CDi Issue 2 - July 2019

July 2019

Issue 2

Top Picks IN SEASON

Get ready for Summer

Bumper to Bumper!

Hella Ford Focus Mk3

On your bike!

Green Fingers Something for the weekend?

TH!NK CD Pull-out & Keep

Car Care

New for

Summer 2019

Safe & Clean with Polyco • Pierburg EGR Valves • Tech Tips from MechanExpert

info@cd-group.com

Issue 2

July 2019

Inside this issue

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Industry News New from Meguiar’s Our Top Picks In Season In Stock Block Exemption Regulations New to Range Bumper to Bumper: Bosch Bodyshop: Hella Sonne Stay Safe & Clean with Polyco Commercial Vehicle: Mann Filter Workshop: ADAS Calibration 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 Meguiar’s IntroducesNEW

Ultimate Snow Foam Trusted car care experts Meguiar’s have just introduced an exciting new product to their line-up in the form of Ultimate Snow Foam. The latest addition to the hugely popular ‘Ultimate’ range, is an all-new formula engineered specifically towards car enthusiasts looking for the ultimate snow foam to use along with a foam cannon and pressure washer. Meguiar’s tell us that with its Xtreme Cling foam, it’s the perfect way to obtain a swirl-free wash that won’t compromise wax protection!

Meguiar’s G191532EU Ultimate Snow Foam Xtreme Cling 946ml

This advanced formula contains a specialized Xtreme Cling foaming

or, with a premium wash mitt when a lighter cleaning is

action that delivers an intense foam that sticks and clings to painted

all that’s required.

surfaces gently loosening road grime, dirt and contaminants. Fine-tuned to carefully and thoroughly clean coated, waxed or sealed finishes while

With either method, Meguiar’s promise

preserving protection and leaving a brilliant, swirl-free shine.

that Ultimate Snow Foam will deliver an amazing foaming action that will

While Meguiar’s might seem late to the (Snow)Foam Party, they have as

help loosen dirt and debris while

always added their own twist in that the product can be used in one of

helping lubricate and buffer the paint

two ways: as a pre-wash prior to using a traditional two-bucket method,

to help prevent swirls and preserve protection.

Celebrates120th Anniversary 120 years ago, the history of HELLA began: What was once a small lamp factory in Lippstadt has now become a global automotive supplier with 40,000 employees worldwide offering OE expertise to the aftermarket.

To celebrate 120 years as an industry leader in automotive technology, Hella are looking back at how they illuminated the way for a number of world rally champions down through the decades with their #hellathroughtheyears competition. Check out their Facebook page for details on how you could win one of their limited run vintage rally prints.

We have a handful of these rare limited edition prints to give away, ask your sales contact – but be quick!

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INDUSTRY NEWS HELLA and MANN+HUMMEL

Recognised by General Motors as 2018 Supplier of the Year Winners

Mann

Pictured left to right: James Danahy, GM Executive Director, Global Functional Leader Chassis Engineering Jerry Beemer, GM Director, Global Transmission Hardware Engineering Kurk Wilks, President Original Equipment, MANN+HUMMEL William Peers, Global Director Sales, MANN+HUMMEL David Drouillard, GM Executive Director, Engine, Transmission and Thermal Purchasing.

Lighting and electronics expert HELLA and MANN+HUMMEL have each been named as a Supplier of the Year by General Motors during their 27th annual ‘Supplier of the Year’ awards ceremony held in Detroit.

Hella

Joerg Weisberger, CEO of HELLA Electronics for North and South America (centre) and Rick Bloomfield,Vice President of Sales, (to the right), receiving the award.

“We hold our suppliers to a high bar,” said Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “They went above and beyond to deliver the innovations and quality that will help us earn customers for life.”

MANN+HUMMEL, accepted the award together with Bill Peers, Director Global Sales for GM. “General Motors is a very important longstanding customer for MANN+HUMMEL. We believe in their direction and remain deeply committed to aligning to their business priorities,” said Wilks. “To be recognized for our 24th Supplier of the Year is an honour and demonstrates the deep commitment each of us at MANN+HUMMEL have towards our longstanding partnership.”

