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Long block
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Complete engine assembly, including block, crankshaft, and cylinder head
- engine
- rebuild
TTFN
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
Ta-Ta For Now ('so long until later')
Stroker crank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A crankshaft with a longer stroke than standard
- stroker
- crank
Through Rods
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Long rods of steel that replace torsion springs to secure trailing arms
- suspension
- rods
Extension
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A long, cylindrical tool used to extend the reach of a wrench or socket
- tools
- maintenance
Infrared Reflective Glass
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Special glass coating that reflects long-wave infrared light, reducing heat radiation
- glass
- heat
- radiation
Decoupler
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
In a Syncro drivetrain, a driveshaft decoupler disconnects the prop shaft so the front axle is no longer driven through it; it is not the front differential lock. A Gerry discussion on 16 May 2004 compares the original non-viscous-coupling layout, which used a driveshaft decoupler, with viscous-coupling Syncros while debating front-lock behavior. The thread is historical community discussion, not a retrofit procedure; identify the drivetrain configuration before interpreting parts or controls.
- vw
- syncro
- drivetrain