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Punch
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to make holes or marks in metal
- tools
- maintenance
Push rod
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rod that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- rod
Pushrod Tube
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tube that contains the pushrod, which transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- pushrod
- tube
Quick shift kit
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Kit for quick shifting in Vanagon/T25 models with manual transmission and 12mm shifters
- transmission
- vanagon
- t25
R12
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of refrigerant used in older air conditioning systems
- refrigerant
- airconditioning
R134a
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of refrigerant used in air conditioning systems
- refrigerant
- airconditioning
Radiator
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The front-mounted heat exchanger in a water-cooled Vanagon's engine-coolant circuit. It releases heat from circulating coolant to outside air. Air-cooled Type 2 buses do not use an engine-coolant radiator.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
radiator cap fitting
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that fits onto the radiator to seal it
- radiator
- cap
Radiator leak
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A leak in the radiator of a vehicle, specifically a Vanagon.
- radiator
- leak
- vanagon
Radio Data System (RDS)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
system that transmits digital signals with radio broadcasts
- radio
- technology
Radio remote control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device for controlling central locking remotely
- convenience
- security
Radius rod
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rod connecting suspension components
- suspension
- vanagon
rain sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
sensor that regulates windscreen wiper speed based on rain intensity
- safety
- weather
Ramp Angle
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Maximum angle at which the vehicle can drive over a ramp without underbody touching
- vehicle
- capability
Ratchet
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of wrench that allows for easy tightening or loosening of bolts
- tools
- maintenance
Ratchet pliers
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of pliers that can be used to grip and twist objects.
- tool
- pliers
Rear 3-point seat belt
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of seat belt that provides three points of contact with the body
- seat
- belt
- safety
Rear axle bearing housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Housing that contains the rear axle bearing
- housing
- bearing
Rear axle castle nuts
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of nut used to secure the rear axle
- nut
- axle
Rear bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing located at the rear of an engine or alternator
- bearing
- rear
Rear bench
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bench seat that folds into a bed
- seating
- bench
Rear bench bed
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A camper's rear bench seat that folds or rearranges to form the lower sleeping surface. The conversion mechanism and dimensions depend on the interior layout.
- camper
- bed
- interior
Rear Bench Seat Belts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Seat belts that are installed in the rear bench seat
- seat
- belts
Rear brake drum
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Drum that houses the rear brake
- brake
- drum