This is the 24th time MANN+HUMMEL has received the award. Kurk Wilks, President and General Manager OEM at

The Supplier of the Year award winners were chosen by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufactur-

ing and logistics executives. Winners were selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.

“We are incredibly proud to be named a 2018 Supplier of the Year by our valued customer, General Motors,” said Joerg Weisgerber, CEO of HELLA Electronics for North and South America. “Receiving this coveted award is a strong reflection of our team’s efficient, results-focused mentality, and we look forward to building upon on our partnership as we shape the future of mobility together.”

MANN-FILTER Ensures Cleanliness of Highly Sensitive Parts For multi-application filters To protect the sensitive components within the vehicle, manufacturers set strict specifications regarding the cleanliness of all parts inside the engine. The production process and the finished filter are required to meet the highest cleanliness standards. Currently MANN-FILTER uses the CCM (Component Cleanliness Management) seal to meet these standards and prevent contamination from the assembly process entering the ‘cleanside’ of the filter.

With immediate effect the current CCM seal will be replaced by a shrink wrap around the entire filter to ensure a safe and clean environment. Whilst the filter will look visually different there will be no change in the performance or alterations to the specifications.

Please continue to use the current CCM seal until stocks are depleted Application Type Car Truck and Bus Truck and Bus Truck and Bus

Part Number PU 9003 z U 620/2 y KIT U 620/3 y KIT U 620/4 y KIT

Manufacturers Include Ford, Volvo Iveco, Scania, Van Hool, Volvo Bus DAF MAN, Neoplan, Van Hool

New from Meguiar’s

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Item No: G192000EU

Snow Foam Cannon Kit Meguiar’s Snow Foam Cannon Kit contains both the Meguiar’s Snow Foam Cannon and the high-sudsing Gold Class Car Wash that when used in combination with a suitable pressure cleaner, combine to provide outstanding foaming action and excellent cling to gently help foam away dirt, road grime and contaminants. Revitalise the colour, clarity and gloss of your paint – all without stripping your vital wax protection!.

Kit includes: 1) Heavy duty printed Snow Foam bottle with Meguiar’s logo.

2) Adjustable foam nozzle (Snow Foam Lance) for thick snow foam action.

3) Pressure washer adapters x 3 included (Karcher, Nilfisk, Bosch).

4) Meguiar’s Gold Class Shampoo 473ml.

A premium shampoo with ultra-rich conditioners that foams when applied through a snow foam cannon to help gently remove dirt, road grime and contaminants from your car bodywork whilst maintaining your wax protection. The Gold Class Shampoo can be used as both a pre-wash in the form of a Snow Foam as well as a traditional car wash.

Item No: G190200EU

Meguiar’s Quik Scratch Eraser Kit This exciting new kit includes Meguiar’s proprietary 4” Scratch Eraser Pad, Meguiar’s® ScratchX® 2.0 Fine Scratch & Blemish Remover and a premium 16” x 16” microfiber towel. Using the power of your drill, the Scratch Eraser Pad maximizes the ScratchX® 2.0 formula to quickly erase scratches with minimum effort. This combination allows you to safely remove paint defects and blemishes like light scratches, scuff marks, paint transfer, fingernail marks around door handles and more!

ScratchX 2.0 contains microscopic

abrasives to remove light defects and

enhance depth of shine without harming

the paint on your car. After working the

ScratchX 2.0 in, the included microfiber

towel safely and gently removes the

remaining residue to reveal a brilliant

shine. Stop working by hand to remove

fine scratches and blemishes in your

paint. Let your drill do the work and

erase them with the Meguiar’s Quik Scratch Eraser Kit!

Item No: G191532EU

Meguiar’s Ultimate Snow Foam 946ml

Meguiar’s Ultimate Snow Foam pH neutral formula cleans without stripping protection. The intense foam clings & clings, gently loosening road grime on lightly soiled cars ahead of the pressure rinse, yet also lubricates the surface on dirtier vehicles. Meguiar’s Ultimate Snow Foam is engineered specifically for coated, waxed or sealed finishes. Mixes 1 part of Meguiar’s® Ultimate Snow Foam to 5 parts water in your foam cannon bottle.

