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  • Vacuum gauge

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    Vacuum gauge

    Vacuum gauge Why Vacuum or performance gauges are useful for seeing the condition of your engine. Vacuum or performance gauges give information about the condition of the ...

  • Vacuum servo

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    Vacuum servo

    Vacuum servo A vacuum servo is a component used on motor vehicles in their braking system, to provide assistance to the driver by decreasing the braking effort. In the USA it is ...

  • VAL Motors (1913-1914)

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    1910s

    VAL Motor Company history Birmingham (1913 to 1914) The VAL Motor Company Ltd.. Birmingham was a British automobile manufacturer, from 1913-1914. The brand name was VAL. The only ...

  • Vale (1932-1935)

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    1930s
    Vale (1932-1935)

    Vale Motor Company History Maida Vale, London From 1932 to 1935 Manufacturer Vale Engineering Company Production 1932-1935 approx 100 made Predecessor none Successor none Body ...

  • Valkyrie (1900)

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    1900s

    Valkyrie (Springfield Cycle Company) Automotive manufacturer of United Kingdom From 1900. Springfield Cycle Company Ltd. was a early British manufacturer ...

  • Valmet (1968-)

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    1960s
    Valmet (1968-)

    Valmet Automotive Uusikaupunki , Finland From 1968 on. Valmet Automotive until 1995 as Saab-Valmet is a Finnish contract manufacturer in the automotive sector, which has ...

  • Valve (Poppet)

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    Valve (Poppet)

    Engine Poppet valve A poppet valve (also called mushroom valve) is a valve typically used to control the timing and quantity of gas or vapour flow into an engine. It consists of ...

  • Valve Multi

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    Engine Multi-valve History In automotive engineering a multi-valve or multivalve engine is one where each cylinder has more than two valves. A multi-valve engine has better ...

  • Valve Needle

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    Valve Needle

    Needle Valve A needle valve is a type of valve having a small port and a threaded, needle-shaped plunger. It allows precise regulation of flow, although it is generally only ...

  • Valve stem types

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    Valve stem types

    Wheel Valve stem types A valve stem is a self-contained valve which opens to admit gas to a chamber (such as air to inflate a tire), and is then automatically closed and kept ...

  • Valve timing

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    Valve timing

    Engine Valve timing In a piston engine, the valve timing is the precise timing of the opening and closing of the valves. In four-stroke cycle engines and some two-stroke cycle ...

  • Valve vacuum delay

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    Valve vacuum delay

    Vacuum delay valve A vacuum delay valve is a valve with a small orifice, which delays a vacuum signal. These are commonly used in automobiles to alter the behavior of vacuum ...

  • Valve Variable lift

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    Valve Variable lift

    Variable valve lift Variable valve lift is a technology which is increasingly used in automotive piston engines. It varies the height that a valve opens, in order to improve ...

  • Valveless (1908-1915)

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    Valveless (1908-1915)

    Valveless Cars History Huddersfield, Yorkshire.UK .From 1908 to 1915 The Valveless was an English automobile manufactured from 1908 until 1915 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. The ...

  • Valvetrain

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    Valvetrain

    Engine Valve train A valve train or valvetrain is a device that controls the operation of the valves.,in which a sequence of components transmits motion throughout the assembly. ...

  • VAM History

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    1940s
    VAM History

    VAM Car manufacturer Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos Former type Semi-state controlled Industry Automotive Fate Defunct Predecessors Willys Mexicana Successors Renault de México ...

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  • VAM Lerma (1981–1983)

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    1980s
    VAM Lerma (1981–1983)

    VAM Lerma 1981 to 1983 Manufacturer Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) Assembly Mexico City, Mexico Body and chassis Class Compact Body style 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback ...

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  • Van Clee 1978-1996)

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    1970s
    Van Clee 1978-1996)

    Van Clee Automotive manufacturer Egem-Pittem Belgium From 1978 to 1996. Van Clee was a Belgian manufacturer of kit car type automobiles . history The company ...

  • Van Langendonck (1901-1902)

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    1900s

    Van Langendonck (Compagnie Générale d'Automobiles) Automotive manufacturer of Brussels. Belgium From 1901 to 1902. Van Langendonck was a Belgian car brand from the early part of ...

