The Vanagon Dictionary

A component that reduces noise in an exhaust system

• exhaust
• stainless

Instrument that measures oil pressure

• engine
• lubrication

A wheel that triggers the ignition system

• ignition
• engine

Module controlling engine functions

• engine
• module
• control

Cable connecting accelerator pedal to throttle valve

• throttle
• transmission

The final section of an exhaust system, expelling gases

• exhaust
• stainless

Component that regulates airflow into the engine

• vanagon
• digijet

device that reduces the noise of the exhaust gases

• exhaust
• engine

System for generating spark or heat for engine combustion

• ignition
• engine

Systems that control the emission of pollutants

• emission
• exhaust

Mechanically driven compressor that increases engine charge pressure

• engine
• performance
• boosting

Clearance between meshing gears in a transmission or engine

• engine
• backlash

a type of refrigerant used in air conditioning systems

• refrigerant
• airconditioning

A pulley that drives the serpentine belt

• engine
• pulley

a pulley that drives the water pump

• cooling
• engine

Pin or rod used to align or locate parts

• engine
• dowel

System responsible for operating engine valves

• engine
• cylinder
• valve

Main shaft that converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion

• engine
• crankcase

Shaft that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine

• engine
• camshaft

A container that holds the power steering fluid

• reservoir
• steering

Unique identifier assigned to a specific engine configuration

• engine
• code

A component that protects surrounding areas from heat

• heat
• shield

A complete engine ready for installation, including generator and coil

• engine
• turnkey

Process of reducing nitrogen oxide emissions

• emissions
• exhaust