The Vanagon Dictionary
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Jacking points
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Points on the vehicle where a jack can be safely placed
- maintenance
- repair
Retractable 3-point seat belt
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of seat belt that retracts and has three points of attachment
- safety
- interior
Rear 3-point seat belt
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of seat belt that provides three points of contact with the body
- seat
- belt
- safety
Static 3-point seat belt
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of seat belt that does not retract and has three points of attachment
- safety
- interior
Flash point
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The temperature at which an oil releases flammable vapors.
- oil
- temperature
points
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component in the ignition system that opens and closes the circuit
- ignition
- electrical
Pour point
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The lowest temperature at which an oil can still flow.
- oil
- temperature
Three-point inertia-reel seat belt
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of seat belt that restrains occupants in their seats
- safety
- restraint
Automatic Rear 3-Point Seat Belts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A safety feature that can be retrofitted to certain vehicle models
- seatbelts
- safety
Ground studs
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal studs that provide a grounding point for electrical components
- grounding
- ecu
Exhaust outlet
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The point at which exhaust gases exit the vehicle
- exhaust
- emissions
3-tab
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Number of mounting points for VW emblem on front hood
- emblem
- hood
Dwell
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the length of time that the breaker points were closed
- engine
- distributor
Approach angle
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Transition angle at the point where a horizontal plane turns into an uphill incline
- geometry
- design
Fording Depth
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distance between the tire contact point and the air intake system of the engine
- water
- depth
- clearance
Coolant expansion tank
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The pressurized tank in the water-cooled Vanagon cooling circuit that accommodates coolant expansion and provides a fill and bleed point. It is separate from the low-pressure coolant refill reservoir; the names are sometimes confused in parts listings.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling