I replaced my alternator with a Valeo unit. They manufacture the OEM part. Think it was 300$ or so, while OEM was almost double. Just a heads up, there’s almost zero clearance to remove the alternator. Really tight fit.
I have a 2010 3.8 and replaced the clutch with a Valeo HD kit, including labor at a 3rd party shop it was around $1400.
I have them on the wagen right now and they're great, but I am not a fan of Valeo's aggressive logo stamping - there is a white logo on the edge of each blade that's a bit gaudy.
Valeo from FCP Euro, lifetime warranty on almost everything including oil, great company, already on my third free oil change with them
I would suggest the Valeo HD kit which feels similar to stock, but holds a lot more power, and get the stainless clutch line added it. I have the BK1 3.8 and replaced mine with the Valeo HD kit and flywheel from the BK2 and I like it. My original clutch also lasted until 242k miles because I don't drive it like an idiot...and it was actually the slave cylinder that went out. The clutch disc had a good bit of life left in it.
I am a big fan of the Valeo 900 and I find them to last longer than the Bosch
After getting tired of constantly replacing the Bosch 19" wiper refills I tried the Valeo 800 series 19" wiper blades. These are much improved and last a lot longer than the Bosch refills.
Valeo has a single mass flywheel kit that's within factory specs and should be right around $500 usd
Although Valeo states it's a Tier1 oem part supplier, it does say on the fpc site that it's made in china.
Never Valeo. JUNK.
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