Item No: G191016EU

Meguiar’s 3-in-1 Wax 473ml Not everyone has the time or energy to take multiple steps cleaning, polishing and waxing their car. However, now there’s an amazing solution with Meguiar’s 3-in-1 Wax. This unique formula cleans, polishes and protects, delivering amazing results all in one simple step! Advanced abrasive technology quickly and safely removes below surface paint defects like swirls, water spots and other in paint blemishes. Rich polishing oils provide additional depth, fullness of color, gloss and shine. This formula is also a unique blend of carnauba wax and synthetic polymers that provide resilient water beading action with a durable, protective barrier of wax protection.

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OUR TOP PICKS Item No: A-2780 Description Rear Air Spring (Left or Right) Application BMW 5 Series F07 & F11; BMW 5 GT (F07) ’09-’17, BMW 5 Touring (F11) ’09-’17

Item No: BOS3397014405 Description Aerotwin Wiper Blade Set A405S Application Ford Fiesta VII ‘17>

Item No: PAD2209 Description Brake Pads Application Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTi ‘17-> Vauxhall Insignia 1.5… 2.0 D 4x4 ‘17->

Item No: SFL1 Description Snow Foam Lance - Karcher K Fitment The ideal partner for Auto Finesse’s Avalanche Snow Foam. A must in anyone’s detailing kit and therefore a must on your shelf.

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OUR TOP PICKS Item No: 6PR008134-101 Description Engine Oil Level Sensor Application Audi A2 1.4 TDI ‘00->’05 Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI..2.0 TDI ‘10-> Skoda Fabia 1.2..1.4 TDI ‘’06->’14

Item No: G191532EU Description Meguiar’s Ultimate Snow Foam 5Ltr Engineered specifically for coated, waxed or sealed finishes, Meguiar’s Ultimate Snow Foam cleans without stripping protection. The intense foam clings & clings, gently loosening road grime without contact.

Item No: HU6014/1Z Description Oil Filter Application BMW 1 (F20) 116i..125d ‘15-> BMW 3 (F30) 318i..325d ‘15->’18 BMW X3/X4/X5 sDrive 18d..xDrive 28d ‘10->

Item No: 886.650 Description Timing Case Cover Application VAG 1.8 & 2.0 TSI & TFSI covering 119 vehicles

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Winning Numbers Don’t believe in a sure thing? We’ve teamed up with Gates to find out what they consider to be a certainty at part number level and the result is the list of winning numbers below. These are the top sellers your customer will simply expect you to have when the need inevitably arises, and in the brand they need: Gates is a supplier to more than 34 OE manufacturers worldwide, with over one hundred years at the forefront of automotive innovation.

PowerGrip® Kits+Water Pump

Micro-V® Stop-Start Belt Kit

DriveAlign® Idler Pulley

Item No: KP15678XS

Item No: KO16PK1020EMD

Item No: T36536

Application Volkswagen Golf 1.6 ‘12>

Application Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 ‘10>

Application Ford Ranger 3.2 ‘11>

Micro-V® Multi-Ribbed Belts

DriveAlign® Torsional Vibration Damper

Item No:

Item No: TVD1134

5PK1123XS

Volvo XC60 2.4 ‘11 - ‘17

6PK1580XS

Audi A4 2.0 ‘07 - ‘15

6PK903XS

Toyota Aygo 1.0 ‘14>

6PK893XS

Mini One 1.6 ‘10 - ‘13

6PK2580XS

Volkswagen Crafter 50 2.5 ‘06 - ‘13

Application Ford Transit 460 2.4 ‘06 - ‘14

Item No: TVD1136 Application BMW 5 Series 520d 2.0 ‘10 - ‘16

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Mann Filters

The air that I breathe ...

