The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

A component that helps to slow down and stop a sliding door

• vanagon
• t25
• snubber

English · machine-assisted draft

Replacement panel for the rear wheel arch area

• vanagon
• t25
• repair

English · machine-assisted draft

Trim piece under the A-pillar grab handle

• interior
• vanagon
• t25

English · machine-assisted draft

a seal used to prevent leaks in an engine's oil cooler system

• vanagon
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• vanagon
• variant

English · machine-assisted draft

A bar that divides the door window, for fixed vent windows

• door
• window
• vanagon

English · source definition

The 3 rd generation of Transporters , from 1980-1991, known in North America as Vanagon , and elsewhere as Caravelle or just Transporter .

English · machine-assisted draft

A component that contains the parts that supply power to the rear wheels, located in front of the engine.

• vanagon
• transmission

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• seal
• roof
• tilt

English · machine-assisted draft

A bearing that supports and guides a moving part, such as a sliding door

• vanagon
• t25
• bearing

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• waterboxer
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

Seal for the movable vent window in the cabin door

• vanagon
• t25
• vent

English · machine-assisted draft

Rust that occurs in the seams of a vehicle's body, often due to moisture entering from the inside.

• rust
• vanagon

English · machine-assisted draft

A kit for the cabin door handle, including a black handle and a key

• door
• handle
• vanagon

English · machine-assisted draft

In Gerry’s preserved terminology FAQ, “generation” groups Transporters by body series: T1 (1949–1967), T2 (1968–1979), T3 (1980–1991; called Vanagon in North America), and T4 (1992 onward in that FAQ). In Gerry’s September 2008 “lowered and chopped Vanagon” exchange, contributors identify the same T3 generation as Vanagon in North America and T25 in the UK; replies disagree over whether “T25” is proper usage. The name therefore depends on regional convention and is not a precise model-year identifier. These are historical ranges and naming conventions; verify market and model year.

• generation
• model

English · machine-assisted draft

The area where a seat belt is attached in a vehicle's cabin

• vanagon
• t25
• seatbelt

English · source definition

Another name for camper versions of the VW Transporter . For whatever reasons, this term seems to have been dropped for the Vanagons , except in Canada.

English · source definition

( Automotive Services Inc. ) A U.S.-based camper conversion company out of Washington state. Manufactured a Vanagon camper conversion called the Riviera with a straight-up pop-top.

English · machine-assisted draft

Volkswagen’s electronic fuel-injection and engine-management system used in North American Vanagons from 1986 onward according to Gerry’s terminology FAQ. The archived FAQ distinguishes it from Digijet, which it associates with 1983.5–1985 Vanagons; Gerry’s technical bulletin index also lists Digifant topics for 1986–1991 models. Verify year, engine, and market before using system-specific parts or procedures.

• engine
• management

English · source definition

A form of fuel injection found on VW Vanagon / Transporters from 1983.5 to 1985. characterized by a digital 'map' of the 'proper' fuel quantity vs engine rpm and temperature.

English · source definition

The engine used in the water-cooled Vanagon. The term 'Wasser' is german for 'water'. 'boxer' refers to the flat opposing piston structure of the engine (i.e., the pistons are boxing with each other.)

English · source definition

The camper interior cabinet assembly built around the sink and its water fittings. In some Vanagon Westfalia layouts it also contains or adjoins the refrigerator, storage, and electrical controls.

• camper
• interior
• kitchen

English · source definition

A form of fuel injection found on VW Vanagons / Transporters from 1986 and later. A later variation of Digijet . Also reported to be a slightly less complicated version of the Bosch Motronic fuel injection used on BMW's and Porsches.

English · source definition

A removable or swiveling table fitted to a camper dining area. The 1983 Vanagon Westfalia manual describes separate passenger-compartment and cab tables; mountings and storage differ across camper layouts.

• camper
• interior
• furniture