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MOS2 grease
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of grease not recommended for lubricating clutch disc hubs
- lubricant
- clutch
Cylinder head nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nut that holds the cylinder head in place
- engine
- cylinder
Valve seat
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The surface where a valve meets the cylinder head
- engine
- valve
Thrust washers
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that absorb axial forces and reduce wear on the crankshaft
- engine
- wear
engine/transmission bolt/nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
fastener securing engine to transmission
- engine
- transmission
- bolt
- nut
Piston Travel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The total distance a piston moves in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- piston
Teflon
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brand name for PTFE, a synthetic material used in engine treatments
- lubricant
- engine
- wear
Exhaust Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The valve that allows exhaust gases out of an engine cylinder
- engine
- valve
Push rod
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rod that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- rod
Rocker arm
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- arm
oil drain plug
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
plug that allows for the drainage of engine oil
- engine
- oil
Engine Revs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The number of revolutions per minute of a vehicle's engine
- engine
- revs
Charcoal filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Filter that uses activated charcoal to remove impurities from the air
- charcoal
- filter
Vacuum non return valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that allows air to enter but not escape from a system
- engine
- vacuum
Thermo-Time Switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the engine's temperature and timing
- thermo
- time
Oil pump gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the oil pump in the engine
- engine
- oil
J-Pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
J-shaped pipe for exhaust when heater boxes are not used
- pipe
- exhaust
- heater
Molybdenum
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A heavy metal used in some engine treatments for its anti-wear properties
- lubricant
- engine
- wear
Valve Springs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The springs that return the valves to their seats in an engine
- engine
- valve
Crankshaft end play
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The amount of movement of the crankshaft in the crankcase
- engine
- crankshaft
O-ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A circular ring with a circular cross-section, used as a seal
- engine
- seal
Lock-tight sealer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of sealant used to secure head cap nuts
- seal
- head
PTFE
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A synthetic polymer used as a lubricant and anti-wear additive in engine oils
- lubricant
- additive
Intake air sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measures the temperature and density of the intake air
- intake
- air
- sensor