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Rubber components that mount the gearbox and differential to the frame

Term referring to the smaller rear axle nut and reduction box design used in pre-1964 VW Buses

A vehicle layout where the driver and steering gear are positioned in front of the front wheels

The four-wheel drive version of the Vanagon , made between 1986 and 1991. using a viscous coupling arrangement, the front wheels could be made to automatically provide pulling power (at any time the rear wheels began to slip or spin). This term also applies to the four-wheel drive EuroVans , which are unfortunately not imported into the United States.

a type of clutch cover that uses a diaphragm to engage and disengage the clutch

A system that assists the driver in parking by steering the vehicle into parallel and perpendicular spaces

A device in the front differential of a Syncro that provides the switching action between the rear diff/wheels and the front.

An upper ball joint is a type of ball joint located at the upper part of the suspension.

The belt-driven pump that circulates engine coolant through the water-cooled Vanagon engine and cooling circuit. It is different from the small electric pump used to deliver water to a camper sink.

Vehicle Identification Number. This is a number that uniquely identifies your vehicle. It is usually located in several locations on the vehicle, the most common being under the windscreen just forward of the driver (and intended to be viewed from the outside of the bus.) You'll also find the VIN on the frame rail under the van near the front edge of the sliding door. Also see: Table for interpretting the Vanagon VIN