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»» Shipping & Logistics Page 4 - 5

»» VOTM - Citroen C1 Page 6 - 7

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»» Big 5 & NTR Page 8 - 9

»» Timing Chain Kits

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Page 10 - 11

»» New Wheel Bearings Page 12 - 13

»» Camshaft Carrier 2.0 N47 Page 14 - 15

»» EOTM - VAG 1.6 TDi Page 16 - 17

»» WSBK Sponsorship Page 18 - 19

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Cataloguing Excellence

We at FAI are proud to announce that we are officially a Premier Data Supplier to TecDoc, this announcement continues to show the painstaking work that we at FAI do to ensure data quality and accuracy.

With additional dedicated focus placed on Cataloguing in recent years, we have recruited specialised staff to the department some 12 months ago. This has enabled us to commit a substantial amount of resource towards continually improving our digital catalogue presence both in the UK and globally.

TecDoc by TecAlliance is one of the biggest international catalogue platforms available, with over 254 million product linkages and 110,000 vehicle types.

For many years FAI Automotive has achieved the highest rated standard of Certified Data Supplier (CDS), and now with the inaugural release of their new Premier Data Supplier (PDS) certification, we have been one of the very few companies to receive this highly coveted award from the start.

This has been no small feat, TecAlliance set the bar very high on specific product lines which requires some ingenuity to find solutions for. We have worked through millions of lines of data, to ensure we not only meet but exceed the requirements set out, with the ultimate goal of making life as easy as possible for our customers using our data.

There’s a complete schedule set out for the rest of 2021 and even into 2022, with further improvements in data and features of both our own FAI eCat and the TecDoc platform. So ensure you’re signed up to stay up to date with the latest developments.

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Shipping & Logistics As The Global Shipping Crisis Impacts The Aftermarket, FAI Changes Processes & Procedures.

As we move into the second half of 2021, we wanted to share with you an update in regards to the ongoing issues in the supply chain globally. This hopefully gives you a clear vision of the day to day battles we’re having to continue to deliver the production performance you require and expect from us.

Currently, shipping is hugely delayed worldwide, due to port congestion, a lack of vessels and a lack of shipping containers. There’s a global plan to manufacture many more millions of shipping containers alongside increasing the fleets they sail upon.

However, this all takes time and whilst demand is so high across many sectors, we are experiencing huge shipping increases from the lows at the start of 2020 of $2500 for a large container to now an all-time high of $16,000.

To make sure we have enough products in production we have enhanced our schedules by between 4-8 weeks meaning we hold more stock on site. As you read this, we are now scheduling February & March 2022 production.

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The schedule is very advanced and over the last 8 weeks, we’ve been working even harder to make sure this is correct as raw material prices spike and the sourcing of steels, aluminium and other daily sourced raw materials fall into short supply.

Whilst this makes for a gloomy outlook, we must look to the positive that our sector has transitioned the pandemic a lot better than other sectors.

Yes, it is extremely hard work and increases in costs are never wellreceived, whichever part of the supply chain you are in. However, these are unprecedented times, and we must all work together to succeed.

Jonathan Alexander

In this period, we have seen the market increases of 20-50% on raw materials, this has a significant impact on us all and we are yet to feel the full brunt of these increases.

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Vehicle of the Month CITROEN C1 2014> Tie Rod End Left & Right

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hen the first item listed as standard equipment on Citroen’s online configurator is the Odometer, you get some idea of how basic the offering is. We’d have led with the 7-inch touchscreen (as this is the most advanced item on the car) but knowing how fast you’re going is important too!

There are some benefits of not buying a technology-laden car, namely, the price tag.

There aren’t many cars that can be owned new from 12.5 k and for a large group of consumers, this uncomplicated option is exactly what they’re looking for.

On the whole, it’s a decent A to B car; mainly sold as a five-door for a bit of added practicality but strictly a 4-seater. Styling cues such as the slightly garish coloured dash segments point to the younger generation as Citroen’s target audience, hitting the nail on the head in terms of low insurance and maintenance costs.

We can’t say we love the C1 – possibly no one can – but we admire its simplicity in a tech-driven automotive world. What we can say is that FAI stocks many C1 parts to keep those savvy buyers happy.

