The Vanagon Dictionary
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Oil pressure sender
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures oil pressure in the engine
- engine
- sensor
Thermoil
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing
- batteries
- thermoil
Napolean Hat
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sheet metal part forming the hump where the forward bulkhead rests
- chassis
- body
Compressor ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A ring that seals the compression chamber in an engine.
- engine
- cylinder
coolant level warning switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
switch warning of low coolant level
- coolant
- switch
Hump Seat
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
VW Bus front bench seat used from 1961 to 1962
- bus
- seat
- bench
Group number
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A digit indicating the main category of a vehicle part
- identification
- nomenclature
Charcoal canister
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Container filled with activated charcoal, used to absorb fuel vapors
- charcoal
- canister
mechatronics module
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A module that combines electronic and mechanical components to control the gearbox
- electronics
- control
aeration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
Product Circular
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A publication containing information about a product or its updates
- product
- circular
Flag socket
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A socket used to hold a flag or other exterior accessory
- accessory
- exterior
aluminum corrosion
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
corrosion that occurs in aluminum parts, often accelerated by phosphates
- corrosion
- aluminum
Wrist pin
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pin that connects a piston to a connecting rod
- engine
- piston
Shift rod guide
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Guide for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models
- transmission
- vanagon
- t25
Distributor drive shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the distributor in the engine
- engine
- mechanical
Sonderausfuhrungen
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Special models that could be ordered directly from the VW Factory
- special
- models
- vw
Fender Premium Audio
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
High-end audio system developed exclusively for Volkswagen
- audio
- fender
- sound
Billet
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A solid chunk of metal used for machining or fabricating a part.
- metal
- machining
Turbocharger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that increases engine power by compressing air for combustion
- engine
- performance
- turbo
Pour point
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The lowest temperature at which an oil can still flow.
- oil
- temperature
Wishbone
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fork-shaped suspension component that connects the wheel hub to the frame
- suspension
- wishbone
Control unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unit that controls the engine's fuel injection system
- control
- unit
Corrosion Protection
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Coatings or treatments that prevent or reduce corrosion on vehicle surfaces
- rust
- protection