Air Con Re-Freshers

Poor quality air makes you tired and irritates your eyes and respiratory tract. Cabin air filters from MANN-FILTER ensure improved comfort and fresh air in your car, as they almost completely free the air entering the vehicle of dust, pollen, soot and other pollutants..

Item No: G16402EU Item No: G181302EU

Available in a range of scents, these single-use odour removers extract the toughest odours throughout the entire vehicle interior. By using the recirculated air system Meguiar’s® Air Refresher will move throughout the inside of your vehicle removing odour in all the hard to reach areas, leaving a pleasant fresh scent in its place.

PAG Oil

PAG Oil is used to lubricate, seal and cool the sliding and rotating parts in the refrigerant circuit.

Make sure your customers comply with the vehicle or compressor manufacturer’s instructions with our range of PAG Oils from Hella and Liqui Moly.

IN SEASON IN STOCK However hot it is or isn’t, Summer is officially here and with it the familiar sounds of mowers, motorcycles, classic cars, interior fans, and garden hoses. Make sure you’re making the most of your front-of-counter space and these customer groups who appear but once a year when they need your help to stay trimmed, stay upright, stay the distance, stay cool, and stay clean.

Air Con Cleaners

Item No: LM4087 Item No: AIRCC Item No: MOT090508

Our range of air con system cleaners from Liqui Moly, Comma, and Motip give you a range of options when it comes to properly cleaning and disinfecting an A/C system.

On your bike!

Oils & Additives

Whether for a motorcycle, moped, scooter, trike, quad bike or go-cart. For the road, off-road or race circuit. Liqui Moly offer you motor oils perfectly tailored to the needs of two-wheeled vehicles, as well as the additives to flush and enhance lubrication and cooling systems.

Specialist Products

When it comes to motorbikes, care is king. Liqui Moly produces something for every serviceable part from chain spray to filter oil.

Bulbs

Our motorcycle lighting solutions from Philips not only provide the safety your customers need, but also the vibration resistance and styling they’ve been looking for.

Spark Plugs

NGK is one of the most important OE suppliers to two-wheeler manufacturers and offers the perfect spark plug for almost any motorbike or scooter.

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Green Fingers Oils

We have modern oils rich in additives for better cleaning and protection for garden equipment from Liqui Moly and Carlube.

Spark Plugs

NGK offers spark plugs for lawn mowers, chainsaws and other outdoor power equipment to increase power and reduce fuel consumption.

Chain Spray

Liqui Moly chain spray reaches even the most remote lubrication points. After the solvent has evaporated, an extremely adhesive, soft lubrication film remains. Its centrifugal forces resistance excels especially on highly-stressed and high-speed chains. Cold, heat and spray resistant.

2 Stroke Oil

High quality semi-synthetic 2-cycle motor oil for use in all 2-stroke engines. Secures the functional performance of the engine and ensures maximum service life. Self-mixing.

Something for the Weekend?

Classic Oils

With a spec some of us will remember as the norm for many years, these conventional, multigrade engine oils protect and preserves old engines. Their high viscosity help to reduce oil loss & leakage and ensure economical oil consumption.

Classic Additives

DIY Improvements

Cars are like people in more ways than one, and their needs certainly change with age. Across Liqui Moly, Motip, and Comma we have products for every classic ailment and need, such as Quick Start, Carburettor Cleaner, Lead Substitute, and Petrol Stabiliser to name but a few.

Small improvements can make the biggest difference. Help your customers put the black back on their bumpers, the silver back on their wheels, and their heart back in their hobby.

Detailing 101 Meguiar’s

The Meguiar’s range of consumer products is designed to meet the needs of any weekend detailer and car care enthusiast with a product for every job starting with the humble wash. Educate your customers on the value of a mitt over a sponge, and a bucket with a grit guard and soon they’ll be coming back for the professional assortment – we have that too!

Auto Finesse

Making them Shine Since 1999, this relatively new name in car care continues to cause a sensation with a following that has gone global. Show your customers what all the fuss is about with a professional quality range that’s a favourite among keen hobbyists.

