FAI Focus December

December 2018

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»» FAI Don’t Make Christmas but if we did...

Happy Holidays to All our Customers

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Oil Pumps 3 Over 140 Parts in range 3 1400 Engine Variants Covered 3 Meticulously Designed to OE Spec 3 50 New Part Numbers in our 2018 Catalogue 3 Latest Technology 3 Factory Tested & Quality Inspected

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»»Contents »» Xmas Opening & Charity

»» Good Question!

»» Vehicle of the Month

»» NTR

»» S & S - Best Sellers

»» Engine of the Month

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»»The Last Vehicle of the Month for 2018 goes to...???

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Christmas Opening Hours UK Customers (Excluding NI) Order Date 21st December 24th December 25th December 26th December 27th December 28th December 31st December 1st January 2nd January

Opening Times Normal Hours Closed Closed Closed 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm Closed Closed Normal Hours

Order Cut-Off 4.45 pm 3.30 pm 3.30 pm -

Delivery Date 24th December 28th December 31st December -

Opening Times Normal Hours Closed Closed Closed 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm Closed Closed Normal Hours

Order Cut-Off 2.30 pm 2.30 pm 2.30 pm -

Delivery Date 24th December 2nd January 2nd January -

NI Customers Order Date 21st December 24th December 25th December 26th December 27th December 28th December 31st December 1st January 2nd January

International Customers Please ensure all orders are placed by the 10th December for Christmas delivery. The Export office will be closed from the 21st December to 2nd January. All enquiries will be dealt with upon their return.

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»»Christmas Comes Early for Local Charity Football Team Introducing - ‘The Buzzards’

FAI have teamed up with a charitable organisation called the ‘The Rotary Club’, to help secure the future of a football team for players with disabilities.

Rotary Club member Richard Johnson OBE noticed a lack of sports available in the local area for the disabled community.

Once Richard had discussed the idea with fellow members, Nick Inwards & Peter Banwell of the LeightonLinslade Rotary Club, it was full steam ahead and with that ‘The Buzzards’ were created.

A dynamic, inclusive football team, that brings together people from all walks of life.

The Buzzards are a part of the MK Dons sports education trust, so they get great opportunities such as; training with MK Dons coaches, attending matches and playing in the ‘Bobi’ league with other MK Dons Set teams.

FAI were invited to attend a MK Dons match to launch the sponsorship, the day was a roaring success. At half time senior members of FAI headed down to the pitch to present ‘The Buzzards’ with a cheque amount of £10,500 for a three-year sponsorship.

FAI’s Finance Director, Peter Guinn said “It is both an honour and a pleasure to sponsor such a well deserving team. They are an inspiration to us all. The Rotary Club of Leighton & Linslade achieve fantastic things within our local community, and by partnering up with MK Dons they are making a real difference to young people and adults that would otherwise never have been possible” The official sponsorship launch was a day to be remembered and will remain a highlight in FAI’s rich heritage.

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»Vehicle » of the Month Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010-

Only if you’re of a ‘certain age’ or maybe an Alfa Romeo enthusiast will you recognise the original Giulietta. Whether you remember it or not, it’s undeniably stylish; a trend which Alfa has instilled in almost all models since. This attention to styling was to continue with the Alfa 147’s replacement but this time it was to be aimed at buyers’ heads as well as their hearts; the latter of which is well catered for by a quite frankly, gorgeous – ‘modern’ Giulietta.

Comparing it on looks alone, to say a Golf or a Focus, it wins hands down but not everything is ‘bellissimo’ with this Italian sports hatch. The choice of red instrument lighting looks retro at best and, if we’re being truthful, it’s plain old-fashioned. In fact, the whole dash is a bit of a let down compared to the exterior and it’s best not to ask where you’ll put your sunglasses or water bottle as storage is woeful.

All these niggles slip away as you pop your sunnys on your head and start the engine. Chuck it in to dynamic mode and plant it in to the nearest corner and mundane thoughts of “no storage compartments” are nowhere near your mind. Newer Alfa Romeos are 60% fun and 40% everything else, which gives you just the right balance if in the market for a family car that puts a smile on your face but is easy to live with.

With stiff competition within the ‘C’ segment vehicle market the Giulietta was never going to outsell offerings from VAG but it certainly gave them a little food for thought as 400,000 units have been produced and it came 2nd in the European Car of the Year awards 2011. Figures that shout, ALFA is BACK! FAI have developed a broad range of engine and suspension components which encompass all the popular variants of Giulietta. Headsets, water & oil pumps, valve train and timing belt kits are available for the 1.4i, 1.6 & 2.0 JTDM. For a full listing faiauto.com

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HG1677

HS1680

OP343

Head Gasket - 1.4 T

Head Set - 1.4 T

Oil Pump - 1.4 T

IV95008 / EV95009

WP6519

TBK433

Valves - 2.0 JTDM

Water Pump - 1.4 T

Timing Belt Kit - 1.4 T

HS1684NH

HG1684

WP6332

Head Set - 2.0 JTDM

Head Gasket - 2.0 JTDM

Water Pump - 2.0 JTDM

Did You Know?

The Giulietta Sprint pictured was powered by a 1.3 litre 79 BHP...

The latest version features a 1.4T as an option, producing 168 BHP!

