A/C Update: Compressor Inspection May Lead To Worn Clutch Problem
When a customer comes in complaining that their vehicle’s A/C system is working improperly, the problem can stem from a number of things. And the best way to begin any A/C repair is with a thorough inspection of the components. After checking components like the belts, the hoses and the related connections, the next step is a visual inspection of the A/C compressor.
Tech Tips: Active Radius And Its Effect On Clutch Torque Capacity
Many newer-design clutch friction discs are
Clutch Top-10 Finish At Martinsville Brings MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ Award To Brad Keselowski Crew Chief Paul Wolfe
Brad Keselowski and crew chief Paul Wolfe turned what could have been a disastrous weekend into a two-car battle for the Sprint Cup Championship with a clutch top-10 finish in Sunday’s Tums Fast Relief 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. Following the race, Wolfe became the 15th different crew chief to take home Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award.
JASPER Updates Transmission Hydraulic Clutch Testing
The Quality Engineers of Jasper Engines & Transmissions have updated the company’s transmission hydraulic clutch testing process. Hydraulic clutch testing is a method of simulating the operation of a transmission clutch. The process identifies defective clutches not typically identified by dynamometer testing.
LuK Clutch Distributes Technical Assistance Poster
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. has initiated the distribution of more than 180,000 LuK-branded technical assistance posters promoting proper diagnosis and installation of clutch kits, clutch hydraulics and flywheels. The poster is designed to help technicians identify common installation errors that lead to unwarranted product returns and reduction in productivity at the shop level.
Tech Tip: Volkswagen Has No Power to the A/C Compressor Clutch
Vehicle Application: 2000 Beetle 2.0, 2002 Beetle 1.9, 2002 Golf 1.8, 1999-2003 Golf 2.0, 2000-’05 Jetta 1.8, 1.0, 1999-2005 Jetta 2.0 and 2000-’02 Jetta 2.8 Customer Concern: The A/C is not working. There is no power to the A/C compressor clutch and it does not engage. (Manual climate control.) Potential Causes: A/C Compressor, A/C Pressure
2012 LuK RepSet Clutch Catalog Available in Print and Online
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. has announced the release of the 2012 LuK RepSet Clutch Catalog. The company says it has added more than 400 new part numbers in the latest edition of the catalog. The additional part numbers have grown LuK’s application coverage to greater than 95 percent of the U.S. vehicle population.
Centric Parts Launches New Clutch Program and Catalog
Centric Parts says it is taking its automotive aftermarket expertise in a new direction with the launch of a comprehensive clutch program and catalog. The Centric Parts Clutch Systems Program and 2011 Clutch Systems Catalog (1938-2011) exhibit Centric Parts’ long-standing dedication to durability, quality and performance in the automotive aftermarket, the company noted.
Schaeffler Announces Expanded Line of LuK Clutch Products
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. announced the expansion of the LuK RepSet line of clutches, flywheels and hydraulic release systems. The LuK program now includes more than 750 clutch set and 180 flywheel SKUs, covering the North American vehicle population. Make and model coverage ranges from 1938 to date.
ZF Services Releases 2010 SACHS SuperSet Clutch Kit and Components Catalog for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
ZF Services announces the release of the 2010 SACHS SuperSet Clutch Kit and Components Catalog for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. In total, 618 new part numbers have been added to the 2010 SACHS SuperSet Clutch Catalog. These new additions fit a total of 74,067 applications on top of the catalog’s existing coverage.