The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

Octane rating of fuel, with higher values indicating greater knock resistance

• fuel
• engine

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A type of fuel pump used in some engines

• pump
• fuel

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Independent Rear Suspension. A form of rear suspension that allows the rear wheels to move vertically up and down, independently of each other, to compensate for bumps and road surfaces. uses a double-jointed rear axle, with cv-joints at each end.

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A model of early buses that had the highest level of interior features and trim levels. Usually with the small sight-seeing windows in the roof and either 21 or 23 side windows. Also a HUGE fabric sunroof was available as an option.

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A type of electrical connector with a flat, spade-like shape

• connectors
• wiring
• electrical

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System that tightens seat belts in the event of an accident

• safety
• seatbelt

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The 2 nd generation of Transporters , from 1968-1979, known as the Station Wagon or Bus .

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Ability of a vehicle to climb slopes, measured in degrees or percent.

• drivetrain
• performance

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Type of exhaust system for Type-4 engines with carburetors

• exhaust
• type4

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Cubic feet per minute, a unit of measurement for air flow

• air
• flow
• measurement

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A feature that monitors the interior of a vehicle for potential threats

• security
• alarm

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Style of VW with a stock restoration and possible custom components

• custom
• restoration

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Type of deep-cycle battery using absorbed electrolyte and recombinant technology

• batteries
• absorbed-electrolyte

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A device used to lift a vehicle off the ground

• floor
• jack

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Car's angle of incline sideways when driving across a slope

• incline
• slope

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Measure of the pressure within an engine's cylinders

• engine
• compression
• pressure

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Type of brake using a drum to house the brake shoes

• brakes
• drum

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A type of battery charger that gradually reduces the current

• battery
• charger

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Cover that seals the end of the camshaft

• engine
• camshaft

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Refers to the length of time that the breaker points were closed

• engine
• distributor

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A removable sleeve that lines the inside of a cylinder

• engine
• cylinder

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A process of applying a protective coating using powdered paint

• coating
• protection
• finish

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A type of coolant that does not contain phosphates

• coolant
• phosphate

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A type of spring that stores energy in a coiled shape

• spring
• coil