CDi Issue 5 - January 2020

January 2020

Issue 5

Top Picks IN SEASON

Winter is Here!

Winter Workshop Roadside Remedies Glow Plugs

TH!NK CD Pull-out & Keep

Bumper to Bumper!

QH Audi Q3

Smooth Sailing

KYB Shock Absorbers

Gates Thermostats • Bosch Commercial Batteries • Tech Tips from MechanExpert

Driven by

TRUST

Constant performance with Bosch start/stop batteries: vacation trip or downtown for work, dense traffic is never easy on start/stop systems. Accordingly, they call for batteries with constant power able to supply multiple electrical consumers without the engine running – even at temperatures below zero.

For passenger cars with start/stop systems, Bosch thus offers S5 A batteries with AGM technology and S4 E batteries with EFB technology. Both of them are absolutely maintenance-free and leak-proof – and both feature excellent Bosch quality. boschaftermarket.co.uk

What drives you, drives us

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Issue 5 January 2020

Inside this issue

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Industry News Meyle Steering & Suspension Our Top Picks In Season In Stock Gates Thermostats New to Range Bumper to Bumper Mahle Behr - Up to Speed Bosch ADAS Bosch Commercial Batteries Workshop: Philips Lighting Tech Tips: from MechanExpert

Your Sales Contacts Gareth Mercer

(NI)

07787 783449

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Component Distributors reserve the right to withdraw or amend any offers without prior notice. All offers are available while stocks last and subject to availability. All prices exclude VAT. Free delivery is subject to terms and conditions. Pictures shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be representative of actual products or vehicles. E&OE

GarethMercer@cd-group.com

Paul Ennis 086 466 9359 PaulEnnis@cd-group.com

Brian McGuinness 087 254 0739 BrianMcGuinness@cd-group.com

Mick Kenny 086 859 9361 MickKenny@cd-group.com

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INDUSTRY NEWS HELLA PRESENTS PRODUCT SOLUTIONS FOR INCREASED VISIBILITY & SAFETY •

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Modular rear combination lamp now with an integrated electronic module for the control of flashing LED side marker lamps Park Safety Fix, the autonomous parking lighting system, makes trailers more visible in the dark and at dusk K-LED Rebelution beacon combines design and stateof-the-art Edge Light technology in a single product

At the Solutrans international transport trade fair in Lyon from 19 to 23 November 2019, the lighting and electronics expert HELLA will be presenting various product solutions that can further enhance visibility and safety in road traffic (Hall 3, Stand E229). Such solutions include, in particular, new lighting technologies and various further advancements. At the Solutrans, HELLA will also be showcasing a selection taken from its current electronics portfolio, including intelligent battery sensors, actuators, rocker switches and angular position sensors.

In order to increase safety during transport or when loading and unloading commercial vehicles, for example, HELLA has included various warning lamps and beacons in its product range. A brand new product is also being presented at the Solutrans, the K-LED Rebelution, which combines design and state-of-the-art Edge Light technology in a single product. The light is visible through a circumferential, ring-shaped light band. With its black design and a height of approximately 60 mm, the warning lamp can be seamlessly integrated into the vehicle silhouette. The K-LED Rebelution generates an instantly visible 360° signal that can be seen from far off in the distance. It is available as either a flashing or a rotating signal.

In order to make trailers more visible in darkness and at twilight, HELLA has developed the Park Safety Fix (PS-Fix), an autonomous parking lighting system. The system consists of a battery-supported power source that makes it possible to actively illuminate trailers without a towing vehicle. The first series model will be available for sale from January 2020 onwards.

The HELLA VISIOTECH technology also helps to increase occupational safety. It enables warning signals and symbols to be projected onto the ground. This technology has already been integrated into three products designed for special vehicles: the LED projection module and the two warning lamps SL60 LED and Module 50 LED Spot. In the SL60 LED warning lamp, which is particularly suitable for use during manoeuvring, the light beams of the LEDs converge to such an extent by means of the special lens optic with the result that a strip-shaped warning line is projected onto the ground. These projected lines can also be used for simpler vehicle navigation.

