The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

System providing additional occupant safety in the event of a vehicle roll-over

• safety
• protection

English · machine-assisted draft

Engine type where oil is stored in a separate tank, not in the crankcase.

• engine
• oil

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A small, flat sheet of film or paper containing a large amount of information in a compact form

• documentation
• reference

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System that monitors oil pressure in the Wasserboxer engine

• oil
• pressure
• sensing

English · machine-assisted draft

Sensor measuring oxygen levels in exhaust, without connector

• oxygen
• sensor
• no
• connector

English · machine-assisted draft

A rubber seal for the tilt roof on a Vanagon or T25

• seal
• roof
• tilt

English · machine-assisted draft

Plates used to block off heat riser ports on engine

• engine
• exhaust

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A device used to hold or secure a first-aid kit

• safety
• storage

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of fitting used to connect a hose to a heater core for flushing purposes.

• hose
• tee
• flush

English · machine-assisted draft

A switch that signals the control unit when the throttle valve is closed

• throttle
• valve
• switch

English · machine-assisted draft

A measure of an oil's resistance to changes in viscosity due to temperature fluctuations.

• oil
• lubrication
• engine

English · source definition

Electronic Fuel Injection. Computerized metering and squirting of fuel, replacing the carburetor systems. introduced into the buses in the mid-70's.

English · machine-assisted draft

A cylinder bolt is a type of bolt used to secure a cylinder in place.

• cylinder
• bolt
• fastener

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

• bus
• body

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A mixture in which particles are suspended in a liquid, used to stabilize PTFE in engine oils

• lubricant
• additive

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The unique visual appearance of a vehicle's original paint, worn through to primer or bare metal over time.

• paint
• wear
• appearance

English · machine-assisted draft

System responsible for generating the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

• ignition
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

Thermoswitch for pre-heating the inlet manifold in Waterboxer engines

• waterboxer
• thermoswitch
• inlet

English · machine-assisted draft

Measure of the fuel pump's ability to deliver fuel to the engine

• fuel
• pump

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

• material
• window
• barndoor

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Type of seat belt that restrains occupants in their seats

• safety
• restraint

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Bushings for the front shift rod in a vehicle

• shift
• rod
• bushing

English · machine-assisted draft

Traction control system that intervenes in the engine management to counter wheel slip

• traction
• safety

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• fastener
• tie
• wire