FAI Focus February 2018

February 2018

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»» World SBK 2018

Ducati Team Sponsorship

»» New to Range Our latest products

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»» Vehicle of the Month Renault Clio IV 2012 onwards

»»Good Question!

Q&A with our product experts

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3 Manufactured to OE specification.

3 40+ Part Numbers in initial range.

3 Constructed with Harmonic Damper.

3 12 Month / 12,000 Mile Warranty.

3 Supports engine bottom and belting range.

3 Competitive pricing.

3 First class cataloguing.

Best Availability. Best Value.

Best Quality. Best Service.

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»»Contents »» World SBK Sponsorship

»» New to Range TCK’s

»» Vehicle of the Month

»» Engine of the Month

Page 4 - 5 Page 6 - 7

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Page 18 - 19

»» Steering & Suspension Page 9

»» Good Question!

Page 10 -11

»» Latest New to Range Page 12 - 13

»» 2018 Oil Pump Cat Page 15

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»»WorldSBK 2018

Ducati Aruba Racing Team Sponsorship FAI 2017 Brand Ambassador, Chaz Davies treated us to a spectacular season of extreme highs and lows (including injuries) in the previous WorldSBK series. Riding for Aruba.it on the Ducati Panigale, Chaz rocketed to 2nd position overall in last years championship, proving that he was the perfect representative of our brand.

Broadcasted as part of the exciting 2018 launch and livery reveal at the Aruba data centre in Milan, FAI are proud to announce that we have increased our involvement with the aruba.it racing team and are now official sponsors of the entire team.

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Chaz Davies and Marco Melandri are back for 2018 having spent much of their “down time” prepping for the upcoming season. Michael Rinaldi who claimed the World Superstock 1000 title is a welcome addition to the Ducati WSBK family, forming Aruba.it Racing – Junior team. The 22 year old will be competing in all European rounds which will bring an interesting dynamic to some of the most anticipated races.

In usual Chaz style, the Welshman has bounced back from yet another bout of injury, this time from a knee sprain, picked up on day one of testing in Jerez (November 2017).

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Fast forward a couple of months and Team Aruba have completed their preseason testing and all necessary tweaks to the 2018-spec Panigale R. The expanded team are more confident than ever and are eager to start the season at the iconic Phillip Island track in Australia.

We will be making the most of the Ducati hospitality this year, offering some of our customers the opportunity to experience VIP treatment at these action packed race events across the world.

We wish the team the best of luck this year and look forward to the first race!

The injury sustained last November has kept me busy during the winter break. I worked hard to make sure I’m ready for the season opener. The new rules for sure will make it more interesting for the public. We just need to do our homework, but I don’t see any reasons why we shouldn’t be as competitive as in the past. We’re working hard and there are upgrades in the pipeline for Phillip Island. We’re ready to battle.

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It will be an emotional season. This is my fifth year on track with the Panigale R. I’ve won several races with this bike, which triggers many special memories, so it will be an honour to properly send it off before the Panigale V4 debuts on track.

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Chaz Davies

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»»Vehicle of the Month Renault Clio IV 2012 onwards The Clio IV was introduced at the September/October 2012 Paris Motor Show and is available in hatchback body style and starting from early 2013 also as an estate, although not in the UK. The Clio IV is only available with five doors, with “hidden” rear door handles near the windows. Another notable difference from the previous generation is the wheelbase, which has been significantly extended and is now near to the one of a compact car.

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The length and the width have also been increased, but less significantly.

The range of petrol engines consists of three options: a 1.2-litre 16 valve straight-4 engine, with a maximum power output of 75 hp (56 kW), a turbocharged 0.9-litre 12 valve straight-3 engine, developing 90 hp (67 kW), which can have a CO2 emission level of 99 g/km and a 1.2 liter turbocharged engine which produces 120 hp.

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A turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, capable of producing 197 hp (147 kW), will be featured on the Renault Sport version.

The Renault Clio looks great and is reasonably cheap to run, but it can’t quite match up to the best in the supermini sector, including the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia.

SS7661 / SS7662

PAN007

HG1050

Control Arm

Oil Sump Pan

Head Gasket

HS1431

OP305

WP6441

Gasket Headset

Oil Pump

Water Pump

SS2349

SS7609

Link Rod

Tie Rod End

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SS7660 Rack End

Log in to the FAI Web-Cat for a full shopping List.

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Grip&Stability When it matters most

FAI has continued to develop and increase its industry leading OE spec Steering and Suspension range through regular research and development.

In the last 18 months, over 1300 new part numbers for some of the most modern vehicles have been added to range; all of which are in stock and available to order.

Whatever the terrain, trust FAI for safe, assured handling and steering.

Best Availability. Best Value.

