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Transmission and drivetrain
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Kit for quick shifting in Vanagon/T25 models with manual transmission and 12mm shifters

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Metal tabs for welding upholstery to seat frames

Engine and fuel systems
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System responsible for generating the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

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Thermoswitch for pre-heating the inlet manifold in Waterboxer engines

Body and interior
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A type of clear plastic material used for corner windows in Barndoor era deluxe buses before glass was used.

Tools and maintenance terminology
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A type of lubricant that comes in a spray form, used to reduce friction and squeaking.

Transmission and drivetrain
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Bushings for the front shift rod in a vehicle

Body and interior
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Slang term for the vent wing windows on 1952 and earlier Buses, characterized by their hinge design.

Transmission and drivetrain
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a system that adjusts the vehicle's suspension and steering for optimal performance

Body and interior
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Slang term for the larger glove box button used on 1961-early 1963 Notchback and Squarebacks.

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Seal for the movable vent window in the cabin door

Body and interior
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A kit for the cabin door handle, including a black handle and a key

Tools and maintenance terminology
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A device or mechanism that generates a vacuum, used for various purposes such as bleeding the cooling system.

Engine and fuel systems
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A type of grease recommended for lubricating clutch disc hubs

Engine and fuel systems
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Volkswagen engine with cylinder banks at a 10.6-degree V angle, allowing for a single cylinder head

Bus terminology

Miles per gallon. The American measurement of fuel economy, denoting the distance traveled for a certain amount of fuel. roughly, 20 mpg = 11.75 L/100km.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Tools and maintenance terminology
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A large, flat-bladed screwdriver used for various tasks such as prying, chiseling, and breaking.

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A protective cover for the positive terminal of a generator or alternator

Bus terminology

A type of front windshield that tilts outward for additional ventilation. found only on Microbuses , and usually only on on those in equatorial/tropic countries.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Engine and fuel systems
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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.

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