The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of exhaust manifold with two downpipes

• dual-downpipe
• exhaust
• manifold

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of contaminant that can occur when silicates drop out of the coolant

• corrosion
• contaminant

English · machine-assisted draft

Coil that generates the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

• ignition
• electrical

English · machine-assisted draft

A mechanism that allows the engine to engage with two gearboxes in turn

• transmission
• gearbox

English · machine-assisted draft

Component that sends fuel level information to the fuel gauge

• fuel
• gauge

English · machine-assisted draft

Component that connects the engine to the transmission, with a specific design for Porsche and VW compatibility.

• transmission
• clutch

English · machine-assisted draft

Distance between the tire contact point and the air intake system of the engine

• water
• depth
• clearance

English · machine-assisted draft

A corrosion inhibitor that provides protection similar to MBT, but is more durable at higher temperatures

• corrosion
• inhibitor

English · machine-assisted draft

The process of removing air or gas from a hydraulic system, such as the hydraulic valve lifter

• bleeding

English · machine-assisted draft

Compounds composed of hydrogen and carbon, emitted by vehicles as unburned fuel, contributing to air pollution.

• emissions
• pollution

English · machine-assisted draft

Three wire sensor, an oxygen sensor with a built-in heating element

• sensor
• heating

English · machine-assisted draft

The process of applying a initial tension or pressure to a component, such as a pushrod tube

• pretensioning

English · machine-assisted draft

A system for switching between the main gas tank and an emergency reserve

• gas
• gauge
• reserve

English · machine-assisted draft

A tube that contains the pushrod, which transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves

• pushrod
• tube

English · machine-assisted draft

Emissions test that simulates real-world driving conditions to measure a vehicle's emissions performance.

• emissions
• testing

English · machine-assisted draft

Switch that detects when the throttle is fully open

• full
• throttle
• enrichment
• switch

English · machine-assisted draft

Coupling for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models with Type-4 or Diesel engine

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

English · machine-assisted draft

A component that contains the parts that supply power to the rear wheels, located in front of the engine.

• vanagon
• transmission

English · machine-assisted draft

Sensor measuring oxygen levels in exhaust, without connector

• oxygen
• sensor
• no
• connector

English · machine-assisted draft

Lines that allow air to enter and leave the fuel tank

• fuel
• tank
• vent

English · machine-assisted draft

A switch that signals the control unit when the throttle valve is closed

• throttle
• valve
• switch

English · machine-assisted draft

Switch that monitors the coolant temperature in the engine and activates the auxiliary water pump

• coolant
• temperature
• switch

English · machine-assisted draft

Device used to measure exhaust gas content, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and hydrocarbons.

• emissions
• testing

English · source definition

Environmental Protection Agency. Another agency of the U.S. Federal Government that gets involved in automobile construction, especially in the engine emissions area.