The Vanagon Dictionary
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Ratchet
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of wrench that allows for easy tightening or loosening of bolts
- tools
- maintenance
Oil pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that monitors oil pressure in an engine
- engine
- oil
Cold Start Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that helps start the engine in cold temperatures
- fuel
- cold
Through Rods
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Long rods of steel that replace torsion springs to secure trailing arms
- suspension
- rods
running gear
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the components of a vehicle that maintain contact with the road surface
- suspension
- steering
Windscreen washer bottle cap cover
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover for windscreen washer bottle cap
- interior
- trim
radiator cap fitting
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that fits onto the radiator to seal it
- radiator
- cap
Gas Burners
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Wheels made by Mahle for Porsche, resembling gas burning stove grills
- wheels
- porsche
- mahle
Front bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing located at the front of an engine or alternator
- bearing
- front
Oil temperature sender
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures oil temperature in the engine
- engine
- sensor
- temperature
crossover pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a pipe connecting two high ridges of the gas tank
- fuel
- tank
- leak
Digital Multimeter
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Digital Multimeter, a tool for measuring electrical properties, including fuel mixture
- measurement
- diagnostics
Electrical wiring
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The system of wires and cables that distribute electrical power throughout the vehicle
- wiring
- electrical
Radiator leak
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A leak in the radiator of a vehicle, specifically a Vanagon.
- radiator
- leak
- vanagon
combustion chamber
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chamber where fuel is burned to produce heat or power
- flame
- combustion
direct injection
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
fuel injection system where fuel is injected directly into combustion chamber
- fuel
- injection
cross-axle lock
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mechanism that locks the axles together for improved traction
- drivetrain
- traction
Pop-outs
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Side windows that are hinged to swing out for ventilation.
- window
- ventilation
Individual door opening
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a feature allowing only the driver door to be unlocked
- convenience
- security
Delivery Type
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A category or type of delivery for self-study programs
- search
- resources
- vw
Oil scraper ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Ring that scrapes excess oil from the cylinder wall
- engine
- oil
Rear Clip
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Area on a Beetle from the bottom of the rear window downward
- body
- beetle
Crimp connection
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connection made by compressing a wire
- crimp
- connection
- electrical
Feedback
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Information or reaction provided in response to a particular service or action.
- evaluation
- response
- assessment