Priora clutch 16 valves Valeo how to distinguish a fake

04.02.2022 42 558 Clutch

Author: Ivan Baranov

The clutch disc is an integral part of any vehicle. The more reliable and high-quality this element is, the longer the car will stay on the move and the more comfortable the car will be. We invite you to find out what a Valeo clutch is - reviews about which are left on the Internet by motorists from many countries, and also familiarize yourself with the company’s product catalog.

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general review

Boxes should be light green or light green . The quality of the boxes itself is not very good. A label with the number of this clutch is attached to your car. And pay attention, it says Made in France, that is, made in France. In fact, there is also an accompanying sticker where the support service is written, and it says that it was made in France.

The clutch is packaged in shrink film, which you cannot open when you look at the clutch. And the hardest part is that the bottom of this kit is glued to the box. Therefore, it will be difficult for you to tear it off. This is bad because a person must look to see if it is the clutch and whether it should be taken.

Clutch release bearing

It's made well. Some are plastic parts, some are metal, it doesn’t matter, the machines are different.

The inside of the release is well made, there are markings, the year and month of manufacture. Valeo logo on plastic parts. Despite the presence of plastic parts, the workmanship is of good quality, everything fits together.

itself does not murmur , does not make noise, there will be no problems with it. There is an inscription on the side ring indicating the specific number of the bearing, and some indication of when it was manufactured.

The bearings for this product are made by SKF. This is a fairly good company, so we will assume that everything is fine with him.

How to choose the right one

Competent selection in 2022 begins with studying manufacturers’ offers. Knowing several factors will help determine which clutch is best installed on a VAZ.

Precise car modification. The configuration of the clutch kit and its physical parameters depend on the type of car.
Estimated price range. Depending on the desired cost, the user can navigate by company. The final price tag is considered an important factor - you shouldn’t count on the cheapest model.
Method of operating the machine. With moderate driving under normal conditions, even simple modifications to the disc and drives will last quite a long time. If the car is used in racing mode or under critical overloads with frequent switching (this also includes training cars), you should buy high-quality products with a large margin of safety.

Driven disk

The driven disk is made quite well. We won’t be too picky about whether they make them specifically for Russia or not, a certain quality is evident. The bushing is also made of some kind of yellow, noble metal. The splines or teeth are not bad. Some number is stamped on the hardware, and the symbol is VA – Valeo. The metal-plastic-metal transitions are also quite good, the green plugs are solid.

There are certain alignments on the rivets. The alignment, the VA symbol, is quite nice and even. The Valeo inscription is embossed quite well, with a double line, without any confusion. The springs do not dangle, do not rattle, or move up and down. A small backlash is allowed. If you shake it, nothing rattles, nothing buzzes.

Clutch basket

The petals are neat - you won’t cut yourself on anything. And what is most important is that they stand level, no one is higher or lower than anyone.

The grinding itself is not ideal. There are some uniform grooves here. Considering that this metal seems to be difficult to turn, it is therefore acceptable. Given that everything else is done well, let's say this is acceptable.

There are clutches where you can cut your hands. It’s simple and clear here – it’s laser-engraved Made in France, and the numbers and date of manufacture are also embossed here, clearly and clearly – Valeo.

Welding points - everything is done quite well. The rivets are marked, pink. The kit includes lubricant, there is also a specific date and numbers, it is clear that it is from the manufacturer.

Certificates

There is also a certificate. And here it is written that the manufacturer of the product is Valeo, location is France, meets certain requirements, seals, and we see in the application this clutch, this modification, it fits this certificate.

This clutch is from a good manufacturer and is not counterfeit. The only negative is why Valeo doesn’t make beautiful boxes with spacers, like the Korean factory.

But the most important thing is that this is a product of proper quality.

New items

For smoother and quieter switching of the automatic robotic gearbox, a double-disc clutch was invented. The manufacturer Sachs also produces such clutch designs.

In addition to clutches for cars, Sachs produces a special starter and generator. The difference from other types of starters and generators is that Sachs makes the starter and generator in one housing with very high efficiency. Such a starting device starts the internal combustion engine of the car in 0.3 seconds. In addition to the ability to quickly start, a combined starter with a generator accelerates the car, which gives a fuel saving effect.

The fact that the fastest cars in the world use such clutches says a lot! No money is spared on the quality and cost of parts for such supercars.

Priora clutch 16 valves Valeo how to distinguish a fake

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In general, I bought it without looking, marking 826222, will it fit on 21124?

there will be a lot of photos, maybe someone will find it useful, sorry, it’s in the topic about VIS

I installed it at the service center today. The clutch pedal became like gas and grabbed at the floor. At first I thought that the serviceman did not put the cable on the fork. Delight after the hatch. When annealed, it does not slip, polishes the asphalt with spikes.

PS The hatch is all burnt out, the flywheel is normal, the basket is normal. release from the kit, the shaft was not lubricated, the ends of the fork were lubricated. satisfied.