The SL60 LED warning lamp is available for original equipment manufacturers and also on the independent aftermarket.

Since November 2017, the ECE R48 regulation

has prescribed side direction indicators for trailers in order to draw the attention of traffic following and that approaching from the side, of cyclists and also of pedestrians to the imminent turning off of a vehicle. HELLA therefore now offers the modular rear combination lamp for trailers with an integrated electronic module for controlling flashing LED side marker lamps (“Flash SMLR”). Monitoring of the direction indicators (ballast unit) is also already integrated in the rear combination lamp. This is done in accordance with DIN 13207.

For those wishing to convert from halogen to LED technology, HELLA offers practical solutions, for example with the new ECO18 and ECO26 LED work lights. Thanks to their compact size and universal shape, the ECO series can replace almost all the usual halogen headlamps. In addition, they have a light performance of 1,350 or 2,000 lumens and yet a power consumption of only 18 or 26 watts. The ECO18 LED work light is also available as a reversing light.

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INDUSTRY NEWS The automotive industry is on the brink of a radical change. New technologies such as the Space Drive drive-by-wire system and new vehicle concepts such as the Schaeffler Mover are playing an increasingly important role. The joint venture partners can now look back on the first year of their cooperation. Today’s trends in mobility are clearly headed towards digitalisation, vehicles without a steering column, and entirely new transportation concepts for urban areas. “With the establishment of Schaeffler Paravan Technologie, Schaeffler has optimally positioned itself for the future,” explains Matthias Zink, CEO Automotive OEM at Schaeffler.

“We want to play a decisive role in shaping the mobility of the future with the Space Drive key technology and the innovative Schaeffler Mover vehicle concept.

Schaeffler is on the right path to becoming a leading chassis system integrator.”

of momentum in conjunction with the development of self-driving vehicles. Design engineers are increasingly focusing on technologies such as Space Drive that are licensed for road use and comply with the stringent functional safety regulations. “The start of volume production of this system is planned for 2021,” adds Matthias Zink. “We have already started specific projects with numerous customers who will

Working together towards high volume production “We have set up a partnership that provides benefits for both parties,” explains Roland Arnold, CEO of Schaeffler Paravan Technologie GmbH & Co. KG and founder of PARAVAN GmbH. “We have reached the first milestones and established the basis for the further development of the Space Drive technology with a view to high volume production. The Schaeffler Mover was successfully showcased as a groundbreaking self-driving technology platform at the IAA in Frankfurt.” The interest in digital driving and steering systems and the corresponding discussions have gained a lot

implement the components used in the Schaeffler Mover, such as the Schaeffler Intelligent Corner Modules and Space Drive. We see ourselves as a chassis integrator here, supplying drives and drive control systems to higher-level vehicle integrators.”

Growing local market presence in Greater China At the beginning of September Schaeffler signed an investment agreement with China’s Hunan province in a move aimed at supporting and facilitating autonomous driving in China using Schaeffler technologies. Under the agreement, both parties will jointly develop a mobility ecosystem

for intelligent vehicles in the provincial capital of Changsha.

Schaeffler’s role in the venture will revolve mainly around the further development of its Space Drive technology, a key enabler of autonomous driving, and the Schaeffler Mover, a mobility concept featuring Schaeffler Intelligent CorModule technology. Alongside all of this, Schaeffler is planning to set up a new R&D facility in Hunan province. It will be the

of October and was among the front runners in the two DMV GTC races. The concept vehicle, which has no mechanical connection between the steering unit and the steering gear, was the first vehicle of its kind in the history of motor racing to receive approval from the German Motor Sport Federation (Deutscher Motor Sport Bund – DMSB) in June this year. The racecar is managed by the Phoenix Racing team

second R&D centre operated

by Schaeffler Greater China and its focus will be on developing technologies for tomorrow’s intelligent vehicles.

and driven by former Formula 1 driver Markus Winkelhock.

