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Thrust washers
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that absorb axial forces and reduce wear on the crankshaft
- engine
- wear
TIA
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
Thanks In Advance
Tie rod
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tie rod is a rod that connects the steering gear to the wheels.
- tie
- rod
- steering
Tilt roof sealing rubber
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rubber seal for the tilt roof on a Vanagon or T25
- seal
- roof
- tilt
Tilt Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in a vehicle's position or orientation
- security
- alarm
Timed relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of relay that is activated for a set period of time
- relay
- electrical
Tin Top
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A non-pop top Westfalia Camper
- westfalia
- camper
Tiptronic
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of transmission that allows manual gear changes
- transmission
- gearbox
tire diameter
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
distance from one side of a tire to the other
- tires
- wheels
Tolytriazole
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A corrosion inhibitor that provides protection similar to MBT, but is more durable at higher temperatures
- corrosion
- inhibitor
Top Gear
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The highest gear ratio available in a vehicle's transmission
- gear
- transmission
Torque
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rotational force that causes an object to turn
- engine
- performance
Torque converter
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that multiplies the torque of the engine
- transmission
- torque
Torque Converter Slip
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The loss of energy in a torque converter due to slippage
- torque
- converter
Torsen Differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanically self-locking center differential for four-wheel drive
- four-wheel
- drive
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of rear suspension that uses a torsion beam to locate the wheels
- suspension
- rear
Tow Bar
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A metal bar that hooks over the front beam of a VW for towing
- tow
- bar
Tow-Away Protection
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature that prevents a vehicle from being towed away without authorization
- security
- alarm
Traction Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that improves safety and comfort by controlling wheel spin
- traction
- control
- asr
Traction Control (ASR)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls wheel slip and traction, also known as Anti-Slip Regulation
- traction
- control
Traffic Announcement (TA)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
system that plays traffic reports at preset volume
- radio
- traffic
TRAILER SIGNALS
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Signals sent from a trailer to the towing vehicle
- trailer
- signals
Trailing Arms
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal arms that extend from the front beam to hold front brakes and shocks
- suspension
- arms
TRAKKA
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
An Australian manufacturer of EuroVan camper conversions. Also see: TRAKKA web page