The Vanagon Dictionary

A device that increases engine power by compressing air for combustion

• engine
• performance
• turbo

A type of air conditioning compressor developed by Sankyo

• sankyo
• compressor

Valve that allows water to drain from the air conditioning system

• ac
• vanagon

a tool used to remove air from the brake system

• brake
• bleeder

The valve that allows air and fuel into an engine cylinder

• engine
• valve

Filter that uses activated charcoal to remove impurities from the air

• charcoal
• filter

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 sensor used to measure the air-fuel mixture in an engine

• sensor
• engine

The sparks that ignite the fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine

• engine
• ignition

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

• heating
• plumbing

A failure of the engine to ignite the fuel-air mixture in one or more cylinders

• engine
• performance

Distance between the tire contact point and the air intake system of the engine

• water
• depth
• clearance

The process of removing air or gas from a hydraulic system, such as the hydraulic valve lifter

• bleeding

Compounds composed of hydrogen and carbon, emitted by vehicles as unburned fuel, contributing to air pollution.

• emissions
• pollution

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

• hose
• pressure

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

• engine
• cooling

Valves used to bleed air from drum brakes, available in sets of 4

• brakes
• bleeder

Valve that allows air to enter but not escape from a system

• engine
• vacuum

Lines that allow air to enter and leave the fuel tank

• fuel
• tank
• vent

A system used to direct cooling air to a component, such as an alternator

• cooling
• shroud

The component that regulates airflow into the engine and the switches that monitor throttle position

• throttle
• switches

A small radiator that transfers heat from engine coolant to air for the cabin heating system. Vanagons may have front and additional rear heat exchangers, depending on equipment and market.

• engine
• water-cooled
• heating