The Vanagon Dictionary

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Measure of the fuel pump's ability to deliver fuel to the engine

• fuel
• pump

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A type of lubricant that comes in a spray form, used to reduce friction and squeaking.

• lubricant
• spray
• maintenance

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A type of fastener used to secure wires, hoses, or other items.

• fastener
• tie
• wire

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A system used to direct cooling air to a component, such as an alternator

• cooling
• shroud

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A type of filter that allows oil to bypass the main filter and flow directly to the engine.

• oil
• filter
• engine

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A type of wire used to hold or secure items, often used in place of tape or ties.

• wire
• fastener
• hold

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( Constant Velocity Joint ) One of the small circular devices at an end of an axle on a bus . Buses , Vanagons , and EuroVans have four of these, while the Syncro Vanagons have a total of eight. These are necessary to allow the axle to move up and down while still turning to propel the car. the joints need to be keep greased to function properly. when they are worn, they make a knocking-noise that strikes fear into the hearts of bus owners everywhere. Microbuses do not have CV joints, but use a 'swing-axle' and reduction gear box instead.

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A large, flat-bladed screwdriver used for various tasks such as prying, chiseling, and breaking.

• screwdriver
• tool
• pry

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A rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft, allowing the piston to move freely up and down in the cylinder.

• engine
• piston
• crankshaft

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A camper roof section that lifts above the body, usually with a flexible fabric enclosure when raised, adding standing room while keeping a lower profile when closed. Gerry’s 1998 camper-conversion discussion contrasts pop-top layouts with the fixed high-roof Adventurewagen conversion; they are different body configurations, not interchangeable names. Roof design and interior details vary by builder and model year.

• pop-top
• canvas

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System designed to reduce the risk of injury in rear-end collisions by coordinating deceleration of the torso and head.

• safety
• comfort

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a type of threadlocker adhesive

• adhesive
• thread

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Thin plates used to reduce friction

• suspension
• vanagon

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The ability of a material to conduct electricity

• electricity
• chemistry

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A group of batteries connected together

• batteries
• configuration

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component connecting engine to transmission

• drive
• plate

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cable connecting battery to vehicle chassis

• battery
• electrical

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A liquid used to regulate engine temperature

• engine
• maintenance

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Volkswagen's technical information platform

• volkswagen
• technical
• information

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a device to measure temperature

• temp
• sensor
• radiator

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Cable connecting speedometer to transmission

• vanagon
• t25
• speedometer

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Components related to vehicle doors

• doors
• keys

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A type of rear axle that is 'fixed' at the wheel (that is, it is not able to flex up or down), but is able to move up and down at the transmission end. It required the rear wheels to move in an arc, rather than vertically, when hitting bumps. in some cars (beetles and corvairs and some early porsches), it could cause the wheel to tuck under the car during high speed cornering.

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Fabric hangings used to block light or provide privacy

• interior
• window