The Vanagon Dictionary

a chemical compound used as a corrosion inhibitor for copper and brass components

• corrosion
• inhibitor

A type of air conditioning compressor developed by Sankyo

• sankyo
• compressor

Valve that allows water to drain from the air conditioning system

• ac
• vanagon

The belt-driven pump that circulates engine coolant through the water-cooled Vanagon engine and cooling circuit. It is different from the small electric pump used to deliver water to a camper sink.

• engine
• water-cooled
• cooling

a component that fits onto the radiator to seal it

• radiator
• cap

A leak in the radiator of a vehicle, specifically a Vanagon.

• radiator
• leak
• vanagon

Switch that monitors the coolant level in the engine

• coolant
• level
• switch

Type of heater that uses catalytic combustion and is vented

• heater
• catalytic

A brand of phosphate-free coolant made by BASF.

• coolant
• zerex
• extreme

A heat exchanger that removes heat from engine oil. Air-cooled Type 2 engines use an oil cooler in the engine cooling assembly; design and mounting vary by engine. It is distinct from a Vanagon coolant radiator.

• engine
• air-cooled
• cooling

a type of corrosion that occurs when coolant bubbles collapse against aluminum surfaces

• corrosion
• pump

A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems

• coolant
• seal

a type of corrosion that occurs in radiators due to high-lead solder

• corrosion
• radiator

a component of a vehicle's air conditioning system that houses the evaporator coil

• vanagon
• airconditioning

A pipe that carries hot air or fluid from the heater to the cabin

• heating
• plumbing

Sensor that measures the temperature of the coolant in the engine

• coolant
• temperature
• sensor

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

• refrigeration
• airflow

The pressurized tank in the water-cooled Vanagon cooling circuit that accommodates coolant expansion and provides a fill and bleed point. It is separate from the low-pressure coolant refill reservoir; the names are sometimes confused in parts listings.

• engine
• water-cooled
• cooling

A cap that regulates the pressure of the coolant in the system.

• coolant
• pressure
• cap

A water purification process that uses pressure to force water through a semi-permeable membrane

• water
• purification

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

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

• hose
• pressure

A switch that controls the blower motor in a vehicle's heating or cooling system

• switch
• blower

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

• engine
• cooling