Schaeffler adds new LCV clutch and tensioner parts to range

By Categories: Commercial NewsPublished On: Thursday 11 September 2014

LuK RepSet Pro 2013Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd has announced the launch of new clutch and tensioner parts for a wide range of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) operating on British and Irish roads, under its LuK and INA brands.

New LuK Duel Mass Flywheels (DMFs) have been released, including the for the VW Crafter 30-35 2.0 TDI 05/2011-, and the VW Transporter Mk V Box 2.0 TDI 09/2009- (DSG) – while there are also LuK RepSets for the Iveco Daily III 35S13 05/1999-, and Ford Transit 2.3 16v 04/2006-.

Schaeffler technical services manager Malcolm Short said the new LuK range would considerably strengthen the firm’s portfolio.

“We always strive to make sure that when these hard-working vehicles need attention in the workshop, that our distributors and garage customers have the necessary quality parts to make sure that they are off the road for the minimum amount of time, which obviously helps their owners,” he said.

An online catalogue is available at the company’s website (www.schaeffler-aftermarket.co.uk), which carries more information about exact applications for the new additions.

schaeffler2Meanwhile, new original equipment (OE) INA tensioner parts released into the aftermarket include timing belt kits for models including the Fiat/General Motors/Renault Ducato, Daily 2.8JTD, Movano and Master II 2.8JTD, 2.8DTi and 2.8TDi, 1999-, and a kit and set for the Citroen/Fiat/Iveco/General Motors/Renault Relay 2.8HDi, Ducato 2.5D, 2.8 JTD, Daily II 2.5D, 2.8D, Arena, Movano 2.5D, Boxer 2.5DT, 2.8HDi, Trafic 2.5D and Master 2.5D, 1994-.

Also among the new products are a Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) belt idler pulley for some Ford Transits and also for the Citroen Dispatch and Peugeot Expert 2.0 16v 2000-, and a v-belt tensioner for the Iveco Daily III 3.0 Diesel, 2006-.

Auxiliary belt tensioners are “notorious for being ignored,” Schaeffler says, adding that vehicle manufacturers often provide scant advice about replacing them, aside from suggesting that the condition is checked on recommended service intervals.

Said the company: “INA engineers suggest reminding customers that the FEAD tensioners and pulleys that maintain the belt tension driving all of the safety critical components, such as belt driven PAS or brake vacuum pumps, will have done the same mileage as the timing belt tensioners and pulleys which are now routinely changed as a kit.

generatorfreilauf“They may also been subjected to worse conditions than the timing belt system, as they are usually exposed and not covered.

“Probably the most obvious reason not to ignore the FEAD is that in most vehicle applications you have to remove the FEAD belt and tensioner to replace the timing belt, so renewing it will incur a minimum cost to the vehicle owner. 

“The failure of any component on the FEAD system could also lead to complete and sometimes catastrophic engine failure if the FEAD belt wraps around the crank pulley and enters the timing system.”

Malcolm Short added: “There is a significant profit opportunity in replacing FEAD tensioners, idler pulleys and OAPs, and INA is the largest OE supplier of FEAD components with more than 800 references, including many for LCV applications.”

In addition to LuK clutch and INA tensioner products, Schaeffler also supplies FAG wheel bearings for the independent aftermarket.

All brands are backed by technical support and repair installation tips through a technical hotline, and the RepXpert website (www.RepXpert.com).