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Engine and fuel systems
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Sensor measuring oxygen levels in exhaust, without connector

Engine and fuel systems
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Lines that allow air to enter and leave the fuel tank

Engine and fuel systems
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A switch that signals the control unit when the throttle valve is closed

Transmission and drivetrain
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A component that contains the parts that supply power to the rear wheels, located in front of the engine.

Transmission and drivetrain
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Coupling for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models with Type-4 or Diesel engine

Bus terminology

Environmental Protection Agency. Another agency of the U.S. Federal Government that gets involved in automobile construction, especially in the engine emissions area.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Engine and fuel systems
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Device used to measure exhaust gas content, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and hydrocarbons.

Engine and fuel systems
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A type of exhaust system with a 4-2-1 configuration

Engine and fuel systems
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a device that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by converting them into nitrogen and water

Cooling and heating
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Switch that monitors the coolant temperature in the engine and activates the auxiliary water pump

Engine and fuel systems
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A device that measures the fuel level in a vehicle's fuel tank

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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Small, flat washers that help to absorb thrust loads on the front bearings

Cooling and heating
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Thermal switch that monitors the temperature of the coolant pipe in Waterboxer engines

Bus terminology

Positive Crankcase Ventilation. A method of reducing the pressure inside the engine crankcase (the middle part where things are whirling around, but nothing is exploding).

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Engine and fuel systems
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Exhaust pipe located before the rear silencer in Vanagon/T25, excluding Syncro models

Bus terminology

A form of fuel injection found on VW Vanagon / Transporters from 1983.5 to 1985. characterized by a digital 'map' of the 'proper' fuel quantity vs engine rpm and temperature.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Vehicle models and history
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A vehicle produced in Australia from 1965 to 1968, using the Beetle engine and floor pan with Bus trailing arms and reduction boxes.

Bus terminology

Buses made before mid-1955, whose major characteristics are the oversized engine lid and the lack of a rear cargo hatch. These also did not have the ventilation eyebrow above the windshield/windscreen.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Bus terminology

Any of the Volkswagen Transporters from 1992 to present. some were sold in Europe in 1991. generally characterized by their engine located in the front of the vehicle, driving the front wheels, and their very rounded shape and huge rear hatch.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited

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