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dual-clutch mechanism
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mechanism that allows the engine to engage with two gearboxes in turn
- transmission
- gearbox
Shift rod joint
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Joint for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models from 8.1982 onwards
- transmission
- vanagon
- t25
Shift rod coupling
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Coupling for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models with Type-4 or Diesel engine
- transmission
- vanagon
- t25
Differential bearing ring seal
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A differential bearing ring seal is a component that seals the differential bearing.
- transmission
- drivetrain
Transaxle
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that contains the parts that supply power to the rear wheels, located in front of the engine.
- vanagon
- transmission
Speedo cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable connecting speedometer to transmission
- vanagon
- t25
- speedometer
Porsche transaxle
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a transaxle used in Porsche vehicles
- porsche
- transaxle
Boot
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A protective covering for the CV-joint
- cv
- joint
- boot
CV boot
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective covering for the CV joint
- boot
- cv
Tranny
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
An affectionate name for Transporter . An American slang term for 'transmission'.
Gearbox housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The outer casing of the gearbox
- gearbox
- mountings
differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
compensates for difference in wheel speeds on driven axle
- axle
- wheel
EDL
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System helping to start on split-friction road surfaces
- traction
- stability
Drive axle
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Axle that transmits power to the wheels
- axle
- drivetrain
bevel differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
type of differential that compensates for speed differences
- axle
- wheel
Clutch cable boot
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective covering for the clutch cable
- clutch
- cable
Accelerator linkagelcable
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable connecting accelerator pedal to throttle valve
- throttle
- transmission
sedan units
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of CV joint used in sedans
- cv
- joint
Bushing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sleeve or lining used to reduce friction in a mechanical joint
- bushing
Backlash
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Clearance between meshing gears in a transmission or engine
- engine
- backlash
Backdrive shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the differential in a vehicle
- differential
- syncro
- gearbox
Mountain Gears
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Special low gear ratios for driving in mountainous terrain
- gear
- mountain
Selector mechanism
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism for selecting gear or mode in a vehicle
- mechanism
- selector
shift shaft housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a housing that contains the shift shaft
- shift
- housing