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Sensor measuring oxygen levels in exhaust, without connector

• oxygen
• sensor
• no
• connector

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Plates used to block off heat riser ports on engine

• engine
• exhaust

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Computer that controls the engine's functions, such as fuel injection and ignition timing

• ecu
• engine

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Lines that allow air to enter and leave the fuel tank

• fuel
• tank
• vent

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A switch that signals the control unit when the throttle valve is closed

• throttle
• valve
• switch

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A measure of an oil's resistance to changes in viscosity due to temperature fluctuations.

• oil
• lubrication
• engine

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Electronic Fuel Injection. Computerized metering and squirting of fuel, replacing the carburetor systems. introduced into the buses in the mid-70's.

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The electronic control unit (ECU) is part of Volkswagen’s Digifant fuel-injection and engine-management system. Gerry’s 1986–1991 technical bulletin index distinguishes these applications from the earlier Digijet years. In a January 1999 list thread, an owner of a 1986 Westfalia reported that the engine quit after cooling-system bleeding and asked whether fuel starvation or a failed Digifant component was involved; the thread records a troubleshooting question, not a confirmed diagnosis. Check engine code and market before identifying an ECU.

• vanagon
• ecu

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A mixture in which particles are suspended in a liquid, used to stabilize PTFE in engine oils

• lubricant
• additive

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Thermoswitch for pre-heating the inlet manifold in Waterboxer engines

• waterboxer
• thermoswitch
• inlet

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Device used to measure exhaust gas content, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and hydrocarbons.

• emissions
• testing

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Measure of the fuel pump's ability to deliver fuel to the engine

• fuel
• pump

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A metal plate used to cover a hole in the dashboard if a radio is not installed.

• radio
• dash

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a system that adjusts the vehicle's suspension and steering for optimal performance

• suspension
• damping
• steering

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A device that advances the ignition timing in response to vacuum changes in the engine

• ignition
• vacuum

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A type of manifold used in some engines, with two outlets

• manifold
• engine

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A system used to direct cooling air to a component, such as an alternator

• cooling
• shroud

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A switch that interrupts the main electrical circuit in case of an overload or fault

• switch
• fuse

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a device that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by converting them into nitrogen and water

• emissions
• exhaust
• catalyst

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A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder

• engine
• piston

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Type of engine used in Vanagon/T25 models, with 1.9 or 2.1 liter displacement

• waterboxer
• engine

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All-wheel drive, a system where one or more wheels can provide power to the ground at any given time

• vw
• drivetrain
• awd

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A device that measures the fuel level in a vehicle's fuel tank

• fuel
• tank
• sensor

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Systems that control the temperature and air quality inside the vehicle

• vw
• comfort