The Vanagon Dictionary

Sealing gasket for the tailgate lock

• tailgate
• lock
• gasket

A set of gaskets for sealing the gearbox

• gasket
• kit

A gasket that seals the engine block and cylinder head.

• engine
• gasket

A type of gasket made from neoprene, a synthetic rubber material

• gasket
• engine

A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block

• engine
• gasket

Component that seals the joint between two engine components

• engine
• seal

A rubber seal used to seal the window frame

• gasket
• window
• seal

A seal for the cylinder barrel

• engine
• gasket
• cylinder

Wheels made by Mahle for Porsche, resembling gas burning stove grills

• wheels
• porsche
• mahle

A gasket that seals the oil pump in the engine

• engine
• oil

Gasket used to seal connection between exhaust manifold and downpipe

• exhaust
• engine

A type of lamp that produces light by exciting a gas, such as xenon

• lighting
• lamp

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

• emissions
• testing

A fuel source for the refrigerator

• fuel
• propane

Gaskets used to seal connection between cylinder head and exhaust manifold

• engine
• exhaust

A system for switching between the main gas tank and an emergency reserve

• gas
• gauge
• reserve

Exhaust Gas Recirculation. One of the emission control techniques, in which gases are sucked from the exhaust pipes (before the muffler) and re-circulated through the intake manifold (to be 'burned' again). the high heat associated with exhaust gases required expensive metals ... so replacing/repairing this system can be costly.

Device that reduces toxic emissions in exhaust gases

• exhaust
• emissions

The final section of an exhaust system, expelling gases

• exhaust
• stainless

A flexible, waterproof material used for seals and gaskets

• windows
• seals
• rubber

device that reduces the noise of the exhaust gases

• exhaust
• engine

Component that collects exhaust gases from engine cylinders

• exhaust
• engine

Device measuring carbon monoxide levels in exhaust gases

• emission
• testing

The point at which exhaust gases exit the vehicle

• exhaust
• emissions