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Term used to describe a shortened VW Bus

• bus
• vw

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Bare engine including engine case and crankshaft, without external accessories

• engine
• vw

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Shortened nickname for the EuroVan .

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A short axle used in the rear suspension of a vehicle

• axle
• rear

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Function that leaves certain lights on for a short period after leaving the vehicle

• lighting
• convenience

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Trim level/accessories package used for a short period of time on the Deluxe Kombi Bay Window Bus

• clipper
• trim

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Discharging a battery to a low state of charge. It does not necessarily mean zero charge or zero terminal voltage. In the lead-acid context of Gerry’s FAQ, repeated deep discharge can shorten useful life. A “deep-cycle” label does not remove the battery manufacturer’s discharge limits.

• battery
• discharge

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An accessory fitted between a manual gear lever and its knob to raise or reposition the handgrip. It changes reach and leverage, rather than repairing worn linkage or acting as a short-shift kit. GoWesty’s Bus/Vanagon example uses a threaded extension and locating nut; compatibility depends on actual lever and knob dimensions.

• shifter
• extender

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Anti-Locking Braking System. a computerized method of helping to prevent wheel skid/lock-up during braking. it does not prevent spins, nor does it allow you to stop in a shorter distance. it does allow you to steer the car while braking as hard as possible. available as an option on some Vanagons and EuroVans in Europe during the late 1980's-1990's.

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A short link connecting the sway bar to the suspension, transferring relative movement so the bar can resist body roll. Paruzzi lists one Vanagon/T25 version through July 1984 and a later version from August 1984 that excludes Syncro; the earlier and later links have different catalog numbers. The name describes the component, not one universal replacement fitment.

• suspension
• vanagon
• t25