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English · machine-assisted draft

The process of applying a initial tension or pressure to a component, such as a pushrod tube

• pretensioning

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of engine used in certain Volkswagen models

• type-4
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

Device limiting vacuum in engine at high altitude

• vacuum
• limiter
• high
• altitude

English · machine-assisted draft

The engine assembly refers to the collection of components that make up the engine.

• engine
• assembly

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of nut used to secure the cylinder head to the engine block

• cap
• nut

English · machine-assisted draft

A valve that allows fluid to flow in one direction and prevents backflow

• engine
• valve

English · machine-assisted draft

Seal used to prevent leaks in temperature sensor applications

• engine
• sensor
• o-ring

English · machine-assisted draft

A tube that contains the pushrod, which transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves

• pushrod
• tube

English · machine-assisted draft

Metal duct work and covering pieces that provides routing of air to cool the engine

• engine
• cooling

English · machine-assisted draft

Cable that connects the accelerator pedal to the engine, requiring modification for Porsche engine installation.

• accelerator
• cable

English · machine-assisted draft

Gear that drives the distributor in an engine, synchronizing it with the crankshaft

• engine
• distributor

English · machine-assisted draft

Emissions test that simulates real-world driving conditions to measure a vehicle's emissions performance.

• emissions
• testing

English · machine-assisted draft

Switch that detects when the throttle is fully open

• full
• throttle
• enrichment
• switch

English · machine-assisted draft

Volkswagen’s electronic fuel-injection and engine-management system used in North American Vanagons from 1986 onward according to Gerry’s terminology FAQ. The archived FAQ distinguishes it from Digijet, which it associates with 1983.5–1985 Vanagons; Gerry’s technical bulletin index also lists Digifant topics for 1986–1991 models. Verify year, engine, and market before using system-specific parts or procedures.

• engine
• management

English · source definition

A fuel container and supply connection serving propane appliances fitted to some camper conversions. Tank location, capacity, regulator, lines, and supported appliances are installation-specific; use the vehicle and appliance documentation for operation or service.

• camper
• appliance
• fuel-system

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of driving condition characterized by normal engine temperature, highway speeds, and a clean environment.

• oil
• service

English · machine-assisted draft

A device that uses hydraulic pressure to lift the valves in the engine

• valve
• lifter
• hydraulic

English · machine-assisted draft

Volkswagen engine with two banks of cylinders in V-formation, combined at a 72-degree angle

• engine
• w

English · machine-assisted draft

Engine type where oil is stored in a separate tank, not in the crankcase.

• engine
• oil

English · machine-assisted draft

Sensor measuring oxygen levels in exhaust, without connector

• oxygen
• sensor
• no
• connector

English · machine-assisted draft

Plates used to block off heat riser ports on engine

• engine
• exhaust

English · machine-assisted draft

A switch that signals the control unit when the throttle valve is closed

• throttle
• valve
• switch

English · machine-assisted draft

A measure of an oil's resistance to changes in viscosity due to temperature fluctuations.

• oil
• lubrication
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

The electronic control unit (ECU) is part of Volkswagen’s Digifant fuel-injection and engine-management system. Gerry’s 1986–1991 technical bulletin index distinguishes these applications from the earlier Digijet years. In a January 1999 list thread, an owner of a 1986 Westfalia reported that the engine quit after cooling-system bleeding and asked whether fuel starvation or a failed Digifant component was involved; the thread records a troubleshooting question, not a confirmed diagnosis. Check engine code and market before identifying an ECU.

• vanagon
• ecu