“Our participation in the races marks another important milestone in the project. The previous race weekends provided us with valuable insights that can be directly incorporated in the system’s further development,” explains Roland Arnold. The DMV GTC will be part of the DTM supporting programme next year.

Audi R8 LMS GT3 with Space Drive receives approval for racing That this is even technically possible under extreme conditions is demonstrated by the Audi R8 LMS GT3 actively competing in the DMV Gran Turismo and Touring Car Cup (DMV GTC). The Audi R8 LMS GT equipped with the Space Drive steer-by-wire system made its racing debut in the DMV GTC season finale at the Hockenheimring at the end

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STEERING & SUSPENSION The Meyle brand offers over 24,000 reliable and high-performance spare parts, manufactured in their own factories and selected production partners, meaning their Steering and Suspension range is second to none!

Track Rod End

Track Control Arm

Item No: MTE0510

Item No: MCA0800

116 060 0063/HD

716 020 0015

Fitting Position: Front-Left

Fitting Position: Right

Fitting Position: Rear Axle, Left

Application

Application

Application

Rod/Strut, Stabiliser

Repair Kit, Suspension Strut

Rod/Strut, Stabiliser Item No: MSL0922HD

Audi TT ’06 + Audi A3 ‘03+ Seat Leon ‘05+ Seat Altea + Altea XL ’04 + Skoda Octavia Hatch + Estate ‘04+ Skoda Superb Sedan + Estate ‘08+ VW Beetle ‘11+ VW Passat + Estate ‘05+

Item No: MSL0129 116 060 0023/S

Fitting Position: Rear Axle, Left Application

Audi A3 Mk2: ’03-‘15 Audi A1: ’10-‘18 Seat Alhambra: ‘10+ Seat Toledo MPV: ’04-‘09 Skoda Yeti: ’09-‘17 Skoda Octavia Mk2: ’04-‘13 VW Golf Mk6 Hatch, Estate, Convertible ’08-‘16 VW Sharan ‘10+

Ford Transit Mk6 ’00-‘06 Ford Transit Mk7 ’06-‘14 Ford Tourneo Custom ‘12+ Ford Transit ‘13+

Item No: MSL0211 100 412 2039/S

Fitting Position: Left+Right, with Ball Bearing Application

Audi A3 Mk2: ’03-‘15 Audi TT Mk2: ’06-‘15 Seat Altea + Altea XL: ‘04+ Seat Leon Mk2 Hatch: ’05-‘13 Skoda Octavia Mk2: ’04-‘13 Skoda Superb II: ’08-‘15 VW Caddy Mk3: ’04-‘15 VW Beetle: ’98-‘11

116 050 0079/S

Audi A1 ’10-‘18 Audi Q3 ‘11+ Skoda Octavia Mk2: ’04-‘13 Skoda Superb II: ’08-‘15 Seat Altea + Altea XL: ‘04+ Seat Leon Mk2 Hatch: ’05-‘13 VW Eos ’06-‘15 VW Scirocco Mk3 ’08-‘17

Bottom Ball Joint Item No: MBJ0426 16-16 010 0004/S

Fitting Position: Rear Axle, Left Application

Dacia Sandero: ‘08+ Dacia Logan (All models): ‘04+ Renault Clio Mk3 Hatch/Estate: ’05-‘12 Renault Modus: ’04-‘12 +

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OUR TOP PICKS Item No: MSL0922HD 116 060 0063/HD

Description Rod/Strut, Stabiliser Application Audi A3 ‘03+ Seat Leon ‘05+ Skoda Octavia ‘04+ VW Golf ‘03+

Item No: MSA0132 126 725 0024

Description Shock Absorber Application Audi A3 ’03-‘13 Seat Leon Mk2 ’05-‘13 Skoda Octavia ’04-‘13 VW Golf ’03-‘13

Item No: KP15598XS Description Water Pump and Timing Belt Set Application Citroen Berlingo 1.6HDI ‘96+ Mazda 3 1.6 Diesel ’03-‘09 Suzuki SX4 1.6 DDIS ‘06+ Ford Fiesta Mk6/Mk7 1.6 TDCI ‘01+

