The Vanagon Dictionary

A unique identifier for a vehicle

• vin
• identification

Stamped identification number, often underneath the generator pedestal

• engine
• identification

A unique identifier for a vehicle, also known as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• identification
• nomenclature

The year a vehicle was manufactured

• vehicle
• identification

A plate indicating the country of origin

• identification
• badge
• label

A unique identifier for a vehicle part

• identification
• nomenclature

A feature for scanning vehicle identification numbers

• vin
• scan
• information

A digit indicating the main category of a vehicle part

• identification
• nomenclature

A code indicating a modification or change to a vehicle part

• identification
• nomenclature

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

• identification
• nomenclature

An engine that circulates liquid coolant through passages and a radiator to carry heat away. Gerry’s Vanagon spark-plug reference lists DH water-cooled engines with Digijet for 1983–1985 and MV engines with Digifant for 1986–1991. Verify engine code, market, and model year; this archived table is an identification aid, not a complete application chart.

• engine
• water-cooled

Vehicle Identification Number. This is a number that uniquely identifies your vehicle. It is usually located in several locations on the vehicle, the most common being under the windscreen just forward of the driver (and intended to be viewed from the outside of the bus.) You'll also find the VIN on the frame rail under the van near the front edge of the sliding door. Also see: Table for interpretting the Vanagon VIN