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Input shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that transmits power from the engine to the gearbox
- differential
- syncro
- gearbox
Insulation
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Material used to reduce heat transfer or noise
- insulation
- noise
Intake air distributor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distributes air to the engine's cylinders
- intake
- air
- distributor
Intake air sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measures the temperature and density of the intake air
- intake
- air
- sensor
Intake manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs air and fuel into the engine's cylinders
- engine
- airflow
Intake Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The valve that allows air and fuel into an engine cylinder
- engine
- valve
Intercooler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that cools compressed air to increase oxygen density
- engine
- cooling
- turbo
Interior Monitoring
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature that monitors the interior of a vehicle for potential threats
- security
- alarm
Iron
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Slang for sheet metal body panels
- sheet
- metal
- body
Iron Cross
Community slangEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Popular symbol in VW-related parts and imagery
- symbol
- vw
- imagery
IRS
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Independent Rear Suspension. A form of rear suspension that allows the rear wheels to move vertically up and down, independently of each other, to compensate for bumps and road surfaces. uses a double-jointed rear axle, with cv-joints at each end.
Isolation relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that connects or disconnects a circuit to isolate it from other circuits
- electrical
- relay
- solenoid
J-Pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
J-shaped pipe for exhaust when heater boxes are not used
- pipe
- exhaust
- heater
Jacking points
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Points on the vehicle where a jack can be safely placed
- maintenance
- repair
Jagdwagen
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Special model VW Syncro Doka for hunters and sportsmen
- vw
- syncro
- doka
Jail bars
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Aluminum rods to prevent luggage from hitting rear windows
- deluxe
- bus
- rear
Jalousie Windows
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Louvered windows found on Westfalias or other VW campers
- windows
- louvered
- westfalia
JB Weld
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of epoxy adhesive used for repairing and bonding surfaces
- adhesive
- epoxy
jerry can
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A container used to store and transport fuel
- tool
- container
- fuel
junkyard
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a place where old vehicles are dismantled and parts are sold
- salvage
- parts
K-jetronic connector
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A K-jetronic connector is a type of connector used in fuel injection systems.
- electrical
- fuel
KESSY
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Keyless locking and starting system, offering convenience and ease of use
- keyless
- locking
- starting
Keyword search
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A search function using keywords to find specific information
- search
- resources
- vw
Kickdown lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever that engages lower gear when accelerator pedal is pressed
- automatic
- transmission