The Vanagon Dictionary

Component that contains the air filter and directs air into the engine

• engine
• air

sensor measuring air flow into engine

• air
• sensor

A procedure to improve the air supply pump on the refrigerator

• refrigerator
• maintenance

A pump that supplies air to the combustion chamber

• pump
• air

A fan that helps to circulate air inside the refrigerator for better cooling

• refrigeration
• airflow

An engine that rejects heat directly to moving air rather than circulating liquid coolant. Gerry’s spark-plug reference separates bus applications by engine code and period: ED/GD/GE for 1975–1979 and CV for 1980–1983, including California models. A May 2002 Gerry discussion titled “83 Air Cooled - Production dates” concerns an owner’s September 1983 Westfalia and the difficulty of finding comparable 1983 examples; it is a period-specific production question, not a universal fitment chart.

• engine
• air-cooled

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

• safety
• restraint

Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision

• safety
• electronics

Specifications for proper alignment of a vehicle's wheels and suspension

• suspension
• alignment

Optional diagrams for electrical system wiring

• wiring
• diagram

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

• electrical
• charging

A cable that connects the alternator to the vehicle's electrical system

• alternator
• cable

A bolt that secures the alternator in place

• electrical
• alternator

A bundle of wires that connect to the alternator

• alternator
• wiring
• loom

corrosion that occurs in aluminum parts, often accelerated by phosphates

• corrosion
• aluminum

A frame made of aluminum used to hold the window in place

• frame
• window
• aluminum

Special model of the bus , based on the Standard bus , first available in 1951. The most notable feature was the smaller engine lid than the previous Barndoors , and a rear hatch hinged at the bottom, which allowed stretchers to be loaded into the interior of the bus . The gas tank and spare tire were moved in order to accomodate the rear hatch.

A cargo-area step standard on Ambulance vehicles

• ambulance
• step
• cargo

A third-party aftermarket camper conversion made in the Netherlands

• camper
• conversion
• netherlands

A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit

• electrical
• measurement
• ammeter

Unit of measurement for battery capacity

• batteries
• capacity

A device that increases the current flow

• amperage
• amplifier
• electrical

A device that receives or transmits radio signals

• radio
• communication
• components

A system that prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking

• brakes
• safety