The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of bolt with a star-shaped hole

• bolt
• porsche

English · machine-assisted draft

A large rock used as an improvised tool for various repairs and tasks.

• tool
• improvised
• repair

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An aftermarket product used to paint over and seal rust, preventing further damage.

• product
• rust
• protection

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A metal bar that hooks over the front beam of a VW for towing

• tow
• bar

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A screw with a cover edge, used for various applications

• fastener
• hardware

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A device that filters and controls the air supply for painting

• air
• filter
• control

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A polyester body filler used to smooth out bodywork or repair dents and dings in metal.

• bodywork
• filler

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A set of snap fasteners and a press tool used for installation

• fastener
• hardware

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A device that adapts a floor jack to support the transmission

• transmission
• jack
• adapter

English · machine-assisted draft

A two-digit code indicating a sub-category of a vehicle part

• identification
• nomenclature

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of nut that locks itself in place to prevent loosening

• fasteners
• hardware

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A locknut is a type of nut used to secure a bolt or screw in place.

• nut
• locknut
• fastener

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A device used to recover fluids, such as coolant, from a system.

• fluid
• recovery
• vessel

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A type of liquid soap used for washing dishes, also used as a lubricant

• lubricant
• maintenance
• assembly

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A small, flat sheet of film or paper containing a large amount of information in a compact form

• documentation
• reference

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A program for following up and escalating vehicle repair issues

• program
• follow-up
• escalation

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A cylinder bolt is a type of bolt used to secure a cylinder in place.

• cylinder
• bolt
• fastener

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

• lubricant
• spray
• maintenance

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• fastener
• tie
• wire

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A tool used to apply force or separate parts, also known as a tie-rod-end separator.

• tool
• separator
• force

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A device or mechanism that generates a vacuum, used for various purposes such as bleeding the cooling system.

• vacuum
• source

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A tool used to measure the specific gravity of a liquid, typically used to test battery state of charge

• batteries
• hydrometer
• testing

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A type of plier that can be used as a wrench, hammer, or other tool.

• tool
• grip
• plier

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• wire
• fastener
• hold