The Vanagon Dictionary
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Front bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing located at the front of an engine or alternator
- bearing
- front
Front wheel bearing
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing that supports the front wheel of the vehicle
- wheel
- bearing
- front
Front axle
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The front axle is a crucial component of a vehicle's suspension system.
- axle
- front
- suspension
Front panel lower section
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lower section of the front panel in Vanagon/T25
- body
- vanagon
Front shock absorber bolts
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bolts that secure the front shock absorber in place
- suspension
- bolt
- fastener
Front shock absorber
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that absorbs shock and stabilizes the vehicle's front suspension
- suspension
- shock
- absorber
Front inner fender protector
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective component for the front inner fender of a Vanagon
- vanagon
- fender
- protection
Front lower corner repair panel
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Repair panel for the front lower corner in Vanagon/T25
- body
- vanagon
Link Pin
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
smaller portion of front suspension arms
- suspension
- front
Front bearing thrust washers
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Small, flat washers that help to absorb thrust loads on the front bearings
- bearings
- thrust
- washers
Front shock absorber dust cap
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cap that covers and protects the front shock absorber from dust and debris
- suspension
- dust
- cap
Front exhaust pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pipe that carries exhaust gases from engine to exhaust system
- exhaust
- engine
Front wheel hub
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The central part of a wheel that rotates on the axle
- wheel
- hub
- brakes
Trailing Arms
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal arms that extend from the front beam to hold front brakes and shocks
- suspension
- arms
Four Link Front Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of wheel suspension with four rod-type control arms
- suspension
- wheel
- control
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
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
VC
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device in the front differential of a Syncro that provides the switching action between the rear diff/wheels and the front.
- syncro
- viscus
Headlights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lighting system at the front of a vehicle
- lighting
- vanagon
A-pillar
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Roof support metal on either side of front windshield
- roof
- windshield
Bumpers
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective bars at the front and rear of a vehicle
- vanagon
- t25
- beetle
EuroVan
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Any of the Volkswagen Transporters from 1992 to present. some were sold in Europe in 1991. generally characterized by their engine located in the front of the vehicle, driving the front wheels, and their very rounded shape and huge rear hatch.
Cargo Area
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Area located behind the front seat area of a Bus
- bus
- interior
3-tab
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Number of mounting points for VW emblem on front hood
- emblem
- hood