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63 source-backed terms beginning with Wdatabase
Engine and fuel systems
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Volkswagen engine with two banks of cylinders in V-formation, combined at a 72-degree angle

Body and interior
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Bus model with individual front seats, allowing passage to the rear.

Tools and maintenance terminology
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A type of blasting media made from crushed walnut shells

Electrical systems
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A horn that sounds to warn others of a potential threat or hazard

Tools and maintenance terminology
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Formal guarantee for repair or replacement of a product

Brakes and suspension
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Thin plates used to reduce friction

Bus terminology
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An innleachd a chleachdar anns an Vanagon fuarachail. Tha an teirm 'Wasser' sa Ghearmailtis airson 'uisge'. Tha 'boxer' a' ciallachadh an structar peistean flaith fhreumh a tha anns an innleachd (i.e., tha na peistein a' bualadh le chèile.)

Engine and fuel systems
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Water-cooled engine used in some Volkswagen models

Camper equipment
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Kit for detecting water presence in camper

Engine and fuel systems
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A chamber that surrounds the engine and carries coolant

Engine and fuel systems
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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.

Vehicle models and history
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A model of Vanagon with a water-cooled engine

Engine and fuel systems
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Community name for Volkswagen’s water-cooled, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine family used in Vanagons. Gerry’s technical index covers 1.9 L and 2.1 L versions and year-specific service topics. A January 2004 archive thread describes an owner’s 1983 1.9 L Waterboxer running roughly when cold but normally after warming up; it records the symptom and discussion, not a universal cause or fix. Identify the engine code and model year before using parts or service information.

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

Electrical systems
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Water-resistant cover for ignition components

Body and interior
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A device used to hold or store a weapon

Cooling and heating
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Brand of auxiliary heater for vehicles

Camper equipment
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A company that produces heaters

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

Bus terminology
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Ainm eile, mar is trice Breatainn, air sreath bhodhaichean Vanagon.

Bus terminology
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Pacaid mhàlair a bha an toiseach ri fhaotainn air a' Vanagon a thilleadh eadarainn an luchd-siubhail agus an dòigh-champachaidh Westfalia. Leis an bhenc shìos a tha a' dol a dh'fhàs na leabaidh dha cheann, clàr a tha a' dol a dh'fhàs a-mach, agus frìllan prìobhaideach, bha an t-eileanach comasach seachd duine a ghluasad tron t-seachdain agus àite-còmhnaidh codhla airson dithis air an deireadh-seachdain. Tha an smaointe agus an t-ainm air a thilleadh mar mhodail den Eurovan ùr air a bheil MV Weekender.

Camper equipment
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Westfalia is a camper-conversion brand, not a Transporter generation. Gerry’s preserved FAQ describes Westfalia as one of several companies that converted VW Transporters and says it was generally the camper version imported and sold through Volkswagen dealers in the United States at that time. Roof, interior, and equipment depend on the specific vehicle and year.

Bus terminology
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Aon de na h-ìrean campachaidh a rinneadh bho bhun-bhus VW Transporter mar is trice an aon ìre campachaidh a chaidh a thilleadh a-steach do na Stàitean Aonaichte le VW agus a reic aig an luchd-reic aca. Tha Westfalia cuideachd a' dol a dh'fhàs EuroVans na h-aonadan campachaidh iomlan airson reic ann an Canada agus an Roinn Eòrpa.

Camper equipment
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A camper conversion option for Volkswagen vans

Vehicle models and history
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A nickname for the Volkswagen Westfalia camper van

Brakes and suspension
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A component that supports the wheel bearing and hub

Body and interior
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Bolts used to secure wheels to the vehicle

Brakes and suspension
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Cylinder that converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes

Brakes and suspension
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Cylinders that convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes

Tools and maintenance terminology
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A tool used to convert the wheel nut socket size

Electrical systems
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Sensor measuring the speed of the wheels, used in various systems such as anti-lock braking and navigation

Body and interior
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Studs used to secure wheels to the vehicle

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Metal surrounding the wheels, visible from the exterior.

Body and interior
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Tire inserts with a white wall, for 15-inch wheels

Body and interior
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Felt-lined guide for window movement

Body and interior
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Mechanism controlling window movement

Body and interior
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A scraper for the window, for vehicles without moldings

Body and interior
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Decorative cover for window winder mechanism

Body and interior
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Mechanisms for rolling up or down vehicle windows

Body and interior
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Recessed area for the windscreen in Vanagon/T25

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Cover for windscreen washer bottle cap

Body and interior
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Pump that sprays water to clean windshield

Bus terminology
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Luchd-dèanamh RV a chaidh a thaghadh le VW gus EuroVans bunasach a thilleadh gu h-aonadan campachaidh iomlan airson reic anns na Stàitean Aonaichte. Tha Winnebago cuideachd a' dol a dh'fhàs an Rialta bho bhun-bhus EuroVan àbhaisteach.

Body and interior
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Metal arm that holds the wiper blade

Body and interior
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Plastic or metal covers for the wiper arm

Body and interior
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Rubber blades that wipe the windshield clean

Electrical systems
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Relay controlling the interval of the windshield wipers

Body and interior
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Rotating rod that drives the wiper arm

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Plastic or metal covers for the wiper shaft

Body and interior
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Rubber seals for the wiper shaft

Body and interior
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Fasteners that secure the wiper shaft

Electrical systems
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Small rings or tubes that protect wires from damage when passing through holes or edges

Electrical systems
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The diameter or cross-sectional area of an electrical wire

Electrical systems
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A visual representation of an electrical system's components and connections

Electrical systems
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Set of wires that carry power to accessories and engine, and provide grounding.

Brakes and suspension
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A fork-shaped suspension component that connects the wheel hub to the frame

Brakes and suspension
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Bolts used to secure the wishbone to the vehicle's frame

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System designed to reduce the risk of injury in rear-end collisions by coordinating deceleration of the torso and head.

Bus terminology
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Tha eadar-theangachadh Wolfsburg na mhodalan le ìre nas àirde de trim, agus tha iad dol a bhith air a dhèanamh, gu ìre, airson reic a dhreuchdadh aig deireadh na bliadhna mhodail. A bharrachd air trim a thàirgsinn, tha iad mar is trice a 'gabhail a-steach cuid de roghainnean gun ghèilleadh a bharrachd (mirrors cumhachd, glaodh doras cumhachd, agus uinneagan cumhachd, msaa.) Tha an Weekender fìor mar is trice a 'tighinn cuideachd mar Wolfsburg Ed. (Tha e creideachail gu bheil Westy Weekender a-mhàin a 'tighinn mar Wolfsburg Edition.)

Body and interior
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A logo or emblem from the Wolfsburg factory

Tools and maintenance terminology
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A tool used to turn bolts or nuts

Engine and fuel systems
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A pin that connects a piston to a connecting rod

Mailing list slang
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