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SS7305 / SS7306 Tie Rod End LH / RH

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»»Hot Off The Press

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»»Steering & Suspension Your monthly update

In the last 18 months, we have added over 1300 new references to our Steering and Suspension range. In the last month, we have added a number of new steering and suspension parts for some of the most modern vehicles on the road. Please consult our monthly new to range spreadsheet for full list.

»»New to Range Highlights SS9693

SS9422

SS9626 / SS9627

Upper Ball Joint

Front Link Rod

Wishbone L/H & R/H

SS9693 SS9422 SS9626 / SS9627 SS9606 / SS9607 SS9530

Upper Ball Joint Front Link Rod Wishbone L/H & R/H Wishbone L/H & R/H Tie Rod End Left

Vauxhall Astra & Insignia 09-17 Vauxhall Insignia 2012-2017 Renault Megane IV 2016> Kia Soul 2009-2017 Audi TT 2014>

»»Top Pareto Risers SS7399

SS7708

SS9336

Wishbone Bush

Rack End

Rack End

SS7399 SS7708 SS9348 SS9336 SS8093

Wishbone Bush Front Forward Rack End Tie Rod End Left Rack End Link Rod Front FAI Focus December 2018

Nissan Juke 06/10> Ford Transit 04/12> Vauxhall Astra (K) 07/15> Vauxhall Astra (K) 07/15> Hyundai i30 12/11-12/15 9

»»Good Question!

Our product experts answer your questions.

Q. Should I stock window regulators throughout winter?

Undoubtably, the demand for window regulators is higher in summer months but when the winter months set in, people are tempted to put their window down rather than scrape all the ice off. This action puts strain on the mechanism and in turn the motor; a process which spells the end for many older window regulators.

For these reasons, FAI keeps a healthy stock of all part numbers, regardless of when they’re needed.

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Q. Which FAI products should I see a rise in demand for over winter?

The obvious one, which we don’t even need to mention but can’t resist a shameless ‘plug’, is LUCAS GLOW PLUGS...did you see what we did there? FAI stock a comprehensive range of plugs that are solely distributed by FAI throughout Europe.

GASKETS & SEALS: When the temperature drops, all engine sealing is compromised due to materials being subjected to thermal stress. Head gasket sales also increase considerably in the winter months due to a combination of cracked heads and blocks caused by sub-zero temperatures and poor maintenance.

Our gasket range is one of the largest in the aftermarket and offers superior European and Asian coverage.

WATER PUMPS: Many people fail to keep the anti-freeze levels in their coolant mix correct during winter months. This leads to thicker coolant fluid; something that the water pump must work harder to circulate around the engine. This extra strain compromises every component of the pump including seals. The rubber seals involved with the water pump are also susceptible to the thermal stress caused by freezing weather. Our water pumps use OE spec bearings and seals, including silicone carbide for the best reliability.

We have over 600 part numbers covering 22000+ vehicle applications.

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»»New to Range

Wheel Bearing Kit Special »»FHBK1002 Audi Seat Skoda VW

A3 Leon Octavia Golf 2012 Onwards

»»FHBK1005 AUDI

A4 A5 A6 A8 2007 - 2017

»»FHBK1025 Ford

C-Max Focus 2004 - 2012

»»FHBK1029 Ford

Transit

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»»FHBK1076 Audi Seat Skoda VW

A3 Leon Octavia Golf 2008 - 2013

»»FWBK1066 Renault

Clio Megane Modus 2008 Onwards

»»FWBK1099 Alfa Citroen Fiat Vauxhall

Mito Nemo 500 Corsa 2007 Onwards

»»FWBK1102 Mercedes

C - Class CLK E - Class SLK 2007 - 2014

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»»Engine of the Month Renault 1.9 F9Q

The Renault 1.9 dCi,… or is it a Vauxhall DTi or a Nissan?...

It’s amazing how the look of these three vans is interchangeable without the company emblem to guide you. This trend continues when you look in the engine bay with the same Renault engines fitted throughout.

Renault coined the name ‘Trafic’ back in 1981 but it wasn’t until the second generation came along that a winning formula powered by the F9Q engine was replicated across a major collaboration with Nissan & Vauxhall.

The engine, which some may now consider as ‘old hat’, was part of a new generation of diesels that powered not only this popular family of vans but also big sellers such as Meganes and Lagunas. The offer of punchy performance coupled with seriously good fuel economy was well received, whether you were lugging the kids or tools about in the van.

For these reasons and the fact that F9Q is a fairly dependable unit, it’s still working away in thousands of vehicles today albeit mostly high milers.

FAI stock a huge array of engine components for all variants of the F9Q, including gasket sets, cam shafts and timing gear.

Which is Which?

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FVD1041K

BB2051-STD

B1401

Vibration Damper

Bearing Set

Cylinder Head Bolts

C301

HG887

HS887NH

Camshaft

Head Gasket

Head set

HG888 AN5269SASTD

LP073

C304

HeadBearings Gasket - Crank MLS Main

Lucas Glow Plug

Alternative Camshaft

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IV511023 / EV511024 In. / Ex. Valves

For the complete range for this engine.

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Engine Components 3 Engine Sealing.

3 Valves & Guides.

3 Camshafts.

3 Rockers & Followers.

3 Cylinder Heads.

3 Timing Chain Kits.

3 Oil & Water Pumps.

3 Pistons, Rings & Bearings 3 Fully catalogued - MAM & TecDoc.

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