Item No: PU8021 Description Fuel Filter Application Seat Ibiza MkV 1.6 TDI ‘17+ Audi A3 1.6 TDI ‘12+ Volkswagen Golf Mk VII 1.6 TDI ‘13+ Skoda Octavia III 1.6TDI 12+

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OUR TOP PICKS Item No: DSK3325 Description Brake Disc Application BMW 330i/320 ‘18+ BMW 5 Series (All Models) 16+ BMW X3 (F97) ‘17+

Item No: DEA21010 Description Interior Blower Motor Application Citroen Xsara Picasso ’99-‘12 Peugeot 206 (All Models) ’98-‘13 Peugeot 307 (All Models) ’00-‘12

Item No: PSG007 Description Glow Plug Application All VAG Diesels 1.6/2.0 ‘07+

Item No: LUK619319800 Description Clutch Kit Application Seat Mii ‘11+ VW Up! ‘11+ CitiGo ‘11+

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SHOCK ABSORBERS KYB is one of the world’s largest suppliers of OE shock absorbers to vehicle manufacturers. Over 1 million KYB shock absorbers are manufactured every week, mainly at their Japanese Gifu plant- the largest shock absorber factory in the world.

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

Item No: K3448009

Item No: K3348039

Item No: K3448017

Application

Application

Application

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

Item No: K345085

Item No: K3440045

Item No: K3448025

Application

Application

Application

Toyota Auris ‘12 - ‘18 Toyota Auris Estate ‘13 - ‘18

Citroen DS4 (All Models) ’11-‘15 Peugeot 3008 MPV ’09-‘17

Seat Leon (5F) ‘12+ Audi A3 ‘12+ Skoda Octavia III ‘12+ Golf VII + Estate ‘12+

Ford Transit Custom ‘12+ Ford Tourneo ‘12+

BMW 1 Series ‘11+ (F20/F21) BMW 3 Series ‘11+ (F30/F80) BMW 4 Series ‘13+ (F32/F33/F36)

Seat Leon (5F) ‘12+ Audi A3 ‘12+ Skoda Octavia III ‘12+ Golf VII + Estate ‘12+

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Thermostats Gates automotive thermostats offer precision temperature control within your vehicle’s optimal operating range, and are innovatively engineered to significantly improve your vehicle’s engine cooling system performance.

Thermostat

Thermostat

Thermostat

Item No: TH26988G1

Item No: TH507103G1

Item No: TH41183G1

Application Citroen Relay ‘06+ Ford Ranger ‘11+ Jaguar X-Type ’01-‘09 Land Rover Defender ’90-‘16

Application Opel/Vauxhall Astra ’09-‘15 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa ‘06+ Chevrolet Aveo ‘11+ Chevrolet Cruze ‘09+

Application Citroen C3 ‘02+ Citroen C5 ‘04+ Ford Fiesta ’01-‘17 Ford Focus Mk2 ’04-‘13 Peugeot 206 ’98-‘12 Peugeot Partner ’96-‘15 Volvo V70 ‘07+ Volvo S40 ’03-‘12

Thermostat

Thermostat

Thermostat

Item No: TH05586G1

Item No:TH04382G1

Item No: TH14787G1

Application Mercedes Benz 190 (W201) ’82-‘93 Mercedes Benz E-Class (W123, W124,W210) ’76-03 Mercedes Benz Coupe/Fintail (W115, W110) ’59-‘77 Renault Espace ’84-‘97 Renault Laguna ’93-‘02 Ssangyong Rodius ‘05+ Ssangyong Rexton ‘02+

Application Lexus IS ’99-‘05 Mazda RX-7 ’85-‘02 Toyota Altezza ’99-05

Application Audi A2 ’00-‘05 Seat Ibiza ’93-‘17 Seat Leon Mk2 ’05-‘13 Skoda Fabia ’99-‘07 Skoda Octavia ’96-‘13 VW Golf ’93-‘13 VW Polo ’94-‘17

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Paint

Fix

Protect

Clean

MoTip aerosol paints cover everything from basic primers and colours, to specialist bumper coatings, and wheel finishes. Whatever the finish required Motip has a dedicated answer.

