The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

A moving part that transfers force in a reciprocating motion.

• engine
• piston

English · machine-assisted draft

A circular clip that holds a piston pin in place

• engine
• piston

English · machine-assisted draft

Pin that connects the piston to the connecting rod

• engine
• piston

English · machine-assisted draft

A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder

• engine
• piston

English · machine-assisted draft

Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber

• engine
• piston

English · machine-assisted draft

The total distance a piston moves in a vehicle's engine

• engine
• piston

English · machine-assisted draft

Chrome that has been damaged by water or age, resulting in small blemishes.

• chrome
• damage

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of gear set used in automatic transmissions

• transmission
• gearbox

English · machine-assisted draft

French term for origin plate or country plate

• french
• label
• badge

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of fastener used to secure wires, hoses, or other items.

• fastener
• tie
• wire

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of clear plastic material used for corner windows in Barndoor era deluxe buses before glass was used.

• material
• window
• barndoor

English · machine-assisted draft

A tool used to grip or bend objects

• tools
• maintenance

English · machine-assisted draft

A connector that attaches to a spark plug wire

• engine
• electrical

English · machine-assisted draft

A component that moves up and down in a valve lifter

• engine
• valve

English · machine-assisted draft

Abbreviation for Previous Owner, referring to the prior owner of a vehicle.

• abbreviation
• owner

English · machine-assisted draft

a component in the ignition system that opens and closes the circuit

• ignition
• electrical

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of seat with a high backrest, made of polyurethane foam

• seats
• upholstery

English · machine-assisted draft

Windows that can be removed or popped out of their frames

• windows
• seals
• frames

English · machine-assisted draft

Side windows that are hinged to swing out for ventilation.

• window
• ventilation

English · machine-assisted draft

A camper roof section that lifts above the body, usually with a flexible fabric enclosure when raised, adding standing room while keeping a lower profile when closed. Gerry’s 1998 camper-conversion discussion contrasts pop-top layouts with the fixed high-roof Adventurewagen conversion; they are different body configurations, not interchangeable names. Roof design and interior details vary by builder and model year.

• pop-top
• canvas

English · source definition

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

English · source definition

A hinged roof section that raises above a camper van to create extra headroom and, when equipped, access to an upper sleeping area. Roof construction, latches, and bed equipment vary among VW Bus and camper conversions.

• camper
• roof
• westfalia

English · machine-assisted draft

A liftable roof that provides additional sleeping space, often found in Westfalia campers

• vw
• camper
• poptop

English · machine-assisted draft

An aftermarket product used to paint over and seal rust, preventing further damage.

• product
• rust
• protection