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427 public entries · page 6 of 18
Starter
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that starts the engine of a vehicle
- engine
- component
Cooling system
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System responsible for regulating engine temperature
- engine
- cooling
TSI
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Turbocharged Straight Injection, a fuel injection system
- engine
- fuel
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
Ignition System
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System responsible for generating the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders
- ignition
- engine
Dual outlet cast iron manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of manifold used in some engines, with two outlets
- manifold
- engine
Starter B-quality
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
High-quality starter for petrol engines
- starter
- engine
Crankcase
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The housing that contains the crankshaft and camshaft
- engine
- crankcase
thermostat housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that contains the thermostat
- cooling
- engine
Glow Plug
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Heating element for diesel engine ignition
- diesel
- ignition
Distributor shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that drives the distributor
- ignition
- engine
CYLINDER
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cylindrical chamber in which a piston moves.
- engine
- cylinder
Torque
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rotational force that causes an object to turn
- engine
- performance
Coolant thermostat
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A temperature-responsive valve in a water-cooled engine's coolant circuit. It regulates coolant flow as the engine warms; the correct part and installation are engine-specific.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Bypass filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of filter that allows oil to bypass the main filter and flow directly to the engine.
- oil
- filter
- engine
Fuel system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The system that supplies fuel to the engine
- fuel
water-cooled
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cooled by water, as opposed to air
- engine
- cooling
Weber
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Supplier of high-performance dual carburetors for Volkswagen engines.
- carburetor
- performance
Oil pressure gauge
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Instrument that measures oil pressure
- engine
- lubrication
Lapping
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of smoothing and polishing engine valve surfaces
- engine
- valve
- lapping
water pump
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
device that circulates the coolant through the engine
- cooling
- engine
Trigger wheel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A wheel that triggers the ignition system
- ignition
- engine
Throttle Body
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that regulates airflow into the engine
- vanagon
- digijet
Fuel Pump
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pump that supplies fuel to the engine
- fuel
- pump