The MoTip assortment of Technical Sprays offers a range of maintenance products and problem solvers - chemical solutions to mechanical problems such as DPF Cleaner and Gasket Remover.

MoTip’s protection range includes all possible protective products for bodywork, like Stone Chip Spray, Bitumen, Waxcoating, and Hollow Section Wax. All products give lasting protection for salt, stone chip and moisture.

MoTip’s specialist cleaners tackle everyday requirements like textiles, engine bays, and glass with clinical efficiency. They also have answers nobody else has such as Stainless Steel Cleaner, Chewing Gum Freezer, & Aerosol Industrial Cleaner.

MOTIP DUPLI supplies a complete assortment for the automotive segment, from painting to cleaning, chemical fixes to underbody protection.

Available to you as a complete range, or a single can – and all same-day.

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Farécla

Using the best quality materials, Farecla have been providing surface finishing solutions to bodyshops, detailers and more since 1952. Their strict quality control means that your customers will receive the best possible product, every single time.

G3 Compound Bottle 1L

G3 Compound

Farecla’s Advanced G3 Liquid is a one-step system that provides a fast cutting action and a high gloss finish. Combining the reliability and advantages of G3 paste with a reduced clean up time, it provides improved versatility, quality and speed to final finish.

• Versatile – Can be used on fresh and cured paintwork • Permanent Finish – Removes P1500 abrasive paper marks without the use of fillers • Rapid Cutting Action – Improved cutting action quickens the process • Reduced Clean Up Time – Less water is required during use which reduces throw-off.

Item No: FARG3-400

Item No: FARAG3-1400 Item No: FARAG3-700

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Mahle Behr As of the 1st of January 2020, Behr Hella as we know it will no longer exist. In its place comes Mahle Behr. But what does this mean for you?

Thankfully, you have nothing to worry about! It couldn’t be simpler, and we’ve put together a useful guide to explain how this change affects our products.

What’s in a Name?

The main change as a result of this is the name on the boxes you receive. All parts previously sold by Behr Hella will now bear the Mahle Behr name – Mahle are a long-time global name in the automotive aftermarket industry and Behr is now under their umbrella. New parts numbers will be made for the same products, but during the transitional period you can still use existing part numbers in ordering and in TecDoc. The part numbers eventually will change from Hella to Mahle.

What’s the Same?

Apart from the above, everything else is the same. You still get the same high standard of parts and quality control, and the same customer care and satisfaction you’ve come to expect from Behr.

The same future-proof thermal management, and the same system know-how in the fields of filtration, thermal and diagnostics.

And most importantly, the same availability and efficiency!

MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer and technology driver for the mobility of the future.

Based on a broad systems competence consisting of Engine Systems and Components, Filtration, and Thermal Management, the group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology. Thanks to its expertise in electric and electronic components and systems, MAHLE can thus also offer integrated system solutions for e-mobility.

MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide. For decades, MAHLE components and systems have also been used on the world’s racetracks and off the road—in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport, as well as marine applications.

Behr combines for more than 10 years outstanding service expertise with a high-quality and extensive product range. Behr put together an appealing overall package that has great availability, expert technical service and appealing sales support along with having long-standing OE expertise and the best quality articles. The independent aftermarket benefits from top-quality products, security of supply and extensive service expertise – and not just in relation to the supply of parts. Using Behr allows garages and parts dealers to choose from over 6,500 quality parts in over 20 product groups in the areas of engine cooling, vehicle air conditioning and ventilation/blowers. In these areas we service a wide variety of manufacturers and all common European and Asian vehicle types, from cars to heavy-duty transport vehicles.

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Mahle Behr How does this affect you, the customer?

