The Vanagon Dictionary
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Forward Collision Warning
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that warns driver of potential front-end collision
- safety
- warning
- collision
Forward control
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A vehicle layout where the driver and steering gear are positioned in front of the front wheels
- vw
- type2
- layout
five-speed gearbox
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a transmission system with five forward gears
- gearbox
- transmission
Napolean Hat
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sheet metal part forming the hump where the forward bulkhead rests
- chassis
- body
3-speed automatic gearbox
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of automatic transmission with three forward gear ratios
- gearbox
- transmission
VIN
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Vehicle Identification Number. This is a number that uniquely identifies your vehicle. It is usually located in several locations on the vehicle, the most common being under the windscreen just forward of the driver (and intended to be viewed from the outside of the bus.) You'll also find the VIN on the frame rail under the van near the front edge of the sliding door. Also see: Table for interpretting the Vanagon VIN
Front shift rod bushing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A replaceable guide bushing for the forward section of the gearshift linkage. Paruzzi separates these front bushings from the middle and rear supports and lists this Vanagon/T25 part for Type-4 or diesel engines through July 1982, and CT or CZ engines through December 1982. Check the actual engine and linkage against that catalog scope; “front” alone does not confirm fitment.
- shift
- rod
- bushing