Block Exemption

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Regulation

Right2Choose is all about informing motorists that they can take their vehicle, irrespective of age, anywhere for servicing without invalidating the vehicle manufacturer’s warranty. Motorists have a choice and can legally take their vehicle to be repaired or serviced at any independent garage, franchised dealer or autocentre, Providing parts and fluids of Original Equipment (OE) quality have been used in accordance with manufacturer’s service schedules, you will NOT invalidate the warranty.

Everyday motorists place one of their

But doing so, especially for the first time,

most essential possessions – the modern

can be a daunting experience. Which ga-

motor vehicle – in the hands of

rage do you choose? How do you know

independent garages by taking their

mechanics are properly trained and have

vehicle to a workshop close to home or

the equipment to deal with your car?

workplace.

What questions should you ask?

CHOOSE

ANY

You have the right to have your

Choosing an independent garage

vehicle repaired or serviced at any

or autocentre could save you time

independent garage, franchised

and money and provide a fast,

dealer or autocentre of your

efficient, hassle-free and friendly

choosing without invalidating your

service.

warranty*

*Spare parts used must be of OE-matching quality and are recorded as such.

Vehicle must be serviced in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer service schedules.

Your customer has the Right2Choose Motorists legally have the right to choose where their vehicle is serviced and repaired without invalidating their warranty as they are protected under the EU Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation 461/2010.

REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Providing parts & fluids of Original Equipment (OE) quality have been used in accordance with manufacturer service schedules – you will NOT invalidate your warranty…

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EGR Valves

Intelligent Emissions Reduction First-tier supplier Pierburg is one of the closest partners to the automotive industry. Pierburg is the specialist for emission control, air supply, throttle valves and solenoid valves.

BMW M57 D30

PSA 2.2 HDi

VAG 1.9 & 2.0 TDi

EGR Valve with Seal

EGR Valve with Seal

EGR Valve with Seal

Application

Application

Application

Item No: 7.00450.10.0

BMW M57 D30 3er E90 ’04-’12, 5er E60 ’01-’10, 6er E63 ’04-’10, X3 E83 ’03-’11, X6 E71 ’07-‘14

Item No: 7.00063.10.0

Citroen 2.2 Hdi (C5, C6, C8 ‘06->) Ford 2.2 TDCi (Mondeo & S-Max ‘08->) Land Rover 2.2 D TD4 ‘06-> Peugeot 2.2 Hdi (407, 607, & 807 ‘06->)

Item No: 7.24809.16.0

VAG 1.9 & 2.0 TDI Audi A3 ’03-’13, VW Golf IV & V ’97-’09, Passat B6 ’05-’11, Skoda Octavia I & II ’96-’13, etc.

GM 1.3 CDTi

Ford Transit

EGR Valve with Seal

EGR Valve with Seal

Item No: 7.00020.25.0

Item No:7.24809.69.0

Application

Application

Alfa Romeo & Fiat 1.3 D & 1.3 JTD 16V MultiJet engines GM 1.3 CDTI (Astra ‘04->’10 & Corsa ‘06->’14)

Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi… 3.2 TDCi RWD ‘06->’14

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Kilen Coil Springs Kilen’s ‘continually updated’ philosophy means a constant flow of new part numbers. We’ve just added 110 new items, and below we’ve highlighted some of the numbers that we think will be flying off our shelves and yours very soon. Kilen’s market leading range comes from a commitment to high technology production and more than 150 years spring manufacturing experience.

Coil Spring

Coil Spring

Coil Spring

Item No: KIL23546

Item No: KIL20159

Item No: KIL14882

OE Number: 5Q0411105DH

OE Number: 312640 / 312638

OE Number: 546303U354 / 546303U350

Position: Front Axle

Position: Front Axle

Position: Front Axle

Application

Application

Application

Volkswagen Golf 1.6 ‘12>

Opel Corsa E 1.0..1.4 ‘14-> Opel Corsa E Van 1.2..1.4 ‘14->

Hyundai ix35 2.0..1.7 CRDi ‘10-> Kia Sportage 2.0 CVVT..1.7 CRDi ‘10->

Coil Spring

Coil Spring

Coil Spring

Item No: KIL13514

Item No: KIL14883

Item No: KIL14886

OE Number: xxxxxxxxx

OE Number: 546301J302 / 546301J301

Position: Front Axle

OE Number: 546303U254 / 546303U250

Position: Front Axle

Position: Front Axle

Application

Application

Application

Ford C-Max II 1.5 EcoBoost ‘15-> Ford Focus III 2.0 TDCi ‘10->

Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi ‘10-> Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi ‘10->