It doesn’t! The same part numbers apply and we still provide the same great range of products

Coolant Radiators The coolant radiator comprises of the radiator core and water tank with all necessary connections and attachment elements.

Fans & Clutches Controlling the cool air flows as needed while minimising the development of noise and the load reduces fuel consumption and the impact on the environment. The purpose of the Visco® clutch is to provide traction to the fan wheel and to influence its speed depending on the temperature.

Expansion Tanks Due to the expansion of the coolant, a high coolant temperature leads to an increase in pressure in the cooling system. The increase in pressure is relieved by means of a valve integrated in the cap on the expansion tank.

Oil Coolers Using oil coolers to cool engine oils that are under a high thermal load, i.e. ensuring an almost constant temperature, has significant advantages.

Oil change intervals can be extended and the service life of the engine increases.

There are two types of oil cooler: coolant cooled and air cooled.

Interior Heat Exchangers The air flow produced by the interior blower is routed through the heat exchanger, which has hot coolant flowing through it.

The thus heated air then reaches the inside of the vehicle.

Intercoolers More performance over the whole speed range, lower fuel consumption, improved engine efficiency, lower exhaust gas values, reduced thermal pressure on the engine – there are a large number of reasons to cool the combustion air of charged engines with intercoolers.

Condensers / Radiator Fans Mounted before or behind the condenser/radiator. They remove heat from the refrigerant or coolant via the generated air flow.

An additional or more powerful fan is usually used in vehicles with an air conditioning system.

EGR Radiators Exhaust gas recirculation radiators operate along the lines of the following functional principle: One part of the main gas stream between the exhaust manifold and the turbocharger is fed to a special heat exchanger (=EGR radiator made of stainless steel or aluminium) where it is cooled and then once again redirected to the intake air. Through the cooling the combustion temperature in the engine drops, thus bringing about a reduction of the amount of nitrogen oxide.

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SHOCK ABSORBERS Alongside their Steering and Suspension products, Meyle offers a wide variety of products from all aspects of the automobile – from shock absorbers to automatic transmission filters, with the same drive for quality the brand is synonymous with.

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

Item No: MSA0132

Item No: MSA0095

Item No: MSA0126

126 725 0024

126 623 0055

126 725 0015

Fitting Position: Rear

Fitting Position: Front

Fitting Position: Rear

Application

Application

Application

Audi A3 Mk2: ’03-‘15 Seat Altea + Altea XL: ‘04+ Seat Leon Mk2 Hatch: ’05-‘13 Skoda Octavia Mk2: ’04-‘13 Skoda Yeti: ’09-‘17 VW Touran: ‘03+ VW Golf Mk5: ’03-‘09

Audi A1 ’10-‘18 Audi Q3 ‘11+ Skoda Octavia Mk2: ’04-‘13 Skoda Superb II: ’08-‘15 Seat Altea + Altea XL: ‘04+ Seat Leon Mk2 Hatch: ’05-‘13 VW Eos ’06-‘15 VW Scirocco Mk3 ’08-‘17

Seat Ibiza: ‘02+ Seat Cordoba Mk2: ’02-‘09 Skoda Fabia: ‘99+ VW Polo: ’01-‘17 VW Fox: ’03-‘14

ATF FILTER KITS

Audi DSG Automatic Transmission Filter Kit Item No: MOK0056

ZF 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Filter Kit Item No: MOK0057

100 135 0114

300 135 1007/SK

Application

Application

Audi A5: ’07-‘17 Audi A6: ’10-‘18 Audi Q5: ‘08+

Jaguar XJ: ‘09+ Jaguar F-Type: ‘12+ BMW 3 Series: ’11-‘19 BMW X5: ’06-‘13 Land Rover Discovery: ‘09+ Range Rover + Range Rover Sport: ‘12+

W5A 5 Speed Mercedes Automatic Transmission Filter Kit Item No: MOK0002

014 135 0201

Application

Mercedes-Benz C-Class W202/W203: ’93-‘11 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210/W211/W212: ’95+ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: ’95-‘06 Mercedes-Benz Vito: ‘03+

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ADAS

DAS 3000 S20

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems An increasing number of modern passenger cars, vans and LCVs are equipped with driver assistance systems detecting critical situations via camera systems and radar sensors.

