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a component that fits onto the radiator to seal it

A leak in the radiator of a vehicle, specifically a Vanagon.

A type of fan used to cool a radiator, with two speed settings

A temperature-controlled switch located at the bottom of the radiator

a type of corrosion that occurs in radiators due to high-lead solder

The front-mounted heat exchanger in a water-cooled Vanagon's engine-coolant circuit. It releases heat from circulating coolant to outside air. Air-cooled Type 2 buses do not use an engine-coolant radiator.

a device to measure temperature

Cap that seals the radiator and maintains system pressure

a procedure to check for leaks by applying pressure

a device that uses high-frequency sound waves to clean surfaces

A type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion

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.

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.

The housing around the engine cooling fan that directs airflow across the cylinders and cylinder heads on an air-cooled VW engine. Type 2 shrouds differ by engine and model year; this term does not describe the liquid-coolant radiator used on water-cooled Vanagons.

An engine that circulates liquid coolant through passages and a radiator to carry heat away. Gerry’s Vanagon spark-plug reference lists DH water-cooled engines with Digijet for 1983–1985 and MV engines with Digifant for 1986–1991. Verify engine code, market, and model year; this archived table is an identification aid, not a complete application chart.