The Vanagon Dictionary

device that reduces the noise of the exhaust gases

• exhaust
• engine

Hydrocarbons, a measure of unburned fuel in engine emissions

• emissions
• hydrocarbons

A pulley that drives the serpentine belt

• engine
• pulley

a pulley that drives the water pump

• cooling
• engine

Pin or rod used to align or locate parts

• engine
• dowel

Main shaft that converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion

• engine
• crankcase

A system for injecting fuel into an engine

• fuel
• injection

sensor measuring air flow into engine

• air
• sensor

A measure of an oil's thickness and flowability.

• oil
• lubrication
• engine

A critical cooling system component around the engine compartment

• engine
• cooling

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

Valve that controls fuel injection in an engine

• fuel
• injection

Casing that contains the oil pump

• engine
• lubrication

Device reducing emissions by converting pollutants

• emissions
• engine

Device that regulates fuel pressure in the engine

• pressure
• regulator

Collection of components that make up the crankshaft

• engine
• crankshaft

A switch that signals the engine computer when the throttle is in the idle or full throttle position

• engine
• throttle

Idle Stabilizer, a system for stabilizing engine idle speed

• idle
• stabilizer

Carbon Dioxide, a measure of combustion efficiency in engines

• emissions
• combustion

A device that cools compressed air to increase oxygen density

• engine
• cooling
• turbo

Corrosion occurring in crevices or areas where moisture accumulates

• corrosion
• engine

A cover that protects the valve train from damage

• engine
• cover