The Vanagon Dictionary
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Engine compartment
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The area in a vehicle where the engine is located
- engine
- compartment
Luggage compartment upholstery
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Trim and covering for luggage area
- interior
- upholstery
Sealed batteries
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Batteries with a sealed compartment to prevent leakage
- batteries
- type
Storage pockets
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compartments or containers used to store small items
- interior
- storage
Coolant Loop
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A critical cooling system component around the engine compartment
- engine
- cooling
Central Locking
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system for locking and unlocking doors and luggage compartment
- security
- convenience
Panelvan
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Basic Bus model without seats or windows in the rear compartment, often used for commercial purposes.
- bus
- model
- variant
Camper dinette table
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A removable or swiveling table fitted to a camper dining area. The 1983 Vanagon Westfalia manual describes separate passenger-compartment and cab tables; mountings and storage differ across camper layouts.
- camper
- interior
- furniture
Billet shift knob
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A replacement handgrip for a manual gear lever, machined from metal stock, often aluminium. “Billet” describes the starting material, not a quality grade; the finished knob may include a hollow compartment. On a Bus or Vanagon, the mounting thread or adapter and any marked shift pattern must suit the fitted lever and transmission.
- shift
- knob