The Vanagon Dictionary

Valve that allows air to enter but not escape from a system

• engine
• vacuum

Process of smoothing and polishing engine valve surfaces

• engine
• valve
• lapping

A component that lifts the valves in an engine.

• engine
• valve

A component that moves up and down in a valve lifter

• engine
• valve

Component that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine

• engine
• valvetrain

Shut-off and reserve valve located on VWs produced without fuel gauges

• fuel
• valve
• reserve

Pedal that controls the throttle valve

• throttle
• linkage

Cable connecting accelerator pedal to throttle valve

• throttle
• transmission

Shaft that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine

• engine
• camshaft

Housing that contains the throttle valve and linkage

• airflow
• fueling

a component that helps to open and close engine valves

• engine
• lifter

Spring that overrides throttle valve when accelerator pedal is pressed

• throttle
• spring

A component that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves

• engine
• arm

A rod that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves

• engine
• rod

The part of an engine that covers the cylinders and valves

• engine
• cylinder

System that adjusts valve opening times for optimal engine performance

• camshaft
• adjustment
• engine

A switch that controls the throttle valve in the fuel injection system

• throttle
• switch

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

• bleeding

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

• pushrod
• tube

A temperature-responsive valve in a water-cooled engine's coolant circuit. It regulates coolant flow as the engine warms; the correct part and installation are engine-specific.

• engine
• water-cooled
• cooling