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SS5687 & SS5688

Water Pump 1.0i CFB

WP6659

Wishbone Bush Front Rearward Lower

SS6283

Wishbone Left / Right

SS10025 & SS10026

Wheel Bearing Kit

FWBK1075

Hub Bearing Kit

FHBK1050

HS2120 Head Gasket Set 1.0i CFB

B2120 Head Bolt Set 1.0i CFB

Timing Chain Kit 1.0i CFB

TCK80VVT

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The Big Five!

Must Stock Items - Numbers to look out for!

VAUXHALL INSIGNIA (A) 2008-2017 LATERAL ARM REAR LOWER

SS10843

VW CADDY III 2004-2015 ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH KIT FRONT ID: 23mm

SS10602K

VW CADDY III 2004-2015 ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH KIT FRONT ID: 21mm

SS10601K

KIA CEE’D (JD) 2012LOWER BALL JOINT

SS10290

NISSAN NV200 2010LINK ROD REAR

SS10749 8

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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 FORD B-MAX, FIESTA VII SS10677 WISHBONE BUSH FRONT

AUDI A4, A5 SS10720 CONTROL ARM BUSH

FORD FOCUS IV SS10824 RACK END

VW CRAFTER 2016-

WISHBONE LOWER LEFT

SS10660

FORD B-MAX, FIESTA VII 2012-

WISHBONE BUSH FRONT LOWER FORWARD

SS10677

KIA CEE'D 2006-2012

ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH KIT REAR

AUDI A4, A5 2015-

CONTROL ARM BUSH REAR LOWER OUTER

SS10720

FORD FOCUS IV 2018-

RACK END

SS10824

SS10682K

»»Top Pareto Risers JAGUAR XF I SS10469 AXLE BEAM MOUNTING FRONT

IVECO DAILY VI SS10539 TIE ROD END

JAGUAR XF I 2008-2015

AXLE BEAM MOUNTING FRONT

VW CADDY III 2004-2015

ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH KIT FRONT

IVECO DAILY VI 2014-

TIE ROD END

VOLVO XC60 II 2017-

TIE ROD END LEFT / RIGHT

KIA CEE'D (JD) 2012-

LOWER BALL JOINT

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KIA CEE’D SS10290 LOWER BALL JOINT

SS10469 SS10601K SS10539 SS10489/90 SS10290

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Popular TCK’s 5 0 4 K TC

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»»Available Now »»Without Gasket / Seals »»With Gears

Applications

VAG 1.6i CFNA 2006 - 2015 Toledo Fabia, Rapid Jetta, Polo 10

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Subaru / Toyota 2.0/2.5i 10> Forester, Impreza / GT86

»»VVT Hubs Not Included »»With Gaskets/Gears

T V V 0 8 3 K TC

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Mercedes 1.8i M271 02 - 14 C / E-CLASS, CLC, CLK

»»With Gaskets »»With Gears

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Product Awareness New to Range Our product team have expanded the FAI Wheel Bearing range to over 350 part numbers.

Our new to range parts fit some of the most popular vehicles found across Europe.

For full application details on all part numbers, please visit faiauto.com

Wheel Bearings kits:

