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Plunger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that moves up and down in a valve lifter
- engine
- valve
Auxiliary air regulator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Regulates auxiliary air supply to the engine
- air
- regulator
Fuel Filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Filter that cleans fuel before it enters the engine
- fuel
- filter
Injector
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that injects fuel into the engine's intake manifold
- fuel
- injector
Distributor Cap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover that protects the distributor and spark plug wires
- engine
- ignition
Antifreeze
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A substance that prevents freezing of the coolant in vehicle engines
- coolant
- corrosion
Cyl Barrel Gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal for the cylinder barrel
- engine
- gasket
- cylinder
RON
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Octane rating of fuel, with higher values indicating greater knock resistance
- fuel
- engine
Vacuum Limiter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that limits the vacuum in the engine
- vacuum
- limiter
CIS pump
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of fuel pump used in some engines
- pump
- fuel
Intake air distributor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distributes air to the engine's cylinders
- intake
- air
- distributor
Auxiliary Air Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that provides additional air to the engine
- air
- valve
Spark plug gap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The distance between the spark plug's electrodes
- ignition
- engine
Camshaft end cap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover that seals the end of the camshaft
- engine
- camshaft
Dwell
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the length of time that the breaker points were closed
- engine
- distributor
Cylinder sleeve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A removable sleeve that lines the inside of a cylinder
- engine
- cylinder
Piston circlip
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A circular clip that holds a piston pin in place
- engine
- piston
Temperature switches
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switches that monitor engine temperature and control cooling system operation
- temperature
- switches
Rings
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal rings that fit around a piston to seal the combustion chamber.
- engine
- piston
Coolant Level Sensor
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that monitors the coolant level in the engine
- engine
- vanagon
Wrist pin
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pin that connects a piston to a connecting rod
- engine
- piston
Control unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unit that controls the engine's fuel injection system
- control
- unit
Neoprene gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of gasket made from neoprene, a synthetic rubber material
- gasket
- engine
Dual-port
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the number of individual intake passages into the head
- engine
- intake