  • Van Walleghem (1902)

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    Van Walleghem et Cie Automotive manufacturer of Brussels;Belgium From 1902. Van Walleghem et Cie was a short lived Belgian manufacturer of automobiles from the early part of the ...

  • Vanajan (1943-1971)

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    Vanajan (1943-1971)

    Vanajan Autotehdas Oy commercial vehicles Finland from 1943 to 1971 The Vanajan Autotehdas Oy (VAT) (dt Vanaja Auto Fabrik AG) was founded in 1943 it was a Finnish manufacturer ...

  • Vanden Plas History (1906-)

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    Vanden Plas History (1906-)

    Vanden Plas Coachwork History 1938 Daimler 8 Vanden Plas The coachbuilder's name first appeared in the United Kingdom in 1906 when Métallurgique cars were imported with Vanden ...

  • Vanden Plas Princess 3 Litre Mark II (1961-1964)

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    1960s
    Vanden Plas Princess 3 Litre Mark II (1961-1964)

    Vanden Plas Princess 3-litre Mark II Manufacturer BMC Production 1959 to 1964 Designer Pininfarina Class Luxury car Body style 4-door saloon Layout FR layout Engine 2.9 ...

  • Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre (1960-1968)

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    1960s
    Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre (1960-1968)

    Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre limousine Make: BMC Production period: 1960-1968 Class : Luxury car Body versions : Pullman limousine Engines: Gasoline: 4.0 liters (88 kW) Length: ...

  • Vanden Plas Princess Mark II (1967-1971)

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    Vanden Plas Princess Mark II (1967-1971)

    Vanden Plas Princess MK II 1000-1300 Production period: 1967 to 1971 Class : Motor Car Body versions : Sedan Engines: Petrol :1.1–1.3 liters Length: 3725mm Width: 1534mm Height: ...

  • Vanden Plas Princess MK I 1000 (1963-1967)

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    1960s
    Vanden Plas Princess MK I 1000 (1963-1967)

    Vanden Plas Princess MK I 1000 (BMC ADO16) Production period: 1962 to 1967 Class : Motor Car Body versions : Sedan Engines: Petrol :1.1 liters Length: 3725mm Broad: 1534mm ...

  • Vanden Plas Princess R (1964-1968)

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    1960s
    Vanden Plas Princess R (1964-1968)

    Vanden Plas Princess R Manufacturer BMC Production 1964 to 1968 Assembly Kingsbury, United Kingdom South Africa Designer Pininfarina Class Luxury car Body style 4-door saloon ...

  • Vanguard (1964-1966)

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    Vanguard (1964-1966)

    Vetta Ventura (Vanguard Motors Corporation) Automotive manufacturer of Dallas , Texas.United States from 1964 to 1966. Vanguard Motors Corporation was an American manufacturer of ...

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  • vans

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    Van View all Vans in related items Below. A van is a kind of vehicle used for transporting goods or people. Depending on the type of van it can be bigger or smaller than a truck ...

  • Vapomobile (1902-1904)

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    1900s
    Vapomobile (1902-1904)

    Vapomobile Car History Nottingham UK From 1902 to 1904 The Vapomobile was an early English steam car manufactured or assembled by the Motor Construction Company in canal street ...

  • Variable valve timing (VVT)

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    Variable valve timing (VVT)

    Engine Variable valve timing In internal combustion engines, Variable valve timing (VVT), also known as Variable valve actuation (VVA), is any mechanism or method that can alter ...

  • Varley Woods (1918-1921)

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    Varley Woods (1918-1921)

    Varley Woods car history London (1918 to 1921) Varley Woods was a British automobile brand that was produced 1918-1921 by HS Motors in London W1. In 1918 a 11.9 hp, which is ...

  • Vasko (1996-1998)

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    Vasko (1996-1998)

    Vasko Automotive manufacturer of Spain from 1996 to 1998. Replicas Vasko was a Spanish manufacturer of kit car automobiles. History The company from Santa ...

