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SBC Clutch Kit for 1984-1986 Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel
Sku: SD1-2248R-12
MPN: K07001-HD
Upgrade your 1984-1986 Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel with South Bend Clutch's premium clutch kit, designed for unparalleled performance and durability. Tailored to match OEM specifications, our kit offers a perfect fit and optimal function. Choose from organic, ceramic, or Kevlar materials to suit your driving style - from daily commuting to extreme conditions. Our Stage 1 and Stage 2 options cater to both mild and moderate modifications, ensuring smooth engagement and superior durability. Each kit comes complete with essential components for a hassle-free installation, though it does not include a flywheel. Trust South Bend Clutch for a clutch solution that enhances responsiveness, reliability, and performance, making it an ideal investment for your vehicle's longevity and driveability.
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At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to delivering exceptional clutch solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of your vehicle, and our Clutch Kit for the 1984-1986 Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel is no exception. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and performance has established us as a leader in the automotive industry, offering products that enhance the driving experience for car enthusiasts and professionals alike.
The 1984-1986 Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel represents a niche segment of domestic passenger cars that require specialized attention to detail to ensure compatibility and performance. Understanding the unique requirements of this vehicle, South Bend Clutch has developed a range of clutch kits designed to match its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and performance criteria, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal function.
Our Clutch Kit for the 1984-1986 Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel includes several key features designed to enhance the vehicle's performance and reliability. The kit includes a high-quality clutch disc and pressure plate, engineered to provide smooth engagement, superior durability, and long-lasting service life. The clutch disc is available in different materials, including organic, ceramic, and Kevlar, offering options for various driving styles and performance needs.
Variants and Features
The variants of our clutch kit cater to a range of driving requirements and preferences:
- Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus: Ideal for daily driving and mild modifications, this variant features an organic friction material that offers smooth engagement and improved drivability without sacrificing performance.
- Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme: Designed for drivers who demand more from their vehicle, the ceramic friction material provides higher heat tolerance and better performance under extreme conditions.
- Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus: Stepping up from Stage 1, this variant offers enhanced performance for daily drivers with moderate modifications, maintaining comfortable drivability with an organic friction material.
- Kevlar / Stage 2 / Sport: For enthusiasts seeking the ultimate in performance and durability, the Kevlar friction material delivers exceptional strength, heat resistance, and longevity, suitable for aggressive driving and competitive environments.
Installation and Compatibility
Installation of the South Bend Clutch Kit is straightforward, with each kit including all necessary components for a complete and hassle-free installation process. The inclusion of a throw-out bearing and alignment tool ensures that you have everything you need for a successful clutch replacement. While the kit does not include a flywheel, it is designed to work seamlessly with the OEM solid mass flywheel found in the Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
Benefits of Choosing South Bend Clutch
Choosing a South Bend Clutch Kit for your Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel offers several advantages:
- Enhanced Performance: Experience improved vehicle responsiveness and performance, tailored to your driving style and the specific needs of your vehicle.
- Durability and Reliability: Our high-quality materials and manufacturing processes result in a product that withstands the rigors of both daily driving and more demanding driving conditions.
- Customized Solutions: With various materials and stages available, you can select the clutch kit that best matches your performance requirements and driving habits.
- Complete Kit: Each kit comes with all the necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing and alignment tool, for a complete and straightforward replacement process.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our products are the result of extensive research, development, and real-world testing, ensuring that we provide our customers with the best possible solutions for their vehicles. Whether you're a daily driver or a performance enthusiast, our clutch kits are designed to deliver the performance, durability, and reliability you need to get the most out of your vehicle.
Our expertise in the automotive industry, coupled with our dedication to innovation, makes South Bend Clutch the go-to choice for clutch solutions. We understand the importance of a reliable clutch system, and our products are designed to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. With South Bend Clutch, you can drive confidently, knowing that you have a product that is built to last and perform.
The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1984-1986 Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel is more than just a replacement part; it's an investment in your vehicle's performance and reliability. Choose South Bend Clutch for a driving experience that is smooth, responsive, and tailored to your unique driving needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Modified Pressure Plate
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Ford Tempo 2.0L | Diesel |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to delivering exceptional clutch solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of your vehicle, and our Clutch Kit for the 1984-1986 Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel is no exception. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and performance has established us as a leader in the automotive industry, offering products that enhance the driving experience for car enthusiasts and professionals alike.
The 1984-1986 Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel represents a niche segment of domestic passenger cars that require specialized attention to detail to ensure compatibility and performance. Understanding the unique requirements of this vehicle, South Bend Clutch has developed a range of clutch kits designed to match its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and performance criteria, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal function.
Our Clutch Kit for the 1984-1986 Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel includes several key features designed to enhance the vehicle's performance and reliability. The kit includes a high-quality clutch disc and pressure plate, engineered to provide smooth engagement, superior durability, and long-lasting service life. The clutch disc is available in different materials, including organic, ceramic, and Kevlar, offering options for various driving styles and performance needs.
Variants and Features
The variants of our clutch kit cater to a range of driving requirements and preferences:
- Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus: Ideal for daily driving and mild modifications, this variant features an organic friction material that offers smooth engagement and improved drivability without sacrificing performance.
- Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme: Designed for drivers who demand more from their vehicle, the ceramic friction material provides higher heat tolerance and better performance under extreme conditions.
- Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus: Stepping up from Stage 1, this variant offers enhanced performance for daily drivers with moderate modifications, maintaining comfortable drivability with an organic friction material.
- Kevlar / Stage 2 / Sport: For enthusiasts seeking the ultimate in performance and durability, the Kevlar friction material delivers exceptional strength, heat resistance, and longevity, suitable for aggressive driving and competitive environments.
Installation and Compatibility
Installation of the South Bend Clutch Kit is straightforward, with each kit including all necessary components for a complete and hassle-free installation process. The inclusion of a throw-out bearing and alignment tool ensures that you have everything you need for a successful clutch replacement. While the kit does not include a flywheel, it is designed to work seamlessly with the OEM solid mass flywheel found in the Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
Benefits of Choosing South Bend Clutch
Choosing a South Bend Clutch Kit for your Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel offers several advantages:
- Enhanced Performance: Experience improved vehicle responsiveness and performance, tailored to your driving style and the specific needs of your vehicle.
- Durability and Reliability: Our high-quality materials and manufacturing processes result in a product that withstands the rigors of both daily driving and more demanding driving conditions.
- Customized Solutions: With various materials and stages available, you can select the clutch kit that best matches your performance requirements and driving habits.
- Complete Kit: Each kit comes with all the necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing and alignment tool, for a complete and straightforward replacement process.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our products are the result of extensive research, development, and real-world testing, ensuring that we provide our customers with the best possible solutions for their vehicles. Whether you're a daily driver or a performance enthusiast, our clutch kits are designed to deliver the performance, durability, and reliability you need to get the most out of your vehicle.
Our expertise in the automotive industry, coupled with our dedication to innovation, makes South Bend Clutch the go-to choice for clutch solutions. We understand the importance of a reliable clutch system, and our products are designed to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. With South Bend Clutch, you can drive confidently, knowing that you have a product that is built to last and perform.
The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1984-1986 Ford Tempo 2.0L Diesel is more than just a replacement part; it's an investment in your vehicle's performance and reliability. Choose South Bend Clutch for a driving experience that is smooth, responsive, and tailored to your unique driving needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Modified Pressure Plate
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Ford Tempo 2.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
PRODUCT FAQs
Have a question ? We are here to help.
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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