The Vanagon Dictionary
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Shift rod joint
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Joint for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models from 8.1982 onwards
- transmission
- vanagon
- t25
Rear inner fender protector
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective component for the rear inner fender of a Vanagon
- vanagon
- fender
- protection
Brake shoe set
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of brake shoes for Vanagon/T25 models, excluding Syncro with 16-inch wheels
- brakes
- vanagon
Front lower corner repair panel
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Repair panel for the front lower corner in Vanagon/T25
- body
- vanagon
Shift rod coupling
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Coupling for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models with Type-4 or Diesel engine
- transmission
- vanagon
- t25
Quick shift kit
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Kit for quick shifting in Vanagon/T25 models with manual transmission and 12mm shifters
- transmission
- vanagon
- t25
Exhaust pipe before rear silencer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Exhaust pipe located before the rear silencer in Vanagon/T25, excluding Syncro models
- exhaust
- vanagon
- waterboxer
Brick
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Vanagon model Transporters . Any VW bus or Transporter .
Radius rod
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rod connecting suspension components
- suspension
- vanagon
Speedometer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Instrument that measures the vehicle's speed
- vanagon
- instrument
Washers
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Thin plates used to reduce friction
- suspension
- vanagon
Wedge
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Another name, usually British, for the Vanagon body series.
Speedo cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable connecting speedometer to transmission
- vanagon
- t25
- speedometer
Headlights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lighting system at the front of a vehicle
- lighting
- vanagon
Inner bushings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bushings located inside a suspension component
- suspension
- vanagon
Outer bushings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bushings located outside a suspension component
- suspension
- vanagon
Westy
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nickname for the Volkswagen Westfalia camper van
- vw
- vanagon
Westphalia Camper
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A camper conversion option for Volkswagen vans
- camper
- vanagon
- westphalia
Aerodynamic brick
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a colloquialism for a vehicle with poor aerodynamics
- vanagon
- aerodynamics
Brake hose
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A flexible hose that carries brake fluid
- brakes
- vanagon
- t25
Wiper blades
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rubber blades that wipe the windshield clean
- vanagon
- t25
- wipers
Throttle Body
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that regulates airflow into the engine
- vanagon
- digijet
Power brakes
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A braking system that uses power assistance
- brakes
- vanagon
- t25
Refrigerator
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cooling device for food and drinks in a camper van
- vanagon
- refrigeration