Workshops now increasingly have to calibrate these systems once they completed repair or maintenance tasks. With the new DAS 3000, Bosch now provides a universal and computer- based calibration and adjustment device for driver assistance systems.

Its vehicle-specific calibration targets make it suitable for vehicles of all common manufacturers. The system works in combination with the Bosch diagnostic software Esitronic 2.0 online and a diagnostic tester - providing workshops with quick access to different diagnostic procedures for the calibration of driver assistance systems of different vehicle manufacturers.

DAS 3000 S20 • • •

Starter Kit 1

Mercedes Type 1, Mazda type 1, Honda type 3, Universal type 1 (Kia / Hyundai, Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, Opel, PSA transporter), Nissan type 1 (Qashqai), Toyota type 1, Toyota type 3

Nissan Type 2 Nissan type 2 target board set for 2017 >

Mazda Type 2

Mazda type 2 target board set for 2017 >

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Calibration device / jig VW target (The VW target is also a radar reflector) 2 x cameras for “driving axis positioning” Universal wheel clamps with targets Distance measurement aid (post with reference panel) Positioning software

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Commercial Batteries High electrical consumption, long idle times and often extreme temperature conditions push commercial batteries to the limit. Bosch batteries work hard to ensure reliable power supply at all times - maintenance-free with an especially long service life, saving fleet operators both time and money.

T3 - Truck

T4 - HD Truck

Item No: BOS0092T30400

Item No: BOS0092T40770

Application

Application

T3040(547/655)12V 125Ah 720CCA

T4077 (629HD)12V 170Ah 1000CCA

T5 - HDE Truck

T5 - HDE Truck

Item No: BOS0092T50770

Item No: BOS0092T50800

Application

Application

T5077(629SHD)12V 180Ah 1000CCA

T5080(625SHD)12V 225Ah 1150CCA

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Workshop Lighting

Manufactured exclusively from high-quality materials to the highest standards, Philips’ advanced LED inspection and work lighting solutions produce natural yet extremely powerful light, ranging from 6 000 K to 6 500 K - the best light spectrum for comfortable and concentrated work.

Compact Dimmable Pocket Lamp RCH5S

Dimmable LED Light with Charging Dock RCH25

Dimmable and Portable LED Projector PJH10

Part No: LPL62X1

Part No: LPL63X1

Part No: LPL64X1

This small but powerful dimmable LED light is fitted with high-quality LEDs. A pocket-sized cordless work lamp that provides bright light, and thanks to an IK09 shock resistance rating and IP68 water resistance, it’s almost unbreakable! Smart dimming lets you easily adjust the light between 300 and 30 lumens and strong built-in magnets allow hands-free use.

Fitted with quality LEDs, the Philips RCH25 is a powerful cordless light.

Smart dimming lets you easily adjust the light output between 500 and 50 lumens and strong built-in magnets allow hands-free use. Highly resistant to water and impacts thanks to an IK09 shock resistance rating and an IP68 rating for resistance to water, this is a perfect all-round worklamp.

Fitted with high-quality LEDs, the Philips PJH10 projector provides an intense 1000 lumen beam of light. Smart dimming lets you adjust the light output down to 100 lumens. Highly resistant to water and impacts thanks to an IK09 shock resistance rating and an IP68 rating for resistance to water, this lamp is built to last.

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Docking station for efficient battery charging Advanced battery with long life: 1.5 h (dim: 12 h) 180° pivoting lamp to direct light beam 300 lumens/3 W Shock and water resistant Strong built-in magnets

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FREE

Docking station for efficient battery charging Unrivalled 300 lumen LED spot light 180° pivoting lamp to direct light beam 500 lumen/5 W lamp Shock and water resistant Strong built-in magnets

Compact Penlight with purchase of any of the models above

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1000 lumen / 10 W Rechargeable battery lasts up to 12 hours per charge Smaller and lighter than comparable products Shock and water resistant Magnetic mounting accessory for hands-free lighting Rotating handle lets you position light for hands-free use

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TECH TIPS brought to you by MechanExpert

PARALLEL vs TAPERED WIRE Why do some Kilen springs look different to OE?

