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This Month's Issue #4
February 2008

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British Parts News
  • Land Rover Announces 2008 G4 Challenge

  • The New 2008 Jaguar XK Sport-car performance meets Luxury
Tech Tip of the Month
  • A Couple of Handy
    S-type Tech Tips
Product Spotlight
  • Land Rover Remanufactured BECM's are Here!
Technician Forums
  • Register for the British Parts International Technician Forums
Other Information
  • Jokes and Quotes

  • Links to New Websites


Christmas Gifts


Spring kit


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Whit Coleman
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800-231-6563 ext. 535
Email: Mike Atkinson


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Land Rover Announces 2008 G4 Challenge

The Land Rover G4 Challenge is back for 2008-2009. This will be the third G4 Challenge, following successful events in 2003 and 2006. This event is promise to be bigger and better than its predecessors.

According to the Media Information released by Land Rover, the G4 Challenge is an exciting global adventure competition... combining off-road driving with activities such as mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, orienteering and abseiling, pitching competitor teams against each other in tests of driving skill, initiative, strategic thinking and physical fitness. Teams of two competitors from each of the 18 entered nations will compete for victory. The Challenge Finals take place in some of the world’s truly spectacular urban and wilderness locations.

The Challenge is designed to be exciting, engaging and inspiring, and runs in support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. These environmental and humanitarian commitments will ensure that the 2008/09 Land Rover G4 Challenge leaves nothing behind but a positive lasting legacy.

This Competition will include teams from Australia, Austria, Belgium/Luxembourg, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden/Norway, Turkey, UK and the US. If you think you have what it takes to make it to the finals sign up today at www.landroverg4challenge.com, you can click on the thumbnails below to view previous G4 Challenges, to know what you're getting into!

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The New 2008 Jaguar XK Sport-car Performance meets Luxury
Jaguar 2008 XK
Jaguar 2008 XK Interior
Jaguar 2008 XK Convertible

The new XK Coupe, previously known as the XK8, was given a redesign in 2007. The 2008 XK model is a combination of luxury, comfort, great styling and hi-tech gadgetry. This comes with a 4.2 liter V8 engine and 6-speed transmission.

The XK coupe offers exceptional handling, redesigned interior with a choice of aluminum or wood inserts, unique exterior styling design to capture the essence of the original XK. It also has new touch screen technology that adorns the center of the dash enhancing any Sunday Drive. The USA Today says "gorgeous machine that's at ease cruising the boulevards, running errands and charging under hard throttle,".

With a base price of $75,500 the New York Times calls the Jaguar "the sexiest sport car under $100,000." The XK is also sold as a Convertible and the more performance geared XKR. Making Jaguar one of the tops in the luxury sport car market.


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A Couple of Handy S-type Tech Tips
Here are a couple of Tips for the Jaguar S-type, these may save you hours of headaches, and maybe a few dollars as well.

1. There is a unit called a CATS unit in the trunk of an S-type. It's part of the traction control system and will trigger a warning light when the unit gets wet due to a trunk seal leak... which is also becoming very common on the S-types apparently. This comes directly from a technician at one of the Jag dealers. If the CATS or Traction Control light comes on in an S-type... check the trunk seal first, it may need to be replaced.

2. S-type customers complaining that the trunk will not open from the dash or remote control. Check the valet switch in the glove box.

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Land Rover Remanufactured BECM's from Motorcars LTD
Land Rover BECM's Motorcars LTD would like to present another valuable solution for your Range Rover, Remanufactured BECM's. This is a great alternative to purchasing a new unit.

These remanufactured BECM's have been flattened and will need to be programmed to the specific vehicle it is going in. You do not have to worry of what year your vehicle is, as this fits all Range Rovers 4.0 4.6 1995 through 2002. This is possible because these units are uploaded with the latest software, which can backtrack to the other years. You will need one of the following computers to program the unit to your vehicle; Autologic, Testbook, or Rovacom. The dealer can supply you with the unlock code.

Please keep in mind that there is a core charge, and units that have water damage are automatically denied.


Click Here to Order your BECM
Or call 800-231-6563 ext.450

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Do you have a technical problem with your Jaguar or Land Rover that you have been unable to diagnose or solve? Or maybe you have a suggestion or possible fix for your fellow British car owner? Or maybe you just want to share stories of the adventures and experiences you have had with your vehicle on the open road? If you are looking for an online British car enthusiast community, we have just the place for you.

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Jokes and Quotes, Enjoy these Around the Water cooler!
if you have Joke or Quote you'd like to share email it to me David Mendoza.

How to Know You're a Land Rover Owner...

  • If You use a hose to clean the inside and the outside.
  • When You think Mud Brown should be a factory paint color.
  • When a scratch or a dent is a beauty mark.
  • If it takes more than 6 hours to get donuts.
  • When Your Nerf bars battle rocks and win.
  • If Your "Parts Dept." is on blocks behind Your house.
  • You spend more on car washes than on insurance.
  • Every page of Your repair manual has fingerprints.
  • Your mom and sister can't get in without help.
  • You judge every hill You see by how much fun it would be to climb.

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