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A mechanism that allows the engine to engage with two gearboxes in turn

• transmission
• gearbox

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Rod connecting the gearshift lever to the transmission

• transmission
• shift

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Clearance between meshing gears in a transmission or engine

• engine
• backlash

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Shaft that drives the differential in a vehicle

• differential
• syncro
• gearbox

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Mechanism for selecting gear or mode in a vehicle

• mechanism
• selector

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Non-synchromesh transmission with straight-cut first gear

• transmission
• split-case

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Mechanism that prevents accidental engagement of reverse gear

• transmission
• reverse

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Low-range gear setting for off-road driving

• offroad
• drivetrain

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Lever that engages lower gear when accelerator pedal is pressed

• automatic
• transmission

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a five-speed transmission system manufactured by Porsche

• porsche
• gearbox

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A module that combines electronic and mechanical components to control the gearbox

• electronics
• control

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A type of transmission with 4 manual gears

• transmission
• manual

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a system of rods and levers that connects the gearshift to the transmission

• shift
• linkage

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A tie rod is a rod that connects the steering gear to the wheels.

• tie
• rod
• steering

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A vehicle layout where the driver and steering gear are positioned in front of the front wheels

• vw
• type2
• layout

English · source definition

Any Volkswagen Transporter from 1949 to 1967, characterized by a split (two-piece) windshield and rounded body contours. all were powered by beetle Type 1 engines and all had 'reduction gears' on the half-axles. known also as T1 Transporters . This term is also used by VW SA for the present 5 Cyl. (Vanagon-style) van without exclusive options.

English · machine-assisted draft

An accessory fitted between a manual gear lever and its knob to raise or reposition the handgrip. It changes reach and leverage, rather than repairing worn linkage or acting as a short-shift kit. GoWesty’s Bus/Vanagon example uses a threaded extension and locating nut; compatibility depends on actual lever and knob dimensions.

• shifter
• extender

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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

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A replaceable guide bushing for the forward section of the gearshift linkage. Paruzzi separates these front bushings from the middle and rear supports and lists this Vanagon/T25 part for Type-4 or diesel engines through July 1982, and CT or CZ engines through December 1982. Check the actual engine and linkage against that catalog scope; “front” alone does not confirm fitment.

• shift
• rod
• bushing

English · source definition

( Constant Velocity Joint ) One of the small circular devices at an end of an axle on a bus . Buses , Vanagons , and EuroVans have four of these, while the Syncro Vanagons have a total of eight. These are necessary to allow the axle to move up and down while still turning to propel the car. the joints need to be keep greased to function properly. when they are worn, they make a knocking-noise that strikes fear into the hearts of bus owners everywhere. Microbuses do not have CV joints, but use a 'swing-axle' and reduction gear box instead.