The Vanagon Dictionary

Dual Vacuum Dual Advance distributor

• engine
• distributor

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.

German term for an inline engine

• engine
• inline

Direct injection diesel engine with turbocharger

• diesel
• engine

valve regulating engine air flow

• throttle
• valve

Sensor that measures coolant temperature

• temperature
• sensor

substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion

• coolant
• corrosion

Engine initially designed for Volksauto

• engine
• volksauto

The housing that contains the crankshaft and camshaft

• engine
• crankcase

a component that contains the thermostat

• cooling
• engine

Device that reduces toxic emissions in exhaust gases

• exhaust
• emissions

Heating element for diesel engine ignition

• diesel
• ignition

component distributing ignition voltage to cylinders

• ignition
• distributor

An uneven or unstable engine idle

• engine
• performance

A shaft that drives the distributor

• ignition
• engine

device that filters the engine oil

• engine
• oil

Petrol engine with direct injection, without turbocharger

• engine
• injection
• petrol

A cylindrical chamber in which a piston moves.

• engine
• cylinder

Rotational force that causes an object to turn

• engine
• performance

Pedal that controls the throttle valve

• throttle
• linkage

A type of automatic transmission fluid

• transmission
• fluid

Cooled by water, as opposed to air

• engine
• cooling

Supplier of high-performance dual carburetors for Volkswagen engines.

• carburetor
• performance

Sensor-based accelerator pedal for engine management

• engine
• management