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Silencer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that reduces noise in an exhaust system
- exhaust
- stainless
Silica dropout
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of contaminant that can occur when silicates drop out of the coolant
- corrosion
- contaminant
Silicates
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that inhibit corrosion on aluminum surfaces and protect against cavitation
- corrosion
- aluminum
silicone
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of sealant or adhesive used for sealing holes
- sealant
- adhesive
Single-cab
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
The ¾-ton version of the VW pickup truck. seating for three people.
Single-port
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Early engine head design with a single intake hole
- engine
- vw
Sink cabinet
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · 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
siphon hose
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a hose used to transfer fluids by suction
- tool
- fluid
Siphon sand blaster
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used for blasting surfaces with sand or other media
- blaster
- cleaning
Skid plate
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective plate attached to the front axle to protect the undercarriage during off-roading
- off-roading
- vw
Slam
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Slang term for lowering a vehicle's suspension
- vw
- suspension
Slick 50
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brand of engine treatment containing PTFE
- engine
- treatment
- lubricant
Sliding door
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A door that slides open, typically on the side of a van
- vanagon
- t25
- door
Sliding door handle
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A handle used to open and close a sliding door
- vanagon
- t25
- handle
Sliding door snubber
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that helps to slow down and stop a sliding door
- vanagon
- t25
- snubber
Sliding side windows
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Windows that slide open on the side of the vehicle
- window
- side
- sliding
Sliding Window
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A graphical user interface element that opens automatically when certain IDs are tapped.
- ui
- ux
- wiring
Sloped Rack
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sloped roof rack version used on pre-1961 Westfalia models
- westfalia
- vw
Small Nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Term referring to the smaller rear axle nut and reduction box design used in pre-1964 VW Buses
- bus
- vw
Small Window
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Term referring to smaller window sizes used in VW vehicles from 1958-1964
- vw
- windows
SNAFU
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
Situation Normal: All Fouled Up
Snap fastener set
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A set of snap fasteners and a press tool used for installation
- fastener
- hardware
Snubber
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that helps control the movement of a system
- snubber
- control
SO-kit
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Special option kit for VW vehicles
- vw
- option