V-Band Clamp
V-band clamps are used to secure flanged hoses or tubing together. The clamp is placed around the flanged sections of the hoses or tubes being joined. When the clamp is tightened, the hose compresses the flanged ends together, creating a seal. V-band clamps allow for secure connections even in parts that require frequent disassembly in scenarios such as racing. V-band clamps have been used in everything from common street cars to NASA spacecraft.
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Vacuum
The car vacuum is a cleaning appliance that sucks up dirt and debris from inside your vehicle. They are portable, making them easy to store and use in your vehicle, and they are also powerful enough to get dirt off of surfaces. Car vacuums come with attachments for the unique challenges of cleaning car interiors, such as narrow spaces and areas that ordinary vacuum cleaners cannot reach. They also don’t damage upholstery, making them excel at cleaning the seats and other upholstered parts.
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Vacuum Adapter
The Vacuum Adapter is a connector for a vehicle’s vacuum hose, which transfers the vacuum to other parts of the vehicle such as the brake booster, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve, the heater control valve, and more. It comes in various shapes and materials, and its compatibility varies depending on your vehicle’s year, make, and model. Depending on the type of vacuum adapter you’re replacing, you can get a straight, T-shape, Y-shape, or L-shape adapter for your car.
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Vacuum Advance
A Vacuum Advance is a small silver can found on the side of most distributors. It helps facilitate a form of ignition advance, firing the spark plugs in the engine early whenever the vehicle is on a long, flat stretch of road. This process increases engine efficiency and fuel efficiency while on these stretches of road. A vacuum advance works based on the amount of vacuum in a vehicle’s carburetor, engaging when the vacuum is high and the throttle plates are only slightly cracked open.
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Vacuum Canister
A vacuum canister provides stored vacuum to the brake booster, which helps reduce pedal effort and translates to a safer and more efficient braking activity once the brakes are applied.
A vacuum canister typically sits between the intake manifold’s vacuum port and the power brake booster. As the engine decelerates, the canister stores the higher vacuum.
A vacuum canister should be installed in such a way that the route of the vacuum lines from the intake all the way to the brake booster is seamless.
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Vacuum Cap
The vacuum cap is a part that seals vacuum lines to prevent air or contaminants from entering the hose. Also called a vacuum line cap or vacuum line plug, this part might be required if you need to test the exhaust system for vacuum leaks that cause pressure loss. Vacuum caps usually cover vacuum lines, and their tight fit prevents leaks. The engine needs vacuum caps to regulate airflow and avoid issues like running lean.
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Vacuum Change Over Valve
The Vacuum Change Over Valve is a switchover valve, which switches vacuum flow from one pipeline to another. It’s made of durable materials with good heat insulation properties and high temperature resistance. The exact location of a vacuum change over valve can vary depending on the vehicle, but it’s usually found in the engine compartment. It can be used in different systems, such as the exhaust system and the transmission.
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Vacuum Check Valve
A Vacuum Check Valve, also known as a vacuum control valve or one-way valve, is a small valve that helps keep the vacuum pressure flowing in the right direction. There are multiple vacuum check valves in a vehicle, including the ones for the emissions controls, brake booster, and more. The vacuum check valve prevents backflow by only allowing the vacuum pressure to flow one way, sealing shut if the pressure begins to move backwards. This helps the various vacuum systems remain stable.
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Vacuum Hose
The vacuum hose is a flexible tube that transmits vacuum pressure from one component to another within the engine or emission control system.
This hose helps maintain the right pressure within the engine. It also helps operate various vacuum-operated accessories like the brake booster or HVAC system.
Vacuum hoses are typically made of rubber or silicone. They’re critical for engine performance and emission control.
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Vacuum Pump Connector
The vacuum pump connector is the pigtail connector that allows the vacuum pump to connect to a power source, such as the vehicle’s wiring harness. Pigtail connectors are cables that have a connector for a specific plug on one end and loose wires that connect to a device on the other. Pigtail connectors can also be used to extend the length of a circuit wire that’s too short. Vacuum pump connectors are used to power the vacuum pump, which is used in vehicles that don’t create enough vacuum through the intake manifold.
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Vacuum Pump Gasket
The Vacuum Pump Gasket is a seal typically made of rubber, cork, or synthetic materials that can withstand the engine’s operating conditions and temperature. It creates a tight and leak-proof seal between the vacuum pump and the surface it connects to. This prevents air or fluids from leaking, allowing the vacuum pump to generate and maintain the correct vacuum levels. Over time, the vacuum pump gasket can wear, which can lead to vacuum loss and reduced engine performance.
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Vacuum Pump Pulley
The Vacuum Pump Pulley is a pulley that attaches to the vacuum pump. The serpentine belt wraps around it and transfers power from the engine crankshaft to the vacuum pump through the pulley as it moves. The pulley allows the vacuum pump to increase the vacuum in the fuel system in cases where the intake manifold is unable to produce enough vacuum on its own. The pulley is made of metal and attaches to the outside of the vacuum pump.
