GLOSSARY & ABBREVIATIONS
| ABBREVIATION LIST | |
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AC |
air cooled, refers to
type of engine in vehicle |
|
AM |
aftermarket, supplier
other than original equipment manufacturer |
|
BR |
Brazilian, manufactured
in Brazil |
|
CV |
constant velocity flange
or joint |
| CFA | letter code for fully automatic Passat (1992-93) |
| GR | German, manufactured in Germany |
| IRS | independent rear suspension |
| OE | original equipment |
| SA | swing axle (can refer to a Bug or a Bus) |
| WC | watercooled, refers to type of engine in vehicle |
| 002 | IRS Bus 1968-73, so called 3 rib case. 74-75, 5 rib or so called pyramid case |
| 003 | early full auto trans |
| 010 | late full auto trans |
| 014 | early rabbit |
| 020 | Rabbit, Jetta, Golf |
| 091 | IRS Bus 1976-79, 6 rib case |
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GLOSSARY |
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Letter
Code |
Identifier
stamped into case, especially in later model vehicles. First set of
numbers or letters in serial #, for example: DU, ABD, 2Y, 9A
etc. In most models you will find this in a flat area on the side of the
main case. For Jetta and Golf 5 spd, look on the bottom of the bell
housing. On the Full-Auto trans such as a CFA letter code it
is found on the top of the bell housing. Very useful info to determine
what parts you need...essential for the later watercooled models.
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| Semi Automatic | Auto Stick, 3 speed manual w/ torque converter and vacuum assisted clutch |
| Model 181 | Volkswagen Thing |
| Operating Sleeve | same as slider |
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Type
1 |
Volkswagen
Beetle, or Bug |
|
Type
2 |
Volkswagen
Transporter, Pick-up, Crew Cab, or Bus |
| Type 3 | Volkswagen Fastback and Squareback |
|
Vanagon |
Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Vanagon Syncro |
Volkswagen Vanagon |