Best Quality. Best Service.

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»»Steering & Suspension Your monthly update

Steering & Suspension Product Managers, Gary and Mayur are continuing their range development to keep up with a seemingly endless run of popular applications.

At an average of 2 references added every day, there is no delay in our response to keeping this industry leading product group.

»»New to Range Highlights SS9369 / SS9370

SS9473 / SS9474

SS8469

Tie Rod End

Control Arm

Wishbone Bush

SS9369 SS9370 SS8469 SS9473 SS9474

Tie rod end left Tie rod end right Wishbone bush Control arm front lower rear left Control arm front lower rear right

BMW X1 F48 2014BMW X1 F48 2014Jaguar X-Type 01 - 09 Mercedes C-Class 2014Mercedes C-Class 2014-

»»Top Pareto Risers SS2336

SS7881

SS2858 / SS2859

Front Link Rod

Top Strut Mount

Wishbone LH/RH

SS7545 SS2336 SS176 SS7881 SS2858/SS2859

Axle beam mount rear forward Front link rod Lower ball joint Top strut mount Wishbone LH/RH FAI Focus February 2018

Vaux/Opel Astra 2004 - 2010 Mazda 3 2004 - 2009 VW Golf Mk III 1991 - 1998 VW Multivan 5 2003 - 2015 Fiat 500 20109

»»Good question!

Our product experts answer your questions. as the Astra & Vectra), the exhaust camshaft was modified, creating two variants.

Rob Wheatley Product Manager

Q: I ordered an exhaust cam for an Insignia 2.0 CDTi A20DTH, why won’t it fit?

A: When Opel/Vauxhall

developed the 1.9 CDTi unit (which they fitted to popular models such 10

The 2.0 CDTi (A series) engines were developed for the Insignia and later in the Astra, were based upon the 1.9 CDTI (originally a Fiat powerplant), and as a result the two camshaft options were carried over.

Application data alone can’t identify the correct camshaft and therefore only a visual inspection will do.

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If the vehicle is fitted with standard ‘shell bearings’ then FAI’s C359 will be the correct exhaust cam.

If ‘Needle Bearings’ are fitted then the replacement of the camshaft assembly is needed, which is currently not available in the aftermarket.

Engines affected: Z19DTJ, Z19DTH A20DTC, DTE, DTH, DTJ & DTL

A: A new pump isn’t likely

to be faulty. Low pressure problems aren’t always due to a failed pump and can be the result of wearing engine bearings.

Jake Barratt Product Manager

Q: I’ve replaced an

Oil pump due to low pressure issues, but it hasn’t fixed the problem. Is the pump faulty?

The bearings play a large part in producing engine oil pressure, as they become worn, they begin to produce less pressure which is usually incorrectly diagnosed as a failing Oil Pump.

BMW in 2013 following consumer feedback regarding longevity. The new guides contain a harder wearing, noise cancelling Buna-N rubber.

Dominic Moxon Technical Director

Q: Do FAI stock the

upgraded chain kit for the BMW N47D20C engine?

A: Yes. Our TCK133C

contains a redesigned lower chain and guide rails, upgraded by

Ironically, as the bearings ware down, the swarf material produced as a result can cause the Oil Pump to fail due to swarf contamination in the Oil. To minimise the risk posed by left over oil contaminants we recommend an oil flush and change shortly after any work carried out on the bottom end of the engine.

Did You Know?

FAI have an online ‘Technical Centre’ which contains all our fitment bulletins. faiauto.com/technicalcentre

The chain kit covers a large amount of applications as it’s fitted to most BMW diesels produced from 2007 (popular engines covered are, N47D20A, D20B, D20C, D20D and N57D30A) Full application list: catalogue.faiauto.com FAI Focus February 2018

Your questions and feedback help to fuel the information we create so please keep them coming! enquiries@faiauto.com

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»»New to Range Our latest products »»PAN013 NISSAN

ALMERA, PRIMERA, SUNNY, VANETTE

1.4, 1.6,1.8

10/1990 - 07/2008

»»WP6669 & WP6669BH FORD LAND ROVER

RANGER, TRANSIT DEFENDER

2.2 TDCi

11/2011 - Present

WP6669 - Without Backhousing

WP6669BH - With Backhousing

»»C282

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SKODA VW

FABIA POLO

1.2

07/2001 - 04/2007

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»»B1718 AUDI SEAT SKODA VW

A3 LEON, TOLEDO OCTAVIA III GOLF VII

1.6 TDI

10/2012 - Present

»»TCK202L2VVT SEAT

ALTEA, LEON, TOLEDO III, SUPERB II

1.4 TSI

11/2007 - 05/2015

»»WP6666 OPEL VAUXHALL

ASTRA K, CORSA E, INSIGNIA B, MOKKA

1.0, 1.4, 1.5

09/2014 - Present

»»PAN025 TOYOTA

YARIS/VITZ (_P1_)

1.0 (SCP10_) (1SZ-FE)

04/1999 - 09/2005

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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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FAI Focus January 2018

»»2018 Oil Pump Catalogue Have you got your copy yet?

