Did anyone in this thread order a new release bearing from Sachs, versus buying OEM one, and can tell me which part you got and if it fit and performed without issue?
2.5 years ago when I bought the SMF kit (883089.000034) their release bearing was part 613182.600197 and looked identical to the VW OEM parts, except with Sachs/INA part numbers on it. It worked fine as long as I had it in the car.
Now I bought their kit for the DMF (001394.999502) and their site now lists release bearing 613182.600206 which looks very different from other VW bearings I've seen, and even has a smaller depth from housing to the face of the bearing (by 1.6mm). Has Sachs/FTE/FAG part numbers on it.
I have an email out to support, but seeing if anyone else has gotten this new funky bearing that seems the wrong depth, and had it work out fine.
EDIT: Took a picture. Left to right: original bearing that came in car, then Sachs 600197, then the weirdo Sachs 600206:
2.5 years ago when I bought the SMF kit (883089.000034) their release bearing was part 613182.600197 and looked identical to the VW OEM parts, except with Sachs/INA part numbers on it. It worked fine as long as I had it in the car.
Now I bought their kit for the DMF (001394.999502) and their site now lists release bearing 613182.600206 which looks very different from other VW bearings I've seen, and even has a smaller depth from housing to the face of the bearing (by 1.6mm). Has Sachs/FTE/FAG part numbers on it.
I have an email out to support, but seeing if anyone else has gotten this new funky bearing that seems the wrong depth, and had it work out fine.
EDIT: Took a picture. Left to right: original bearing that came in car, then Sachs 600197, then the weirdo Sachs 600206:
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