The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

Engine type where oil is stored in a separate tank, not in the crankcase.

• engine
• oil

English · machine-assisted draft

System that monitors oil pressure in the Wasserboxer engine

• oil
• pressure
• sensing

English · machine-assisted draft

Sensor measuring oxygen levels in exhaust, without connector

• oxygen
• sensor
• no
• connector

English · machine-assisted draft

Plates used to block off heat riser ports on engine

• engine
• exhaust

English · machine-assisted draft

Computer that controls the engine's functions, such as fuel injection and ignition timing

• ecu
• engine

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

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.

English · machine-assisted draft

A mixture in which particles are suspended in a liquid, used to stabilize PTFE in engine oils

• lubricant
• additive

English · machine-assisted draft

System responsible for generating the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

• ignition
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

Thermoswitch for pre-heating the inlet manifold in Waterboxer engines

• waterboxer
• thermoswitch
• inlet

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• emissions
• testing

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• fuel
• pump

English · machine-assisted draft

A metal plate used to cover a hole in the dashboard if a radio is not installed.

• radio
• dash

English · machine-assisted draft

Traction control system that intervenes in the engine management to counter wheel slip

• traction
• safety

English · machine-assisted draft

A measure of a battery's ability to supply power when the engine is not running

• batteries
• reserve
• capacity

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of exhaust system with a 4-2-1 configuration

• 4-2-1
• system

English · machine-assisted draft

A device that advances the ignition timing in response to vacuum changes in the engine

• ignition
• vacuum

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of manifold used in some engines, with two outlets

• manifold
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

A measure of the density of a liquid, used to determine the state of charge in a battery

• batteries
• specific
• gravity

English · machine-assisted draft

A switch that interrupts the main electrical circuit in case of an overload or fault

• switch
• fuse

English · machine-assisted draft

a device that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by converting them into nitrogen and water

• emissions
• exhaust
• catalyst

English · machine-assisted draft

A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder

• engine
• piston