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Adaptive chassis control (DCC)
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system that adjusts the vehicle's suspension and steering for optimal performance
- suspension
- damping
- steering
Distributor vacuum advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that advances the ignition timing in response to vacuum changes in the engine
- ignition
- vacuum
Dual outlet cast iron manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of manifold used in some engines, with two outlets
- manifold
- engine
Specific gravity
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A measure of the density of a liquid, used to determine the state of charge in a battery
- batteries
- specific
- gravity
Ducting and cooling shroud
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system used to direct cooling air to a component, such as an alternator
- cooling
- shroud
Main circuit interruption switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that interrupts the main electrical circuit in case of an overload or fault
- switch
- fuse
SCR catalytic converter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by converting them into nitrogen and water
- emissions
- exhaust
- catalyst
Piston ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder
- engine
- piston
Waterboxer engines
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine used in Vanagon/T25 models, with 1.9 or 2.1 liter displacement
- waterboxer
- engine
AWD
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
All-wheel drive, a system where one or more wheels can provide power to the ground at any given time
- vw
- drivetrain
- awd
Fuel tank sender unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the fuel level in a vehicle's fuel tank
- fuel
- tank
- sensor
Heating, Air Conditioning and Climate Control
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Systems that control the temperature and air quality inside the vehicle
- vw
- comfort
Vacuum source
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device or mechanism that generates a vacuum, used for various purposes such as bleeding the cooling system.
- vacuum
- source
Grean P/N: G 000 100
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of grease recommended for lubricating clutch disc hubs
- lubricant
- clutch
Front bearing thrust washers
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Small, flat washers that help to absorb thrust loads on the front bearings
- bearings
- thrust
- washers
VR engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen engine with cylinder banks at a 10.6-degree V angle, allowing for a single cylinder head
- engine
- vr
Sealing Ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A ring-shaped component that provides a seal between two parts, such as the cylinder head and engine block
- sealing
- ring
Bypass filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of filter that allows oil to bypass the main filter and flow directly to the engine.
- oil
- filter
- engine
Piston ring gaps
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber
- engine
- piston
Throttle body and switches
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The component that regulates airflow into the engine and the switches that monitor throttle position
- throttle
- switches
Cylinder head to exhaust manifold gaskets
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gaskets used to seal connection between cylinder head and exhaust manifold
- engine
- exhaust
Exhaust pipe before rear silencer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Exhaust pipe located before the rear silencer in Vanagon/T25, excluding Syncro models
- exhaust
- vanagon
- waterboxer
Generator D+ or alternator B+ terminal boot
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A protective cover for the positive terminal of a generator or alternator
- generator
- alternator
- terminal
Connecting rod
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft, allowing the piston to move freely up and down in the cylinder.
- engine
- piston
- crankshaft