The Vanagon Dictionary
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Transporter
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Any of Volkswagen smaller trucks and vans. known as Type 2 , they evolved through four (4) 'generations': T1 , T2 , T3 , and T4 , but the entire line of vehicles has always been called ' Type 2 '.
Hydrometer
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An instrument that measures a liquid’s specific gravity. In Gerry’s battery FAQ it is used with electrolyte from accessible cells of a flooded lead-acid battery, helping compare cells and estimate charge. It does not measure voltage and is not a general-purpose tester for sealed or lithium camper batteries.
- batteries
- hydrometer
- testing
Westy
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nickname for the Volkswagen Westfalia camper van
- vw
- vanagon
AFC system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls fuel injection
- fuel
- injection
Bentley manual
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A repair manual for Volkswagen vehicles
- bentley
- manual
Seat belt retractor
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that retracts seat belt
- safety
- restraints
L-Jetronic
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of fuel injection system
- fuel
- system
Clamp
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to hold or secure objects
- tools
- maintenance
Stationary heater
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Heater designed to be used while stationary
- heating
- accessory
thermostat housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that contains the thermostat
- cooling
- engine
Chisel
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to remove or shape metal
- tools
- maintenance
vwhub
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen hub, a platform for accessing maintenance tools
- platform
- maintenance
Speednut
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of fastener used to secure parts together
- fastener
- tool
Fuel hose
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hose carrying fuel in a vehicle
- fuel
- hose
RTV Copper
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of sealant or adhesive.
- sealant
- adhesive
Clamping bolts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bolts used to secure parts in place
- hardware
- fasteners
Clutch Disc
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component of manual transmission system
- clutch
- disc
- manual
- transmission
Petrol engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine using petrol fuel
- petrol
- engine
Snubber
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that helps control the movement of a system
- snubber
- control
MY
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Model Year, the year a vehicle was manufactured
- vehicle
- model
Catalyst
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that reduces toxic emissions in exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions
Door pull locks
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Locking mechanisms for vehicle doors
- locks
- doors
Transmission cooler
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that cools the transmission fluid
- transmission
- atf
Glow Plug
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Heating element for diesel engine ignition
- diesel
- ignition