The Vanagon Dictionary

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A model of Vanagon with a water-cooled engine

• vanagon
• water-cooled

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Community name for Volkswagen’s water-cooled, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine family used in Vanagons. Gerry’s technical index covers 1.9 L and 2.1 L versions and year-specific service topics. A January 2004 archive thread describes an owner’s 1983 1.9 L Waterboxer running roughly when cold but normally after warming up; it records the symptom and discussion, not a universal cause or fix. Identify the engine code and model year before using parts or service information.

• engine
• water-cooled

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Type of engine used in Vanagon/T25 models, with 1.9 or 2.1 liter displacement

• waterboxer
• engine

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Water-resistant cover for ignition components

• ignition
• cap

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A device used to hold or store a weapon

• accessory
• storage

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Brand of auxiliary heater for vehicles

• heating
• accessories

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A company that produces heaters

• heater
• webasto

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Supplier of high-performance dual carburetors for Volkswagen engines.

• carburetor
• performance

English · source definition

Another name, usually British, for the Vanagon body series.

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An accessory package originally available on the Vanagon that bridged the gap between the passenger van and the camping-oriented Westfalia model. With the included rear bench that folded into a double-bed, fold-out table, and privacy curtains, an owner could easily move seven people during the week and provide sleeping space for two on the weekends. This idea and name have just been reintroduced as a model of the revamped Eurovan called the MV Weekender .

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Westfalia is a camper-conversion brand, not a Transporter generation. Gerry’s preserved FAQ describes Westfalia as one of several companies that converted VW Transporters and says it was generally the camper version imported and sold through Volkswagen dealers in the United States at that time. Roof, interior, and equipment depend on the specific vehicle and year.

• westfalia
• camper

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One of many camper versions made from a basic VW Transporter usually the only camper version imported into the U.S. by VW and sold at their dealers. Westfalia also converts EuroVans into full camper units for sale in Canada and Europe.

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A camper conversion option for Volkswagen vans

• camper
• vanagon
• westphalia

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A nickname for the Volkswagen Westfalia camper van

• vw
• vanagon

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A component that supports the wheel bearing and hub

• brakes
• suspension

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Bolts used to secure wheels to the vehicle

• wheels
• bolts
• hardware

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Cylinder that converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes

• brakes
• cylinder

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Cylinders that convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes

• brakes
• cylinders

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A tool used to convert the wheel nut socket size

• tools
• wheels

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Sensor measuring the speed of the wheels, used in various systems such as anti-lock braking and navigation

• sensor
• wheel

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Studs used to secure wheels to the vehicle

• wheels
• studs
• hardware

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Metal surrounding the wheels, visible from the exterior.

• wheels
• exterior

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Tire inserts with a white wall, for 15-inch wheels

• wheels
• tires
• accessories

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a screwdriver with a wide flat blade

• tools
• maintenance