We’ve teamed up with Kilen to make a helpful Information Booklet on Kilen’s unrivalled range and availability – Ask for yours today!

Hyundai i20 1.2..1.4 ‘08->’15

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Repair & Refinish As Hella’s paint division, Sonne offers a full, VOC compliant, range of refinish products.

The aim of the Sonne brand is to offer repairers an alternative for the refinish market, allowing for greater choice and control of costs, leading to increased profitability.

Give your bodyshop that alternative every day, with the everyday items they need below.

Primers/WOW

Clear Coats

PERFORMANCE & VERSATILITY

DURABILITY & APPEARANCE

Spot Primer Aerosols MINOR REPAIRS IN RECORD TIME

Item No: AX205003 AX205013 AX205023

Description White Grey Black

AX205055

2k Epoxy Primer

Don’t Forget

Surfacers are of paramount importance in the car repair process. To assist in improving opacity the colours that make up the range are black, white and grey. Additionally, they can be mixed together up to 50% to obtain light grey and dark grey tones. By doing so, the surfacer tone will surpass your expectations while saving on colour consumption.

Item No: AX306045 AX306005

Description Anti Scratch Clear coat HS420 Clear coat

Clear coats play a vital role in the protection and aesthetics of the vehicle after any damage has been repaired. Within the Sonne range of clear coats there is a product to suit every operation.

HS420 offers the repairer the option of three speeds of drying, dependent on the size of the surface or the environment in which the repair is being undertaken. Anti-scratch clear coat is a self-regenerating coating after coming in the case of contact with certain aggressive external agents such as mechanical vehicle washing.

Thinners

Degreaser

Item No: Description AX407095 Gun Cleaner AX407055 Thinners Non Sanding

Item No: Description AX407105 Anti Static Degreaser

Item No: Description AX205060 Grey AX205070 White AX205080 Black Exceptional drying, accelerates the process before the final coat. Can be applied in thin layers or simply for sealing small edges produced during the sanding process. Available in three different tones, the perfect complement before applying colour.

Fade Out

Item No: AX407131

Description Fade Out Thinners

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Stay Safe & Clean

Nitrile & Latex disposable gloves

Polyco Healthline’s Automotive range offers a solution whatever the task at hand. A wide range of sizes, a variety of thicknesses and textures, and a choice of materials means they’ve got you covered. Use the numbers below to order the right product for your shelves.

Finite® Orange HD

Blue Nitrile™

Nitrile 4 PF™

Black Nitrile™

Aloe Vera Aloe Vera coated Latex Gloves.

Heavy Duty Nitrile Gloves – extra tough, extra grippy.

Nitrile Gloves with textured fingertips.

Blue nitrile powder free disposable glove.

Item No: Size

Item No: Size

Item No: Size

Item No: Size

Item No: Size

GL2001 Small (7)

GL8902 Medium (8)

GL8953 Large (9)

GL8971 Small (7)

GN34-L Large (9)

GL2002 Medium (8)

GL8903 Large (9)

GL8955 Xtra Large (10)

GL8972 Medium (8)

GL2003 Large (9)

GL8905 Xtra Large (10)

GL2005 Xtra Large (10)

Nitrile Gloves with textured fingertips.

GL8973 Large (9) GL8975 Xtra Large (10)

cleaning accessories

from

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Item No: DB001

Item No: MBB1

Item No: NWM1

Looking for that perfect set for the detailing en-

While it seems small the Auto Finesse Mini barrel

thusiast? We’ve got you covered. Brand new, Auto

brush is sure to accomplish BIG things when it

Finesse present to you the ultimate detailing

comes to wheel cleaning. No job’s too small.

