Examples of Best & Lowest Priced Sources We Have Found

Atlantic British  Largest independent supplier in North America -- vast array of parts & accessories at low prices, personal service by people who are Rover owners themselves. I have bought many parts here -- never had one that didn't "plug and play". Examples: 4.0/4.6 Radiator                                                     $349.95                         OEM Lockheed Brake Pads for Classic and 4.0/4.6 4.0/4.6 brand new starter motors                          $199.95                                    From $27.95 to $39.95  per axle set! Fuel Injectors (set of 8 Bosch -- Classic, 4.0/4.6) $599.95 ($75 each) Classic Fuel Pump (complete plug & play)           $199.95
British Pacific Since 1973, focused on providing the highest quality genuine, OEM & aftermarket parts at low prices. Huge inventory means most orders are shipped same day.  Expert personal service that you won't find at any generic auto parts supplier, and their price on almost anything is very hard to beat. Don't miss Steve's "Deal of the Day" , the only DAILY specials page devoted to US model Land Rovers. The largest stock of  Land Rover books & manuals in the US, and a huge selection of off road & expedition gear (diff lockers, skid plates, expedition roof racks & tents, jerry cans, bridging & sand ladders, IPF lighting etc). Examples (use their price lookup feature for up to the minute prices): Range Rover III genuine LR trailer wiring harness: $184 Ignition wire sets, 4.0/4.6, , GWS101 or GWS102 $39.99                         Water pump, '87-'94 RR Classic: STC483 $99.99   Rotoflex rear driveshaft coupling 95 Classic, all RR2: TVF100010 $60  RRII coil conversion kit w/OME springs: $799 Viscous fan coupling, '87-'94 Classic: ETC1260 $149.99                       Expansion Tank, '90-'95 RR Classic: PCF101590 $49.99 ABS brake pump, '90- mid '93: STC885 $879.99                                   Headlight switch, '87-'94 RR Classic: PRC5425 $18.95 Factory Repair Manual, '90-'94 Classic: LHAWMENA02 $79.95        Mud flap replacement, RR Classic: MXC5587 $9.95 each CV joint, ABS equipped Classic: RTC6811. $129.99 each                Classic Aluminum liftgate frame repair kit: RTC4517CL $399
Auto Parts Warehouse (formerly SpeedyCarParts/Import Parts Bin) Save 40-60% on Parts for Range Rovers Plus Free Shipping on orders over $50 Match or beat ANY price (Select model year then click "Select Make: Rover Parts") Examples:  Classic Water Pump                                   $108.73 Classic O2 Sensors (Bosch, rewire plug)    $56.93  Classic Viscous Fan Clutch                        $176.12 4.0/4.6 O2 Sensors (Re-use connector)       $58.43 4.0/4.6 ABS Accumulator                           $238 4.0/4.6 Rebuilt Steering Box                       $353 Customer Comments: "My order was just delivered about an hour ago! All of my Land Rover parts   were intact and in great shape. I will be doing my auto parts ordering from you all of the time now!"  "I would like to tell you that you are the most honest   people in this auto parts field, so please keep up the good work."	AutoPartsGIANT.com Select parts group & model year,then Select Vehicle: "Land Rover"(Not "Rover") Guaranteed Lowest Prices  (They offer to beat any lower price by 10%). Free Shipping on Orders over $50.  Examples: Classic Idle Air Bypass Valve (generic, search for 1989 Chevy Astro V6 fuel injection parts)                     $36.58 Fuel Pump (re-use original mounting)(Search for 1989 Chevy Cavalier V6 fuel pump)                               $37.46 Rebuilt Lucas Alternator (Classic)              $139 Rebuilt Lucas Starter Motors (Classic)       $157 Brake Pad set front plus rear (Classic)        $40 Monroe Shocks (Classic) set of 4                 $80  Ignition Lead Set (Classic)                          $15.79 Rebuilt Power Steering Pump (4.0/4.6)       $182.75
Partsamerica.com On-line access to Checker, Schucks, Kragen and Advance Auto Parts, with nearly $1.5B in inventory and 3,000 locations. Search real-time inventory & purchase on-line. Home delivery or pick up at local store. Exchange or return at local store Low price guarantee. Examples:  Classic Ignition Coil                                                 $21.99 Classic top Radiator Hose (enter E71029 in search box)                                    $6.79 Transmission Filter Kit                                             $15.99	Rover Renovations Specializing in Rover air suspension solutions! Founded by fellow Range Rover owner and enthusiast Dennis Altman, Rover Renovations has tracked down low cost sources for all the air suspension components used in your Range Rover. They can also supply rebuiilt versions of the more expensive failure components like the Valve Block and Compressor. Here are just a few examples -- see the Rover Renovations site for far more! 4.0/4.6 front air spring bellows $73 Rebuilt Air Compressor $280 (4.0/4.6); $260 (Classic) Air conpressor rebuild kit $104 Valve block rebuild kit $16 6 mm Air Line (30 metres) $30
Radiator.com Guaranteed highest quality & perfect fit. Unlimited lifetime warranty,  quality & fit guarantee. "I was very impressed. Everything fit perfectly, and your radiator is better built, with better materials, and higher capacity than the original"  Example: 87-88 RR Radiator                      $439	Will Tillery Plug & Play O2 sensors for Classic $95 (Free Shipping)
Car Cannibal The premier source for used and rebuilt Range Rover parts and accessories -- they deal exclusively in Rovers. All Components are warrantied, 90 days to 2 years depending on part, with an easy return policy. This is an especially valuable resource for parts that are unavailable or extremely expensive from the usual aftermarket suppliers (eg body and interior parts etc). Fill in their simple "Part Request" form for any part you need.
Strutmasters: Air Suspension Alternatives Air spring bellows, and coil conversion kits. Example: Range Rover front bellows $79. Their goal is to help you repair your air suspension at affordable prices. This may seem unbelievable to long-suiffering Range Rover owners who are used to frequent and expensive air spring replacement, but their parts have a lifetime warranty!!! New: Shipping hub in California, with 1-2 day shiping in California and 2-3 day shiping for the rest of the west coast.
The Rover Connection: Genuine parts at amazing prices; Aftermarket parts when Genuine are too expensive. Examples: Water Pump $99, free shipping for Rangerovers.net vosotors! Brand new Alternators: Classic STC1753A $170; 4.0/4.6 (95-98) AMR2938A  $295 (no core charge)
Arnott Industries: The leaders in Air Spring replacement components. Arnott has been making them for Ford, Cadillac, etc for years. And, the owner drives a Range Rover! Thay are constantly developing better replacement bladders and complete air springs for Range Rovers, at prices far below the genuine parts. Examples: Replacement bellows (Classic and 4.0/4.6): $89 front, $105 rear. New second-generation crimped complete air spring assemblies (4.0/4.6): $205 a pair (front), $358 a pair (rear).    All parts carry a lifetime warranty!!

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Genuine Range Rover parts are generally expensive compared with those of lesser vehicles, especially in the US. However, many of the mechanical and electrical parts are shared with other vehicles, and even the Rover V8 engine itself was originally developed by Buick. Thus, if you know what you are looking for, many items that will fit Range Rovers can be obtained under different part numbers from regular US auto parts suppliers.

