The Vanagon Dictionary
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Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle
- vin
- identification
Engine Number
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Stamped identification number, often underneath the generator pedestal
- engine
- identification
Chassis number
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle, also known as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- identification
- nomenclature
Model Year
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The year a vehicle was manufactured
- vehicle
- identification
Origin plate
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A plate indicating the country of origin
- identification
- badge
- label
Part number
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle part
- identification
- nomenclature
VIN Scan
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature for scanning vehicle identification numbers
- vin
- scan
- information
Group number
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A digit indicating the main category of a vehicle part
- identification
- nomenclature
Modification code
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A code indicating a modification or change to a vehicle part
- identification
- nomenclature
Sub-group number
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A two-digit code indicating a sub-category of a vehicle part
- identification
- nomenclature
Water-cooled engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
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
VIN
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Vehicle Identification Number. This is a number that uniquely identifies your vehicle. It is usually located in several locations on the vehicle, the most common being under the windscreen just forward of the driver (and intended to be viewed from the outside of the bus.) You'll also find the VIN on the frame rail under the van near the front edge of the sliding door. Also see: Table for interpretting the Vanagon VIN