The Vanagon Dictionary

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Metal duct work and covering pieces that provides routing of air to cool the engine

• engine
• cooling

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Trim level/accessories package used for a short period of time on the Deluxe Kombi Bay Window Bus

• clipper
• trim

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A locknut is a type of nut used to secure a bolt or screw in place.

• nut
• locknut
• fastener

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A system that warns the driver of nearby objects using ultrasonic sensors

• parking
• sensors
• ultrasonic

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A container used to store small parts or tools, often made from margarine tubs.

• container
• storage
• parts

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A type of liquid soap used for washing dishes, also used as a lubricant

• lubricant
• maintenance
• assembly

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Valves used to bleed air from drum brakes, available in sets of 4

• brakes
• bleeder

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Function that prevents the vehicle from rolling away accidentally when standing still or setting off

• brake
• safety

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A type of driving condition characterized by normal engine temperature, highway speeds, and a clean environment.

• oil
• service

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The 3 rd generation of Transporters , from 1980-1991, known in North America as Vanagon , and elsewhere as Caravelle or just Transporter .

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Type of antifreeze that is phosphate-free and suitable for use in engines

• cooling
• engine

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The horizontal line defined by the lower edges of a vehicle's windscreen, rear and side windows and pillars.

• body
• interior

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Volkswagen engine with two banks of cylinders in V-formation, combined at a 72-degree angle

• engine
• w

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

• vanagon
• transmission

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A type of fan used to cool a radiator, with two speed settings

• fan
• radiator

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System providing additional occupant safety in the event of a vehicle roll-over

• safety
• protection

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A type of fitting used to connect a hose to a heater core for flushing purposes.

• hose
• tee
• flush

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A measure of an oil's resistance to changes in viscosity due to temperature fluctuations.

• oil
• lubrication
• engine

English · source definition

Electronic Fuel Injection. Computerized metering and squirting of fuel, replacing the carburetor systems. introduced into the buses in the mid-70's.

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A cylinder bolt is a type of bolt used to secure a cylinder in place.

• cylinder
• bolt
• fastener

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A vehicle layout where the driver and steering gear are positioned in front of the front wheels

• vw
• type2
• layout

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The unique visual appearance of a vehicle's original paint, worn through to primer or bare metal over time.

• paint
• wear
• appearance

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Canvas attached to 2 metal poles at each end with hooks at each end of the poles

• canvas
• cot

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Measure of the fuel pump's ability to deliver fuel to the engine

• fuel
• pump