With significant help from various Land Rover internet lists, private emails, personal experience, and many other Range Rover owners who have written in with their experiences, I have assembled the following examples of parts from other vehicles or generic suppliers that will work on a Range Rover. Meanwhile, the supply and cost of many genuine and OEM Rover parts and accessories has been improved by competition independent Rover parts houses in the US. Their best offerings and deals are also included here. In compiling this page over the years, I have personally searched a wide variety of internet and mail order sources, and enlisted the help of countless Range Rover owners who have kindly written in with their findings. Collectively, we have assembled the information on these pages about easily available aftermarket parts.

I would like to express special thanks to Kevin Kelly for his help in this endeavour, especially in getting it started. Kevin, like me, is generally a fan of Land Rover genuine parts, but we both agree that sometimes their prices are just too ridiculous (like the $5 that dealers used to charge for the brass washer  -- sold with the oil filter -- for the oil drain plug!!). 

Naturally, I can make no promises or guarantees about the listings, but hope you will find what you are looking for. If you have experiences with finding generic or aftermarket parts for your Range Rover, please email me so we can share your knowledge with others.

Summary of best deals found to date on RR Classic parts

Air Conditioning
The Range Rover Classic air conditioning system was added on as an afterthought, and employs standard Sanden parts which are used on many other vehicles; I found that any automotive air conditioning shop could do repairs on it. To convert the air conditioning system to CFC-Free refrigerant, see the Refrigerant Conversion Kits section below and the complete details on the A/C Upgrade page.

Compressor:
The Range Rover A/C compressor is the Sanden 709 style. David Sparkes reports that it can be replaced with a Sanden model 4719.  He recommends visiting the Sanden website at http://www.sanden.com/lib/drawings/7819/body.html for more information. Another good source of information is http://www.compressor-intl.com. Grant Rourke was able to source one for his 1990 RR from a Sanden retailer in Texas who told him it was a Land Rover proprietary model that they could not sell, but could "build" the same thing using one model compressor and one model clutch. They did this for him and the total cost was only $220.
Of course the easier route is to get a replacement from a Rover aftermarket parts supplier, The lowest price I have seen for a brand new OEM compressor is  $499  at Atlantic British. Rebuilt compressors are another alternative --Ready-Aire brand remanufactured complete compressor and clutch assemblies are available and ready to ship in 24 hours at Kragen, Schucks, Checker, Advance Auto Parts etc through partsamerica.com (click on "shop by category -- replacement parts") for $368.99.  The Rover Connection has them for $255. 

 Dave Brown noted his compressor is the "QC" head type. (Land Rovers also use an "MB" head)  This is displayed in raised letters on the rear end of the compressor (wipe off the grime and use a mirror to read it). This means that the Sanden 4708 (SD7H15) would work. This is a Sanden "709" style compressor. He found a new compressor that was "liquidation stock" and therefore had no warranty, for $176 at www.aircomponents.com. It was new, in a sealed box, and had the "older" style clutch instead of the "three eye" type. However Dave's old style clutch has never quit after 13 years. The new compressor had PAG oil in it, and a "Freon 134a" sticker on the box. Larry Michelon found a company called AMC in Florida who rebuilt his compressor for him for under $200, although he had to pay to ship it there and back and wait for the rebuild. . They also filled the compressor with Ester oil so it is R-12 and R-134a compatible.

Receiver/Drier:
Aftermarket replacements for the receiver/drier for the Range Rover A/C system are now available. The best prices I have seen (April 2004) are at Atlantic British for $49.95 and $49.37 from Speedycarparts.com.

Refrigerant Conversion Kits:
AutoPartsGIANT.com has a Conversion Kit (R12 To R134a) complete with Pag Oil or Ester Oil for the Sanden SD709 Compressor for $32, or without the oil for $17. These parts can be easily found on their site by clicking on "air conditioning" and choosing vehicle make "Land Rover" and your model year.

See also the Air Conditioning Upgrade section for more information on converting to CFC-free refrigerants.

Thermostat:
The Range Rover air conditioning thermostat is a frequent culprit of a/c problems. I had to replace mine twice. Reduced cost aftermarket versions are available from Atlantic British for about $95. If this seems expendsive, even the lowest coast aftermarket/generic sources I have checked such as Speedycarparts.com charge $139.95.

Axles & Drivetrain

CV Joints:
I found replacement Range Rover CV joints for pre-ABS models for $220 from Atlantic British for the suffix A axles (23 splines on the bearing side) and about $280 for suffix B axles (31 splines on the bearing side) from either Atlantic British or Speedycarparts.com. (For models with ABS (1990 onwards), CV joints are $399.95 from Atlantic British and $323 with free shipping from Auto Parts Warehouse (April 2004).
Update September 2004: I recently found CV joints for the ABS equipped RR Classic (1990-95) at British Pacific (part number RTC6811) for $129.99 each!

Pinion Seal:
The Range Rover differential pinion seal is a comon leaker; new ones are fairly expensive but I recently found them for only $15 at Auto Parts Warehouse.

U Joints:
Derek Brennan reports: Symptoms of failing U-Joints are high pitched squealing/ squeaking sounds coming from front passenger footwell, and drivetrain vibrations when accelerating from a stop on uneven surfaces. Replacement aftermarket U joints cost $60 each from Land Rover aftermarket suppliers. The OVLR site states that whereas UK and rest of world models without catalytic converters use Preciision 369 or equivalent u-joints, the ones on North American and other cat-equipped models are Precision 344 or equivalent -- the same as on a 1993 Volvo 240. This part also cross-references to PDQ1-0005 and Neapco 1-0005 -- the only difference is that the latter have the grease nipple in one of the bearing caps instead of in the middle of the "U" -- this makes no difference to function. Chris Wilson and Ron Beckett in Australia found that the U joints are the same as used on Australian Ford Falcons (not North American ones) and on the Volvo 240. The aftermarket part number used there is K5L4R. Derek found that Speedycarparts.com lists the correct U-Joint for $17.00 each, while Atlantic British and Rover’s North ask nearly $60 each. Derek purchased his at NAPA for $21 each plus tax.  Partsamerica.com has another equivalent (GMB part number 2201100) for $11.99. I recently (December 2004) found U-joints said to fit the Range Rover Classic for $5.82 each at AutoPartsGIANT.com.

Body Parts

Aftermarket sources for Range Rover body parts are few and far between. For used parts, the wreckers are a good source. The best I have seen is Car Cannibal of Oklahoma City, who deal exclusively in Rovers, have a huge indoor inventory, and ship to customers around the world. You can easily get any body panel or part for any Range Rover model from them, at really low prices. All components are warrantied, with an easy return policy. Many rebuilt parts too. Fill in their simple "Part Request" form for any part you need. They have kindly agreed to help support this website based on the number of inquiries they receive. For links to other wreckers who are known to have had Range Rovers at one time or another see this link. I have not yet found many low cost sources for brand new parts; if you know any please email me. However, I am starting a list below of best deals on new parts found to date.

Bumpers & Mounting Hardware:
I managed to destroy a bumper on my Classic at least once, and I remember the body shop being surprised at how expensive they were in those days. Now, the price has come down considerably and I recently discovered (October 3004) that Atlantic British has complete new bumpers and the ancillary fittings for very inexpensive prices. For example, They have the rear bumper for $179 and the front for $199, and the bumper to frame mounting brackets are $19.95 to $24.95 each. They also have the end caps (see below), the brackets and clips that hold these on, all for pocket change. In addition, they stock complete bumper fixings kits and the seal between the rear bumper and the body.

