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Radiator
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The front-mounted heat exchanger in a water-cooled Vanagon's engine-coolant circuit. It releases heat from circulating coolant to outside air. Air-cooled Type 2 buses do not use an engine-coolant radiator.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
radiator cap fitting
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that fits onto the radiator to seal it
- radiator
- cap
Radiator leak
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A leak in the radiator of a vehicle, specifically a Vanagon.
- radiator
- leak
- vanagon
Two-speed radiator fan
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of fan used to cool a radiator, with two speed settings
- fan
- radiator
Thermo-switch
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A temperature-controlled switch located at the bottom of the radiator
- radiator
- temperature
- cooling
Solder bloom
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of corrosion that occurs in radiators due to high-lead solder
- corrosion
- radiator
temp sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device to measure temperature
- temp
- sensor
- radiator
Pressure cap
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cap that seals the radiator and maintains system pressure
- cooling
- engine
pressure test
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a procedure to check for leaks by applying pressure
- test
- pressure
- radiator
Ultrasonic cleaner
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that uses high-frequency sound waves to clean surfaces
- cleaning
- radiator
Lead bloom
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion
- corrosion
- contaminant
Heater heat exchanger
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A small radiator that transfers heat from engine coolant to air for the cabin heating system. Vanagons may have front and additional rear heat exchangers, depending on equipment and market.
- engine
- water-cooled
- heating
Oil cooler
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A heat exchanger that removes heat from engine oil. Air-cooled Type 2 engines use an oil cooler in the engine cooling assembly; design and mounting vary by engine. It is distinct from a Vanagon coolant radiator.
- engine
- air-cooled
- cooling
Fan shroud
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The housing around the engine cooling fan that directs airflow across the cylinders and cylinder heads on an air-cooled VW engine. Type 2 shrouds differ by engine and model year; this term does not describe the liquid-coolant radiator used on water-cooled Vanagons.
- engine
- air-cooled
- cooling
Water-cooled engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An engine that circulates liquid coolant through passages and a radiator to carry heat away. Gerry’s Vanagon spark-plug reference lists DH water-cooled engines with Digijet for 1983–1985 and MV engines with Digifant for 1986–1991. Verify engine code, market, and model year; this archived table is an identification aid, not a complete application chart.
- engine
- water-cooled