The Vanagon Dictionary

A type of electrical connector with a ring shape

• connectors
• wiring
• electrical

A tool used to compress piston rings for installation

• tool
• engine

A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder

• engine
• piston

A ring-shaped component that provides a seal between two parts, such as the cylinder head and engine block

• sealing
• ring

Metal rings that fit around a piston to seal the combustion chamber.

• engine
• piston

A ring that seals the compression chamber in an engine.

• engine
• cylinder

Ring that scrapes excess oil from the cylinder wall

• engine
• oil

A circular ring with a circular cross-section, used as a seal

• engine
• seal

A circular system of fuel lines that supplies fuel to the engine

• fuel
• ring
• engine

A cap that secures the bearing ring in the differential

• differential
• bearings

Seal used to prevent leaks in temperature sensor applications

• engine
• sensor
• o-ring

A differential bearing ring seal is a component that seals the differential bearing.

• transmission
• drivetrain

Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber

• engine
• piston

A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems

• coolant
• seal

Type of retaining ring used to secure the piston pin

• engine
• piston

a ring-shaped seal used to protect wires or pipes

• fuel
• tank
• seal

Small rings or tubes that protect wires from damage when passing through holes or edges

• grommets
• wiring