Bumper End Caps:
I have yet to find a really inexpensive source for these items which are always getting knocked off and lost on off road excursions. Aftermarket ones are now available, and currently (as of October 2004) Atlantic British is the cheapest source I can find for the front ones, at $67.95 each, and British Pacific has the least expensive rear ones, for $49.99 each.  Martin Tuip got some used ones for cheap at a wreckers -- this might be another way to go although I imagine these items would often be destroyed in wrecks or scavenged early on! (However I would check Car Cannibal which specializes exclusively in recycled Rovers).

Door Handles:
Greg Olma found door handles available at D.A.P. Enterprises for $44 each. (The genuine ones cost $114 at the dealer).

Door Lock Actuators:
The lowest price I have seen for "plug and play" replacements is $98 at Auto Parts Warehouse.

Grille:
The Range Rover grille can easily be damaged in minor collisions or brushes with trees etc. The replacement part retails for about $218 but is available for about $190 at most Rover mail order parts houses. Recently, however, I came across an extremely low price for this part ($102.46!) at Perfect Auto Parts. Then I found the same price is available at AutoPartsGIANT.com!

Mud Flaps:
The Genuine Range Rover mud flaps are pretty expensive -- and even aftermarket ones are $130 for a pair from Atlantic British. Recently I found look-alike replacements made in Great Britain for $26 each at Auto Parts Warehouse. More recently (September 2004), I discovered that British Pacific has aftermarket replacement flaps (part number MXC5587) for only $9.95 each!

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.

Tailgate (Upper):
The upper tailgate is notorious for corroding out over time. The Tailgate Repair Page has information on othe various options for dealing with corrosion in this area. Replacement with new parts is normally very expensive, but I recently (September 2004) found a repair kit that allows you to replace the corroded frame at British Pacific (part number RTC4517CL) for only $399.99.  

Window Motor:
The prices for genuine Range Rover window motors are staggering. Even at aftermarket houses like Atlantic British they are about $240. I was amazed to find Bosch replacements at Auto Parts Warehouse for half this price -- $122. (They are listed in their "body mechanical and trim" section for your Rover model year).

Braking System

ABS Brake Pump
Brake Booster
Brake Light Switch
Brake Pads
Pad Retaining Pins
Master Cylinder & Rebuild Kits
Rotors
Calipers

ABS Brake Pump:
The ABS system introducd on Range Rovers in 1990 is much more sophisticated than that on lesser vehicles, but requires some expensive componentry. The ABS brake pump which pressurizes the system is one of those $1000-plus items that needs replacing every so often. I recently discovered that this part, for model years 1990 through mid 1993, is now available through British Pacific (part number STC885) for only $879.99. Richard recently found a company (DynaTech Corporation North Hollywood, California 818-506-5186) that refurbishes these pumps (for 1990-94 models only) and got one for his 1990 Rover for about $500.

Brake Light Switch:
Larry Michelon reports that the following part numbers work for both the Classic Range Rover and the Discovery. It should work on all ABS models (4-wire).
Land Rover Part Number OEM Switch: AMR 2010
NAPA Part Number ECHSL352 $18.49

Brake Pads:
 John Benham  wrote some years back that NAPA carried the brake pads with sensors: NAPA Ray MS-7398 for rear. Scott Younker writes: "Your information just saved me at least a hundred bucks. I have some NAPA updated brake pad information for rigs with ABS. Front: #AE7401M Rear: #AE7399M. Costs about $75.00 for the set. After 2,000 miles... I am happy to say that they are holding up just fine. However, the pads DID NOT come with new pins and clips. Europarts sells the pin and clip sets for $11.00 for both front and rear, or the whole OME brake pad package (pads and clips etc) for $110.00". Autozone sells Raybestos brand pads for about $30 for front or rear sets. For later models with vented disks, they offer the Albany brand pads for $28 (front only). Taking a different perspective on the brake situation, Rich Lee has tried both aftermarket (Mintex) and Genuine pads front and rear on his Discovery, and much prefers the OEMs, despite the fact that they cost a lot more, probably don't last as long and may wear the rotors faster. They seem to grab better, fade less (though neither fade much) and definitely squeal less than the Mintex pads.

The lowest price I have seen for aftermarket Range Rover brake pads is $23.48 for KEM pads (front) and $16.66 (rear) from AutoPartsGIANT.com. The complete set (front and rear) adds up to $40.14!!  The same supplier lists half a dozen different options from other manufacturers.

Brake Pad Retaining Cotter Pins:
Greg Olma suggests “Go to a fastener supply house. I believe that a 5/32 dia. 3" long pin will do (this is from memory). Better yet, take an old one to compare. The ones I found are a little longer, which doesn't matter. The pins cost pennies”. For example, Auto Parts Warehouse sells a complete hardware kit including the cotter pins and retaining springs for $13 (front) and $8 (rear). To find the rear ones you have to click on "show all products" under the brake hardware kit category.

Master Cylinders & Rebuild Kits (Pre ABS):
The brake master cylinder used on non-ABS Range Rovers was made by Lockheed (RTC3658) to 1987, and later by Girling (NTC4991) from 1988 to 1992. The Lockheed unit is available for about $210 at from most aftermarket parts sources such as Rovers North or Atlantic British. The later Girling unit (1988-92 non-ABS, normally the more expensive of the two) costs $280-$330 at the usual mail order sources, plus shipping, but is listed for only $239 with free shipping at Auto Parts Warehouse. The lowest price I have ever found is at  British Pacific who now sell both models of these high quality OEM brake master cylinders for amazingly low prices: RTC3658 (Lockheed) $179, NTC4991 (Girling) $199.99. They also sell inexpensive master cylinder rebuild kits for both models -- $41.95 for the Lockheed and $19.95 for the Girling. . 

Rotors:
Genuine Range Rover brake rotors are about $130 each; aftermarket units are available from Atlantic British for $99.95 (vented) and $79.95 (unvented). Kevin Kelly replaced his with the respected Brembo brand aftermarket parts, upgrading his front ones to the vented design used on 91 and later RRs. They have given very satisfactory service.
The lowest price I have seen for the vented style front rotors (otherwise called discs) is the Brembo units at Auto Parts Warehouse) for $60 each (their unvented ones are $52).
The lowest price I have found for the regular (unvented) front rotors is $46.06 from AutoPartsGIANT.com.
The lowest price I have seen for the rear rotors (discs) is $45 for Brembo rotors from Auto Parts Warehouse. (select model year, "Rover" parts, Braking System, Discs, and click on "show all products". 

Calipers:
Replacement Range Rover brake caliper assemblies are around $250-$350 each; shopping around the Rover parts specialist houses I found the pre-ABS front calipers for $339.95. and the rears for $259.95 each plus shipping. I found them available from Auto Parts Warehouse for $78 each (rear) and $118 (front) with free shipping. Select "Rover Parts", model year, brakes, calipers, and click on "show all products" to find the rear ones).  I also found generic replacements by Auto Specialty available at ExpressAutoparts.com for $107 (front) and $69 (rear).
Greg Olma reports that separate parts for the calipers are available from DAP as follows: $6.50 for two pistons and $8.50 per seal kit (front).
 

Cooling System
Belts
Belt Tensioner Sealed Bearing
Coolant Expansionn Tank
Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
Coolant Level Sensor
Fan
Radiator
Radiator Hoses
Temperature Gauge Sender
Thermostat
Viscous Fan Clutch
Water Pump

Belts:
The Range Rover Classic (except for the last couole of years of priduction) uses 4 belts of 3 different sizes, and they need to be replaced regularly to avoid failures in the field. I was amazed to find generic versions of all the required belts for $3.99 each at partsamerica.com!!