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Valance
A valance is a panel that fits under the rear or front bumper to redirect airflow. Depending on the driver’s intention, a valance can be used as an aerodynamic or aesthetic upgrade.
A valance can be used to conceal underside parts that can affect the vehicle’s overall look. It can also protect the underside from debris and other contaminants that can cause rust to form on critical components.
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Valance Panel Grille
AValance Panel Grille is an aerodynamic body part that helps facilitate better airflow under and over the vehicle body. It serves as a covering panel, but it also helps add aesthetic value to your vehicle because.
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Valley Pan Cover
Typically found under the intake manifold, the Valley Pan Cover shrouds the top of the cylinder block. The valley pan cover is typically made from tin and acts as a gasket for the intake manifold.
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Valve Body
The valve body is the part of the transmission system that guides transmission fluid to different channels and areas. This allows the transmission fluid to move to different parts, ensuring proper lubrication for optimal performance.
There are two valve body types: electronic valve bodies and hydraulic valve bodies.
Electronic valve bodies are unique in how they use electronically controlled solenoid valves to direct the flow of transmission fluid through the valve body. On the other hand, hydraulic valve bodies have no electronic components. They are purely mechanical.
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Valve Cover Gasket
A valve cover gasket seals the gap between the engine and the valve cover. This is the topmost part of the engine that covers the engine’s valves and camshaft.
Like most engine gaskets and seals, the valve cover gasket is supposed to withstand the engine’s high temperatures. This gasket is typically made from cork, plastic, or rubber. Like most engine gaskets, the material can eventually crack, which can compromise its ability to seal off engine oil.
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Valve Cover Mount
Thevalve cover mount helps keep the valve cover attached to the cylinder head. This part might be needed if the current or factory-issue valve cover mounts need replacement due to signs of damage or deterioration. Valve cover mounts are mounted on a vehicle’s valve cover and help stop contamination and leaks. The valve cover mount stud needs this part to secure the valve cover to the engine’s top.
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Valve Cover Nut
The Valve Cover Nut is a type of fastener that secures the valve cover or rocker cover to the top of the cylinder head. When a valve cover is too loose, oil can leak and cause the engine to overheat. Most valve cover nuts are made of durable steel with a chrome finish so they can withstand the extreme temperatures inside the engine. You can purchase valve cover nuts individually or as part of a set.
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Valve Cover O-Ring
The Valve Cover O-Ring is an o-ring that fits on an engine’s valve cover, preventing oil from spilling out between the parts. The valve cover is a plastic or metal component bolted to the cylinder head, keeping oil inside the engine as it runs. Valve cover o-rings are round and made of rubber. The flexible material can wrap around the metal parts more easily, creating a leak-proof seal in one of the hottest parts of the engine.
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Valve Guide
A valve guide is a small hole that’s machined into a cylinder head to permit the intake and exhaust valve’s up and down movement.
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Valve Keeper
A Valve Keeper is a small fastener that keeps the valve stem, valve spring, and retaining washer in place. It’s usually made of steel or high-carbon components that are attached to the end of the valve stem.
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Valve Lifter
A Valve Lifter, also known as a hydraulic tappet, transfers the motion of the cam lobe to the pushrod/rocker arm to open and close the valve. It’s usually located on the camshaft.
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Valve Spring
The Valve Spring controls the valvetrain by ensuring enough spring pressure is constantly and consistently being applied. This prevents valve bounce, which in turn prevents engine failure, power loss, and valve breakage. The valve spring is usually around the stem of a vehicle’s valve.
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Vapor Canister
The Vapor Canister traps fuel vapors while letting other gases pass through it. The vapor canister contains activated charcoal, absorbing the fuel vapors before they’re burned off inside the engine instead of being released into the atmosphere.
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Vapor Canister Filter
A Vapor Canister Filter captures and stores fuel vapors from the fuel tank before they get burned by the engine during operation. This significantly reduces harmful emissions and improves air quality. The process of trapping the vapors prevents leaks and helps maintain proper emissions levels.
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Vapor Canister Purge Valve
The Vapor Canister Purge Valve directs fuel vapors from the fuel tank and the evaporative canister into the engine. This reduces emissions and increases fuel efficiency, increasing the vehicle’s overall performance.
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Vapor Canister Vent Hose
The Vapor Canister Vent Hose is a crucial part of the evaporative emissions system that absorbs and siphons fuel vapor. These vapors are toxic and often escape the vehicle, venting out into the atmosphere and poisoning the air.
Vapor canisters, and by extension vapor canister vent hoses, play a big role when it comes to controlling a vehicle’s emissions. These hoses are designed to withstand extreme heat and resist damage from prolonged exposure to fuel and fuel vapors.
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