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»» VOTM - Audi Q2 2016> Page 4 - 5

»» Big 5 & NTR

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»» Timing Chain Kits Page 8 - 9

»» Popular S&S: Ford / BMW Page 10 - 11

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»» Engine: Mazda SHY Page 12 - 13

»» EOTM - 2.5 4D56 16V Page 14 - 15

»» WSBK Sponsorship Page 16 - 17

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»»FAI: A Covid Safe Company

We are continuing to follow government guidelines in all aspects of COVID-19: »» Washing hands regularly. »» Temperature checking all staff onsite. »» Social distancing. »» Isolated work areas. »» Staff working from home. »» Anyone with symptoms or family members self-isolating for 10 days.

Who Is FAI Sponsoring?

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Vehicle of the Month AUDI Q2 2016>

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f an Audi A3 Sportback is too long & low for you and a Q3 too big, you could be accused of being fussy! But that’s not something Audi will accuse you of; they would just say “Here’s your perfect car…an Audi Q2!”

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The trade press had mixed opinions about Audi’s mini-SUV as it filled yet another niche, therefore enabling comparisons to be drawn between it and a whole host of rivals; a couple of which seemed to come from the same manufacturer.

Control Arm Rear Lower L / R

SS9466 & SS9467

Is it a shrunken Q3 or a high-riding A3 or something cobbled together with parts they had lying around from other cars in the range?... Well, we think it’s all of the above! The overriding factor resides in a manufacturer who pioneered the way of making quality and more importantly, highly desirable SUV’s. With the vast array of engines within the VW group along with the Q2 being modelled on the MQB platform (no surprise there!) the goal of getting more aspirational buyers behind the wheel of an SUV is Child’s play.

For what still seems like a new model in the German brands’ line-up, the Q2 has now been around for five years, where numbers have been building steadily to over 50k on UK roads alone. The commonality between this and other models in the VW group is great news for our industry, allowing many components to be applied against hundreds of thousands of vehicles. Here are some of our best sellers with loads more displayed online at faiauto.com/ecat.

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Control Arm Rear Upper Forward

STRUT MOUNT KIT

SS10297

Vibration Damper (1.6 / 2.0 TDi)

FVD1028

Control Arm Rear

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SS9962

HS1718NH Gasket Set - Top End (1.6 TDi : without head gasket)

Head Gasket (1.6 TDi)

HG1718

Head Bolts Set (1.6 / 2.0 TDi)

B1718

WP6652

Hub Bearing Kit (Rear Axle)

FHBK1077

FHBK1103

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Water Pump (1.6 / 2.0 TDi)

Hub Bearing Kit (Front Axle) 5

The Big Five!

Must Stock Items - Numbers to look out for!

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY V 2016TIE ROD END

SS10664

MERCEDES VITO (447) 2014WISHBONE LEFT / RIGHT

SS10653 & SS10654

PEUGEOT 508 2010ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH KIT FRONT

SS10676K

JAGUAR XF (X260) 2016RACK END

SS10741

MERCEDES A CLASS (177) 2018FRONT LINK ROD

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Steering & Suspension

Your monthly update

FAI’s Steering & Suspension range is constantly being improved with the introduction of new part numbers; fitting a wide range of applications. Dozens of new parts will be added in the coming months which we’ll keep you up to date with. Please see below for some of our latest new to range.

»»New to Range Highlights MERCEDES A-CLASS SS10747 TIE ROD END

VW MULTIVAN SS10693K ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH KIT

BMW 5 SERIES S10634 BALL JOINT

MERCEDES A / B CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLB 03/2018>

TIE ROD END

SS10747

VW MULTIVAN, TRANSPORTER 04/2003>

ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH KIT

BMW 5, 6, 7, 8 SERIES 09/2015>

BALL JOINT

JAGUAR XE, XF 03/2015>

TRACK CONTROL ARM

SS10809/10

BMW 2 COUPE, 3 SERIES, 4 COUPE/CON. 11/2011>

TRACK CONTROL ARM

SS10794/95

SS10693K SS10634

»»Top Pareto Risers MAZDA 3 SS10594 & SS10595 WISHBONE BUSH FRONT L/R

MERCEDES GLC SS10266 & SS10267

MAZDA 3 (BM) 2013-

WISHBONE BUSH FRONT LOWER LH / RH

SS10594/95

MERCEDES GLC-CLASS 2015-

FRONT LINK ROD LH / RH

SS10266/67

VAUXHALL MOVANO II (B) 2010-

ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH KIT FRONT

OPEL INSIGNIA B 2016-

FRONT LINK ROD LH / RH

HONDA JAZZ IV (GK) 2013-

RACK END

FRONT LINK ROD L/R

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OPEL/VAUX MOVANO SS10578K ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH KIT

SS10578K SS10247/48 SS10538

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Hyundai Kia: Non VVT These four kits all fit variations of the 1.2i G4LA but without a registration to check against it can be confusing as to which is required.

The information here can be used as a guide. Still unsure?...FAI have a team of product specialists to help you out, just give us a call.