Belt Tensioner Sealed Bearing:
On serpentine belt models the belt tensioner mechanism is a trouble point. If you don't need the whole assembly, Keith Armstrong found a generic replacement for the sealed idler pulley bearing only -- NAPA part number 6203-2RSA, or Federal Mogul  #203-FF.He reports: "You only need one and it was under $7. The pulley has a snap ring that retains the bearing and it is a friction fit but you don't need a press to remove and install the bearing, just careful use of a large hammer and a flat drift". Keith says this should fit all 3.9 and 4.2 models with a serpentine belt.

Coolant Expansion Tank Cap:
I found two caps listed for the Classic by MotoRad (sold by Kragen stores); the T-16 (regular cap) and the ST-16 (safety cap). I also found a replacement at the Import Parts Bin for $5.90.  Kevin Kelly found that the cap (on which a worn out spring can lead to loss of coolant) can be replaced with a Stant brand lever-vent 16 psi cap that Wal-Mart sells. He says it is better than the factory cap (and costs a lot less).  To find the right one, look in their book for the Rover 3500 (which used the Rover V8 engine).

Coolant Level Sensor:
The Range Rover coolant level sensor is typically a $50 item from Rover parts suppliers, which fails regularly due to water getting into the magnetic reed switch connections and I repaired mine a couple of times rather than replacing it. Subsequently, Range Rover owners have discovered that the sensor from the Triumph TR6 is the same as the Range Rover part. Greg Olma, scouring the wreckers yards, found it is also the same as the ones used in the1988 - 1991 Saab 900 with 16v 4cyl, and the 1988 VW Golf with OHC 4 cyl. Kent Christensen tells us that a BMW coolant level sensor that fits 87-89 RRs (only) is BMW pn 61 31 1 375 715, intended for various mid-80's BMWs.  It was available from Bavarian Autosport  in NH for approx. $17 (before the dollar dropped). Since then, (October 2003), I found it is now listed under Rover parts for the appropriate model years at Auto Parts Warehouse for $16.99.

Fan:
The 11-blade plastic fan for Classic Range Rovers normally costs $150 even from discount mail order suppliers. Michael Slade found an aftermarket replacement -- the Imperial Automotive Products 18 inch flex fan, part number 220618. It is the metal flex fan type of design, and bolts directly on to the viscous coupling (see below) with no modifications. Michael found it at Autozone for $24.99. I entered the 220618 part number in the "Search" box on the partsamerica.com site and found it there for $23.99. It has a lifetime warranty. (Also you can return it to any local Advance Auto, Checker, Schuck's, or Kragen store near you if you decide you don't like it). After a close shave with the original fan, Michael suggests replacing it at 150,000 miles to avoid having it shatter and bounce around breaking other expensive components. Update Feb 2005: This fan was tried by Andrea Christman on an 87 RR and found to hit the shroud. Please email me if you have experience with it, or know whether the shroud on 87-88 models is different from later ones like Michael Slade's 1990 model.

Radiator:
The design of the Range Rover radiator underwent some changes in different model years -- the 87 and 88 models are cheaper and the 89-94 models with integral coolers for both engine and transmission oil are more expensive. The design was changed yet again in 1995. Even the ones for th less expensive years are not cheap,  but Greg Olma found even a quality recore job at a local shop cost $399. I have researched a number of sources of new radiators with the following results:

1987-88: For these model years the lowest price I have found lately (October 2003) is $403.98 (with free shipping thrown in) for an aftermarket version from Auto Parts Warehouse. I also discovered that Radiator.com also now provides aftermarket radiators for Range Rovers. Their philosophy is not to provide the cheapest parts, but to guarantee the highest quality and "plug and play" fitment. They have an unlimited lifetime warranty and a quality & fit guarantee. However, they seem to have changed their website recently to a format that is very difficult to use, so it is hard to find out their latest prices without calling them. 

1989-1994 (and "1995" LWBs made in 1994 but sold as 95's): The replacement for my 1989 model cost me over $800 from the dealer, back in 1996. These days the genuine part for 89-94 models is still nearly as expensive and has gone up in price again due to the declining dollar (it is $799 from Rovers North and $750 from The Rover Connection).However, some aftermarket replacements are now available.  Radiator.com have them for $725. Atlantic British has them for $680 plus shipping. The lowest price I have found lately (October 2003) is $474 for a new aftermarket radiator from The Rover Connection. Rebuilt units are slightly cheaper -- I recently discovered that Car Cannibal has re-cored radiators for these models for $450 exchange.

1995 Classic:  The replacement for the final year of the Classic (short wheelbase) is a different part again, and is the same as used on the Series I Discovery.  Aftermarket replacements are available at Atlantic British for $640. The lowest price I have found for this model is at Auto Parts Warehouse for $607 with free shipping.

Radiator Hoses:
Needing an emergency top radiator hose replacement, I found that one of the generic flexible Gates radiator hoses will work. Charles Irvin recently found a molded replacement at Kragen (partsamerica.com), part number E71029, which currently sells for $6.79. He notes that they DO NOT list this hose in their books or their computer, but it's exact in every way - even the curves are in all the right places. You can find it by searching for E71029 on their site. Aside from this obscure part, the best deal I have found so far on OEM top hoses (that you know will fit!) at the various Rover parts houses is $15.95 at Atlantic British.

The Bottom Radiator Hose is an expensive 3-way molded piece that costs over $50 from the dealer. There are also slight variations by model year. Aftermarket ones are a little (but not much) less, typically about $45 for the 1987-89 hose and about $30 for the 1990-94 one. The lowest prices I have seen so far are at British Pacific, where the bottom radiator hose through '89 (NTC5632) is only $36.95, the one for '90-'94 models (NTC7297) is $26.95, while the bottom hose for 95 models (ESR1818) is $36.95.

Temperature Gauge Sender:
The sender on early 1989 and earlier RRs is the very expensive PRC6317,  with 5/8 x 18 UNF (Whitworth) thread. If you baulk at the official $50 tariff, Richard Atkinson  has found cheaper equivalents such as Unipart GTR110, Standard TS-233, Sorensen 38-5007, and Wells TU-141. After 1989 the part was changed to the PRC7918 with a M16x1.5 metric thread, and the cost went down to about $13 although the electrical resistance remained the same.

Thermostat:
Kragen sells the MotoRad line of thermostats; their 7200-180 is the "normal temperature" part listed for Classic Range Rovers, and the 7200-160 for hot climates. In both cases the gasket is part number MG68. John Benham found that NAPA parts list a thermostat: (Superstat by Stant #530060, 160F, $9.00) for the Range Rover, as well as a number of hoses, belts, and tune up parts. Richard Atkinson notes that  aftermarket thermostats in the UK are characterized by their 'fully-open' temperature, while in the US, it's the temp at which they 'start to open'. Thus the closest equivalent US thermostat to the WaxStat 88C would be one that starts opening near (or below) 180F. Remember to instal the thermostat with the bleed hole at the top.