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FAI Part

APPLICATION

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SKF

FIRSTLINE

FAG

FWBK1143

CITROEN C2 (JM) 2003-2017

374877

VKBA3658

FBK955

713650070

FWBK1144

CITROEN C3 II 2009-2016

3748A1

VKBA6726

FBK1107

713650610

FWBK1145

FORD TRANSIT 2006-2014

4479002

VKBA6529

FBK1078

713679100

FWBK1146

HYUNDAI i10 (BA, IA) 08/2013-

5172002000

VKBA7558

FWBK1147

KIA PICANTO (TA) 2011-

517201Y000

VKBA7710

FBK1442

713626720

FWBK1148

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER IV 2012-

T4A12006

VKBA7088

FBK1322

713620410

FWBK1149

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 11-19 LR024508

VKBA7089

FBK1323

713620420

FWBK1150

MERCEDES A CLASS (176) 2012-2018

2469810006

VKBA6785

FBK1432

713668080

FWBK1151

MERCEDES E CLASS (212) 2009-2016

2123300025

VKBA6537

FBK1059

713667800

FWBK1153

NISSAN MICRA IV (K13) 2010-2017

432101HA1A

VKBA7616

FBK1368

713633070

FWBK1154

OPEL/VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X 17-

95525703

VKBA7036

FBK1399

713650640

FWBK1155

PEUGEOT EXPERT Box (V_) 04/2016-

335093

VKBA6575

FBK1154

713640540

FWBK1156

RENAULT MEGANE III 2008-2016

402101877R

VKBA6683

FBK1145

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FWBK1159

VAUXHALL MOVANO II (B) 2010-

4419184

VKBA6722

FBK1269

713645050

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713626800

New To Range Hub Bearings Kits: FAI Part

APPLICATION

OE

SKF

FIRSTLINE

FAG

FHBK1177

ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA (940) 2010-

51832400

VKBA6725

FBK1251

713606420

FHBK1178

CITROEN BERLINGO (ER) 2018-

9820098380

VKBA7039

FHBK1179

FORD C-MAX II 2011-2019

1682628

VKBA6788

FHBK1180

FORD MONDEO V (CD) 2014-

2236121

VKBA7078

FHBK1181

HONDA CIVIC IX (FK) 2012-

42200SMGG51 VKBA6991

FHBK1182

HONDA CR-V IV (RM) 2015-

42200T1GE01

VKBA7666

FHBK1186

KIA SPORTAGE (QL, QLE) 09/2015-

51750C1000

VKBA7786

FHBK1187

KIA SPORTAGE (QL, QLE) 09/2015-

52730C1100

VKBA7787

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713626890

FHBK1188

KIA SORENTO III (UM) 01/2015-

51750C5000

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713626910

FHBK1189

MAZDA CX-5 (KF) 11/2016-

KD352615XB

VKBA7652

FBK1449

713615960

FHBK1190

MERCEDES A CLASS (176) 2012-2018

2463340006

VKBA6786

FBK1435

713668090

FHBK1191

MERCEDES-BENZ GLC (X253) 06/2015-

2053340300

VKBA7093

FBK1512

-

FHBK1192

MERCEDES-BENZ GLC (X253) 06/2015-

2053340400

VKBA7091

FHBK1193

PEUGEOT 308 II 2013-

9803736180

VKBA7034

FBK1406

713650650

FHBK1194

TOYOTA AURIS (E18) 2012-2018

4245005080

VKBA7462

FBK1239

-

FHBK1195

TOYOTA PRIUS (W5) 2008-2015

4355047010

VKBA7576

FBK1158

713621320

FHBK1196

TOYOTA PRIUS 2003-2009

4351047010

VKBA6924

FBK1159

713618950

FHBK1198

VAUXHALL MOKKA 2012-2020

13500592

VKBA7604

FBK1443

713645130

FBK1327 FBK1106 FBK1507

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713650660 713679200 713679220 713617890 713627120 713626870

713668230

Camshaft Kit - CSK1000

Citroen, Ford, Peugeot 2.0 HDi DW10 C4, C5, DS4, DS5, Jumper, Jumpy C-Max, Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo 308, 508, 3008, 5008, Boxer, Expert

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BMW Camshaft Carrier BMW / MINI 2.0D / 1.6D N47 Variants A common occurrence in the BMW N47 engine variants is Timing Chain Kit failure. When this occurs, the Camshaft Carrier has a tendency to fracture in one corner making it a popular replacement component. Our LR350 includes all cam caps, cam cap bolts and O-Rings.

FAI Ref. LR350

Manufacturer

Model Details

BMW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 X1, X3, X5

MINI

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Engine

CLUBMAN COOPER COUNTRYMAN PACEMAN

2.0 D 1.6 D

Dates

2007 >

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Eng. Code N47 D20 A N47 D20 B N47 D20 C N47 D20 D N47 C20 A N47 C16 A

OE Ref.

11317797511

Q UA L IT Y PA RT S

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Engine of the Month VAG 1.6 TDI CAY...

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he year was 2009 and diesel was king! – and the 1.6 TDi was as popular as the models it was being applied to.

To a large degree it replaced its petrol counterpart, the 1.6i naturally aspirated.

With the TDI in various states of tune, it was suited to small & mid-sized family cars; providing the fuel economy that diesel is famous for along with a shove of torque to keep up with motorway traffic. Both points went a long way to make up for the fact your new Polo sounded a bit agricultural.