Why a Kilen spring may be shorter than the OE...

Some original springs are manufactured using tapered spring wire; where the thickness of the steel reduces towards the end of the spring. This generally produces a weight saving but also increases the risk of premature spring failure.

To remove this risk of premature failure, Kilen springs are made from parallel spring wire, where the steel has a consistent thickness (diameter). To compensate, a Kilen spring may need to be slightly shorter than a tapered wire OE. It is designed to fit the application and, once tted will provide the correct spring rate, and ensure the vehicle sits at the correct ride height.

There is a misconception concerning tapered wire springs; and especially concerning those with a minibloc (rugby ball shape) design, that all possess a progressive spring rate, and that progressive springs rates can only be achieved by tapered wire springs!

In reality, tapered wire springs (minibloc or otherwise) can be designed to have progressive or linear spring rate characteristics. In minibloc designs however a linear rate is usually observed since the reduced material diameter towards the end coils compensates for the reduction in the spring’s external diameter - meaning that the spring rate generally stays consistent.

It is also important to note that springs made from parallel (constant thickness) wire can equally be designed to have linear or progressive spring rate characteristics; by varying the pitch (gaps between the coils) for example.

The danger with tapered wire springs however is that stresses can be almost the same throughout the total length of the material. The thinner wire coils towards the end of the spring can therefore experience stresses as high as those in the most active part of the spring, resulting in a signi cantly increased risk of breakage – something further aggravated by corrosion which is most likely at the end (transition) coils.

Whilst Kilen only manufacture springs from parallel spring wire (constant thickness) we do offer a range of tapered wire springs, to give our customers and the installer a choice. All Kilen parallel wire springs come with a 3 year warranty and are certi ed Matching OE Quality, providing peace of mind and allowing tment without any warranty restrictions. Our tapered wire springs come with a 2 year warranty.

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INTERNAL REBOUND SPRING - F.A.Q.s “What does a rebound spring do?”

Why are some KYB shocks shorter than OE?”

This is due to the presence of a “rebound spring”. During the first mass production phase of a car, OE struts will often contain a rebound spring. It is at this point that the KYB aftermarket shocks are released, exactly matching this initial design.

After the initial mass production phase, some vehicle manufacturers are known to remove the rebound spring to reduce cost. This means when comparing a new OE unit with a KYB unit, there will be a noticeable distance in piston rod lengthsometimes by up to 50mm. This can also be the case when comparing a KYB unit with a cheaper brand unit which does not contain a performance enhancing rebound spring.

It is worth noting the length of the piston has no effect on the ride height of the vehicle, this is determined by the height of the spring seat.

It is a metal spring placed around the base of the piston rod inside the body of the shock absorber. The purpose of the rebound spring is to protect against potential damage from full extension of the piston rod. This also adds stability on cornering, and adds extra resistance during moments of heightened body roll, increasing comfort and safety.

The presence of the rebound spring makes it almost impossible to manually fully extend the piston rod from out of the body of the shock absorber. This is why there is a noticeable difference between units with and those without.

“When transferring the compressed coil spring and mounting kit to the new strut, the threaded stud doesn’t come through far enough” On some applications, it is necessary to raise the axle or suspension slightly to attach the shock absorber mountings. This can be done either with a drive on ramp or by raising the lower control arm / axle so that it is not fully extended.

There are also tools on the market to assist with tting shock absorbers that have a rebound spring. They compress the internal rebound spring su ciently to be able to extend the piston rod to the required length to be able to thread the upper nut correctly.

Take care not to touch the piston rod with pliers / mole grips as you will damage it and cause the oil seal to leak.

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