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Top Dead Center, the position of the piston at the top of its stroke

Measure of the vehicle's acceleration perpendicular to its direction of motion

Dreaded Previous Owner (the sorry so-and-so who owned and mistreated YOUR bus before you bought it).

A cover that fits over the exhaust outlet to protect it from debris

A device that connects or disconnects a circuit to isolate it from other circuits

Idle speed, the speed of an engine when it is not under load

A tool used to compress springs, making it easier to replace shocks

The speed at which the engine runs when it is idling

the ability of a vehicle's body to resist deformation and maintain its shape

Components that support the engine and connect it to the vehicle's frame.

Bearing that supports the crankshaft in an engine, guiding it during rotation

Subjective term referring to the complete return of a Volkswagen to its original condition

The accessible coolant container used to replenish the water-cooled Vanagon system as coolant moves between the pressurized expansion tank and the reservoir. It is not the pressurized expansion tank itself; verify the part by the vehicle's cooling-system layout.

Gear that drives the distributor in an engine, synchronizing it with the crankshaft

Type of nut that locks itself in place to prevent loosening

Catalytic Converter. a large, usually round cannister in the exhaust system. it helps convert emission gases into more harmless, less noxious vapors.

A type of fastener used to secure wires, hoses, or other items.

Fahrvergnügen is a made-up German word meaning 'pleasure of driving', and Volkswagen marketting claims it can only be experienced in a VW automobile.

A type of wire used to hold or secure items, often used in place of tape or ties.

Volkswagen’s electronic fuel-injection and engine-management system used in North American Vanagons from 1986 onward according to Gerry’s terminology FAQ. The archived FAQ distinguishes it from Digijet, which it associates with 1983.5–1985 Vanagons; Gerry’s technical bulletin index also lists Digifant topics for 1986–1991 models. Verify year, engine, and market before using system-specific parts or procedures.