The Vanagon Dictionary

a component that helps to open and close engine valves

• engine
• lifter

A vehicle produced in Australia from 1965 to 1968, using the Beetle engine and floor pan with Bus trailing arms and reduction boxes.

• australia
• beetle
• bus

A versatile adhesive tape used for various repairs and fixes.

• tool
• repair
• fix

A component that improves vehicle handling and reduces body roll

• suspension
• handling

a wrench with a metric socket and allen key

• tool
• metric

slang term for 1959 and earlier Karmann Ghias with low headlights

• karmann
• ghia

Windshield wipers designed for reduced noise and improved performance at high speeds

• wipers
• windshield

The part of an engine that covers the cylinders and valves

• engine
• cylinder

Specifications for the correct amount and type of lubricant to use

• lubricants
• maintenance

Type of heater that uses catalytic combustion and is vented

• heater
• catalytic

A type of lubricant and penetrant used to loosen stuck bolts

• lubricant
• penetrant

The valve that allows air and fuel into an engine cylinder

• engine
• valve

A type of epoxy adhesive used for repairing and bonding surfaces

• adhesive
• epoxy

Components that absorb axial forces and reduce wear on the crankshaft

• engine
• wear

Set of wires that carry power to accessories and engine, and provide grounding.

• wiring
• electric

Universal cover for all Vanagon models, including high roof and campers

• vanagon
• cover
• accessories

Component that directs air and fuel into the engine's cylinders

• engine
• airflow

System that captures and converts brake energy into electrical energy

• brakes
• regeneration

A device that compresses air for use in painting and other applications

• air
• tool
• equipment

A fuel container and supply connection serving propane appliances fitted to some camper conversions. Tank location, capacity, regulator, lines, and supported appliances are installation-specific; use the vehicle and appliance documentation for operation or service.

• camper
• appliance
• fuel-system

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

A switch that controls the engine's temperature and timing

• thermo
• time

Theoretical information about vehicles, systems, and technologies

• vw
• documentation

A common nickname in Sweden for the Beetle sedan and convertible

• beetle
• sweden
• nickname