The Vanagon Dictionary

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System designed to reduce the risk of injury in rear-end collisions by coordinating deceleration of the torso and head.

• safety
• comfort

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Another company that made camping conversions of VW buses .

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a type of threadlocker adhesive

• adhesive
• thread

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Brand of heater used in vehicles

• heater
• eberspacher

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Main control panel of a vehicle

• interior
• components

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A form of fuel injection found on VW Vanagon / Transporters from 1983.5 to 1985. characterized by a digital 'map' of the 'proper' fuel quantity vs engine rpm and temperature.

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Unit of measurement for battery capacity

• batteries
• capacity

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The ability of a material to conduct electricity

• electricity
• chemistry

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A group of batteries connected together

• batteries
• configuration

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protection of other road users

• safety
• seatbelt

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Maker of stoves found in early Westfalia campers

• stove
• westfalia

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A detailed diagram of a system or component

• electrical
• diagrams

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A catalog of available courses

• training
• courses
• catalog

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Lighting system at the front of a vehicle

• lighting
• vanagon

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(Technischer Überwachungs Verein) An agency of the German Federal Government. sort of a combination of DOT and EPA , as well as being responsible for inspecting cars every few years. They very thoroughly checks the car's safety features (breaks, body rust, steering). Older cars often fail, so they head for Eastern Europe, while Germany is left with only spic-and-span cars. Some people believe there is a collusion with car manufacturers to increase turnover.

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Upper mid-range model of the bus with nicer interior components than the Kombi , but without the extra trappings of the Deluxe model. Standards have headliners, while Kombis and Panels did not.

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( Constant Velocity Joint ) One of the small circular devices at an end of an axle on a bus . Buses , Vanagons , and EuroVans have four of these, while the Syncro Vanagons have a total of eight. These are necessary to allow the axle to move up and down while still turning to propel the car. the joints need to be keep greased to function properly. when they are worn, they make a knocking-noise that strikes fear into the hearts of bus owners everywhere. Microbuses do not have CV joints, but use a 'swing-axle' and reduction gear box instead.

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smaller portion of front suspension arms

• suspension
• front

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Direct Shift Gearbox, a type of automatic transmission

• transmission
• gearbox

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Process of applying lubricant to reduce friction

• maintenance
• vehicle

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A bundle of electrical wires and connectors

• wiring
• ecu

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Floor pan and superstructure of a VW automobile

• chassis
• vw

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Capable of being extended or reinstated

• maintenance
• costs
• programs

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Changing the key configuration of a lock

• rekeying
• locks
• door