The Vanagon Dictionary

Type of engine used in early VW models

• engine
• type1

Type of engine used in some VW models, characterized by dual carburetors

• engine
• type3

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

• waterboxer
• engine

Battery type for starting vehicle engines

• batteries
• vehicle

High-quality starter for petrol engines

• starter
• engine

Supplier of high-performance dual carburetors for Volkswagen engines.

• carburetor
• performance

Carbon Dioxide, a measure of combustion efficiency in engines

• emissions
• combustion

A fan shroud introduced in 1971 for upright air-cooled engines.

• engine
• fan

A substance that prevents freezing of the coolant in vehicle engines

• coolant
• corrosion

A type of fuel pump used in some engines

• pump
• fuel

Type of exhaust system for Type-4 engines with carburetors

• exhaust
• type4

Technology based on petrol direct injection for efficient engines

• engine
• fuel
• tsi

Pipe connecting exhaust system components in Vanagon/T25 Waterboxer engines

• exhaust
• vanagon
• waterboxer

Type of engine used in certain Volkswagen models

• type-4
• engine

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

• cooling
• engine

Thermoswitch for pre-heating the inlet manifold in Waterboxer engines

• waterboxer
• thermoswitch
• inlet

A type of manifold used in some engines, with two outlets

• manifold
• engine

Thermal switch that monitors the temperature of the coolant pipe in Waterboxer engines

• coolant
• pipe
• thermal
• switch

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

A heat exchanger that removes heat from engine oil. Air-cooled Type 2 engines use an oil cooler in the engine cooling assembly; design and mounting vary by engine. It is distinct from a Vanagon coolant radiator.

• engine
• air-cooled
• cooling

Any Volkswagen Transporter from 1949 to 1967, characterized by a split (two-piece) windshield and rounded body contours. all were powered by beetle Type 1 engines and all had 'reduction gears' on the half-axles. known also as T1 Transporters . This term is also used by VW SA for the present 5 Cyl. (Vanagon-style) van without exclusive options.