The Vanagon Dictionary

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Window regulator
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism controlling window movement
- interior
- window
- mechanism
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TDI
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Direct injection diesel engine with turbocharger
- diesel
- engine
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Door parts
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
Components related to vehicle doors
- doors
- keys
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Roadster
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
Hardtop vehicle with the roof permanently removed
- body
- convertible
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FOMs
Vehicle models and history
English · machine-assisted draft
Abbreviation for Fixed Operation Managers
- management
- dealership
- operations
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Monza exhaust
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
An aftermarket exhaust system sold under the Monza name. Paruzzi describes chromed rear outlets and lists this Vanagon/T25 configuration for carbureted Type-4 engines. The name refers to exhaust hardware and its sound/appearance, not to an engine upgrade or proof that it fits every Vanagon powerplant.
- exhaust
- type4
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Fan shroud
VW Bus and camper parts
English · source definition
The housing around the engine cooling fan that directs airflow across the cylinders and cylinder heads on an air-cooled VW engine. Type 2 shrouds differ by engine and model year; this term does not describe the liquid-coolant radiator used on water-cooled Vanagons.
- engine
- air-cooled
- cooling
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Weekender
Bus terminology
English · source definition
An accessory package originally available on the Vanagon that bridged the gap between the passenger van and the camping-oriented Westfalia model. With the included rear bench that folded into a double-bed, fold-out table, and privacy curtains, an owner could easily move seven people during the week and provide sleeping space for two on the weekends. This idea and name have just been reintroduced as a model of the revamped Eurovan called the MV Weekender .
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deep-cycle
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Battery type for frequent discharge and recharge
- batteries
- camper
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Grab handle
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
Handle for entering or exiting vehicle
- interior
- components
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Link Pin
Brakes and suspension
English · machine-assisted draft
smaller portion of front suspension arms
- suspension
- front
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DSG
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Direct Shift Gearbox, a type of automatic transmission
- transmission
- gearbox
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aiming screws
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
screws that adjust the headlight beam
- headlight
- interior
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Glass Taillights
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
1956-1961 US Beetle taillights
- taillights
- beetle
- us
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Lubrication
Tools and maintenance terminology
English · machine-assisted draft
Process of applying lubricant to reduce friction
- maintenance
- vehicle
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Electric harness
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A bundle of electrical wires and connectors
- wiring
- ecu
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Coccinella
Vehicle models and history
English · machine-assisted draft
Name given to the Beetle in Italy
- coccinella
- beetle
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Renewable
Tools and maintenance terminology
English · machine-assisted draft
Capable of being extended or reinstated
- maintenance
- costs
- programs
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Storage tray
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
A small tray for storing items
- storage
- interior
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Rekeying
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
Changing the key configuration of a lock
- rekeying
- locks
- door
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Porsche transaxle
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
a transaxle used in Porsche vehicles
- porsche
- transaxle
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throttle valve
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
valve regulating engine air flow
- throttle
- valve
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pedestrian protection
Body and interior
English · machine-assisted draft
protection of pedestrians from vehicle impact
- safety
- exterior
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Temperature Sensor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures coolant temperature
- temperature
- sensor
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