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Tailgate lock gasket
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sealing gasket for the tailgate lock
- tailgate
- lock
- gasket
Gearbox gasket kit
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A set of gaskets for sealing the gearbox
- gasket
- kit
Head gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the engine block and cylinder head.
- engine
- gasket
Neoprene gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of gasket made from neoprene, a synthetic rubber material
- gasket
- engine
Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block
- engine
- gasket
Gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that seals the joint between two engine components
- engine
- seal
Rubber gasket
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rubber seal used to seal the window frame
- gasket
- window
- seal
Cyl Barrel Gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal for the cylinder barrel
- engine
- gasket
- cylinder
Gas Burners
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Wheels made by Mahle for Porsche, resembling gas burning stove grills
- wheels
- porsche
- mahle
Oil pump gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the oil pump in the engine
- engine
- oil
Manifold to downpipe gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gasket used to seal connection between exhaust manifold and downpipe
- exhaust
- engine
Gas-discharge lamp
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of lamp that produces light by exciting a gas, such as xenon
- lighting
- lamp
Four Gas Analyzer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device used to measure exhaust gas content, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and hydrocarbons.
- emissions
- testing
Propane gas
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fuel source for the refrigerator
- fuel
- propane
Cylinder head to exhaust manifold gaskets
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gaskets used to seal connection between cylinder head and exhaust manifold
- engine
- exhaust
Auf-Zu
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system for switching between the main gas tank and an emergency reserve
- gas
- gauge
- reserve
EGR
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
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.
Catalyst
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that reduces toxic emissions in exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions
Tailpipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The final section of an exhaust system, expelling gases
- exhaust
- stainless
rubber
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A flexible, waterproof material used for seals and gaskets
- windows
- seals
- rubber
muffler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
device that reduces the noise of the exhaust gases
- exhaust
- engine
Exhaust manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that collects exhaust gases from engine cylinders
- exhaust
- engine
CO Meter
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device measuring carbon monoxide levels in exhaust gases
- emission
- testing
Exhaust outlet
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The point at which exhaust gases exit the vehicle
- exhaust
- emissions