headlights (DKC100860) seem to be $13 each at the dealer or $26 for a set of two. He found that one 'narrow fit' blade for $3 can be sectioned to length to replace both! Ron Beckett bought a wiper blade at Kmart and cut the notches to fit the headlight wiper arms.
Washer
System Jets:
The Rover
Connection usually has the lowest prices for genuine parts like
these, and their part and pricing info is as follows:
AMR5257 Nozzle (RR 4.0/4.6
95~98) $7 each
DNJ100750 Nozzle (RR 4.0/4.6 99~02) $8 each
AMR5256 Clip (all years) $3 each
Washer System Non-Return Valve:
I found this part at Atlantic
British for only $3.95!
Washer System Pumps:
The front and rear windshield washer pumps (which are different parts)
cost about $60-$67 from Rovers North
and Auto
Parts Warehouse.
The lowest price I have seen for generic replacement parts is at AutoPartsGIANT.com,
who have several options specified for both front and rear pumps on the
Range Rover 4.0/4.6 for $14-15, and one (ANCO brand) for $12.35!! If you are really daring,
you could save a few more cents by trying the $11.99 one at JC which
claims to replace any 12 volt washer pump on any vehicle!
Windshield Wiper Blades:
Genuine wiper blades are expensive; even The Rover
Connection charges
$15 each for them, and the cheapest aftermarket ones offered by Atlantic British
cost $12.95 each. I found Bosch replacements at Auto
Parts Warehouse
(click on "Rover" parts) for $8.42 each (in their body electrical
category), but partsamerica.com
have AC-Delco replacements for $6.99 each!!! AutoPartsGIANT.com
has a range of replacement blades and refills starting at about $3.75.
Wiper Blade, Rear:
This is a different part on the 4.0/4.6 -- Atlantic British
sells an
aftermarket one for $12.95, but I found Bosch replacements for $5.45
at Auto
Parts Warehouse!
(in their body electrical category). Partsamerica.com
has Trico replacements for $4.19.
AutoPartsGIANT.com
has a range of replacement blades and refills starting at about $3.
Wheel Bearings Range Rover 4.0 / 4.6 /P38A
Genuine and Aftermarket Parts: The Range Rover 4.0/4.6/P38 had new lighter, stronger and simpler axle assemblies. The wheel bearings are pressed into the hub, eliminating the need for the inumerable seals, gaskets, washers, spacers and other paraphenalia that makes the reassembly of a Classic hub impossible without referring to a diagram. The only downside is that the procedure for replacement of the wheel bearings, according to the shop manual and Land Rover dealers, is to replace the entire $500 hub assembly as a unit. The lowest prices I have seen for these assemblies are at Rovers North, which has the rear hub assembly (FTC3223) for $466, the front left (FTC3243) for $469 and the front right (FTC3226) for $499. However Atlantic British now has a much less expensive solution -- they can sell you just the bearings already (part number FTC1507) for $199. In this case you need a means of pressing the old bearings out of the hub and the new ones in.Generic Parts: When replacing my right rear hub assembly (see hub and bearing replacement page), I found the inner bearing was a Timken unit inscribed with part number NP275832. It also had a "DV" symbol on it, and was made in France. (I think front and rear use the same bearings). Andy Cunningham (at this link) describes the numbers printed on the boxes of Joe Godfrey's Timken bearings he got from Kaid Ltd in the UK for about GBP80 ($150). These were NP275832 followed by "90VA1" or "90UA1" (unclear). Also on the boxes were the numbers 200304 FR and 64922. DAP Industries sells an equivalent as partnumber FTC-3223B for $110. Recently, (March 2007), I found found the Timken bearings at AutoPartsGIANT.com for $13.80.
If you have tried using generic parts for this job, please email me!!).
Please email
me if you have any other information on replacement parts for the
4.0/4.6.