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C |
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Circlip |
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D |
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E |
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Exhaust manifold |
Header |
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F |
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Fastback (Coupe) |
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Flatting (Down) |
Sanding |
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Float chamber |
Float bowl |
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Free-play |
Lash |
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Freewheel |
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Differential |
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G |
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Gudgeon pin |
Piston pin or wrist pin |
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Gearchange |
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Gearbox |
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H |
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Halfshaft |
Axle shaft |
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Handbrake |
Parking brake |
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Hood |
Soft top |
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I |
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Indicator |
Turn signal |
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Interior light |
Dome lamp |
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L |
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Layshaft (of gearbox) |
Countershaft |
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Locks |
Latches |
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M |
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Mole Wrench |
Vise Grips |
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Motorway |
Freeway, turnpike etc |
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N |
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Number plate |
License plate |
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P |
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Paraffin |
Kerosene |
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Petrol |
Gasoline |
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"Pinking" |
Driveshaft |
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Propeller shaft |
"Pinging" |
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Q |
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Quarter light |
Quarter window |
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R |
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Rocker cover |
Valve cover |
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Roof rack |
Car-top carrier |
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S |
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Saloon |
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Seized |
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Side light |
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Silencer |
Muffler |
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Spanner |
Wrench |
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Sill panel (beneath doors) |
Rocker panel |
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Spigot bush |
Pilot bush |
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Split pin |
Cotter pin |
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Steering arm |
Spindle arm |
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Sump |
Oil pan |
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T |
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Tappet |
Valve lifter |
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Thrust bearing |
Throw-out bearing |
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Tickover |
Idle |
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Top gear |
High |
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Torch |
Flashlight |
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Tie-rod (or connecting rod) |
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Transmission |
Whole drive line |
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Tyre |
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V |
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Vice |
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W |
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