The Auto Finesse Noodle Mitt is the latest accessory in the range ensuring you’re on your way to a swirl-free finish. Durable, ultra-plush synthetic fibres ensure this mitt will outlast others on the market and shampoo will glide across your paintwork.

Detailing Brush Trio

brushes, complete as a set of three.

Mini Barrel Brush

Noodle Microfibre Wash Mitt

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Tough Performers

Commercial Vehicle Range from Mann Filter Extreme temperatures, long service lives and highly polluted ambient air – commercial vehicle filters must carry out their duty reliably in very tough conditions. More and more commercial vehicles are being equipped with OE quality filter solutions in order to minimise cost- and time-intensive downtimes from the outset. Of course, with filters from MANN+HUMMEL.

Oil Filter

Oil Filter

Item No: WDK725

Item No: HU 718/1K

Application

Application

Air Dryer for Pneumatic Brake System

Air Dryer for Pneumatic Brake System

Item No: TB 1374/3x

Item No: C 29 010 KIT

Application

Application

Mercedes Integro 0 550 ‘96-> Mercedes Tourismo 0 350 ‘94-> Additional applications include Fendt, Man, New Holland and Van Hool

Scania P340 ‘04-> Renault Midlum 220.16 ‘01->

Mercedes Sprinter 3-T, 4-T & 5-T ‘95-’06; 3-T, 3.5-T, 4.6-T & 5-T ‘06> Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD ‘04->’05

Mercedes Atego 2 ‘04-> Mercedes Axor 2 ‘04->

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CAMERA & RADAR

(ADAS) CALIBRATION

Safety

matters most

Even in the mid-range segment, an increasing number of vehicle models are now being supplied with state-of-the-art safety systems such as distance regulation, lane tracking assistant, or night vision assistance. To service and repair these cars profitably, independent workshops need a reliable and, above all, flexible system that covers all the applicable vehicle manufacturer brands. With the CSC tool, modern driving assistance systems can be tested and calibrated in no time at all in accordance with original manufacturer specifications.

•

One system – all the big brands

•

Can be used even without an axial measuring system

•

Quick and easy to use

It’s worth it

The CSC tool delivers accurate results even where there is no space for wheel alignment or a level workshop floor. You don’t even need a lifting platform. This means your CSC tool completely pays for itself after just 11 uses – and of course, neither you nor your customer have to compromise on precision or safety! The modular structure and useful accessories enable you to configure the CSC tool in the best way to suit your workshop. Whether it involves measuring the geometric driving axis with a laser, brand-specific ACC reference panels, or optional radar kits (all available to order individually) – everything is covered

For diagnostic expertise, contact:

Peter Vahey mobile: +353 (0)86 145 1174 tel: +353 (0) 1 820 8860 email: PeterVahey@MechanExpert.com

www.MechanExpert.com

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TECH TIPS brought to you by MechanExpert

The alternator supplies all electrical components in the vehicle with electricity. Should the alternator lose its full functionality, the electronics will fail after a certain period – the battery will no longer be charged, and the vehicle will no longer be roadworthy.

In order that this does not happen, any faults should be detected in good time. We therefore provide you with various problem descriptions and detailed solutions in the following.

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Important safety information The following technical information and practical tips have been compiled

by HELLA in order to provide professional support to vehicle workshops in their day-to-day work. The information provided on this website is intended for use by suitably qualified personnel only.

ALTERNATOR: BASICS

The task of the alternator is to supply all electrical consumers within the vehicle with energy while charging the battery at the same time. Three-phase alternators are generally installed in modern vehicles.

The alternator power, battery capacity and the total power requirements of the vehicle’s electrical system are matched to each other.

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DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE ALTERNATOR: FUNCTION The alternator is usually composed of the following components: • Housing • Stator • Alternator rotor • Alternator regulator

The stator with three-phase winding is mounted in the alternator housing. Claw poles, excitation winding, fan and slip rings are mounted on the shaft of the alternator rotor. The pulley is mounted on the front of the external part of the shaft. The electronic control unit with carbon brush brackets is attached in the rear area of the alternator.