With such numbers I took it to 8th grade.

there are 2 of them like bae, one for 10-12, the other for 08-09-099

You're probably starting off with just the clutch and still bumping into something? I also get a slight shake in obstacles. The clutch is a copy of yours. On the release plate it was written SNR in small black letters, on the disk, like yours, in white Valeo. A basket with a disc in a bag, I just cut the release one separately. I changed it a week ago, now there is a Valeo clutch, a new TZA cable, new BRT drive seals, and the oil in the box is Liqui Moly 75W90. When I just sat down and put my foot on the clutch, the pedal fell to the floor simply under the weight of my foot (I was already scared). When I tried to start, I almost stalled right away, the pedal was only 4-5 cm from the floor, and the original clutch was enough at the very end. Now I can’t get enough of driving, it’s a pleasure to drive. And after changing the oil, the sound of the box even became duller.

It shakes me even on a flat surface, it’s not like that on the hatch, although the pedal is soft, I’m still not getting used to it, it’s enough right at the floor almost

Functionality check

So, don’t rush to spend money and buy a new sensor. First make sure that the old one really doesn't work.

The check is performed as follows:

Using a jack, place the car on supports;
Locate the sensor, which is located on the gearbox housing;
Engage reverse gear;
There must be continuity between terminals 1-3 and 2-4;
Check continuity in neutral in the same way;
When turning the box in other positions, there should be no conductivity;
If checking the regulator shows the opposite, you will have to change the DZH.

Location of DZH

Original Valeo clutch: how to spot a fake

The main task of the clutch is to disconnect the transmission from the power unit. This must be done when changing gear or when stopping. The more reliable and better the clutch is, the longer the car will stay on the move and the more comfortable the car will be. In this article we will tell you what a Valeo clutch is and how to distinguish a fake from an original device.

How to distinguish an original from a fake?

Video “What mistakes should not be made when installing the clutch”

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Peculiarities

Clutch discs Valeo PHC, 832. 160. 801502 and other models have been produced for over 80 years. Valeo kits, produced by a company from Paris, are sometimes called “women’s” because their use provides softness during gear shifting and braking, as well as a smooth ride.

The manufacturer's products are characterized by a high service life. If no errors are made during installation of the kit, the service life of the system will be 150 thousand kilometers. During intensive use, Valeo clutches do not overheat.

The latest technologies are used in the manufacture of clutch systems, which ultimately results in a high-quality, research-proven product.
Due to the high quality of the part, its use is allowed during the factory assembly of the vehicle.
The product comes with detailed instructions for installing the clutch. It details not only the steps that the car owner must follow, but also shows photographs.

User Boroda73rus talked about original Valeo clutches in his video.

Clutch catalog

Below is a list of cars, as well as catalog numbers of Valeo products:

for Renault 19, Clio and Rapid product catalog number - 003433;
for VAZ 2105, 2108 and 2109 models - 003495;
for Renault 19 convertible cars, as well as Volvo 440, catalog number is 006730;
for Seat Cordoba, Ibiza, as well as Volkswagen Golf, Vento and Polo in convertible body - 006742;
for Lancia and Fiat Croma cars - 006756;
for Citroen Jumpy, Xantia, Peugeout Expert, as well as Fiat Scudo in the body of a van or product catalog number - 006785;
for Lancia Delta 2, as well as Fiat Uno and Tempra - 006803;
for Fiat Elba, Fiorino, Tempra, Tipo, as well as Lancia Dedra and Delta 2, products with number 006804 are suitable;
for Mitsubishi Lancer and Colt - 009236;
for Nissan Micra - 009247;
for Nissan Almera and Sunny product catalog number - 009249;
for Renault Clio, Chamade and 19 convertible models, products with number 009312 are suitable;
for Citroen Xantia, XM, as well as Peugeout 306, spare parts with number 801001 are used;
for Volvo models 440 and 460 clutches are produced with number 801020;
for Fiat Tipo and tempra, as well as Lancia Dedra and Delta 2 - 801080;
for Alfa Romeo 145, 146, 155, Fiat Tempra and Tipo, as well as Lancia Dedra CB and Delta 2, clutches 801081 are intended;
for Fiat Siecento, Panda, Uno, as well as Seat Marbella, spare parts with catalog number 801086 are intended;
for fiat Ducato, as well as Ducato Panorama, the manufacturer produces clutches with number 801095;
in Renault 19, Clio and Rapid models you can install clutch 801107;
Fiat Brava, Fiorino, and Strada cars can be equipped with spare parts with catalog number 801126;
Clutches 801156 are designed for Mercedes Benz G-class cars;
in Opel Combo cars, as well as the Corsa model, clutches 801169 can be installed;
in Citroen AX, as well as Peugeout 106, 205, 309 and 405, clutch 801256 can be used;
for Ford Escort the manufacturer produces clutches with number 801293;
Ford Scorpio and Sierra models are equipped with spare parts 801295;
in Rover 100, 200 and 400 in coupe or convertible body, the installation of spare parts 801376 is allowed;
in the Mercedes Benz 100 model - 801408;
for Volkswagen cars, the manufacturer produces products with catalog number 801432;
in the Skoda Favorit, as well as Felicia models, clutches 801454 are installed;
for Audi 80, 100 and A6 cars, which were produced as a coupe or convertible, spare parts with number 801461 are suitable;
in Toyota Avensis, Carina, Selica, and Corolla models, clutches with catalog number 801502 can be installed;
for the Mazda 323, the manufacturer Valeo produces clutches with number 801508;
Nissan Almera, Sunny and Primera models are equipped with 801515 clutches.

