The Vanagon Dictionary

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Moulded carpet kit
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
Pre-shaped carpet set with underlay
- interior
- upholstery
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Engine carrier bar
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A structural component that supports the engine
- engine
- carrier
- bar
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Car-Net
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen's connectivity and telematics system
- connectivity
- system
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Caravelle
Vehicle models and history
English · machine-assisted draft
Model variant of the Vanagon or T25 vehicle
- vanagon
- model
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Brake carrier
Brakes and suspension
English · machine-assisted draft
A component that supports the brake caliper and rotor
- brakes
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Weber
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Supplier of high-performance dual carburetors for Volkswagen engines.
- carburetor
- performance
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Ambulance Step
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
A cargo-area step standard on Ambulance vehicles
- ambulance
- step
- cargo
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Cargo Area
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
Area located behind the front seat area of a Bus
- bus
- interior
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Parts Car
Tools and maintenance terminology
English · machine-assisted draft
A vehicle in poor condition, only useful for salvaging parts.
- vehicle
- condition
- parts
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Car cover
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
Universal cover for all Vanagon models, including high roof and campers
- vanagon
- cover
- accessories
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Carbon Monoxide
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion, posing health risks to humans.
- emissions
- pollution
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Check strap release pin
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
Pin that releases the check strap on cargo doors
- doors
- cargo
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Carbon Dioxide
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Colorless, odorless gas produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, contributing to climate change.
- emissions
- pollution
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Carat
Vehicle models and history
English · machine-assisted draft
A seven-passenger version with a lower stance and additional features like body cladding and power windows.
- vanagon
- variant
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TÜV
Bus terminology
English · source definition
(Technischer Überwachungs Verein) An agency of the German Federal Government. sort of a combination of DOT and EPA , as well as being responsible for inspecting cars every few years. They very thoroughly checks the car's safety features (breaks, body rust, steering). Older cars often fail, so they head for Eastern Europe, while Germany is left with only spic-and-span cars. Some people believe there is a collusion with car manufacturers to increase turnover.
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Four Gas Analyzer
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Device used to measure exhaust gas content, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and hydrocarbons.
- emissions
- testing
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Bike rack
Camper equipment
English · machine-assisted draft
Device for carrying bicycles on a vehicle
- bicycles
- accessories
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Fuel hose
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Hose carrying fuel in a vehicle
- fuel
- hose
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Hoses
Tools and maintenance terminology
English · machine-assisted draft
Flexible tubes that carry air for painting
- air
- hose
- equipment
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Brake hose
Brakes and suspension
English · machine-assisted draft
A flexible hose that carries brake fluid
- brakes
- vanagon
- t25
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Ignition cables
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Cables that carry the ignition signal to the spark plugs
- ignition
- cables
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electric choke
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a device that helps start a cold engine
- choke
- carburetor
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CO Meter
Tools and maintenance terminology
English · machine-assisted draft
Device measuring carbon monoxide levels in exhaust gases
- emission
- testing
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CO-2
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Carbon Dioxide, a measure of combustion efficiency in engines
- emissions
- combustion
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