Viscous Fan Clutch:
1987-93 V-belt models: The genuine Range Rover fan clutch is $266 (Rovers North or The Rover Connection). Unfortunately nobody has come up with a really generic part for this. When I replaced mine on my Classic some years ago I was shocked to find it cost $249 even from mail order suppliers!  I have subsequently found this unit at Atlantic British for $229.95 plus shipping and at Auto Parts Warehouse for $176.12 including free shipping. Update September 2004: I found British Pacific has this item (part number ETC1260) for only $149.99.
1993-5 models with Serpentine Belt: Fredd reports that if you have a '95 Classic or Defender with the serpentine belt, you are lucky. "Go to Autozone and ask for the fan clutch for a 1998 Chevy Blazer, engine 4.3l V6 with a/c. Part number is : Regular duty 922744 : $ 59.99 Extreme duty 922786 (old #215158) : $66.99  -- this is the one recommended for LR use. It's a straight swap on the waterpump and the fan."

Water Pump:
A new Range Rover water pump costs about $200 from a wide variety of sources. Jim Hall did the experiment for us of trying a 1961 Buick Skylark water pump he got for $38, reasoning that the Rover V8 should be the same as the Buick 215 V8 from which it was derived. Unfortunately the pump did not fit. Larry Michelon reported a few years ago that he found one that did the job at Pep Boys for $36! However recent searches for this deal have drawn a blank. Since the dollar's drop against other currencies all imported parts are more expensive, but Kragen, Schucks, Checker and Advance Auto Parts (accessible through partsamerica.com) can supply them for $153.99 (click on "shop by category -- replacement parts"). A greater comfort level may be had by getting one from Atlantic British which has them for $155 plus shipping (aftermarket). 
The lowest price by far I have seen so far (October 2003) is a direct fit replacement at Auto Parts Warehouse for $107.78 with free shipping.
Update September 2004: I found this part (STC483) at British Pacific for $99.99.for all Classics from 87 to 94.
Update March 2005: The Rover Connection has water pumps (with gaskets) for all 95-02 model years for $99!! and 1987-94 for $95!!
 

Door and Seat Controls

Door Handles:
The Range Rover door handles are the same as the ones on the Morris Marina and the early ‘80s Lotus Esprit Turbo.

Door Latches:
These have a General Motors (GM) logo on them, but we do not know what GM models use them.

Power Lock Actuators:
The Range Rover power door lock actuators (and power rear glass lock actuator ‘89-’95) cost about $200 each and fail fairly often. Kevin Kelly found they can be replaced with generic power lock actuators available at most car stereo stores for ~$20.  It is also available for $6.39 from Parts Express Electronics and More (1-800-338-0531) as item number 330-010.
For those preferring the much greater ease of installation of "Plug and Play" units with the OEM fit and connectors, I have searched around the available sources and found the following lowest cost options:
1987-89:
Front left and Rear left & right actuator $199.95 (Atlantic British); $181.38 (Auto Parts Warehouse) (click on body mechanical and trim, door lock actuator, show all products)
Front right actuator:  $98.01 (Auto Parts Warehouse) (click on body mechanical and trim, door lock actuator, show all products)
Tailgate actuator 1989-94:  $98.01 (Auto Parts Warehouse) (click on body mechanical and trim, door lock actuator, show all products)
1990-94:
Front left & right:  $189.95 (Atlantic British), $166.89 (Auto Parts Warehouse) (click on body mechanical & trim, door lock actuator, show all products)
Rear left & right:  $189.95 (Atlantic British), $157.82 (Auto Parts Warehouse) (click on body mechanical & trim, door lock actuator, show all products)
Tailgate actuator 1989-94: $98.01 (Auto Parts Warehouse) (click on body mechanical & trim, door lock actuator, show all products)
1995:
Front left:  $199.95 (Atlantic British)
Front right: and rear left & right: $116.34 (Auto Parts Warehouse) (do a part# search for AMR3382)

Power Seat Control Switches:
The power seat adjustment switches cost $125 each even at discount mail order suppliers, and fail often due to dirt ingress. They are adapted from Mercedes parts (Michael Slade reports that they are identical to those on his  '87 300TD), so Mercedes replacements can be used with minor modification -- although they are not inexpensive. Details of various other solutions for repairing and replacing these common failure items appear in our page on common problems and fixes. If you get tired of trying to fix yours, some time ago I found new Mercedes ones for $96 at Auto Parts Warehouse. (This is by far the lowest price I have seen. If you find a lower one please email me.)

Alternator
Door Switches (for Interior Lights)
Headlight Bulbs
Headlight Switch
Horn
Relays
Starter Motor
Windshield Washer/Wiper System

Alternator:
The alternator is a common failure item on high mileage Range Rovers; symptoms can include the ignition light coming on, tachometer failure, and intermittent misfiring. The Land Rover recommended replacement unit is a Magnetti Marelli, which cost $700 when I had to replace mine. Nowadays, brand new Marelli alternators are now available from  mail order suppliers like British Pacific for about $450 and from Auto Parts Warehouse for $370 with free shipping!

Rebuilt alternators are now available fairly inexpensively, making the trouble of converting to a more generic one less worthwhile. Kragen, Schucks, Checker, Advance Auto and CSK (all accessible through partsamerica.com) can supply a rebuilt Range Rover alternator for $144.99 and a rebuilt Bosch alternative for $313.99.  Auto Parts Warehouse lists a Bosch replacement alternator for $190 with free shipping.
The lowest price I have found for rebuilt alternators so far is from AutoPartsGIANT.com, who list a rebuilt one for $129.05 with free shipping. (They list the genuine Lucas unit rebuilt by the same people for $150, and a Bosch equivalent for $187). A close second is partsamerica.com (click on "shop by category -- replacement parts") with their rebuilt Autolite alternator for $144.99.

Brand New Alternators: The lowest price I have seen (April 2005) for brand new Classic Alternators (1987-92 models) is $170 at the The Rover Connection (no core charge or exchange necessary).

Door Switches (Activating Interior Lights):
Greg Olma reports that BMW and Saab have much better quality ones that will mate up perfectly with the RR. Saab uses a torx screw instead of the phillips head on the BMW and RR. These are easily available at a junkyard. Offer a buck for a handfull of switches and Steppers and sensors. They don't usually sell these and can't guarantee them so they're cheap (or free)! Junkyards crush a car after the big stuff is gone.

Headlight Bulbs:
Sylvania H6024, or upgrade to H6024XV. The upgrade to the Hella type H4 provides a dramatic lighting improvement. Mail order suppliers have these units for about $50 each.

Headlight Switch:
Jack Walter's headlight switch on his 91 Range Rover self destructed recently (small paddle switch on side of steering column). Dealer price was $60 for a replacement. Jack thought the part looked familiar, so he went to a friend's British car shop & got a switch for 1974 MGB, list price $22. The switch was identical except for the emblem on the nterchangeable paddle cover. I recently (September 2004) found this part (PRC5425) at British Pacific for only $18.95.

Relays:
Many of the relays in the Range Rover are made by Bosch and can reportedly be ordered from independent auto part stores for far less than the same Bosch relay in the Land Rover packaging. For example, John Benham reports that most of the relays on the firewall are the same and can be replaced with Napa Echlin AR 272.  He was surprised to find that even the unusual sun roof stepper motor relay is carried by NAPA as the "Echlin AR284". The original is a SAR 9220 made for BMW, # 1 362 386.  The NAPA part also says SAR 9220 (no difference that John could see). In this case, John found the Land Rover dealer price for the "genuine" part was $128; BMW charged $57 and NAPA charged only $28. I found the $48 Fuel Injection Relay (Bosch) at Auto Parts Warehouse for only $7.21.