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ALTERNATOR FAULTY: SYMPTOMS

The following symptoms may indicate a fault in the alternator: • Charging indicator lamp lights up • Starting difficulties due to insufficiently charged vehicle battery.

• Vehicle battery becomes hot due to overload • The illuminance of the headlamp deviates in relation to the engine RPM • Bulbs burn out more quickly than normal

Function

Electricity is generated in the threephase alternator on the induction principle. An electrical voltage is generated in the stator winding when the magnetic field within this winding changes. This change in the magnetic field is generated by the rotating alternating rotor. A sinusoidal alternating voltage is generated by the changing magnetic field with alternating north and south poles. This alternating voltage, which is unsuitable for the electrical system in the vehicle, is converted to direct-current voltage by the rectifier. The control unit adjusts the alternator voltage to the respective operating state of the motor and to the voltage requirements of all consumers in the system.

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CAUSES OF FAULTY ALTERNATORS: CAUSE OF FAILURE

An alternator malfunction can have different causes. The cause is not always due to an internal alternator fault, such as a faulty winding, rotor, rectifier or control unit.

Before replacing the alternator, additional components should be considered as a cause of failure and checked.

• Prematurely aged or faulty vehicle battery • Electrical connections on the alternator loose or faulty • V-belt or V-ribbed belt loose or faulty • Belt tensioner or free-running roller damaged

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TESTING THE ALTERNATOR: TROUBLESHOOTING

When performing troubleshooting on the alternator, the following fundamental rules are to be observed: • Do not disconnect, short circuit or mount battery or connection terminals when the engine is running or the alternator is in operation (voltage peaks can lead to damage) • Never perform voltage or current measurements via short circuit (voltage peaks) - use a voltmeter or ammeter A multimeter and a clip-on ammeter are required for troubleshooting.

NOTICE : When performing welding work on the vehicle & when removing or installing the alternator, the battery must be

disconnected.

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Charging indicator lamp flickers

Charging Indicator lamp lights with unchanged brightness at an increased RPM

CAUSE:

REMEDY:

CAUSE:

REMEDY:

V-belt too loose

Tighten V-belt

Cable D+/61 has a short circuit to frame

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Setting of the contacts incorrect or the control unit resistor burnt out (Only with contact control units)

Adjust contacts, replace resistor or control unit

Control unit faulty

Replace control unit

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Check alternator and repair or replace if necessary

Charging indicator lamp lights up brighly with the ignition switched on, but dims or flickres when the engine is funning CAUSE:

REMEDY:

Contact resistance in the charg- Check cable and connecing current circuit or in the tions, and replace if necescable for the indicator lamp sary Control unit faulty Alternator faulty

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Replace control unit Check alternator, repair or replace if necessary

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Rectifier damaged Collector contaminated Short circuit in cable DF or in the rotor winding

Charging indicator lamp does not light up with the ignition switched on CAUSE:

REMEDY:

Battery discharged or faulty

Charge battery, check, replace if necessary

Cables or connections damaged, loose or oxidized

Check cabls and connections, attach, replace if necessary

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Carbon brushes Replace control unit

Carbon brushes worn Control unti faulty

Short circuit of a positive diode

Immediately disconnect battery or B+ (otherwise discharge in situ) an repair/replace alternator

Oxide coating on the slip rings, break in the rotor winding

Repair/replace alternator

Battery is not charged or charged insufficiently CAUSE:

REMEDY:

V-belt too loose

Tighten V-belt

Cables or connections loose, damaged, or oxidized

Check cables and connections between battery and alternator and the respective ground connection, replace if necessary

Battery faulty

Charge battery, check, replace if necessary

Control unit faulty

Replace controll unit

Collector contaminated Rectifier faulty

Check alternator, repair or replace if necessary

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Remedy the short circuit to frame Replace cable

Indicator lamp faulty

Replace indicator lamp

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