The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• engine
• type3

English · machine-assisted draft

Coil that generates the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

• ignition
• electrical

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

Component that sends fuel level information to the fuel gauge

• fuel
• gauge

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

A corrosion inhibitor that provides protection similar to MBT, but is more durable at higher temperatures

• corrosion
• inhibitor

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

Three wire sensor, an oxygen sensor with a built-in heating element

• sensor
• heating

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

Type of engine used in certain Volkswagen models

• type-4
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

A brake system that replaces the traditional handbrake with an electronic switch

• parking
• brake
• electronic

English · machine-assisted draft

Device limiting vacuum in engine at high altitude

• vacuum
• limiter
• high
• altitude

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• engine
• assembly

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

The accessible coolant container used to replenish the water-cooled Vanagon system as coolant moves between the pressurized expansion tank and the reservoir. It is not the pressurized expansion tank itself; verify the part by the vehicle's cooling-system layout.

• engine
• water-cooled
• cooling

English · machine-assisted draft

A hose that carries high-pressure refrigerant in the air conditioning system

• hose
• pressure

English · machine-assisted draft

A valve that allows fluid to flow in one direction and prevents backflow

• engine
• valve

English · machine-assisted draft

Seal used to prevent leaks in temperature sensor applications

• engine
• sensor
• o-ring

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• pushrod
• tube

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• engine
• cooling

English · machine-assisted draft

Cable that connects the accelerator pedal to the engine, requiring modification for Porsche engine installation.

• accelerator
• cable

English · machine-assisted draft

Gear that drives the distributor in an engine, synchronizing it with the crankshaft

• engine
• distributor