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Slick 50
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brand of engine treatment containing PTFE
- engine
- treatment
- lubricant
Gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that seals the joint between two engine components
- engine
- seal
Cylinder liners
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Thin cylindrical components that line the engine block
- engine
- assembly
Oil pump
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that pumps oil through an engine
- engine
- oil
V-belt
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of belt that drives engine accessories
- engine
- accessories
Stroke
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The distance traveled by a piston in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- stroke
Main bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that supports the crankshaft in the engine block
- engine
- bearing
Valve Guides
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The parts that support the valves in an engine
- engine
- valve
Doghouse
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fan shroud introduced in 1971 for upright air-cooled engines.
- engine
- fan
knock sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that detects engine noise emissions to prevent damage
- engine
- fuel
Long block
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Complete engine assembly, including block, crankshaft, and cylinder head
- engine
- rebuild
Single-port
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Early engine head design with a single intake hole
- engine
- vw
Valve lifter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that lifts a valve in an engine
- engine
- valve
header pipes
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
pipes that connect the engine to the exhaust system
- exhaust
- engine
Atogas
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An after-market VW engine tuning kit from the 1950s
- engine
- tuning
- kit
Centrifugal advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that advances the ignition timing as engine speed increases
- ignition
- engine
Compression pressure
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the pressure within an engine's cylinders
- engine
- compression
- pressure
Rocker shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- valvetrain
TSI technology
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Technology based on petrol direct injection for efficient engines
- engine
- fuel
- tsi
Vacuum advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that advances the ignition timing based on engine vacuum
- ignition
- engine
Head gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the engine block and cylinder head.
- engine
- gasket
Water Jacket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chamber that surrounds the engine and carries coolant
- engine
- cooling
- jacket
Crankcase Ventilation System
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that removes gases from the engine crankcase
- engine
- ventilation
Oil pressure sender
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures oil pressure in the engine
- engine
- sensor