New additions to LuK clutch range
New LuK clutch parts are continuing to enter the independent automotive aftermarket with additional parts released so far this year servicing the needs of nearly three-and-a-half million vehicles.
Over the past two months alone, newly issued LuK parts – from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd – will cater for nearly 1.6m vehicles.
The new releases comprise 11 LuK RepSets for a vehicle parc of more than 114,000 vehicles; 20 LuK RepSet Pros for more than 350,000 vehicles; three Dual Mass Flywheels (DMFs), 184,000+ vehicles; and six LuK cylinders, for more than 936,000 vehicles.
Highlights include a new DMF, servicing the requirements of nearly 174,000 vehicles including the Ford Mondeo Mk III 2.0 16v 11/2000-8/2007; a LuK Slave Cylinder for more than 121,000 vehicles including the Peugeot 207 1.4 2/2006-; a LuK Master Cylinder for more than 730,000 vehicles including the VW Golf V (1K1) 1.9 TDI, 10/2003-; a LuK RepSet Pro for more than 12,500 vehicles including the increasingly popular Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi, 2/2007-; and two others for nearly 14,500 vehicles including the Mercedes C Class (W204) C220 CDI, 12/2008-, and the Mercedes C Class (W204) C250 CDI, 8/2008.
Malcolm Short, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd Technical Services Manager, said: “We are always looking for ways to improve our service to the aftermarket and have made some important new additions to our LuK range, such as the Master Cylinder which fits the VW Golf 1.9 TDi which is now completely covered by the LuK family of clutch products.
“The new Dual Mass Flywheel that we have introduced which covers the Ford Mondeo MK III and Mk IV 1.8 and 2.0 16v and also the Ford Galaxy 2.0 and S-Max range is another significant addition which complements the LuK RepSet and LuK RepSet Pro which are already in the range.”
Customers are advised to visit the LuK online catalogue for more information for exact applications for these new additions at www.schaeffler-aftermarket.com
Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd also supplies INA tensioners and FAG wheel bearings to the independent aftermarket, with all brands backed by technical support and repair installation tips through its industry leading internet site RepXpert ( www.RepXpert.com) and a technical hotline; UK Tel: 08457 001100, Ireland Tel: +44 (0)1432 264264.