Starter Motor:
John Benham reports that rebuilt Range Rover starters are available from Schucks (special order). I checked their online arm (go to partsamerica.com -- "shop by category -- replacement parts") recently (also representing Kragen, Checker and Advance Auto Parts) and found they offer several alternatives, the least expensive of which is a Beck/Arnley rebuilt unit for $174.99 which ships within 24 hours to you or your local store. Reportedly, rebuilt Delco models can be obtained through NAPA stores (special order) for about  $200. Auto Parts Warehouse has brand new (not rebuilt) aftermarket starters in stock for $171 (free shipping).
The lowest price I have found for Range Rover starter motors is for Lucas starters rebuilt by Orange County Alternator, sold through AutoPartsGIANT.com for $157, with free shipping. Their core charge is very low too -- $50 compared to $65-100 at most vendors. Recently, (October 2003), The Rover Connection has been advertising a rebuilt starter for $145 plus shipping and a $100 core charge.

Windshield Washer/Wiper System:
I had to get a new windshield washer pump for my 89 Range Rover early on. More recently I have found this part for $39.95 at Atlantic British, and a replacement for $15 at ExpressAutoparts.com. (Select brand "Land Rover", and look in the "wiper" category).

For wipers, many buyers are shocked at the tarrif at the dealer. However, I found replacement wiper blades at ExpressAutoparts.com for $3.20 each.
 

Engine Mechanicals

Complete Engines:
When George Berka got his RR it had a blown engine. He managed to obtain a used engine from a rollover accident at Alpha Parts Exchange in Hayward, CA for $800. He put it in and was back on the road. Long blocks with power upgrades can now be had inexpensively from Car Cannibal  -- including 4.6 blocks designed as "plug and play" replacement powerplants for Classic Range Rovers.

Camshafts & Rocker Assemblies:
Auto Parts Warehouse lists a huge array of engine parts including US made camshafts for $242 each with free shipping. A complete camshaft bearing set is $92 from the same supplier. (partsamerica.com has them even cheaper for only $72!). Auto Parts Warehouse has cam followers for $11 each and rocker arms for $7. The genuine rocker shaft is $189 from Rovers North; Auto Parts Warehouse lists a replacement for $78 with free shipping.

Engine Mounts:
These are common failure items; they are available from Auto Parts Warehouse for $26 each.

Gaskets:
Import Parts Bin lists individual head gaskets for only $10; they also have comprehensive head gasket kits for $101.90. The intake manifold valley gasket is only $11.45 from the same source.

Long Blocks:
For those wishing for an engine transplant and power upgrade in their Classic, I recently found 4.6 liter Bosch long blocks at Car Cannibal which are designed to be slotted into Classic distributor-based setups.These blocks include a mild performance cam and conversion parts so it is a complete drop-in for Classic RRs. The unit also comes with a 1 year unlimited mileage warranty. Cost is $4,000. 

Main and Rod Bearings:
Import Parts Bin has a complete main bearing set for $75.
Rod bearing sets are $90 from Atlantic British, and $61 from Auto Parts Warehouse with free shipping.

Piston Rings:
These are $29 for each piston from Rovers North (ie $232 for a complete set) and $24.95 from Atlantic British. Auto Parts Warehouse stocks complete piston ring sets for $127 (ie $16 per piston).

Timing Chain:
The genuine timing chain costs about $80 from mail order houses such as Rovers North; Atlantic British lists one for $49.95. Auto Parts Warehouse has it for $36. The timing cover gasket needed if you are doing this job is $8.75 from the same supplier. 

Exhaust System

Catalytic Converters:
The prices for genuine parts are truly staggering. The worst offender is the one piece front Y-pipe and catalytic convertors used in model years 1990-95 -- but nowadays aftermarket versions are finally available, and Rover parts specialists sell them for about $699.95. Cor Westerdruin found that a good muffler shop could weld in standard aftermarket cats, which he has used for years.
The lowest price I had seen til recently for the on-piece Y-pipe and catalytic convertors was at Auto Parts Warehouse for $467.72 (with free shipping, a not inconsiderable factor for such an extremely large and bulky item!).  Another aftermarket source is Discount Converters Ltd which also lists a similar-appearing replacement part for $399.95 plus shipping. Which one works out cheapest overall may depend on where you live and hence how much the shipping charges are. 

Mufflers:
Aftermarket prices for direct fit replacements  vary considerably according to model year. Annoyingly, Rover went to a one-piece part for the center and rear mufflers and tailpipe from 1990 on -- but these can now be replaced with separate aftermarket units. The mail order houses seem to advocate switching to much more expensive stainless steel mufflers and exhaust systems, but I have had good luck with the genuine steel ones and aftermarket equivalents, which are much cheaper. The following are the best deals I have been able to find on aftermarket direct fit components; please email me if you find better ones.
Center Muffler 1987-88: I have not found this.
Center Muffler, 1989: $180 at Atlantic British, $135 at The Rover Connection.
Center Muffler 1990-95: This is $340 (stainless) at Atlantic British, $150 at The Rover Connection or $118 (free shipping) from Auto Parts Warehouse. They also have a modular system by Bosal that replaces the OEM center and rear muffler and piping with 3 pieces.
Rear Muffler and Tailpipe, 1987-88 $160 plus shipping from Atlantic British; $160 with free shipping from Auto Parts Warehouse
Rear muffler and tailpipe, 1989: $130 from Atlantic British
Rear muffler and tailpipe, 1990-95: $309.95 (stainless) from Atlantic British; $120 at The Rover Connection; $102.78 from Auto Parts Warehouse
Rear muffler only, 1990-95 (Bosal, part of 3 piece system to replace OEM one-piece center and rear muffler and tialpipe) $82 from Auto Parts Warehouse

Complete Exhaust Systems:
Systems sold as complete packages:
Perrone Ford checked into replacement exhaust systems and found the genuine system for his 91 model RR came in at $2800 complete. Researching aftermarket prices for cat-back systems (everything except the catalytic converters) he found Borla was $499-$799 and Falcon was $499-$599 for cat-back packages. Both of these brands are sold by Atlantic British. Northwest Performance is another brand of complete exhaust systems -- formerly independent, Chris Donald found the name is now owned by Rovers North who have them made by a custom exhaust supplier; information on them can now be found at this link.  

Using Generic Exhaust Parts:
Perrone Ford assembled an even cheaper solution, he bought individual aftermarket exhaust parts from Summit Racing for installation by any local welder or exhaust shop. He removed the resonator completely and replaced it with a stainless steel tailpipe costing $25.00.  He also ordered two CTO-6905  Universal Catalytic Converters from Summit Racing for $59.99 each, and a Flow Master FLO-42452 2.25 three-chamber muffler for $71.95.  Total parts cost including shipping was $214.88; local installation brought the total cost to $379.88. This did not include new exhaust pipe like the commercial systems, but Perrone's shop quoted $200 extra for the required custom bent pipe should it be needed. Perrone did find that the Flowmaster muffler is much louder than stock, and feels that choosing a milder version ($30-65) would quieten it down considerably. More information on his exhaust work can be found at this link on the Spanish Trail Rover Club website. 

