V-SMART June 2018

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VALEO CLUTCH CONVERSION KITS 1. Valeo conversion kits have been mass produced since 2002. This is longer than Apples iPhone! In Europe, the story began in Spain when the first kit was built for Volkswagen 1.9Tdi engines that were used on taxi models. The vehicles suffered from poor heat dissipation and rapid wear. The Valeo conversion kit solved the problem and worked more effectively than the OE D.M.F version. 2. Due to the increased level of performance seen with our conversion kits, the technology used in Valeo conversion kits is used at OE level by many vehicle manufacturers. You can find Valeo conversion kit technology in Ford Transits 2000-2006 2.4Tdi models, Peugeot Expert, Citroen Jumpy, Fiat Scudo 2.0Hdi 2011> models, Ford with new Ecoboost 1.3l engines, Renault Scenic 1.9dCi and Renault Megane Fluence 1.5Dci models just to name a few. 3. The friction plate within the conversion kit contains along travel damper clutch disc, which incorporates a high-tech pre-damper multi- cassette and “long-travel” dampers. The long travel dampers can travel more than twice as much as dampers within a standard friction plate in order to compensate for the dual mass flywheel. 4. As one of world leaders in clutch friction material design, the friction material used in our conversion kits have been specifically designed to allow for greater heat dissipation. The clutch facing within a conversion kit works at lower temperatures compared to a D.M.F. version (between 100ºC and 270ºC) thus ensuring that the overall lifetime of the clutch is improved. 5. No specific tools are required in order to fit Valeo conversion kits. Through years of research and development, Valeo engineers have designed and built viable time and cost saving alternatives compared to the OE technology that requires you to use specific tooling to fit the clutch and flywheel! Valeo also provides within the box some installation tips for garages and shares technical fitting instructions on electronic catalogues and Valeo TechAssist.

6. The solid flywheel does not require replacement unless there is abnormal damage on the friction surface or the starter ring. When the second clutch replacement is due, only the cover, the disc and the bearing need to be replaced. Valeo offers a complete range of Service Kits for vehicles equipped with conversion kits. 7. The rigid flywheel does not require replacement unless there is abnormal damage on the friction surface or the starter ring. When the second clutch replacement is due, only the cover, the disc and the bearing need to be replaced. Valeo offers a complete range of Service Kits for every conversion kit available. 8. Every conversion kit is supplied with specifically designed stretch bolts suitable for their intended purpose. No bolts need to be sourced and the existing bolts on the D.MF version can be discarded. 9. Valeo Service UK offer a two year warranty on standard conversion kit fitments. For peace of mind we also offer all customers a 1 million mile guarantee on every solid flywheel! Check out the Valeo Service website for terms and conditions. 10. Due to the demand of conversion kit technology by both vehicle manufacturers and the Aftermarket, Valeo Service UK currently have over 100 conversion kits covering over 7 million vehicles in the UK.

For more information about Valeo conversion kits find our Valeoscope at; www.valeoservice.co.uk

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