@vanagon_corpus_draft

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TDC

Engine and fuel systems

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#engine #timing

Top Dead Center, the position of the piston at the top of its stroke

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Piston pin

Engine and fuel systems

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#engine #piston

Pin that connects the piston to the connecting rod

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Vacuum switch

Transmission and drivetrain

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#drivetrain #component

A device that controls the flow of vacuum to the differential lock

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exchange units

Tools and maintenance terminology

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#maintenance #parts

Pre-assembled units that can be swapped with faulty ones

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sedan units

Transmission and drivetrain

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#cv #joint

a type of CV joint used in sedans

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deep-cycle

Electrical systems

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#batteries #camper

Battery type for frequent discharge and recharge

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PS reservoir

Engine and fuel systems

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#reservoir #steering

A container that holds the power steering fluid

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engine-starting

Electrical systems

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#batteries #vehicle

Battery type for starting vehicle engines

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thermostat housing

Engine and fuel systems

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#cooling #engine

a component that contains the thermostat

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Sliding side windows

Body and interior

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#window #side #sliding

Windows that slide open on the side of the vehicle

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Heat shield

Engine and fuel systems

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#heat #shield

A component that protects surrounding areas from heat

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Dual outlet cast iron manifold

Engine and fuel systems

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#manifold #engine

A type of manifold used in some engines, with two outlets

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CLR

Tools and maintenance terminology

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#cleaning #chemicals #maintenance

A brand of chemical cleaner containing phosphoric acid

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oil drain plug

Engine and fuel systems

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#engine #oil

plug that allows for the drainage of engine oil

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Long block

Engine and fuel systems

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#engine #rebuild

Complete engine assembly, including block, crankshaft, and cylinder head

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Sealed batteries

Electrical systems

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#batteries #type

Batteries with a sealed compartment to prevent leakage

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universal joint

Tools and maintenance terminology

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#tool #flexible

a flexible joint that connects two shafts

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Lambda sensor

Engine and fuel systems

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#sensor #engine

A sensor used to measure the air-fuel mixture in an engine

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crossover pipe

Engine and fuel systems

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#fuel #tank #leak

a pipe connecting two high ridges of the gas tank

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Timed relay

Electrical systems

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#relay #electrical

A type of relay that is activated for a set period of time