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The genuine Range Rover air filter is about $20 (Rovers North).  FRAM lists the CA4235 ($13 at Kragen) for the Classic Range Rover. If you buy it on their website at partsamerica.com -- "shop by category -- replacement parts") it is a bit cheaper -- $9.49. John Benham found another Fram air filter, #CA6478, which he says is a hair tighter in inner diameter than stock but works perfectly well. The British "Crosland" replacement air filter element is available at Auto Parts Warehouse for $11.32. For those who wish to try the K&N re-usable filter system, the K&N part for Range Rovers is the E-2350. Keith Armstrong found that the WIX #42285 fits the earlier Discovery models.
The lowest price I have seen recently (October 03) is $8.95 for an aftermarket filter at Atlantic British.

Charcoal Cannister Filter:
ExpressAutoparts.com lists a Hastings VF1 for $1.89.

Fuel Filter:
The Range Rover fuel filter design changed in 1991, leading to some confusion. The earlier filter is a push fit into the fuel line tubing whereas the later style of filter is threaded on both ends. For my 1989 Classic, AutoPartsGIANT.com lists the Bosch filter for $10.22. For 1991 onwards, they list the FRAM replacement as FRAMPro series G3727DP, for $9.36 -- the lowest price I have seen so far. The listed NAPA replacement part is #3161 $21.99; (Land Rover Dealer price $17.65 -- ("the exception that proves the rule!" says Scott Dickinson.) Paul Hezseltine found the dealer filter was actually an AC GF481. He also found some more equivalents: Wix #33481, Purolator # F33144, AC GF481, or Motorcraft FG-851. Paul paid $12.95 for a Purolator from PepBoys.
The lowest price I have seen for the 1987-90 filter is at Auto Parts Warehouse which stocks Bosch replacements for $10.12
The lowest price I have seen for the 1991-on filter is at AutoPartsGIANT.com who sell a FRAM Pro series G3727DP for $10.22.Their price for the regular FRAM 3727 is $14.13, and I am not sure what the difference is. For those wishing to play it safe, Auto Parts Warehouse has the Bosch filter for $13.02.

Oil Filter:
The Rover V8 engine is known for losing the prime on the oil pump, so it is important to get a filter that incorporates an anti-drainback valve. Kevin Kelly and I always use genuine filters for safety (Kevin buys them by the dozen to get a discount). The genuine filters are apparently made by Wix (Wix filters are often sold as NAPA "Gold" parts, available at any NAPA parts store. The Fram filter listed for the 3.5 and 3.9 engines is the PH16, with the TG 16 and PG 16 also approved. Pennzoil lists their PZ34 for Range Rovers. Scott Dickinson  found the Fram filters for $2.99 at  Kragen. Kelly Minnick has used Fram PH-8 oil filters on his '87 and '91 RRs for years with no problems. John Benham has also found the Fram PH8A and PH16 work fine. Alex Schubow looked into various substitute oil filters at auto parts stores, finding that prices for Bosch are around $3-4, AC are around $3, Mobil-1 are around $5-6. Glenn Coffman uses Wix 51459 on his 91 RR, on the theory that these are twicce the size of the standard filter which he feels is good as the engine runs very dirty compated to others he has had (Chevys etc). He has also used the Fram  HP1 racing filter from Kragen wich is 50% larger than stock. (The normal price is $8.95 but you can often get it free if you buy a case of GTX). A great deal of information on different oil filters can be found at this link.

For those wishing to try the K&N re-usable filter system the K&N oil filter number is HP-2004.

PCV (Crankcase Air) Filter:
FRAM part number BA7346. Available at Kragen, Schucks, Checker, Advance Auto Parts etc for $2.59. (do a part number search on partsamerica.com). Another option is a Hastings Filter equivalent part #HV167 listed at ExpressAutoparts.com for $3.35 each. The FRAM  part# BA7346 is also listed for $2.02 at AutoPartsGIANT.com.

Transmission Filter:
The ZF automatic transmission shares at least some service parts with some Jaguar and BMW models, and aftermarket Rover parts houses sell a common filter kit including gasket and O-rings for about $60. Several years ago, Scott found the ZF tranny filter could be ordered at NAPA, part no. 0440282 $37.16 (pan gasket and 2 O-rings for tranny filter included). Dave Brown found the NAPA part had to be ordered, and it was $34. He discovered that BAP auto parts had a Bryco # 31844 for $24.99 that works. The box also had the number RTC-4653 on it. Bill Leacock used a Proformance #FK279 for $16 including tax from Advance Auto Parts (now available through partsamerica.com -- "shop by category -- replacement parts")..
More recently, prices have gone up due to the dollar's decline, but I found AutoPartsGIANT.com still lists a "filter only" for $3.41, a filter and gasket kit for $6.31 and the transmission in-line filter kit for $19.95. I have not tried these parts so am not sure of their fitness.
The lowest price I have found for what I can recognize as the complete Range Rover transmission filter kit with pan gasket and O-rings is $15.99 at partsamerica.com -- "shop by category -- replacement parts").

Fuel Delivery System

Fuel Filler Cap:
Models up through 1990 use a steel filler cap, part #TKC39762. I found an aftermarket replacement that looks the same as stock at Auto Parts Warehouse for $30.96. If you are purchasing other items that get your order over $50, you will also get free shipping from them. If not, the lowest price I have found to date (October 2004) is at Atlantic British which has the OEM part for $29.95 plus shipping. I had to replace mine when the seal went; the least expensive solution would be to try replacing the seal only, which Atlantic British now makes available as a separate part for only $3.95!

For model years after 1990, a plastic filler cap was used. I recently found (October 2004) that British Pacific has this part (WLD100820) for only $18.95!

If you are willing to experiment, I found that Stant part number 11819 is listed as a replacement for the Range Rover Classic fuel cap. They also make a lockable version.

Fuel Filter:
The Range Rover fuel filter is fairly expensive, costing $25 even at discount sources such as The Rover Connection. The design changed in 1991, leading to some confusion. The earlier filter is a push fit into the fuel line tubing whereas the later style of filter is threaded on both ends. For my 1989 Classic, AutoPartsGIANT.com lists the Bosch filter for $10.22. For 1991 onwards, they list the FRAM replacement as FRAMPro series G3727DP, for $9.36 -- the lowest price I have seen so far. The listed NAPA replacement part is #3161 $21.99; (Land Rover Dealer price $17.65 -- ("the exception that proves the rule!" says Scott Dickinson.) Paul Hezseltine found the dealer filter was actually an AC GF481. He also found some more equivalents: Wix #33481, Purolator # F33144, AC GF481, or Motorcraft FG-851. Paul paid $12.95 for a Purolator from PepBoys.
The lowest price I have seen for the 1987-90 filter is at Auto Parts Warehouse which stocks Bosch replacements for $10.12
The lowest price I have seen for the 1991-on filter is at AutoPartsGIANT.com who sell a FRAM Pro series G3727DP for $10.22.Their price for the regular FRAM 3727 is $14.13, and I am not sure what the difference is. For those wishing to play it safe, Auto Parts Warehouse has the Bosch filter for $13.02.

Fuel Pressure Regulator:
From searching the parts houses for this part (ETC 8494), I found that the average price for an aftermarket replacement is about $135. The lowest price I have seen so far (October 2004)  is $114.95 at Atlantic British. 

Fuel Pump:

Direct Fit Replacements:
At about 100,000 miles the fuel pump is nearing the end of its useful life. Many people have tried substitute parts for this due to the high cost of the genuine pump (at least $340 at the dealer). The genuine pump and the direct fit aftermarket replacements are mounted in a frame that is designed to collapse and allow the pump to keep operating when the fuel tank is deformed (eg by getting hit on a rock).

