The Vanagon Dictionary
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Ice pick
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pre-1964 exterior door handles that swing out to open
- door
- handles
- pre-1964
power brake bleeder
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a tool used to remove air from the brake system
- brake
- bleeder
Limited-slip differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of differential that limits the slip between the wheels
- differential
- syncro
oil tank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Container that stores oil for the engine, separate from the crankcase.
- oil
- tank
Low-Back Seats
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
bucket-style seat with low backrest used in VW sedans
- seat
- sedan
Coolant level switch
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors the coolant level in the engine
- coolant
- level
- switch
Double tapered roller bearing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of bearing with two tapered rollers
- roller
- bearing
exhaust system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
system responsible for removing exhaust gases from the engine
- exhaust
- engine
Rear bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing located at the rear of an engine or alternator
- bearing
- rear
Sealing compound
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Substance applied to surfaces to create a seal between engine components
- engine
- seal
Piston pin
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin that connects the piston to the connecting rod
- engine
- piston
Steel piping
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A metal pipe that carries fluid to the power steering system
- piping
- steering
Plug wire connector
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A connector that attaches to a spark plug wire
- engine
- electrical
MOS2 grease
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of grease not recommended for lubricating clutch disc hubs
- lubricant
- clutch
turnsignal/emergency flasher unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers
- turnsignal
- flasher
Rear Mat
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mat used to provide a more appealing trunk or cargo area appearance
- interior
- trim
Ignition wire kit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of ignition wires and components for replacement or upgrade
- ignition
- wires
- kit
Cylinder head nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nut that holds the cylinder head in place
- engine
- cylinder
Valve seat
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The surface where a valve meets the cylinder head
- engine
- valve
ZEREX EXTREME 450
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brand of phosphate-free coolant made by BASF.
- coolant
- zerex
- extreme
VW Smell
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distinctive smell of air-cooled VWs, often from upholstery or rubber seals.
- smell
- aircooled
engine/transmission bolt/nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
fastener securing engine to transmission
- engine
- transmission
- bolt
- nut
Wiring diagram
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A visual representation of an electrical system's components and connections
- wiring
- diagram
Modification code
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A code indicating a modification or change to a vehicle part
- identification
- nomenclature