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Body and interior
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Rubber seals for the wiper shaft

Body and interior
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Universal cover for all Vanagon models, including high roof and campers

Brakes and suspension
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Bushings for connecting sway bars to the vehicle chassis

Body and interior
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Replacement panel for the side of the vehicle

Vehicle models and history
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A Carat with a Westy poptop for extra sleeping space and a smaller rear cabinet.

Brakes and suspension
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Shield protecting from brake splash

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

Body and interior
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Protective bars at the front and rear of a vehicle

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Plate for mounting gauges under the dashboard

Tools and maintenance terminology
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A cylinder bolt is a type of bolt used to secure a cylinder in place.

Transmission and drivetrain
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The outer part of a constant velocity joint

Transmission and drivetrain
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In a Syncro drivetrain, a driveshaft decoupler disconnects the prop shaft so the front axle is no longer driven through it; it is not the front differential lock. A Gerry discussion on 16 May 2004 compares the original non-viscous-coupling layout, which used a driveshaft decoupler, with viscous-coupling Syncros while debating front-lock behavior. The thread is historical community discussion, not a retrofit procedure; identify the drivetrain configuration before interpreting parts or controls.

Transmission and drivetrain
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A short axle used in the rear suspension of a vehicle

Brakes and suspension
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A rubber or plastic component that reduces friction in the rear wishbone

Body and interior
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Chrome that has been damaged by water or age, resulting in small blemishes.

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Protective component for the rear inner fender of a Vanagon

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

Body and interior
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Slang term for lowering a vehicle's suspension

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

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The outer casing of the gearbox