The Vanagon Dictionary
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Awning
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fabric or metal cover that provides shade or protection from the elements
- awning
- vanagon
Movable vent window glass
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Glass for the movable vent window
- vanagon
- t25
- glass
Wiper shaft caps
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Plastic or metal covers for the wiper shaft
- vanagon
- t25
- wipers
Coolant Level Sensor
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that monitors the coolant level in the engine
- engine
- vanagon
high temperature grease
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of lubricant designed to withstand high temperatures
- vanagon
- drivetrain
Steering column cover plate
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover plate for the steering column
- vanagon
- t25
- steering
Grille emblem
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Logo or badge on the front grille of the vehicle
- exterior
- vanagon
- t25
Dry camping
Camping and van lifeEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Camping without access to external power or water sources
- camping
- off-grid
Drain Valve
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that allows water to drain from the air conditioning system
- ac
- vanagon
High beam
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Higher-intensity beam of a headlight, used for driving in low-light conditions
- lighting
- vanagon
Floor repair panel
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A panel for repairing the floor of a vehicle
- vanagon
- t25
- floor
Brake caliper mounting bolts
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bolts used to secure the brake caliper in place
- brakes
- vanagon
Rear wheel arch
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Curved section of the vehicle body surrounding the rear wheel
- vanagon
- t25
- wheel
Hinge roller bearing
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing that supports and allows movement of a hinge
- vanagon
- t25
- hinge
Sliding door handle
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A handle used to open and close a sliding door
- vanagon
- t25
- handle
Brake caliper rebuild kit
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Kit used to rebuild and repair the brake caliper
- brakes
- vanagon
Side panel repair panel
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Replacement panel for the side of the vehicle
- vanagon
- t25
- repair
metering potentiometer wiper
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component in the air-flow meter that measures airflow
- vanagon
- engine
Rear corner underside
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Area at the bottom of the rear corner of the vehicle
- vanagon
- t25
- repair
evaporator housing
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component of a vehicle's air conditioning system that houses the evaporator coil
- vanagon
- airconditioning
BFE
Camping and van lifeEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A remote location where one would not want to experience mechanical issues or other problems.
- camping
- remote
Sway bar link bushings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bushings for connecting sway bars to the vehicle chassis
- suspension
- bushings
- vanagon
Multivan
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A Carat with a Westy poptop for extra sleeping space and a smaller rear cabinet.
- vanagon
- variant
Roof spoiler seal
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal for the roof spoiler on a Vanagon or T25
- seal
- roof
- spoiler