July 2017
Newsletter 2017 Season Update Round 7, Misano, Italy
The 2017 WorldSBK Championship resumed action at Misano Adriatico (Italy) for the seventh round of the season and second “home race” for the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team after Imola. Building on the data collected during a twoday test on the Italian track earlier this month, Chaz closed Friday’s free-practice in fourth place and after fighting the frontrunners, he wasn’t able to improve his lap time in hotter conditions during FP2. Chaz closed the day 0.349 seconds behind the provisional best time, gaining direct access to Superpole. Day 2, Race 1 did not yield the expected results for Chaz after a long and exciting battle for the race win led to the welshman crashing out during the last lap. After a collision with Jonathan Rea, Chaz was unable to finish the race and was taken to the nearest medical centre. He was diagnosed with a closed thoracic trauma, and was then transported by ambulance to Rimini to undergo a CAT scan, which showed a fracture of the transverse process of L3 (3rd lumbar vertebra). Further examinations also indicate a contusion of the left thumb. Davies did not take part in Race 2 and will observe a period of rest before being re-examined ahead of the Laguna Seca round scheduled for July 7-9 at Laguna Seca (U.S.).
“It’s never ideal to be at the track and not be able to race, but it’s good to come to support and honestly I’m happy to be here because it could have been a lot worse. I don’t feel 100 percent, so we’ll focus on recovering in the upcoming days. Tomorrow I’ll visit a specialist and we’ll set a plan based on his recommendations. The goal is be back at Laguna Seca.” Chaz Davies
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July 2017
Newsletter Mercedes 1.8 C-Class TCK now available Our market leading Timing Chain Kit range now stands at over 410 part numbers with brand new kits arriving all the time. One of the latest kits to arrive fits the Mercedes C and E Class 1.8 models, as well as SLK models. We offer three variants of this kit to provide more choice when carrying out the repair. Please consult the table below or click on each part number for more information. Part No.
Notes
TCK230
Including Gasket and Seals
TCK230VVT Including VVT Hubs TCK230NG
TCK230VVT
Manufacturer
Models
Engine
Dates
Mercedes Benz
C-CLASS (204) E-CLASS (212) SLK (R172)
1.8 (M 271.###)
01/2007 01/2014
Without Gaskets and Seals
TCK7 installation tips We have issued a technical bulletin for our TCK7 (1.6 HDi 16V (DV6) used by Citroen, Peugeot, Ford, Mazda & Volvo) and how to identify the correct timing marks for your vehicle application. These engines are fitted with one of two types of timing chains depending on the camshaft gears fitted. FAI have developed a universal chain to incorporate two coloured chain links to assist with the alignment for installation so please view our Technical Bulletin by licking below of visiting our Help Centre. CLICK HERE to view Technical Bulletin
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July 2017
Newsletter Jack Rollings joins the Technical team. The latest member of our Technical team comes from a family of mechanics and holds 14 years of experience in the trade. Jack Rollings grew up fixing cars and went on to land a job with a Ford-Peugeot main dealer on the workshop parts counter. He was soon transferred to the sales office to provide technical support for both staff and customers. In his 13 years there, Jack received training by Ford and Peugeot to become a senior parts technician; one of only 50 in the nationwide parts technical team. In this role Jack had to deal with all main dealer technical queries in Herts, Beds and Bucks. When asked why he chose FAI as his next step, Jack had the following to say: ‘I felt I had achieved all I could from my previous job and wanted to get back to a more hands on role. I really enjoy the technical aspect of cars and their parts. It just seemed the right fit. I love to learn new things, and although I can apply a lot of my previous skills and knowledge there is plenty to learn about the motor factor side of the parts business. We also have a great team here at FAI and I look forward to getting to know them.’
VOTM - BMW 4 Series & VW Amarok. Because of the FAI’s huge parts offer for pickup vehicles, we will now have a vehicle of the month for pickups alongside our normal vehicle every three months. July’s vehicles of the month are the BMW 4 Series and the popular VW Amarok 2010 onwards.
VOTM Web Page
VOTM Leaflet
VOTM Excel File
We have a total of nearly 160 of the fastest moving parts across these two vehicles so please click on the buttons above for full vehicle range information.
VOTM Leaflet
VOTM Excel File
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July 2017
Newsletter Steering & Suspension Update. During the month of June we have added 7 new steering and suspension part numbers for some of the most modern vehicles on the road. Please consult our monthly new to range spreadsheet for more information. Below are our highlights: SS8191
SS8512K
SS4367K
SS2202K
SS8432
SS2202K
Anti Roll Bar Bush Kit Front
CitroĂŤn C5 I & II 03/2001 - 02/08
SS4367K
Anti Roll Bar Bush Kit Front
Opel/Vauxhall Movano 11/03>
SS8191 & SS8192
Tie Rod End Left & Right
Kia Carens III 08/2009 - Present
SS8432
Wishbone Bush Front Rearward Lower Volvo C30 C70 II, S40 II, V5 10/06 - 12/12
SS8512K
Anti Roll Bar Bush Kit Rear
BMW X3 (E83) 01/2004 - 08/2011
Along with the top 50 selling NEW steering and suspension items list that is available as part of our monthly New to Range file, we have also looked at our top pareto climbers from the last year. These are parts that are not necessarily new but are a selection that have jumped the most in sales over this period: SS2858 & SS2859
Wishbone L&R
Fiat 500 2007>
SS2780 & SS2781
Front Link Rod L&R
Nissan Qashqai 2010 - 2013
SS4963 & SS4964
Wishbone Bush Front Rearward L&R
Mini One 2001 - 2006
SS2915
Front Link Rod
Ford B Max 2013>
SS2747
Ball Joint Lower
Citroen Relay 2006>
SS2858
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July 2017
Newsletter Visual guide to 2.5TD 4D56 Oil Pumps. There are now 4 different Oil Pumps for the popular Hyundai/Kia Mitsubishi 2.5TD 4D56 engine. Choosing the correct pump is vital so we have created a visual guide, designed to assist with the identification of the correct pump for the job. CLICK HERE to view Technical Bulletin
Nissan YD25 Gaskets - Unique to FAI. We are currently the only aftermarket supplier offering a full Nissan YD25 gasket range. Nine new products have been added to the offer, with the HG2239 being stocked in a variety of thickness types. We also have the supporting cylinder head bolts for this engine. Click below to shop our catalogue: Part No.
Application
FS2239NH
Full Set
HS2239NH
Head Set
HG2239/A/B/C/D/E
Head Gasket (multiple thicknesses)
B2239
Head Bolt (box of 18)
HG2239/A/B/C/D/E
FS2239NH
HS2239NH
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July 2017
Newsletter Jaguar XF 08-15 Steering Range. FAI now offer a comprehensive Jaguar XF steering and suspension range so ensure that your customers choose us for OE quality but aftermarket prices. These steering components offer a great sales opportunity over dealers: FAI
Description
OE
SS6234
Rear Link Rod Left
XR81693
SS5806
Rear Link Rod Right
XR81786
SS9232
Wishbone Front Upper Left
XR857653
SS9233
Wishbone Front Upper Right
XR857652
SS9234
Wishbone Rear Upper Left
C2P13877
SS9235
Wishbone Rear Upper Right
C2P13876
SS6234
SS9232
SS9233
SS5806 SS9235
SS9234
New Products Reminder. To bolster our existing bottom end engine repair products, belting and timing chain kit ranges, we have launched a range of Torsional Vibration Dampers and a compact range of Oil Control Valves. For more details on the ranges, please click below to view the full information leaflets.
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Click Here for OCV Leaflet
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