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Body and interior
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftRust that occurs in the seams of a vehicle's body, often due to moisture entering from the inside.
Camper equipment
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftSloped roof rack version used on pre-1961 Westfalia models
Cooling and heating
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftSensor that measures the temperature of the coolant in the engine
Body and interior
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftPlastic or metal covers for the wiper arm
Brakes and suspension
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftA pin that supports the handbrake bearing
Body and interior
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftNickname for 1949-1967 VW Transporter with a two-piece divided windshield
Engine and fuel systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftBare engine including engine case and crankshaft, without external accessories
Electrical systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftCable connecting speedometer to transmission
Brakes and suspension
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftBushings located inside a suspension component
Cooling and heating
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftSwitch that monitors the coolant level in the engine