The Vanagon Dictionary
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Floor repair panel
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A panel for repairing the floor of a vehicle
- vanagon
- t25
- floor
Piston Travel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The total distance a piston moves in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- piston
Teflon
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brand name for PTFE, a synthetic material used in engine treatments
- lubricant
- engine
- wear
Vacuum switch
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the flow of vacuum to the differential lock
- drivetrain
- component
Exhaust Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The valve that allows exhaust gases out of an engine cylinder
- engine
- valve
Under-dash mounting plate
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Plate for mounting gauges under the dashboard
- dashboard
- gauges
- mounting
Push rod
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rod that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- rod
Throw-out bearing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that releases the clutch pressure plate from the engine
- transmission
- clutch
Rocker arm
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- arm
Ultrasonic cleaner
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that uses high-frequency sound waves to clean surfaces
- cleaning
- radiator
4 speed manual transmission
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of transmission with 4 manual gears
- transmission
- manual
MEDIA-IN
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A multimedia interface for connecting MP3 players, iPods, and external data memory devices.
- multimedia
- interface
oil drain plug
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
plug that allows for the drainage of engine oil
- engine
- oil
Engine Revs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The number of revolutions per minute of a vehicle's engine
- engine
- revs
Gearshift lever housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Housing for the gearshift lever in a manual transmission
- gearshift
- lever
- housing
Airbag
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Inflatable bag that deploys in the event of a collision to reduce injury risk
- safety
- restraint
Shift lever bearing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing that supports the shift lever in the transmission
- transmission
- shift
Automatic transmission final drive
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The final drive component of an automatic transmission
- transmission
- maintenance
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
City-water connection
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
An exterior hose inlet that connects a camper's water system to a pressurized campsite supply. The fitting and plumbing arrangement vary; the vehicle manual distinguishes this mode from drawing water with the onboard pump.
- camper
- water-system
- exterior
Westfalia or Westy
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
One of many camper versions made from a basic VW Transporter usually the only camper version imported into the U.S. by VW and sold at their dealers. Westfalia also converts EuroVans into full camper units for sale in Canada and Europe.
Adventure
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Adventurewagen was a Fort Bragg, California conversion builder, not a Volkswagen model or Transporter generation. In a December 1998 Gerry thread about camper conversions, a contributor describes its high-roof conversion as common on the U.S. West Coast and distinguishes that fixed high roof from pop-top layouts. A 2001 thread also identifies Adventurewagen as a maker of Vanagon high-top conversions. Roof, interior, and equipment vary by build and vehicle year.
- camper
- conversion
Swing-axle
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
A type of rear axle that is 'fixed' at the wheel (that is, it is not able to flex up or down), but is able to move up and down at the transmission end. It required the rear wheels to move in an arc, rather than vertically, when hitting bumps. in some cars (beetles and corvairs and some early porsches), it could cause the wheel to tuck under the car during high speed cornering.