The Vanagon Dictionary

A thread about converting a vehicle's engine to a different type or model.

• engine
• conversion

Type of engine used in early VW models

• engine
• type1

A Carat with a Westy poptop for extra sleeping space and a smaller rear cabinet.

• vanagon
• variant

Type of engine used in certain Volkswagen models

• type-4
• engine

Type of engine used in some VW models, characterized by dual carburetors

• engine
• type3

Term used to describe Volkswagen options that were unique features used only in the European market

• euro
• market

A foldable bed that came on many models of VW buses, allowing for additional sleeping space.

• camper
• bed

Joint for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models from 8.1982 onwards

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

Linkage for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models with 5-speed transmission

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

Laws and regulations aimed at removing old, polluting vehicles from the road, promoting environmental protection.

• regulations
• environment

Set of brake shoes for Vanagon/T25 models, excluding Syncro with 16-inch wheels

• brakes
• vanagon

A custom coachbuilder located in Lorch, near Stuttgart, known for producing special bodies for various automobile manufacturers.

• coachbuilder
• vehicle

A seven-passenger version with a lower stance and additional features like body cladding and power windows.

• vanagon
• variant

A unique identifier for a vehicle, also known as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• identification
• nomenclature

A document available from the Volkswagen Museum in Germany that provides production information on a vehicle.

• vehicle
• history

A number stamped behind the passenger front seat on buses, used before the M-Code plate.

• bus
• body

Coupling for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models with Type-4 or Diesel engine

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

Kit for quick shifting in Vanagon/T25 models with manual transmission and 12mm shifters

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

Generally accepted to mean a mid-range trim model of a Volkswagen Transporter . That is, not a utility/commercial truck, and yet not a Deluxe model with all the bells and whistles of luxury and convenience. usually, a Kombi has windows along the side, seats, and some side paneling. Kombis also had fibreboard overhead instead of a headliner.

A safety feature that can be retrofitted to certain vehicle models

• seatbelts
• safety

Type of engine used in Vanagon/T25 models, with 1.9 or 2.1 liter displacement

• waterboxer
• engine

Exhaust pipe located before the rear silencer in Vanagon/T25, excluding Syncro models

• exhaust
• vanagon
• waterboxer

Wolfsburg Editions are models with a higher level of trim, and are probably intended to stimulate sales late in the model year. In addition trim upgrades, they usually include some options without any extra charge (power mirrors, power door locks, and power windows, etc.) The true Weekender is usually also offered as a Wolfsburg Ed. (It's believed that the Westy Weekender only came as a Wolfsburg Edition.)

A vehicle produced in Australia from 1965 to 1968, using the Beetle engine and floor pan with Bus trailing arms and reduction boxes.

• australia
• beetle
• bus