The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

The part of an engine that covers the cylinders and valves

• engine
• cylinder

English · machine-assisted draft

Specifications for the correct amount and type of lubricant to use

• lubricants
• maintenance

English · machine-assisted draft

Container that stores oil for the engine, separate from the crankcase.

• oil
• tank

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a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers

• turnsignal
• flasher

English · machine-assisted draft

Set of ignition wires and components for replacement or upgrade

• ignition
• wires
• kit

English · machine-assisted draft

Distinctive smell of air-cooled VWs, often from upholstery or rubber seals.

• smell
• aircooled

English · machine-assisted draft

Components that absorb axial forces and reduce wear on the crankshaft

• engine
• wear

English · machine-assisted draft

Component that directs air and fuel into the engine's cylinders

• engine
• airflow

English · machine-assisted draft

A component that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves

• engine
• arm

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System that captures and converts brake energy into electrical energy

• brakes
• regeneration

English · machine-assisted draft

A multimedia interface for connecting MP3 players, iPods, and external data memory devices.

• multimedia
• interface

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Inflatable bag that deploys in the event of a collision to reduce injury risk

• safety
• restraint

English · machine-assisted draft

The final drive component of an automatic transmission

• transmission
• maintenance

English · source definition

A hinged roof section that raises above a camper van to create extra headroom and, when equipped, access to an upper sleeping area. Roof construction, latches, and bed equipment vary among VW Bus and camper conversions.

• camper
• roof
• westfalia

English · source definition

A type of rear axle that is 'fixed' at the wheel (that is, it is not able to flex up or down), but is able to move up and down at the transmission end. It required the rear wheels to move in an arc, rather than vertically, when hitting bumps. in some cars (beetles and corvairs and some early porsches), it could cause the wheel to tuck under the car during high speed cornering.

English · machine-assisted draft

A screen used to cover the rear hatch of a vehicle

• exterior
• accessory

English · machine-assisted draft

A switch that controls the engine's temperature and timing

• thermo
• time

English · machine-assisted draft

A collection of technical terms related to Volkswagen vehicles

• volkswagen
• technology
• glossary

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of ignition system that uses electronic components to generate the spark

• ignition
• electronic

English · machine-assisted draft

Cylinder that converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes

• brakes
• cylinder

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a pipe that connects the exhaust manifold to the rest of the exhaust system

• engine
• exhaust

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A device used to connect two tools or parts with different sizes or shapes

• tools
• maintenance

English · machine-assisted draft

Sealing component for final drive flange in automatic transmissions

• seal
• transmission

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A component that helps to release the clutch from the engine.

• clutch
• bearing