Vehicle Identification Information
Range Rover Classic model years are easily identified by the two-letter suffix at the end of the vehicle's identification number (VIN.) With your VIN # and model year identified, you can easily identify your engine, gearbox and transfer case to the right.
| VIN |
Model Year/Trans |
| SALHV114*HA |
1987 |
| SALHV114*JA |
1988 |
| SALHV124*KA |
1989 |
| SALHV124*LA |
1990 |
| SALHV124*MA |
1991 |
| SALHV124*NA |
1992 |
| SALHV124*PA |
1993 |
| SALHV124*RA |
1994 |
| SALHV124*SA |
1995 |
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Engine Identification
| Displ. |
Number |
Comp Ratio |
App. Years |
| 3.5 |
31D |
8.13:1 |
1987-88 |
| 3.9 |
38D |
8.12:1 |
1989-92 |
| 3.9 |
36D |
9.35:1 |
1993-94 |
| 4.2 |
40D |
8.94:1 |
1993LWB |
Gearbox & Transfer Case Identification:
Gearbox: (1987-1994) ZF 4 spd. auto.(1995) 4HP-24 auto.
Transfer Case: (1987-88) LT230 30D00001C (1989-94) Borg-Warner (1995) 44-62-003 - pink label auto.
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Design Modifications:
The North American spec. Range Rover Classic went through a number of design modifications through its history. The following design change information is prepared by VIN suffix/model year break and highlights the major vehicle design changes for the given model year.
VIN Suffix HA (1987 model year)
- Range Rover introduced to North American market, incorporating as standard features the 3.5 liter V8 catalyst engine ('31D' unit), automatic transmission and air conditioning.
VIN Suffix JA (1988 model year)
- Girling brake master cylinder and servo replace Lockheed designs.
- Mid-model year introduction: new expansion tank set up in cooling system.
- Tilt and slide steel sunroof introduced as option (roof panel has ribs removed from forward section to accommodate sunroof).
VIN Suffix KA (1989 model year)
- 3.9 liter engine ('38D' unit) introduced. Other changes as a result include a new oil cooler system, radiator, engine controls and fuel injection control system.
- New exhaust system with two catalysts (previously three).
- Borg Warner transfer box replaces LT230 type; new handbrake design to match new transfer box.
- New front spoiler design.
- New heater unit.
- Heated windscreen introduced.
- Interior mirror now attached to windscreen.
- New interior door trims with integrally moulded armrests and new lock handles etc.
- Tailgate lock now incorporated into central locking system.
- Mid-model year introduction: concealed, internal door hinges replace external type. Redundant hinge cut outs in front wings deleted.
VIN Suffix LA (1990 model year)
- (ABS) brake system introduced, along with ventilated rotors. This feature was standard on all North American spec. vehicles.
- Non-ABS axle assembly design modified, denoted by suffix B instead of A after axle number (suffix B axle phased in gradually over period of several months).
- Another new expansion tank set up in the cooling system.
- New design of two catalyst exhaust system.
- New air conditioning receiver drier, condenser and pump.
- New instrument cluster with electronic speedometer introduced.
- Leather trim standardized.
- Self-dipping rear view mirror introduced.
- High-level stop lamp introduced on modified upper tailgate.
VIN Suffix MA (1991 model year)
- Plastic fuel tank introduced, accompanied by new sender unit, fuel pump, filler pipework and filler flap.
- Front and rear anti-roll bars standardized (except Hunter model)--spring rates softened as a result.
- Heated door locks introduced.
- Glass tilt and slide sunroof replacing steel type.
- Five spoke alloy wheels replace three spoke designs.
- Mid-model year introduction: new steering shaft design.
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VIN Suffix NA (1992 model year)
- Mid-model year introduction: new steering cross rod and drop arm designs.
- Mid-model year introduction: air conditioning system revised.
- Mid-model year introduction: front turn/side and rear turn/stop/tail lamp connectors revised.
VIN Suffix PA (1993 model year)
- Long Wheelbase (LWB) variant introduced.
- Air suspension introduced.
- 4.2 liter ('40D') engine introduced, alongside revised 3.9 liter unit ('36D').
- New radiator and oil cooler systems for new power units.
- Alternator drive changed from vee belt to 4 groove belt.
- ABS, traction control (ETC) and anti-roll bars now standard on all models.
- Traction control available on LWB models only.
- Revised headlamp mountings introduced.
- Mid-model year change: manufacturing design of rear axle revised.
VIN Suffix RA (1994 model year)
- Air suspension now standard on all models.
VIN Suffix SA (1995 model year)
- New oil cooler system.
- Radiator from 4.2 liter model now also fitted to 3.9 liter.
- Polyvee belt drive for alternator, cooling, and steering systems.
- New steering pump fitted.
- 3.9 liter given 100 amp alternator from 4.2 liter (replaces 85 amp unit).
- New induction system (square air filter in place of round).
- Ignition coil moved--H.T. lead set changes as a result.
- New design of automatic transmission selector.
- New front spoiler, along with crush cans on the front chassis rail ends and crush can covers ('overriders').
- New wiper motor with integral linkage.
- Air conditioning system revised and new heater unit introduced.
- New fascia and center console introduced, along with fascia and column switches, gauges (now all sensor type), steering wheel and heater controls.
- Mid-model year change: New design of window regulator and motor introduced.
- Introduction: oil pump now driven from crankshaft (previously camshaft). As a result, engine front cover, water pump and fan also change.
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