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SBC Clutch Kit for 1982-1983 Audi 4000 1.6L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

$238.09
SKU SD1-2566R-12
MPN KF116-HD
  • Regular price $238.09

Sku: SD1-2566R-12

MPN: KF116-HD



Elevate your driving experience with South Bend Clutch's premium clutch kit, designed specifically for the 1982-1983 Audi 4000 1.6L Diesel and other compatible European vehicles. Our kits offer unparalleled engineering excellence, enhancing performance, durability, and longevity. Tailored for a wide range of applications, including gas and diesel engines, our clutch kits come in various configurations to meet diverse driving needs—from daily commuting to high-performance demands. Each kit includes a clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing for a complete, hassle-free installation. Choose from organic, ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials for optimal performance tailored to your vehicle's needs. Trust South Bend Clutch for a seamless blend of quality, reliability, and performance, ensuring a superior driving experience that stands the test of time.


$238.09
SKU SD1-2566R-12
MPN KF116-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Engineered for optimal performance in both street and racing vehicles.
  • Utilizes innovative technology for superior durability and lifespan.
  • Offers a wide range of clutch kits designed for specific vehicle needs.
  • Improves torque capacity and transmission smoothness.
  • Crafted from premium materials to resist wear and tear.
  • Designed for easy installation with minimal adjustment.
  • Enhances driving experience by ensuring reliable power transfer.
  • Backed by expert support and customer service from South Bend Clutch.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1982-1983 Audi 4000 1.6L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$238.09

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South Bend Clutch is proud to introduce our comprehensive clutch kit tailored for the 1982-1983 Audi 4000 1.6L Diesel, among other compatible vehicles. This high-quality aftermarket clutch kit represents the pinnacle of engineering excellence and reliability, embodying years of expertise in developing superior clutch systems. Our clutch kits are designed to enhance the performance, durability, and longevity of your vehicle's drivetrain, making them an ideal choice for both daily drivers and performance enthusiasts alike.

Our clutch kits are engineered to provide a seamless fit for a wide range of applications, specifically tailored to meet the demands of European vehicles like the Audi 4000, Audi Fox, Volkswagen Dasher, and others within this segment. This inclusivity ensures that a broad spectrum of vehicles can benefit from the superior performance and reliability that South Bend Clutch kits offer. Whether your vehicle is powered by gas or diesel, our clutch kits are designed to maximize the efficiency of your vehicle's transmission system, providing an enhanced driving experience that is both smooth and responsive.

At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of versatility in aftermarket automotive parts. That's why we offer our clutch kits in various configurations to suit different driving styles and performance requirements. From organic friction materials for daily driving to ceramic and Kevlar options for those who demand extreme performance and durability, our clutch kits are tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers. Each variant of our clutch kit is meticulously crafted to deliver optimal performance, ensuring that no matter your choice, you're getting a product that stands up to the rigors of daily use and beyond.

Our clutch kits not only provide superior performance but also come with all the necessary components for a complete and hassle-free installation. This includes the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing. We make it a priority to ensure that our kits come as comprehensive solutions, eliminating the need for additional purchases or unexpected trips to the auto parts store. This comprehensive approach ensures that our customers can enjoy a smooth installation process and get back on the road with confidence.

The technical specifications of our clutch kits reflect our commitment to quality and performance. With features such as diaphragm-style pressure plates, full-face or 6-paddle disc styles, and the inclusion of all necessary installation components, our clutch kits are designed for reliability, durability, and optimal performance. The choice of friction material—organic, ceramic, or Kevlar—allows our customers to select the perfect clutch kit that matches their vehicle's performance demands and driving conditions.

To further illustrate the diversity and quality of our clutch kit offerings, please refer to the detailed specifications of our variants below:

Choosing South Bend Clutch for your vehicle means opting for a product that is backed by decades of experience and a deep commitment to quality. Our clutch kits are the result of extensive research, development, and testing, ensuring that they not only meet but exceed industry standards. Each kit is assembled with precision and care, ensuring that every component works seamlessly to deliver the performance, durability, and reliability that South Bend Clutch is known for.

We are dedicated to providing our customers with products that offer unmatched performance and value. Our clutch kits are designed to enhance the driving experience, providing improved responsiveness, smoother engagement, and increased reliability over stock clutch systems. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or pushing the limits on the track, our clutch kits are built to perform.

In addition to superior products, South Bend Clutch is committed to providing exceptional customer service. Our knowledgeable team is always ready to assist with product selection, installation advice, and after-sales support, ensuring that our customers receive the guidance they need to make informed decisions and get the most out of their South Bend Clutch products.

By choosing a South Bend Clutch kit, you're investing in a product that is engineered to perform and built to last. Experience the difference that quality, performance, and dedication to excellence can make in your vehicle. Trust South Bend Clutch for all your clutch system needs and join the ranks of satisfied customers who rely on our products for their driving pleasure and performance demands.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

Organic Friction Material

Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.

Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.

Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

Sprung Hub Style

The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.

By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.

By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

Full Face Disc Style

The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.

Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.

Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.

South Bend Clutch Single Disc Clutch Kit

Single Disc

A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.

While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.

A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.

While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.

South Bend Clutch Stage 1 Clutch

Stage 1 Clutch

A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.

While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.

A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.

While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.

Warranty Coverage

South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.

The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.

*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***

 

 

Warranty Registration

To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.

What You'll Need to Register:

  • Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
  • Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
  • Current odometer reading at time of installation
  • Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
  • Part number of your South Bend Clutch product

Click here to Register Your Warranty

After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.

Filing a Warranty Claim

If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.

Claim Submission Requirements:

  • Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
  • Current odometer reading
  • Description of the issue you're experiencing
  • Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
  • Photos showing the condition of related components

Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.

Warranty Conditions

The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:

  • The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
  • The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
  • The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
  • The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
  • The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
  • The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
  • The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.

Pricing Policy

We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).

Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.

Return Policy

No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

To Obtain an RMA:

  • If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
  • If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345

Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.

Questions?

For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.

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Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1982 Audi 4000 1.6LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1973 Audi Fox 1.5LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1975 Volkswagen Dasher 1.5LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1979 Volkswagen Dasher 1.5L DieselDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1979 Volkswagen Dasher 1.6L GasGas2WD-Solid Mass
1981 Volkswagen Dasher 1.6L DieselDiesel2WD-Solid Mass

PRODUCT FAQs

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Is the shipping free?

Yes. Worldwide shipping is already included in the price. We use DHL express with 3 days delivery time.

When will I receive my item?

When we have received your order, you will automatically receive an e-mail confirming your order. Orders made before 2 PM (CET) will be picked, packed and shipped the same day. Delivery time is usually 2-4 working days with DHL Express.

Can I change or return my item?

If you want to change a product into another model, strap color etc., please contact us so we are able to reserve the new item in our stock immediately. You are always entitled to an exchange or refund within 30 days after you have received your package, as long as the item has not been used.

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