They are tapered and have a stainless retaining clip at the top. Supposed to be superior to the dunlops. As to whether they last longer god knows but they have a 5 year guarantee versus 2 years for dunlops

The tapered feature and the stainless clip doesn't seem to give me any confidence that its less likely to leak air, although the 5 yr guarantee does appeal to me.
But, when it comes to value for money, it doesn't work if I can get 4 yrs out of the Dunlops, which I would expect them to manage.
I can see this new hobby is going to need a big calculator! :)
Thanks @alanlucas for some great information.
 
So as a general rule, when something is way more expensive in Range Rover world, is it going to last longer, and generally be worth the difference in price, or is brand snobbery?
I noticed the Arnott bags are about £90 a corner compared to £50 for the Dunlops, so wondering what you get for twice the money?
Not necessarily the upside with Arnotts is being they're made from synthetic rubber they don't succumb to the cracking/deterioration that the Dunlops suffer from after an extended period of use, however a set of Dunlops will last you 8-10yrs at half the price of a set of Arnotts.

My Dunlops were replaced in 2013 so over 7 yrs ago and they still look stellar..
VneU1Tdl.jpg


I do coat them periodically in a rubber protectant which helps.
 
Depends how well the coil conversion was done. For example if things have been hacked off instead of removed o_O are the sensors and associated mounts still there? Is the EAS bypass a connector or cut & shut job? Condensation under your feet may cause the EAS to slip out of manual
Mode, personally I think the noise was in your head :D

Rebuild you pump & valve block, you’ll need new bags and air dryer (don’t bother with refills just get new).
Give lines good blow out and pressure test see they’re not full of holes. As long as the old ones are there you can use them to thread new ones in worst case.
You’ll need EAS kit then when it’s all in you can start troubleshooting. Still cheaper than a new coil kit.

I don’t believe EAS problems are purely down to lack of maintenance.
There are many members here that maintain their p38s spectacularly, understand it, yet have many EAS problems and threads to go with it.
 
Not necessarily the upside with Arnotts is being they're made from synthetic rubber they don't succumb to the cracking/deterioration that the Dunlops suffer from after an extended period of use, however a set of Dunlops will last you 8-10yrs at half the price of a set of Arnotts.

My Dunlops were replaced in 2013 so over 7 yrs ago and they still look stellar..
VneU1Tdl.jpg


I do coat them periodically in a rubber protectant which helps.
What protectant due you use (and don't say Durex) and how is it applied, spray or brush. Please
 
Not necessarily the upside with Arnotts is being they're made from synthetic rubber they don't succumb to the cracking/deterioration that the Dunlops suffer from after an extended period of use, however a set of Dunlops will last you 8-10yrs at half the price of a set of Arnotts.

My Dunlops were replaced in 2013 so over 7 yrs ago and they still look stellar..
VneU1Tdl.jpg


I do coat them periodically in a rubber protectant which helps.
We did wonder why you were buying so much Durex lubrication.
 
Depends how well the coil conversion was done. For example if things have been hacked off instead of removed o_O are the sensors and associated mounts still there? Is the EAS bypass a connector or cut & shut job? Condensation under your feet may cause the EAS to slip out of manual
Mode, personally I think the noise was in your head :D

Rebuild you pump & valve block, you’ll need new bags and air dryer (don’t bother with refills just get new).
Give lines good blow out and pressure test see they’re not full of holes. As long as the old ones are there you can use them to thread new ones in worst case.
You’ll need EAS kit then when it’s all in you can start troubleshooting. Still cheaper than a new coil kit.

I don’t believe EAS problems are purely down to lack of maintenance.
There are many members here that maintain their p38s spectacularly, understand it, yet have many EAS problems and threads to go with it.
I have a question - if our vehicles are now obsolete, do Dunlop still manufacture the level height sensors themselves or are they made under licence in China like a lot of parts ?
i'm sure when i ordered new front window actuators and they were advertised as OEM, but when they arrived the bag said made in China.
I asked Dunlop direct for a price for the height sensors and they just directed me to LR parts in Liverpool.
We might all be paying through the nose for a Chinese made part.
You can get a set of 4 sensors for £77 on eBay
 
I have a question - if our vehicles are now obsolete, do Dunlop still manufacture the level height sensors themselves or are they made under licence in China like a lot of parts ?
i'm sure when i ordered new front window actuators and they were advertised as OEM, but when they arrived the bag said made in China.
I asked Dunlop direct for a price for the height sensors and they just directed me to LR parts in Liverpool.
We might all be paying through the nose for a Chinese made part.
You can get a set of 4 sensors for £77 on eBay

They're still OEM spec if they have Dunlop on the bag and the logo cast on the plastic housing.

Cheap ones seldom work, and if they do it usually has a service life of a few weeks ;)
 
Pattern parts are an issue these days. So many companies of old that were good brands bought out by others.
Datatek said it the best : “truth is, who knows these days”

Personally if I’m in doubt I ask on here for opinions, doesn’t take long to realise who got what parts therefore which has lasted. If you get something your not happy with and it’s not worth returning someone on here will find a use for it. Start a collection in your shed :D
Britpart are a great example, some parts are so good it’s hard to see why the original parts are so expensive, technical parts like a fuel pump is a no go though.
 
So does Dunlop still make the height sensors ? Probably not due to the age of the vehicle. If not, who does ?
 

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