The Vanagon Dictionary
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Tow-Away Protection
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature that prevents a vehicle from being towed away without authorization
- security
- alarm
Rear wishbone
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A suspension component that connects the rear axle to the vehicle's frame
- suspension
- rear
Split-window
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
First mass production run of the Beetle with split rear window
- split-window
- beetle
Brake pad mounting kit
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Kit used to install brake pads on a vehicle
- brakes
- pad
Rear wheel arch
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Curved section of the vehicle body surrounding the rear wheel
- vanagon
- t25
- wheel
Asfalt-Bubbla
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A common nickname in Sweden for the Beetle sedan and convertible
- beetle
- sweden
- nickname
Shift rod seals
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Seals preventing leakage around the shift rod in a vehicle
- shift
- rod
- seals
Front wheel bearing
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing that supports the front wheel of the vehicle
- wheel
- bearing
- front
Small Window
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Term referring to smaller window sizes used in VW vehicles from 1958-1964
- vw
- windows
Stainless Steel Bus
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Model of Volkswagen bus with a stainless steel body
- bus
- stainless
- steel
Sliding side windows
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Windows that slide open on the side of the vehicle
- window
- side
- sliding
19-Window
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rare combination of Deluxe roof clip on Kombi or Standard model Bus
- deluxe
- kombi
Side door hinge pin
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pins that connect side doors to the vehicle body
- doors
- hinges
Water-cooled Vanagon
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A model of Vanagon with a water-cooled engine
- vanagon
- water-cooled
Heat Insulating Glass
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Infrared-reflective glass reducing heat build-up inside the vehicle
- glass
- interior
- climate
Control arm
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that connects the suspension system to the frame of the vehicle
- suspension
- steering
Side panel repair panel
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Replacement panel for the side of the vehicle
- vanagon
- t25
- repair
Wishbone bolts
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bolts used to secure the wishbone to the vehicle's frame
- suspension
- bolts
Sidewall upholstery
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The material or fabric that covers the interior sides of a vehicle
- interior
- trim
- upholstery
YAECT
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A thread about converting a vehicle's engine to a different type or model.
- engine
- conversion
A-2 chassis
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chassis type used in newer Golf and Jetta models
- chassis
- golf
- jetta
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
Rear shift rod lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling the rear shift rod in a vehicle
- shift
- rod
- lever