Models up to 1990: For fuel injected Range Rovers up to 1990 (and the 1991 Great Divide model), the genuine pump is part #PRC8318, which is now $340. Even the aftermarket version from suppliers is now about $310. It is $273 with free shipping (April 2004) at Auto Parts Warehouse. This is for pre-1991 Range Rovers. They can also provide the sender unit separately for only $70.42. The lowest price I have found (as of October 2004) for a direct fit replacement fuel pump for pre-1991 Classics (PRC8318) is $179.99 at British Pacific.

1991-93: In 1991 the tank design was changed making the fuel pump assembly (PRC9409) different and more expensive, incorporating the pump and sender in one unit. This OEM "plug & play" replacement still costs well over $300 at all the suppliers i have checked except one; I recently (October 2004) found it at for $210 at British Pacific (part # PRC9409).

Generic Substitutes for Inside of Pump Only:
The generic substitutes described below replace only the inside of the pump -- the actual motor and pumping mechanism, and require some fitting and rewiring work.The following information applies to both early and late model Classics, which use the same pump motor. If you want a really cheap solution to your fuel pump woes, try rebuilding it yourself -- for about $2.50 --  using the step by step instructions on our Fuel Pump Access, Replacement and Rebuild page).
The lowest price I have seen for any of these generic substitutes is $37.46 for a rebuilt one by Python Injection at AutoPartsGIANT.com (search for 1989 Chevy Cavalier fuel pump). Auto Parts Warehouse actually has a Delphi one they recommend for Range Rovers (search under "Rover" and use a model year before 1992) for $65 with free shipping.

Background Research by Owners:
Alan DuBoff called around and confirmed that the genuine fuel pump (well over $300) includes the entire assembly, plugging right into the gas tank. For under half this price you can get a Carter unit, part number P74006, available at NAPA stores for $75 to replace the inside of the pump (wiring has to be modified, plug from existing pump can be used). Shaun Carrigan says RR/LR enthusiast Jackie Bookout of Athens, TN used this pump, which worked great on his 1988 Range Rover. According to Jackie, the flow rate and mounting are identical with OEM; he confirms that only the wiring needed modifying. He says: "Use your plug off your existing fuel pump. Cut the wires. Slide neoprene shrink sleeves over the wires. Solder the joints, slide the sleeves over the bare connections. Use a match or lighter to shrink fit the sleeves over the naked wire. (I would advise using a heat gun or hair dryer here instead of an open flame!! -- JB). Reinstall and you're ready to go." Michael Ziebel also did the fuel pump conversion using this part and the information from this site, and found the list price was $142 and dealer cost is $87. "Everything went okay, except it would have been nice if there was a fuel access door on the RRs' that would allow you to get to the fuel pump." Kevin replaced the pump and regulator for a total of $67 using parts from AutoZone (Same part number P74006). He advises, "Just remember to tie down the wires, and not leave them on the exhaust pipe like I did. That way you only replace it once!!!!"

Blair Gillespie repaired his fuel pump with a Master E3240 pump for $85 and a Master FS2 fuel screen for $10. I found this pump at partsamerica.com for $69.99 (enter part number E3240 in the search box).  Alan also found an Airtex fuel pump, #E3240, about the same price, which does not include the associated hardware.  I found a rebuilt one of these by Python Injection Inc for $37.46 at AutoPartsGIANT.com (look for a 1989 Chevy Cavalier V6 fuel pump). They have several equivalent pumps to choose from, including the Airtex unit for $59.50. 

Note: The Carter, Master and Airtex parts above are just the pump and do not include the hardware that go with it. In the Haynes shop manual there is a picture of the pump assembly; with the aftermarket parts you basically get the aluminum/steel tube which is the actual fuel pump. If you buy the above pumps you will have to use the old strainer and wiring harness.The OEM and dealer part, on the other hand, include the entire part, and plug right into the gas tank.

Borg Warner Fuel Pumps used on GM Vehicles: Pumps made for certain GM cars seem to fit the 87-90 RR, but I have received mixed reports on them, as follows:

Campfred wrote: GM part No. 462-23 is identical to the fuel pump for a 1988 RR. Charles Irvin was told that any pump from a Chevy Cavalier will work, because the dimensions are the same. A 1989 Cadillac Seville is also the same. Charles bought the following parts:
fuel pump:     Borg Warner model P42
fuel strainer:   Borg Warner model F5
Total cost with tax: $88.59. He had to modify the connectors, because the sizes were opposite that which the truck came with. This was no problem with his connector kit and crimper.

John Spencer, however, bought and installed a Borg Warner P42, but found the truck had a hard time starting with it. He checked the Land Rover service manual, which said you need 37 lbs of fuel pressure when cranking; the P42 only gave 22 lbs.  John then checked into the Airtex #E3240, calling their tech line, and found the specs on this pump do fit the bill.  The Airtex operates at 50 to 70 Lbs.  He installed one and the truck started quickly.

Alan Richer resolved this controversy when he talked with a Borg Warner engineer and found that the P42 only develops 37 psi max (at zero flow) so is not really sufficient for Range Rovers. He recommended the BW P39 which has approximately the same form factor but develops 75 psi. The only problem he had was that the one he got (a generic variant of the P39) had a connector on the top of the pump to attach the wires - rather than the spade lugs of the other pumps. Connecting it was no issue - getting it in the tank was. He ended up inserting the pump into the tank with the plug disconnected, then plugging it in with a pair of needlenose pliers when inserted. Alan reports that once in it was as happy as a clam, though - works great.

R.J. Galati also used the Borg Warner P39, purchased at PepBoys for 70 bucks (including tax). He says it is listed as a Chevy part on their system and has metal impellor blades versus plastic found on the original. The only real adjustment was in the electrical - Positive and Negative contacts are reversed in blade size requiring me to use the wiring included in the Borg Warner kit. Anyway, the pump was inserted into the existing Sender/Bucket unit and reinstalled. The Rover runs better than before - more umph! His procedure on his 94 RR is pictured on our Fuel Pump Access, Replacement and Rebuild page.

Ron Beckett reports that Australian, New Zealand and other owners who have access to the Holden (the GM brand down under), the fuel pump from a Holden Commodore VN-VP model is almost identical to the Rangie part, even down to the flexible filter.  It fitted the bracketry and that odd little box thing on the output side perfectly.  As with others mentioned above, what is different is that the Holden part uses a connector plug so one has to solder the wiring to the pins.

Cor Westerduin has looked into the GM equivalents and reports that he has been using an AC Delco EP 376 pump on his 1990 Range Rover. He has found out after talking to tech support at Airtex that this crosses over to a E3270 (specs: 50-60 gall/h and 80-90 psi deadhead pressure), Borg Warner cross over is P171E (specs: 36-40 gal/h and 65 psi) all 3 use a GM style plug connection (BW part # FP51). Airtex is sold by Auto Zone under the Master name.

Fuel Pump Seal:
This seal between the fuel pump and the tank should be replaced when you replace the pump. I have seen it priced anywhere up to $12; Auto Parts Warehouse has an aftermarket replacement for $3.68.

Fuel Level Sender Unit:
On models up through 1990, the sender unit is a separate part. I found it Auto Parts Warehouse for $76.91.

Inertia Switch (Fuel Cutoff):
I found a replacement for this item at ExpressAutoparts.com for $57.79.

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