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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
Lapping
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of smoothing and polishing engine valve surfaces
- engine
- valve
- lapping
Lifter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that lifts the valves in an engine.
- engine
- valve
Plunger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that moves up and down in a valve lifter
- engine
- valve
Rocker shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- valvetrain
Fuel tap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shut-off and reserve valve located on VWs produced without fuel gauges
- fuel
- valve
- reserve
Accelerator pedal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pedal that controls the throttle valve
- throttle
- linkage
Accelerator linkagelcable
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable connecting accelerator pedal to throttle valve
- throttle
- transmission
Camshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- camshaft
Throttle housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Housing that contains the throttle valve and linkage
- airflow
- fueling
Override spring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Spring that overrides throttle valve when accelerator pedal is pressed
- throttle
- spring
hydraulic lifter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that helps to open and close engine valves
- engine
- lifter
Camshaft Adjustment
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts valve opening times for optimal engine performance
- camshaft
- adjustment
- engine
Cylinder head
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The part of an engine that covers the cylinders and valves
- engine
- cylinder
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
Throttle Switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the throttle valve in the fuel injection system
- throttle
- switch
Bleeding
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The process of removing air or gas from a hydraulic system, such as the hydraulic valve lifter
- bleeding
Pushrod Tube
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tube that contains the pushrod, which transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- pushrod
- tube
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