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Turbocharger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that increases engine power by compressing air for combustion
- engine
- performance
- turbo
Sankyo 508 compressor
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of air conditioning compressor developed by Sankyo
- sankyo
- compressor
Drain Valve
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that allows water to drain from the air conditioning system
- ac
- vanagon
power brake bleeder
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a tool used to remove air from the brake system
- brake
- bleeder
Intake Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The valve that allows air and fuel into an engine cylinder
- engine
- valve
Charcoal filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Filter that uses activated charcoal to remove impurities from the air
- charcoal
- filter
Oil cooler
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A heat exchanger that removes heat from engine oil. Air-cooled Type 2 engines use an oil cooler in the engine cooling assembly; design and mounting vary by engine. It is distinct from a Vanagon coolant radiator.
- engine
- air-cooled
- cooling
Lambda sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A sensor used to measure the air-fuel mixture in an engine
- sensor
- engine
Ignition sparks
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The sparks that ignite the fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- ignition
Heater pipe
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pipe that carries hot air or fluid from the heater to the cabin
- heating
- plumbing
Misfire
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A failure of the engine to ignite the fuel-air mixture in one or more cylinders
- engine
- performance
Fording Depth
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distance between the tire contact point and the air intake system of the engine
- water
- depth
- clearance
Bleeding
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The process of removing air or gas from a hydraulic system, such as the hydraulic valve lifter
- bleeding
Hydrocarbons
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compounds composed of hydrogen and carbon, emitted by vehicles as unburned fuel, contributing to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
High Pressure Discharge Hose
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A hose that carries high-pressure refrigerant in the air conditioning system
- hose
- pressure
Engine Tin
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal duct work and covering pieces that provides routing of air to cool the engine
- engine
- cooling
Drum brake bleeder valves
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valves used to bleed air from drum brakes, available in sets of 4
- brakes
- bleeder
Vacuum non return valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that allows air to enter but not escape from a system
- engine
- vacuum
Fuel tank vent lines
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lines that allow air to enter and leave the fuel tank
- fuel
- tank
- vent
Ducting and cooling shroud
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system used to direct cooling air to a component, such as an alternator
- cooling
- shroud
Throttle body and switches
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The component that regulates airflow into the engine and the switches that monitor throttle position
- throttle
- switches
Heater heat exchanger
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A small radiator that transfers heat from engine coolant to air for the cabin heating system. Vanagons may have front and additional rear heat exchangers, depending on equipment and market.
- engine
- water-cooled
- heating