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599 public entries · page 24 of 25

Four Gas Analyzer
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Device used to measure exhaust gas content, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and hydrocarbons.
- emissions
- testing
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Fuel Pump Delivery Rate
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the fuel pump's ability to deliver fuel to the engine
- fuel
- pump
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Block-Off Plate
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A metal plate used to cover a hole in the dashboard if a radio is not installed.
- radio
- dash
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ASR (Automatic Slip Regulation)
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Traction control system that intervenes in the engine management to counter wheel slip
- traction
- safety
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4-2-1 system
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of exhaust system with a 4-2-1 configuration
- 4-2-1
- system
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Distributor vacuum advance
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that advances the ignition timing in response to vacuum changes in the engine
- ignition
- vacuum
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Dual outlet cast iron manifold
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of manifold used in some engines, with two outlets
- manifold
- engine
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Main circuit interruption switch
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A switch that interrupts the main electrical circuit in case of an overload or fault
- switch
- fuse
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SCR catalytic converter
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a device that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by converting them into nitrogen and water
- emissions
- exhaust
- catalyst
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Piston ring
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder
- engine
- piston
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Waterboxer engines
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine used in Vanagon/T25 models, with 1.9 or 2.1 liter displacement
- waterboxer
- engine
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Fuel tank sender unit
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the fuel level in a vehicle's fuel tank
- fuel
- tank
- sensor
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Heating, Air Conditioning and Climate Control
Cooling and heating
English · machine-assisted draft
Systems that control the temperature and air quality inside the vehicle
- vw
- comfort
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Grean P/N: G 000 100
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of grease recommended for lubricating clutch disc hubs
- lubricant
- clutch
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Front bearing thrust washers
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Small, flat washers that help to absorb thrust loads on the front bearings
- bearings
- thrust
- washers
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Parking Steering Assistant
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that assists the driver in parking by steering the vehicle into parallel and perpendicular spaces
- parking
- steering
- assistant
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VR engine
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen engine with cylinder banks at a 10.6-degree V angle, allowing for a single cylinder head
- engine
- vr
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Sealing Ring
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A ring-shaped component that provides a seal between two parts, such as the cylinder head and engine block
- sealing
- ring
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Bypass filter
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of filter that allows oil to bypass the main filter and flow directly to the engine.
- oil
- filter
- engine
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Piston ring gaps
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber
- engine
- piston
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Throttle body and switches
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The component that regulates airflow into the engine and the switches that monitor throttle position
- throttle
- switches
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Cylinder head to exhaust manifold gaskets
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Gaskets used to seal connection between cylinder head and exhaust manifold
- engine
- exhaust
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Exhaust pipe before rear silencer
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Exhaust pipe located before the rear silencer in Vanagon/T25, excluding Syncro models
- exhaust
- vanagon
- waterboxer
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Generator D+ or alternator B+ terminal boot
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A protective cover for the positive terminal of a generator or alternator
- generator
- alternator
- terminal
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