How to distinguish an original from a fake?

The products of this brand are popular among consumers, which has led to the fact that many underground companies have learned to counterfeit original Valeo clutches. It is not so easy to check and identify fake brake discs and other Russian or Korean-made Valeo auto parts from the originals.

In order to correctly recognize counterfeit products from original products, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the list of differences:

If you put a fake on your car, you will immediately feel it, because the original Valeo clutches function much smoother than the fake ones. They are more reliable and can operate in high temperature conditions.
When purchasing, check who produces the spare parts. The original clutches are made in France. If the manufacturer is Korea, Russia, China or European countries, but not France, then this is a fake.
All original spare parts supplied to our market are sealed in plastic bags. Directly in the package there is another bag in which you will see a lubricant used to process the splines. There is no such fluid included with the fake clutch.
The package of original products includes a disk with detailed installation and operating instructions. Such discs are not included in the set of fake spare parts.
Reviews from experts show that fakes are characterized by a shiny surface. This is done in order to confuse the consumer. Manufacturers of counterfeits are confident that the brighter and shiny their parts are, the more it attracts buyers.
When purchasing, pay attention to the cost. On average, the price of original spare parts varies around 2300-2800 rubles. Clutches that cost significantly less are fake, unless we are talking about some kind of promotion.
In many fake parts, the geometry of the clutch disc is different.
Before purchasing, pay attention to the labels. The Valeo company applies a strict font to its products. If this is a fake, then the inscriptions can be written in words. Often in fake clutches the numbers and product names are blurry.
On fake Valeo clutches, the product name and number are indicated on the damper. In the originals, this information is applied to the friction linings.
In some fakes, the springs may be painted in different colors.

Reviews

Car enthusiast Leonid Arkadyevich is upset because he purchased a fake Valeo clutch kit instead of the original.
To understand how high quality Valeo products are, it is better to read reviews of other consumers about the SS. Both positive and negative comments from motorists were selected especially for our readers.

Positive	Negative
Hello everyone, I decided to write here about my experience using a Valeo clutch. Before choosing a mechanism, I thought for a long time which one would be better and settled on this option. Now I can say with confidence that the quality declared by the manufacturer is very high. I’ve been using it for four years now and have ridden almost 80 thousand kilometers on it. It became much easier to drive, comfort was felt immediately. The gears shift much smoother, so I recommend it to everyone, you won’t regret it if you buy it.	The grip, of course, is good, probably, but I couldn’t feel it myself. I bought it two years ago for 1,800 rubles and after almost 10 months it shattered into pieces and had to be completely replaced. I was later told that for that kind of money I could not buy the original, so, apparently, I purchased a fake by mistake and ignorance. Although at first it really worked smoothly and without any complaints. But over time, first a knock appeared, then the car began to twitch when changing gears, and then the clutch completely “closed.”
Back in 2009, Valeo installed the nine. I literally assembled the car piece by piece and decided not to install the original mechanism. The ceramic clutch disappeared immediately, since the car was made for everyday use. Compared to the original clutch, Valeo is equipped with wide friction linings, as a result of which it transmits more torque. As soon as I got behind the wheel, I realized it right away: the car became more powerful and picked up speed faster. The pedal works much softer - when changing speed you can just throw it and the car won’t jerk. I’ve been driving for almost six years now and have no problems, that’s what quality means.	Four years ago I installed it in an Opel, drove almost 50 thousand km on it and had no troubles. Then I bought a VAZ 2108 for my son and decided to install Valeo there when it was time for a replacement. What I want to say is that the quality of the products has deteriorated. The car traveled on Valeo for no more than 5000 km, after which the mechanism had to be changed. In addition, there were difficulties with installation, and there was no instruction disk in the box. I called a mechanic from the service station, he helped me install it; I couldn’t have done it myself, that’s for sure.
I decided to write a positive review about Valeo. Like other motorists, I noticed that the car became smoother on the road, the gears switched smoothly. It was difficult to install the system myself, but after two hours of suffering it worked. Separately, I wanted to highlight the release bearing. It is made of heat-resistant plastic, is not afraid of high temperatures, and the developers have made channels in the inner diameter through which dust and chips are removed from the bearing itself. Convenient, especially since it increases the durability of the mechanism.