The Vanagon Dictionary

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The component that houses the speedometer gauge

• instrument
• speed

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Westfalia is a camper-conversion brand, not a Transporter generation. Gerry’s preserved FAQ describes Westfalia as one of several companies that converted VW Transporters and says it was generally the camper version imported and sold through Volkswagen dealers in the United States at that time. Roof, interior, and equipment depend on the specific vehicle and year.

• westfalia
• camper

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A system that controls fuel injection

• fuel
• injection

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Modular Infotainment Platform, a system for sharing components among vehicles

• infotainment
• platform

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The housing that contains the crankshaft and camshaft

• engine
• crankcase

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Heater designed to be used while stationary

• heating
• accessory

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Component of manual transmission system

• clutch
• disc
• manual
• transmission

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component distributing ignition voltage to cylinders

• ignition
• distributor

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Complete kit needed to assemble a motor vehicle

• ckd
• kit

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compensates for difference in wheel speeds on driven axle

• axle
• wheel

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A camper conversion option for Volkswagen vans

• camper
• vanagon
• westphalia

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Component that extends seat belt

• safety
• restraints

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Components that support and secure the transmission

• transmission
• mounts

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Air-fuel ratio in an internal combustion engine

• engine
• fuel

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Convenience and safety feature of electromechanical power steering

• steering
• safety

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Electrical device that converts rotational movement to electrical energy

• electrical
• energy
• crankshaft

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Container holding multiple fuses for protecting electrical circuits

• fuses
• electrical

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Batteries with a sealed compartment to prevent leakage

• batteries
• type

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Slang term for the Volkswagen EuroVan camper, which was converted by Winnebago .

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Lever controlling the handbrake in a vehicle

• handbrake
• lever

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An Australian manufacturer of EuroVan camper conversions. Also see: TRAKKA web page

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Pedal that controls the throttle valve

• throttle
• linkage

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joints that connect the roof to the bus body

• door
• roof

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The camper interior cabinet assembly built around the sink and its water fittings. In some Vanagon Westfalia layouts it also contains or adjoins the refrigerator, storage, and electrical controls.

• camper
• interior
• kitchen