Since the launch of our most comprehensive Oil Pump catalogue to date, we’ve had hundreds of requests for a copy, but just in case it passed you by, quote ref. CAT18/2018 with your next order.

See below for some of our most popular pumps

»»Alfa/Fiat/Opel/Vauxhall »»OP308

MITO, PUNTO, ASTRA H, CORSA D, MERIVA 1.3 D Multijet, 1.3 CDTi 199.A2000/3000/4000/9000 Z13DTH, Z13DTJ

2006 onwards

»»Ford Light Commercial »»OP243

TOURNEO CONNECT, TRANSIT (all variants) 2.2 & 2.4 TDCi FXFA, H9FA, JXFA/FB, PGFA/FB SRFA/FB/FC/FD, UHFA/FB

2006 - 2014

»»Opel/Vauxhall »»OP274

ASTRA H, COMBO, CORSA C, 1.7 CDTi Y17DT, Z17DTH, Z17DTL

2000 - 2010

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»»New to Range Timing Chain Kits

We are market leaders in aftermarket Timing Chain Kits in both quality, size of range, exclusivity, technical expertise and the comprehensive nature of each kit. Below are some our latest featured kits to hit the shelf, available for purchase.

»»TCK127VVT AUDI SEAT SKODA VW

A1, A3, A4, A6, TT ALTEA, EXEO, LEON, TOLEDO OCTAVIA II GOLF V/VI, JETTA III, PASSAT,

2.0 TFSI

09/2004 - Present

»»OPCK12 HONDA

ACCORD VII, CIVIC III, CR-V, FR-V

2.2 i-CTDi

01/2004 - 05/2008

»»TCK305NG LEXUS LOTUS TOYOTA 200h 1.6, 1.8

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CT ELISE AURIS, AVENSIS, COROLLA, PRIUS, YARIS 05/2009 - Present

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3 430+ kits in range.

3 Market leading range on vehicle parc.

3 High quality, OE spec components.

3 Each box sealed with an Oil Specification Label.

3 Fully comprehensive kits. One Job, One Kit. 3 More VVT applications than any other brand.

3 Oil Control Valves manufactured in Tier 1 OE facilities.

3 Fully illustrated 2017 catalogue.

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»»Engine of the Month

Opel / Vauxhall A17DT, A17DTC, A17DTE The Opel/Vauxhall 1.7 CDTi is a 1686 cc diesel straight-4 originally designed by Isuzu. The Isuzu 4EE1 1.7-litre was chosen and developed into the “Circle L” family of engines, also known as the 4EE2. For reasons of economy, GM and Isuzu chose not to make an engine from scratch, but rather evolved the new engine from an existing base.

The engine kept the same dimensions as the Isuzu 1.7 4EE1. The main differences are in the DOHC and direct injection.

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The first engines mounted a simple direct injection and met the Euro 3 standard, while the later engines met Euro 4 and used common rail injection. These were the first engines of this sort used by Opel & Vauxhall.

These engines are particularly important for Opel/Vauxhall since they were fitted to their best-selling models.

Moreover, thanks to their great fuel economy and reduced emissions, Circle L engines were integrated into the family of Ecotec engines.

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Later Circle L engines became part of the Ecoflex family.

The A17DTC is the second diesel engine in the Opel/Vauxhall range to be included in the EcoFlex range (the first was a 1.3 Multijet engine from Fiat).

Introduced in 2008, is based on the Z17DTJ engine developed simultaneously, and is characterised by a reduction of friction of the moving parts in order to optimise thermal efficiency and meet the stricter Euro V standard.

C361

C362

RC1366S

Inlet Camshaft

Exhaust Camshaft

Rocker Gasket

HG2255 / A / B

HS1790NH

WP6381

Head Gasket

Head Gasket Set

Water Pump

AN5269SASTD AN5269SASTD

KL4317LCSTD

B2255

Main Main Bearings Bearings Crank Crank

Big End Bearings

Cylinder Head Bolts

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IV95186 / EV95187 In. / Ex. Valves

For the complete range for this engine.

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New to Range 3 Manufactured to OE specification.

3 50 Part Numbers in range.

3 Leak and pressure tested.

3 Steel and aluminium types in range.

3 Includes sump plug and gasket or silicone.

3 Competitive pricing.

3 First class cataloguing.

Best Availability. Best Value.

Best Quality. Best Service.

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