{"product_id":"sbc-clutch-kit-for-1996-1997-volkswagen-eurovan-2-4l-diesel","title":"SBC Clutch Kit for 1996-1997 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.4L Diesel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eElevate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"why-choose-our-clutch-kit\"\u003eWhy Choose Our Clutch Kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTailored Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiverse Material Options\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"installation-and-compatibility\"\u003eInstallation and Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"our-commitment-to-quality\"\u003eOur Commitment to Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances your vehicle's performance with precise power transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for durability under high-performance conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases the reliability and lifespan of your vehicle's transmission system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers smoother shifting and improved driving experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-fit for a wide range of vehicles and applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured using cutting-edge technology and premium materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports enhanced torque capacity for high-power engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpertly tested to ensure quality and performance standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariant Specifications and Manufacturer Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD2-2479R-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK70248-01-HD-O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic \/ Stage 2 \/ Daily Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material: Organic; Stage: Stage 2; Usage: Daily Plus; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: No; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Full Face; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD2-2479R-34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK70248-01-HD-OCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic\/Ceramic \/ Stage 2 \/ Endurance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material: Organic\/Ceramic; Stage: Stage 2; Usage: Endurance; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: No; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Full Face; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer OE Vehicle Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual Prevalence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransmission Type Used\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOEM Flywheel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.4L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Vehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSub Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAspiration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996, 1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuroVan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIESEL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally Aspirated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth 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 \u003cstrong\u003e12 months or 12,000 miles\u003c\/strong\u003e (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty Registration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\"\u003eWarranty Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e within \u003cstrong\u003e30 days of purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need to Register:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent odometer reading at time of installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstaller information (shop name, address, phone number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number of your South Bend Clutch product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\"\u003eClick here to Register Your Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\/lookup\"\u003ewarranty.southbendclutch.com\/lookup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFiling a Warranty Claim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\/claims\"\u003eWarranty Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClaim Submission Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour warranty certificate number or the email used during registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent odometer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription of the issue you're experiencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos showing the condition of related components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Limited Warranty will \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e be valid under the following conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe transmission has failed or shows excessive wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe product is used for high performance and\/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePricing Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a \u003cstrong\u003eReturn Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo Obtain an RMA:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at \u003cstrong\u003e1-800-988-4345\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at \u003ca href=\"mailto:warranty@southbendclutch.com\"\u003ewarranty@southbendclutch.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003cstrong\u003e1-800-988-4345\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\"\u003eVisit the SBC Warranty Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication data note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer lists conflicting fuel information. This catalog classifies the product as Diesel using the application evidence. Manufacturer descriptions and compatibility rows above are retained for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southbendclutch.com\/products\/sbc-clutch-kit-for-1996-1997-volkswagen-eurovan-2-4l-diesel\"\u003eSouth Bend Clutch product page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Bend Clutch","offers":[{"title":"Organic \/ Stage 2 \/ Daily Plus","offer_id":47243795988652,"sku":"SD2-2479R-12","price":776.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Organic\/Ceramic \/ Stage 2 \/ Endurance","offer_id":47243796021420,"sku":"SD2-2479R-34","price":836.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2736\/1452\/files\/K04133-HD_035dd44b-7873-4ba2-8d48-43c1473ee453.jpg?v=1789761909","url":"https:\/\/thetuneshop.com\/products\/sbc-clutch-kit-for-1996-1997-volkswagen-eurovan-2-4l-diesel","provider":"The Tune Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}