  • Vauxhall 14/6 (1933-1948)

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    1930s 1940s
    Vauxhall 14/6 (1933-1948)

    Vauxhall 14/6 car range and history Vehicle details Manufacturer: Vauxhall Production: 1933-1948 Class: Motor car Body and chassis Body styles: Sedan , coupe , roadster, pick-up ...

  • Vauxhall 30/98 OE (1922-1927)

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    1920s
    Vauxhall 30/98 OE (1922-1927)

    Vauxhall 30/98 OE Overview Manufacturer Vauxhall Production 1922 to 1927 Body and chassis Class Sports Layout Sports tourer Powertrain Engine 2.5L I-4, 3.0L Six Cylinder ...

  • Vauxhall 7/9-hp (1904-1906)

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    Vauxhall 7/9-hp (1904-1906)

    Vauxhall 7/9-hp Overview Manufacturer Vauxhall Production 1904 to 1906 Body and chassis Class Open body Powertrain Engine three cylinders, Transmission three-speed gearbox The ...

  • Vauxhall Astra F (1991-2000)

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    1990s
    Vauxhall Astra F (1991-2000)

    Vauxhall Opel Astra F Also called Chevrolet Astra Holden Astra Opel Optima (Indonesia) Opel Kadett (South Africa) Vauxhall Astra Production 1991–1998 (Opel) Body style 3 and ...

  • Vauxhall Astra G (1998-2009)

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    1990s 2000s
    Vauxhall Astra G (1998-2009)

    Vauxhall Opel Astra G 1998 to 2005 Overview Also called Chevrolet Astra Chevrolet Viva Holden Astra Vauxhall Astra Opel Astra Classic II Production 1998–2009 (Opel) 1998–2011 ...

  • Vauxhall Astra GTE MK1 (1983-1984)

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    1980s
    Vauxhall Astra GTE MK1 (1983-1984)

    Vauxhall Astra GTE MK1 Make Vauxhall opel (GM) Produced 1983 to 1984 Body style 3-5 door hatchback Class Sports car Engine in-line four Petrol 1.8-litre Transmission 5-speed ...

  • Vauxhall Astra GTE MK2 (1984-1991)

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    1980s 1990s
    Vauxhall Astra GTE MK2 (1984-1991)

    VAUXHALL ASTRA GTE MK2 (1984-1991) VAUXHALL ASTRA GTE Body and chassis Body style 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback Platform monocoque Powertrain Engine in-line four ...

  • Vauxhall Astra H (2004-2010)

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    2000s
    Vauxhall Astra H (2004-2010)

    Vauxhall Opel Astra H 2004 to 2010 Overview Also called Chevrolet Astra Chevrolet Vectra Holden Astra Opel Astra Classic III (Poland) Opel Astra Family (Russia) Saturn Astra ...

  • Vauxhall Astra J (2009-2015)

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    2000s 2010s
    Vauxhall Astra J (2009-2015)

    Vauxhall Opel Astra J (2009 to 2015) Overview Also called Holden Astra Opel GTC (3dr) Vauxhall GTC Production 2009–present (Opel) Assembly Germany: Rüsselsheim Poland: Gliwice ...

  • Vauxhall Astra K (2015-)

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    Vauxhall Astra K (2015-)

    Vauxhall Opel Astra K From 2015 Overview Also called Holden Astra Buick Verano Hatch Production 2015–present (Opel) Assembly Poland: Gliwice United Kingdom: Ellesmere Port Body ...

  • Vauxhall Belmont (1986-1991)

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    1980s 1990s
    Vauxhall Belmont (1986-1991)

    Vauxhall Belmont Production period: 1986 to 1991 Class: motor car Body versions: Saloon Engines: Gasoline : 1.2-2.0 litres (40-115 kW) Diesel engines: 1.5-1.7 litres (40-60 kW) ...

  • Vauxhall Calibra (1989–1997)

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    1980s 1990s
    Vauxhall Calibra (1989–1997)

    Vauxhall Opel Calibra 1989 to 1997 Overview Manufacturer Opel Also called Chevrolet Calibra Holden Calibra Vauxhall Calibra Production 1989–1997 239,118 built 4x4: 3,385 V6: ...