The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

A valve that allows fluid to flow in one direction and prevents backflow

• engine
• valve

English · machine-assisted draft

Laws and regulations aimed at removing old, polluting vehicles from the road, promoting environmental protection.

• regulations
• environment

English · machine-assisted draft

Metal duct work and covering pieces that provides routing of air to cool the engine

• engine
• cooling

English · source definition

The exterior electrical inlet used to connect an equipped camper to campsite alternating-current power. Wiring, voltage, current rating, and supported appliances vary by market and model year.

• camper
• electrical
• exterior

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of driving condition characterized by normal engine temperature, highway speeds, and a clean environment.

• oil
• service

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of antifreeze that is phosphate-free and suitable for use in engines

• cooling
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• suspension
• off-road

English · machine-assisted draft

A program for following up and escalating vehicle repair issues

• program
• follow-up
• escalation

English · machine-assisted draft

Computer that controls the engine's functions, such as fuel injection and ignition timing

• ecu
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

A bearing that supports and guides a moving part, such as a sliding door

• vanagon
• t25
• bearing

English · machine-assisted draft

Lines that allow air to enter and leave the fuel tank

• fuel
• tank
• vent

English · machine-assisted draft

Innovative fully automated roof system with glass design and integrated sliding/tilting glass sunroof

• roof
• glass
• sunroof

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

English · source definition

A removable or swiveling table fitted to a camper dining area. The 1983 Vanagon Westfalia manual describes separate passenger-compartment and cab tables; mountings and storage differ across camper layouts.

• camper
• interior
• furniture

English · machine-assisted draft

Switch that monitors the coolant temperature in the engine and activates the auxiliary water pump

• coolant
• temperature
• switch

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• vw
• type2
• layout

English · machine-assisted draft

Device used to measure exhaust gas content, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and hydrocarbons.

• emissions
• testing

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• lubricant
• spray
• maintenance

English · machine-assisted draft

Slang term for the vent wing windows on 1952 and earlier Buses, characterized by their hinge design.

• bus
• window
• hinge

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• suspension
• damping
• steering

English · machine-assisted draft

Slang term for the larger glove box button used on 1961-early 1963 Notchback and Squarebacks.

• glovebox
• interior

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• bus
• vw

English · machine-assisted draft

a device that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by converting them into nitrogen and water

• emissions
• exhaust
• catalyst

English · source definition

Generally accepted to mean a mid-range trim model of a Volkswagen Transporter . That is, not a utility/commercial truck, and yet not a Deluxe model with all the bells and whistles of luxury and convenience. usually, a Kombi has windows along the side, seats, and some side paneling. Kombis also had fibreboard overhead instead of a headliner.