The CAY generation was fitted throughout the group for the best part of a decade and while the small TSI units have now taken their place, there are still hundreds of thousands of TDi’s still operated across Europe.

This version of the 1.6 was applied to some larger, more questionable applications like the Passat, Octavia & Superb, all of which had to be driven hard to get up to speed this side of Christmas. Due to a combination of cold start thrashings, age & subsequent mileage, many are in need of a quality repair solution.

Here are some of our fastest movers with more available online faiauto.com/ ecat

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Lucas Glow Plug

LP092

Rocker Arm Early Version

R190S

Oil Pump Early Version

OP329

OP373

Oil Pump Late Version

Water Pump

WP6513

IN / EX Valves

Head Bolt Set

B1662

IV95175 / EV95176

Head Set

W/O Head Gasket

HS1662NH

Timing Belt Kit & Water Pump

TBK539-6513

Rocker Arm - Late Version

R1002S

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WSBK - Podiums & Pitfalls It’s been a busy month not only for business but for our sponsored WorldSBK team too. The Spanish, Portuguese and Italian rounds all took place within a 4-week period which kept Rider & Team working very hard indeed.

So far Go Eleven, an independent entrant & their sole rider, Chaz Davies, have had a very varied start to the championship. Near misses, crashes and podium positions have been made up from the fledgling team trying to tap into the gold that Chaz can deliver but taking some knocks in the process.

What’s happened so far?...

Round 1: Aragon – Spain, played host as the opener and it brought with it some unwanted heat, to the tune of 40c! The Welsh rider pushed hard from the off in R1 having found himself starting 5th on the grid; a placing from the earlier Superpole race. The pack of riders occupying 2nd to 4th were just ahead of Chaz but he couldn’t push past before the flag came down. Fifth is what he got but the whole team felt a little cheated out of a podium place, as in terms of time, Chaz was just a few tenths of a second from 2nd place.

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He achieved a better standing from the second Superpole by securing 4th. The weather had swung the other way and up until the very start of the race, the heavens had opened all over the track. Based on this the team went for a rain tyre on the front and a standard on the back; a decision that was wrong in this instance. The rain stopped and the warm track dried rapidly leading to Chaz riding an unstable bike, an issue that came all too apparent when he crashed on turn 7. Davies fighting spirit led him back into the race, now with some slicks on the wheels. His riding from this point was exemplary and even shaved an average of half a second per lap off the race leader. What could he have done if it hadn’t been for that rain tyre choice!?

Round 2: The Next round at Estoril - Portugal, was looking to be as problematic with further tyre issues causing an unsatisfactory finish of 15th in the Superpole. Chaz never lets small things like starting 15th on the grid keep him from battling to the front of the pack; something he displayed well while securing a very respectable 6th.

The Portuguese track is known for tricky overtaking and the Super Pole proved this as he ran out of tarmac trying to chase down the next placing; ultimately finishing in 9th.

Again, just as in race one, he bolted from the start, passing a couple of riders before setting his sights on the leading pack. This valiant effort got Chaz on the Podium for the first time this season in second place. Well done, Chaz!

R3: Now in Italy, Chaz looked to carry on his pattern of holding back on the Super Pole race but making up for it in the main events.

The Saturday saw him start in 10th on the grid but once race one started, he worked his way up the leader board well until he lost the front of the bike at turn 4; this time there was no restart so couldn’t complete the race.

Things went from bad to worse on Sunday with a hard crash within the Super Pole which left Chaz with right shoulder pain. He was determined to give race two a go, but it soon became apparent to team & rider that it was putting too much strain on the injury. The decision to lose the battle to fight another day was taken by Davies.

The next round is less than two weeks away, where Chaz will be on home turf back in the UK. We’ll be there to cheer him on at Donnington 2-4th July.

FAI Focus June 2021

Every Component a Work of Art

C a m s h a f t s FAI offer over 280 different part numbers and regularly expand our range to stay ahead of the current market trends. Our range of Camshafts cover over 8500 popular vehicle applications across Europe.

Our Camshaft manufacturing techniques envelop solid chill cast, steel billet and the latest assembled variant (hollow tube). Heat treatment and rigorous design testing ensure a reliable end product which we are proud to support with a 24 month / 50,000 km warranty.

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