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426 results for “engine”

Electrical systems
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A device that starts the engine of a vehicle

Cooling and heating
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System responsible for regulating engine temperature

Engine and fuel systems
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Turbocharged Straight Injection, a fuel injection system

VW Bus and camper parts

A heat exchanger that removes heat from engine oil. Air-cooled Type 2 engines use an oil cooler in the engine cooling assembly; design and mounting vary by engine. It is distinct from a Vanagon coolant radiator.

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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

Engine and fuel systems
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A type of manifold used in some engines, with two outlets

Electrical systems
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High-quality starter for petrol engines

Engine and fuel systems
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The housing that contains the crankshaft and camshaft

Engine and fuel systems
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a component that contains the thermostat

Engine and fuel systems
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Heating element for diesel engine ignition

Engine and fuel systems
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A shaft that drives the distributor

Engine and fuel systems
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A cylindrical chamber in which a piston moves.

Engine and fuel systems
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Rotational force that causes an object to turn

VW Bus and camper parts

A temperature-responsive valve in a water-cooled engine's coolant circuit. It regulates coolant flow as the engine warms; the correct part and installation are engine-specific.

Vanagon Dictionary editorial reference
Engine and fuel systems
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A type of filter that allows oil to bypass the main filter and flow directly to the engine.

Engine and fuel systems
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The system that supplies fuel to the engine

Engine and fuel systems
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Cooled by water, as opposed to air

Engine and fuel systems
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Supplier of high-performance dual carburetors for Volkswagen engines.

Engine and fuel systems
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Instrument that measures oil pressure

Tools and maintenance terminology
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Process of smoothing and polishing engine valve surfaces

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