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Engine and fuel systems
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The process of applying a initial tension or pressure to a component, such as a pushrod tube

Engine and fuel systems
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A type of nut used to secure the cylinder head to the engine block

Engine and fuel systems
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Component that sends fuel level information to the fuel gauge

Engine and fuel systems
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Tank that allows fuel to expand and contract with temperature changes

Engine and fuel systems
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Electronic control unit that uses Hall effect sensors to regulate engine functions

Electrical systems
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Coil that generates the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

Brakes and suspension
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Components of the brake system that contact the brake rotor

Electrical systems
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Function that leaves certain lights on for a short period after leaving the vehicle

Electrical systems
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Separate lights built into headlights or bumper that are switched on during daytime

Brakes and suspension
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A brake system that replaces the traditional handbrake with an electronic switch

Brakes and suspension
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Suspension system with lowered body and coordinated springs, shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars

Electrical systems
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A type of lamp that produces light by exciting a gas, such as xenon

Engine and fuel systems
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Type of engine used in certain Volkswagen models

Engine and fuel systems
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Gasket used to seal connection between exhaust manifold and downpipe

Engine and fuel systems
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Type of engine used in some VW models, characterized by dual carburetors

Body and interior
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Distance between the tire contact point and the air intake system of the engine

VW Bus and camper parts

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.

Vanagon Dictionary editorial reference
Cooling and heating
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A hose that carries high-pressure refrigerant in the air conditioning system

Engine and fuel systems
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Emissions test that simulates real-world driving conditions to measure a vehicle's emissions performance.

Tools and maintenance terminology
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A device used to recover fluids, such as coolant, from a system.

Gerry community context

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  • cooling system design

    Historical mailing list · Mon, 8 Mar 2004 01:47:38 -0500

    i am interested in having a discussion about different types of cooling systems. specifically the design benefits and difference between the types of cooling...

  • S&S Header 2.1l Exhaust systems in stock!

    Historical mailing list · Wed, 7 Jun 2000 15:26:18 EDT

    I just got a new load of the S&S Header exhaust system for the 2.1l Vanagon (fits 2wd and Syncro). These systems...

  • Re: cooling system design

    Historical mailing list · Mon, 8 Mar 2004 09:34:23 -0500

    On Mon, 8 Mar 2004, Jonathan Farrugia wrote: > i am interested in having a discussion about different types of cooling > systems. specifically the design...

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