The Vanagon Dictionary

a type of washer with a concave shape, used to adjust the CV joint

• washer
• cv

Additional gear boxes used on swing-axle VW Buses to reduce transmission gearing

• gearbox
• swing-axle

The central part of the clutch disc that connects to the mainshaft

• clutch
• transmission

The front axle is a crucial component of a vehicle's suspension system.

• axle
• front
• suspension

Cylinder that converts non-hydraulic pressure from the clutch pedal into hydraulic pressure

• clutch
• transmission

Linkage for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models with 5-speed transmission

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

A mechanism that allows the engine to engage with two gearboxes in turn

• transmission
• gearbox

Component that connects the engine to the transmission, with a specific design for Porsche and VW compatibility.

• transmission
• clutch

A tie rod is a rod that connects the steering gear to the wheels.

• tie
• rod
• steering

Joint for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models from 8.1982 onwards

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

The distance between the wheelwell and the center of the wheel, used to determine proper alignment

• suspension
• alignment

A cap that secures the bearing ring in the differential

• differential
• bearings

A system that warns the driver of nearby objects using ultrasonic sensors

• parking
• sensors
• ultrasonic

A system that directs power to the wheel with better grip, reducing tire wear

• differential
• traction

a running gear system designed for heavy loads and off-road use

• suspension
• off-road

Coupling for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models with Type-4 or Diesel engine

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

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

• vanagon
• transmission

Kit for quick shifting in Vanagon/T25 models with manual transmission and 12mm shifters

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

A vehicle layout where the driver and steering gear are positioned in front of the front wheels

• vw
• type2
• layout

Rubber components that mount the gearbox and differential to the frame

• gearbox
• differential
• mounting

Bushings for the front shift rod in a vehicle

• shift
• rod
• bushing

a system that adjusts the vehicle's suspension and steering for optimal performance

• suspension
• damping
• steering

Term referring to the smaller rear axle nut and reduction box design used in pre-1964 VW Buses

• bus
• vw

The four-wheel drive version of the Vanagon , made between 1986 and 1991. using a viscous coupling arrangement, the front wheels could be made to automatically provide pulling power (at any time the rear wheels began to slip or spin). This term also applies to the four-wheel drive EuroVans , which are unfortunately not imported into the United States.