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Bellhousing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a housing that covers the bell-shaped area of a transmission
- transmission
- engine
Belt Force Limiter
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that reduces seat belt force on occupants above a certain threshold
- safety
- seatbelt
Belt Tensioners
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that tightens seat belts in the event of an accident
- safety
- seatbelt
Beltline
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The horizontal line defined by the lower edges of a vehicle's windscreen, rear and side windows and pillars.
- body
- interior
bendix
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a part of the starter solenoid
- starter
- solenoid
Bentley manual
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A repair manual for Volkswagen vehicles
- bentley
- manual
bevel differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
type of differential that compensates for speed differences
- axle
- wheel
BFE
Camping and van lifeEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A remote location where one would not want to experience mechanical issues or other problems.
- camping
- remote
BFH
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A colloquialism for a large, heavy hammer used for various tasks.
- hammer
- tool
Bi-Xenon
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Advanced xenon headlight system that generates high and low beam
- lighting
- headlights
Bias ply
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Original type of tire used on VWs through the mid 1960s, with plies that run diagonally from one bead to the other.
- tire
- engine
Big Button Glovebox
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Slang term for the larger glove box button used on 1961-early 1963 Notchback and Squarebacks.
- glovebox
- interior
Big Rock
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A large rock used as an improvised tool for various repairs and tasks.
- tool
- improvised
- repair
Bike rack
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device for carrying bicycles on a vehicle
- bicycles
- accessories
Billet
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A solid chunk of metal used for machining or fabricating a part.
- metal
- machining
Billet door pull locks
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Locks for the door pulls made of billet material
- beetle
- lock
Billet shift knob
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
High-quality shift knob made from a solid piece of material
- shift
- knob
Billet window winders
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Window winders made of billet material
- window
- winder
Binz
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A custom coachbuilder located in Lorch, near Stuttgart, known for producing special bodies for various automobile manufacturers.
- coachbuilder
- vehicle
Birth Certificate
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A document available from the Volkswagen Museum in Germany that provides production information on a vehicle.
- vehicle
- history
Bjalla
Community slangEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A common nickname for the Beetle sedan and convertible in Iceland.
- nickname
- iceland
Blade fuses
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of automotive fuse with a blade-like design
- fuses
- electrical
Blaupunkt
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
OEM radio manufacturer for Volkswagen.
- radio
- oem
Bleed properly
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
To remove air from the cooling system to prevent damage
- coolant
- maintenance