The Vanagon Dictionary
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Parts Car
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A vehicle in poor condition, only useful for salvaging parts.
- vehicle
- condition
- parts
Part number
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle part
- identification
- nomenclature
partner protection
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
protection of other road users
- safety
- seatbelt
Door parts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components related to vehicle doors
- doors
- keys
junkyard
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a place where old vehicles are dismantled and parts are sold
- salvage
- parts
diesel particulate filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
system for removing diesel soot from exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions
Margarine Tubs
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A container used to store small parts or tools, often made from margarine tubs.
- container
- storage
- parts
bendix
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a part of the starter solenoid
- starter
- solenoid
FLAPS
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
Friendly Local Auto Parts Store/Supplier/Source
Materials
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Substances or goods used to construct or repair
- materials
- parts
Speednut
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of fastener used to secure parts together
- fastener
- tool
Clamping bolts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bolts used to secure parts in place
- hardware
- fasteners
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
Iron Cross
Community slangEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Popular symbol in VW-related parts and imagery
- symbol
- vw
- imagery
Amescador
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A third-party aftermarket camper conversion made in the Netherlands
- camper
- conversion
- netherlands
Dowel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin or rod used to align or locate parts
- engine
- dowel
Repair panels
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pre-fabricated panels for repairing vehicle body parts
- vanagon
- t25
- body
Piston
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A moving part that transfers force in a reciprocating motion.
- engine
- piston
Window winder escutcheons
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Decorative cover for window winder mechanism
- interior
- window
- parts
Camper refrigerator
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A refrigerator installed as part of a camper interior. The documented Vanagon Westfalia appliance supports gas and electric operation; exact power sources and operating requirements depend on the refrigerator model and its manual.
- camper
- appliance
- electrical
Valve Guides
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The parts that support the valves in an engine
- engine
- valve
special tools
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Tools that are specifically designed for a particular task
- tools
- maintenance
Side repair panels
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Replacement parts for damaged vehicle body sections
- vanagon
- t25
- repair
passive regeneration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
slow conversion of particulates into CO2 without special measures
- exhaust
- emissions