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»»Fitted Up To: 03.2010 »»With Gaskets »»OE Ref. 24433-03000 (lower guide rail)

1 6 2 K C T » » »»Fitted From: 03.2010 »»With Gaskets »»OE Ref. 24433-03001 (lower guide rail)

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Hyundai Kia: VVT

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»»Fitted From: 03.2010 »»160 Link Chain »»With Gaskets »»OE Ref. 24231-03000

T V V 7 4 3 K TC

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»»Fitted From: 03.2010 »»162 Link Chain »»With Gaskets »»OE Ref. 24321-03100

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Ford Fiesta 2017> Our product experts have developed a great selection of quality Steering & Suspension components for the latest generation Ford Fiesta. We have more in development so keep an eye out for our new-to-range file each month.

SS10108 & SS10109 TIE ROD END L/R

SS10446 RACK END

SS10464 LINK ROD FRONT - STEEL

SS10694 & SS10695 WISHBONE L / R

SS2760 BALL JOINT

SS7740 LINK ROD FRONT ALUMINIUM

FWBK1100 FRONT WHEEL BEARING KIT

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FHBK1156 REAR HUB BEARING KIT

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250,000 and Counting!

This selection of control arms fits over 250,000 vehicles in the UK alone and with BMW’s popularity across Europe these are items that are recommended to stock.

Fits: BMW 2 Series - F22,F87 - BMW 3 Series F30, F80, BMW 4 Series F33, F83, F32, F82 all from 2012> SS10794 - Control Arm - Front Axle Left Lower Rear SS10795 - Control Arm - Front Axle Right Lower Rear SS10796 - Control Arm - Front Axle Left Lower Front SS10797 - Control Arm - Front Axle Right Lower Front

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Shy of Oil? The Mazda SHY 2.2D was the Japanese firms’ go-to engine to compete with the excellent offerings by the German and French manufacturers. To an extent it was exactly that, providing adequate shove while producing real-world economy in the high 40’s. The powerplant sits in most Mazda models from 2012 onwards, accounting for about half of the CX-5’s on the road.

Having done some mileage over the years and most out of the care of the dealer network, some owners are experiencing the downsides of the very technology that swayed them to purchase one in the first place.

In most instances when an issue is brewing, the check oil light will flicker on and off or idle rough, both symptoms often caused by fuel ingress to the oil system. This issue can be one of a few things but the main culprit is fuel release while the DPF regenerates.

This gradual deterioration of lubricating properties as the oil is diluted stops the protection of some of the more vulnerable elements within the engine. This can lead to many failures as swarf builds up in the system causing bearing wear, turbo malfunction and oil pick-ups to clog.

FAI has a series of components to help rebuild the SHY with more in development.

»»FS2264

»»HG2264

»»WP6655

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»»TCK330NG

»»LP170

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Q UA L IT Y PA RT S

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Engine of the Month 2.5 DI-D 4D56 (16V)

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he 4D56 belongs to the “Astron” family of engines that first featured in the 1980 Mitsubishi Galant. The longused engine has gone through various modifications and upgrades and has found a massive following and support base in SUV & light commercial vehicle owners.

The 4D56 16 Valve is the last iteration of this engine sold in Europe. It features a common rail, 16 valve, twin-cam design which made it cleaner and more efficient compared to previous generations.

Camshaft Inlet

C310

Camshaft Exhaust

C311

By producing an average 135 BHP the unit was almost solely used in the L200 as a tool-lugging workhorse. This combination of practicality and torque gained favour with buyers, making it an appealing package for any tradesman who wanted a functional & reliable option.

Those workhorses are a little tired out from trotting here & there over the years, with many needing some welldeserved TLC. They’re by no means off to the knackers yard yet, with many holding a decent resale value despite extremely high miles.

FAI has a raft of parts for the 4D56, many of which are applicable to all variants. Here are some for the 16V but, for the perfect fit, please visit our online catalogue faiauto.com/ecat.

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Lucas Glow Plug

LP158

Rocker Arm

R215S

IN / EX Valves

IV95138 & EV95139

Head Gasket

Head Bolt Set

B2101

HG2101

Head Gasket Set

HS2101

Timing Belt Kit

TBK531

Full Gasket Set

Bare Cylinder Head

BCH007

FS2101

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NEW! - Sponsorship 2021

FAI Join Team Go Eleven!

FAI are happy to announce our continued support of Brand Ambassador Chaz Davies for the 2021 WSBK season as a proud team sponsor of Team Go Eleven.

Go Eleven is an innovative team with over a decade of experience within the competitive race arena. FAI is thrilled to support such a promising team as they embark on a mission to get the Welsh rider on the podium where he belongs. This dream has been put into practise before the season officially starts with a two-day testing session, where Chaz & Go Eleven made great strides towards a race ready setup.

Aragon played host to the Ducati test days where bike & rider were put through a series of try-outs to perfect geometry & tyre compounds. Despite a cold and windy start which had left the tarmac inhospitable for opening up the Panigale V4, Chaz took the wise decision to wait a couple of hours and pulled in some fantastic times during the afternoon.

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“I feel like I have a bike I can race now...

That’s really positive” First Round 21-23rd May Motorland, Aragon-Spain

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Every Component a Work of Art

V A L V E

C O V E R S

FAI’s range of valve covers includes 27 references which have been specially developed to be applied to very popular vehicles. The number of models they can be fitted to is in the thousands giving high demand to each part number.

With the breather valve being integrated within almost all modern designs, a good quality replacement valve cover is essential; as too is the inclusion of gaskets & bolts in FAI kits, where needed.

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