23.01.2012

New LuK parts for the aftermarket

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd has introduced a raft of new LuK parts for the aftermarket including some significant new additions to cater for the latest clutch technology.

The company says as a leader in transmission technologies it has introduced clutches and Dual Mass Flywheels (DMFs) to cater for the seamless shift gearbox – the latest development in clutch and gearbox technology – which is now starting to be seen in the aftermarket.

LuK currently has many of the DMFs available for the Volkswagen DSG gearbox and is introducing an aftermarket clutch solution for these gearboxes known as the LuK RepSet® 2CT.

These clutches and DMFs will be supplied with all the necessary components including the blanking plugs for the removal of the dry type clutch.

It’s predicted that sales of vehicles fitted with this type of gearbox will account for 40 percent of all new Volkswagen Group models within the next few years and LuK can provide the necessary technical assistance and application and fitting guidance required to work on them.

Malcolm Short, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd Technical Services Manager, said: “We have the necessary parts and skills to help garages deal with these gearboxes which are now starting to feature on vehicles entering the aftermarket. We have the parts and product knowledge to help technicians work on these vehicles, which will become more prevalent in the aftermarket over the coming years.”

Recent new products released by LuK for a total vehicle parc of more than 583,000 include: 16 LuK RepSets for a vehicle parc of 191,638; four RepSet Pros, 77,504; ten DMFs, 168,353; and five LuK Cylinders, 145,850.

These include a LuK slave cylinder for 117,343 vehicles, including the Fiat 500 1.4, 09/2009-; a LuK RepSet for 73,439 vehicles, including the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso (UA) 1.6HDi, 10/2006-; and a LuK DMF for 145,307 vehicles including the Ford Focus II 1.6 TDCi, 11/2004-.

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd also supplies INA tensioners and FAG wheel bearings to the independent aftermarket, with all brands backed by technical support and repair installation tips through its industry leading internet site RepXpert www.RepXpert.com and a technical hotline (UK Tel: 08457 001100; Ireland Tel: +44 (0)1432 264264).

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