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

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

Type of engine used in Vanagon/T25 models, with 1.9 or 2.1 liter displacement

All-wheel drive, a system where one or more wheels can provide power to the ground at any given time

A type of filter that allows oil to bypass the main filter and flow directly to the engine.

The component that regulates airflow into the engine and the switches that monitor throttle position

Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber

A ring-shaped component that provides a seal between two parts, such as the cylinder head and engine block

Gaskets used to seal connection between cylinder head and exhaust manifold

Exhaust pipe located before the rear silencer in Vanagon/T25, excluding Syncro models

A rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft, allowing the piston to move freely up and down in the cylinder.

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

A switch that signals the engine computer when the throttle is in the idle or full throttle position

Original type of tire used on VWs through the mid 1960s, with plies that run diagonally from one bead to the other.

A type of electrical connector with a 6.3 mm spade shape and shielding for protection

A sealed or low-maintenance lead-acid battery design intended to reduce routine electrolyte checks; its condition, terminals, and charge may still need inspection.

Air Flow Meter. the silver box next to the air cleaner box on the fuel injection model buses . it measured the volume of air entering the intake system, and allowed the computer to adjust the amount of gasoline required.

A small radiator that transfers heat from engine coolant to air for the cabin heating system. Vanagons may have front and additional rear heat exchangers, depending on equipment and market.

The small electric pump that moves water from an onboard camper tank to the sink faucet when the tank-water mode is selected. It is separate from the engine's coolant-circulation pump.

A fuel container and supply connection serving propane appliances fitted to some camper conversions. Tank location, capacity, regulator, lines, and supported appliances are installation-specific; use the vehicle and appliance documentation for operation or service.