The Vanagon Dictionary
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Rear bench bed
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A camper's rear bench seat that folds or rearranges to form the lower sleeping surface. The conversion mechanism and dimensions depend on the interior layout.
- camper
- bed
- interior
Billet shift knob
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A replacement handgrip for a manual gear lever, machined from metal stock, often aluminium. “Billet” describes the starting material, not a quality grade; the finished knob may include a hollow compartment. On a Bus or Vanagon, the mounting thread or adapter and any marked shift pattern must suit the fitted lever and transmission.
- shift
- knob
Shift rod bushing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
In this glossary entry, “shift rod bushing” refers to the rear guide bushing listed for Vanagon/T25. Paruzzi gives different VIN breakpoints for Syncro and non-Syncro applications around April 1987, so the generic name does not establish fitment. Confirm the chassis/VIN and linkage position before treating a catalog match as compatible.
- transmission
- vanagon
- t25
Coolant thermostat
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A temperature-responsive valve in a water-cooled engine's coolant circuit. It regulates coolant flow as the engine warms; the correct part and installation are engine-specific.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Low Hinge
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
position of door hinges on Split Bus body
- door
- hinge
Origin plate
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A plate indicating the country of origin
- identification
- badge
- label
Aerodynamic brick
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a colloquialism for a vehicle with poor aerodynamics
- vanagon
- aerodynamics
bevel differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
type of differential that compensates for speed differences
- axle
- wheel
Fuel system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The system that supplies fuel to the engine
- fuel
water-cooled
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cooled by water, as opposed to air
- engine
- cooling
Emden
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen plant in Germany that began production in 1964
- plant
- germany
Bjalla
Community slangEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A common nickname for the Beetle sedan and convertible in Iceland.
- nickname
- iceland
Conversion
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A modification made to a Volkswagen by an aftermarket company.
- modification
- aftermarket
Weber
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Supplier of high-performance dual carburetors for Volkswagen engines.
- carburetor
- performance
Electronic Accelerator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor-based accelerator pedal for engine management
- engine
- management
M-Code
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
option code for VW factory-installed features
- vw
- option
Silencer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that reduces noise in an exhaust system
- exhaust
- stainless
manual transmission controls
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that control the manual transmission
- transmission
- manual
Oil pressure gauge
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Instrument that measures oil pressure
- engine
- lubrication
shift rod
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rod connecting the gearshift lever to the transmission
- transmission
- shift
Coolant temperature gauge
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gauge that measures coolant temperature
- coolant
- temperature
- gauge
Heater control box
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the heater system
- heating
- control
Handbrake cover
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover protecting the handbrake mechanism in a vehicle
- handbrake
- cover
Galvanization
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel
- corrosion
- protection