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German: Abgasstau, Bremsstauklappe

English translation: exhaust back pressure/brake sensor flap



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German term or phrase:Abgasstau, Bremsstauklappe
English translation:exhaust back pressure/brake sensor flap
Entered by:Johanna Timm, PhD
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Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Automotive
German term or phrase: Abgasstau, Bremsstauklappe
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
Chris Koenig
Canada
exhaust back pressure/brake sensor flap
Explanation:
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
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Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Note from asker to answerer
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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exhaust back pressure/brake sensor flap

Explanation:
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


    given above
Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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Note from asker to answerer
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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