The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

A failure of the engine to ignite the fuel-air mixture in one or more cylinders

• engine
• performance

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of exhaust manifold with two downpipes

• dual-downpipe
• exhaust
• manifold

English · machine-assisted draft

Basic Bus model without seats or windows in the rear compartment, often used for commercial purposes.

• bus
• model
• variant

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of engine used in some VW models, characterized by dual carburetors

• engine
• type3

English · machine-assisted draft

a steering column designed to reduce injury in the event of a collision

• safety
• steering

English · machine-assisted draft

A cap that regulates the pressure of the coolant in the system.

• coolant
• pressure
• cap

English · machine-assisted draft

The process of adjusting the throttle switch to ensure proper engine performance

• engine
• throttle

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

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

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

• pretensioning

English · machine-assisted draft

A set of snap fasteners and a press tool used for installation

• fastener
• hardware

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of engine used in certain Volkswagen models

• type-4
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of airbag that provides protection for occupants' heads and sides

• safety
• restraint

English · machine-assisted draft

A two-digit code indicating a sub-category of a vehicle part

• identification
• nomenclature

English · machine-assisted draft

The engine assembly refers to the collection of components that make up the engine.

• engine
• assembly

English · machine-assisted draft

Protective component for the rear inner fender of a Vanagon

• vanagon
• fender
• protection

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of nut used to secure the cylinder head to the engine block

• cap
• nut

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of lamp that produces light by exciting a gas, such as xenon

• lighting
• lamp

English · source definition

A model of bus that contained interior features such as a bed, stove, cabinets, and in some versions, a refrigerator. some versions had a pop-up roof to allow extra room, ventilation, and sleeping room 'upstairs'. Some of the many companies making campers are Westfalia , Winnebago , Devon , Country Homes, Dormobile , and TRAKKA .

English · machine-assisted draft

The distance between the wheelwell and the center of the wheel, used to determine proper alignment

• suspension
• alignment

English · machine-assisted draft

Set of brake shoes for Vanagon/T25 models, excluding Syncro with 16-inch wheels

• brakes
• vanagon

English · machine-assisted draft

Components designed to support and protect the head and neck in the event of an impact.

• safety
• comfort

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of nut that locks itself in place to prevent loosening

• fasteners
• hardware