The Vanagon Dictionary

English · source definition

An affectionate name for Transporter . An American slang term for 'transmission'.

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

• vanagon
• transmission

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A device that cools the transmission fluid

• transmission
• atf

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A device that adapts a floor jack to support the transmission

• transmission
• jack
• adapter

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Components that support and secure the transmission

• transmission
• mounts

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Lubricant used in the transmission to reduce friction and wear

• transmission
• oil

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A device that transmits a code to the car's electronics to authorize engine start

• security
• key

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Mode for vehicle transportation, requiring specific procedures to exit

• vehicle
• mode
• odis

English · source definition

Any of Volkswagen smaller trucks and vans. known as Type 2 , they evolved through four (4) 'generations': T1 , T2 , T3 , and T4 , but the entire line of vehicles has always been called ' Type 2 '.

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A wheel that triggers the ignition system

• ignition
• engine

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Small devices used to secure trim panels in place

• interior
• trim

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A device that measures the distance traveled since it was last reset

• odometer
• instrument

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Technical Service Bulletin, a document providing information on repairs and maintenance

• technical
• bulletin
• service

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Turbocharged Straight Injection, a fuel injection system

• engine
• fuel

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Technology based on petrol direct injection for efficient engines

• engine
• fuel
• tsi

English · source definition

Ta-Ta For Now ('so long until later')

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The process of moving wheel wells up by cutting and welding

• body
• modification

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A device that increases engine power by compressing air for combustion

• engine
• performance
• turbo

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Bulb used for turn signals in Vanagon/T25 models

• vanagon
• t25
• bulb

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A complete engine ready for installation, including generator and coil

• engine
• turnkey

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a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers

• turnsignal
• flasher

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A type of fan used to cool a radiator, with two speed settings

• fan
• radiator

English · source definition

Any Volkswagen Transporter . Since the Beetle was the first car produced by VW, it became known within the company as the Type 1. The bus or transporter was the second type of vehicle produced, so it became known as the Type 2. The Squareback/Fastback was the Type 3, and the 411/412 was the Type 4 (which had the same engine as the 1972-1982 Type 2's ( buses ).

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Type of engine used in early VW models

• engine
• type1