The Vanagon Dictionary

sensor measuring air flow into engine

• air
• sensor

Engine introduced in 1953 for VW automobile line

• engine
• vw

a type of refrigerant used in older air conditioning systems

• refrigerant
• airconditioning

A measure of an oil's thickness and flowability.

• oil
• lubrication
• engine

Stamped identification number, often underneath the generator pedestal

• engine
• identification

A crankshaft with a longer stroke than standard

• stroker
• crank

a device that helps start a cold engine

• choke
• carburetor

Type of retaining ring used to secure the piston pin

• engine
• piston

A moving part that transfers force in a reciprocating motion.

• engine
• piston

Component that collects exhaust gases from engine cylinders

• exhaust
• engine

A component that lifts the valves in an engine.

• engine
• valve

high-voltage system in hybrid and electric vehicles

• electric
• safety

Casing that contains the oil pump

• engine
• lubrication

Device reducing emissions by converting pollutants

• emissions
• engine

Electronic Control Unit. Generally refers to the 'computer' that controls the fuel injection system.

Lever that controls throttle valve opening

• throttle
• valve

A brand of engine treatment containing PTFE

• engine
• treatment
• lubricant

Component that seals the joint between two engine components

• engine
• seal

Water-cooled engine used in some Volkswagen models

• engine
• wasserboxer

Collection of components that make up the crankshaft

• engine
• crankshaft

Thin cylindrical components that line the engine block

• engine
• assembly

A component that pumps oil through an engine

• engine
• oil

A form of fuel injection found on VW Vanagons / Transporters from 1986 and later. A later variation of Digijet . Also reported to be a slightly less complicated version of the Bosch Motronic fuel injection used on BMW's and Porsches.

Type of belt that drives engine accessories

• engine
• accessories