The Vanagon Dictionary

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Plate for mounting gauges under the dashboard

• dashboard
• gauges
• mounting

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A rod that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves

• engine
• rod

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Bearing that releases the clutch pressure plate from the engine

• transmission
• clutch

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A component that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves

• engine
• arm

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a device that uses high-frequency sound waves to clean surfaces

• cleaning
• radiator

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A type of transmission with 4 manual gears

• transmission
• manual

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A multimedia interface for connecting MP3 players, iPods, and external data memory devices.

• multimedia
• interface

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plug that allows for the drainage of engine oil

• engine
• oil

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The number of revolutions per minute of a vehicle's engine

• engine
• revs

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Housing for the gearshift lever in a manual transmission

• gearshift
• lever
• housing

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

• safety
• restraint

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A bearing that supports the shift lever in the transmission

• transmission
• shift

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The final drive component of an automatic transmission

• transmission
• maintenance

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Filter that uses activated charcoal to remove impurities from the air

• charcoal
• filter

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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

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An exterior hose inlet that connects a camper's water system to a pressurized campsite supply. The fitting and plumbing arrangement vary; the vehicle manual distinguishes this mode from drawing water with the onboard pump.

• camper
• water-system
• exterior

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One of many camper versions made from a basic VW Transporter usually the only camper version imported into the U.S. by VW and sold at their dealers. Westfalia also converts EuroVans into full camper units for sale in Canada and Europe.

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Adventurewagen was a Fort Bragg, California conversion builder, not a Volkswagen model or Transporter generation. In a December 1998 Gerry thread about camper conversions, a contributor describes its high-roof conversion as common on the U.S. West Coast and distinguishes that fixed high roof from pop-top layouts. A 2001 thread also identifies Adventurewagen as a maker of Vanagon high-top conversions. Roof, interior, and equipment vary by build and vehicle year.

• camper
• conversion

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A type of rear axle that is 'fixed' at the wheel (that is, it is not able to flex up or down), but is able to move up and down at the transmission end. It required the rear wheels to move in an arc, rather than vertically, when hitting bumps. in some cars (beetles and corvairs and some early porsches), it could cause the wheel to tuck under the car during high speed cornering.

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The flexible fabric enclosure between a raised camper roof and the fixed vehicle roof. Depending on the design, it may include screened or closable openings; it is an enclosure, not a roof support or fall-protection device.

• camper
• roof
• canvas

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A screen used to cover the rear hatch of a vehicle

• exterior
• accessory

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Bolts used to secure the brake caliper in place

• brakes
• vanagon

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Plate that strikes the engine lid latch

• engine
• lid
• striker
• plate

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A suspension component that connects the rear axle to the vehicle's frame

• suspension
• rear