Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Abgasstau, Bremsstauklappe

English translation:

exhaust back pressure/brake sensor flap

Added to glossary by Johanna Timm, PhD
Sep 11, 2002 23:09
21 yrs ago
German term

Abgasstau, Bremsstauklappe

German to English Tech/Engineering Automotive / Cars & Trucks Automotive
Both these terms relate to engine breaking of diesel engines.
"... insbesondere im Bremsbetreib eines Dieselmotors, wobei ein ABGASSTAU durch eine BREMSSTAUKLAPPE erzeugt wird..."

Help is MUCH appreciated!

thanks
Chris

Proposed translations

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exhaust back pressure/brake sensor flap

with some help from Wyhlidal, Dict. of Automotive engineering
See the website below for more info on the sensor flap:

www.fbodaily.com/cbd/archive/1996/01(January)/ 30-Jan-1996/16-AWD.htm - 2
Reference:

given above

Peer comment(s):

agree Chinoise
1 hr
agree Ilse Hawes (X)
5 hrs
agree Theo Bose
10 hrs
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2 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Hallo Johanna, Vielen Dank nach North Van (schon wieder!) I like the first term, but your reference for the second term is for aircraft components. I'm not sure that is applicable to engine braking in diesel engines! Christian"
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