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SBC Clutch Kit for 1996-1997 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.4L Diesel

$776.49
SKU SD2-2479R-12
MPN K70248-01-HD-O
  • Regular price $776.49

Sku: SD2-2479R-12

MPN: K70248-01-HD-O



Elevate your 1996-1997 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.4L Diesel's performance with South Bend Clutch's SBC Clutch Kit. Tailored for both daily driving and heavy-duty tasks, our Stage 2 upgrade kits come in Organic for smooth engagement and Organic/Ceramic for enhanced durability and heat resistance. Designed specifically for Utility Van and Minivan applications, these kits promise unmatched reliability and superior drivability. Although the kit does not include a flywheel, it's engineered for seamless compatibility with your EuroVan's OEM flywheel, ensuring optimal performance. Choose South Bend Clutch for a blend of quality, performance, and durability that meets the specific needs of your Volkswagen EuroVan.


$776.49
SKU SD2-2479R-12
MPN K70248-01-HD-O
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
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  • Enhances your vehicle's performance with precise power transmission.
  • Designed for durability under high-performance conditions.
  • Increases the reliability and lifespan of your vehicle's transmission system.
  • Offers smoother shifting and improved driving experience.
  • Custom-fit for a wide range of vehicles and applications.
  • Manufactured using cutting-edge technology and premium materials.
  • Supports enhanced torque capacity for high-power engines.
  • Expertly tested to ensure quality and performance standards.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1996-1997 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.4L Diesel - Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus

$776.49

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At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of reliability, durability, and performance in every component of your vehicle. That's why we are proud to offer our SBC Clutch Kit for the 1996-1997 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.4L Diesel, meticulously engineered to meet the specific needs of Utility Van and Minivan segments. Our clutch kits are designed with the end-user in mind, ensuring a seamless blend of superior quality, unmatched performance, and long-lasting durability.

Our clutch kits are not just about upgrading your vehicle's performance; they are about transforming your driving experience. Whether you use your Volkswagen EuroVan for daily commuting, heavy-duty work, or anything in between, our clutch kits ensure that your vehicle is equipped to handle the demands of any task with ease.

Why Choose Our Clutch Kit?

The 1996-1997 Volkswagen EuroVan is a versatile vehicle that serves various purposes, from transporting goods to serving as a reliable passenger van. However, like any vehicle, its performance highly depends on the quality of its components, especially the clutch system. Here are some reasons why our SBC Clutch Kit is the perfect choice for your Volkswagen EuroVan:

  • Tailored Performance: Our clutch kits are specifically designed for the Volkswagen EuroVan, ensuring that they match the vehicle's unique requirements for performance and drivability. Whether you're navigating through city streets or embarking on long highway journeys, our clutch kit provides the reliability and response you need.

  • Diverse Material Options: Understanding that different drivers have different needs, we offer our clutch kits in two friction material options - Organic and Organic/Ceramic. The Organic option is ideal for drivers looking for a smooth engagement and reliable performance under normal driving conditions. On the other hand, the Organic/Ceramic option is tailored for those who demand higher durability and resistance to heat, making it perfect for more challenging driving conditions or for vehicles that are used for heavier tasks.

  • Stage 2 Upgrade: Our clutch kits are designed as a Stage 2 upgrade, offering enhanced performance over standard OEM replacement parts. This makes them an ideal choice for drivers looking for a bit more from their EuroVan without sacrificing drivability.

  • Enhanced Durability: Built to last, our clutch kits are manufactured using high-quality materials and rigorous manufacturing processes. This ensures that each component can withstand the demands of daily use, providing you with peace of mind and a long service life.

  • Comprehensive Kit: Each SBC Clutch Kit comes complete with all the necessary components for installation. While the kit does not include a flywheel, it is designed to work seamlessly with your vehicle's OEM flywheel, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.

Installation and Compatibility

Installation of our clutch kit is straightforward for those with mechanical knowledge and access to the right tools. However, we always recommend professional installation to ensure that the clutch system operates correctly and safely. Compatibility with the 1996-1997 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.4L Diesel is guaranteed, as our kits are engineered to match OEM specifications while providing improved performance and durability.

Our Commitment to Quality

At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products on the market. Our clutch kits are a testament to this commitment, offering a blend of improved performance, reliability, and durability that you can trust. With years of experience and a reputation for excellence, South Bend Clutch is your go-to source for all your clutch needs.

Whether you're looking to enhance your Volkswagen EuroVan's performance or simply need a reliable replacement for a worn-out clutch, our SBC Clutch Kit offers the perfect solution. Choose South Bend Clutch for quality you can feel, performance you can trust, and durability that lasts.

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 2 Clutch

Stage 2 Clutch

A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.

Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.

A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.

Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.

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
1996 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.4LDiesel2WD-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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