A rod that connects the crankshaft to the piston enables the reciprocating motion of the piston to turn the crankshaft.
And automotive terminology, the main part of a heat exchanger, such as a radiator, evaporator or heater. Usually made of tubes, surrounded by cooling fans, used to transfer heat from the coolant to the air.
A hydraulically actuatedDevice in a disc brake system that is mounted straddling the brake disc. The caliper contains at least one piston and is used to provide the clamping force of the brake pads on the disc.
Material that is manufactured by pouring it into a mold. It is more porous then forged material and does not conduct heat as well. It is less expensive to manufacture, however.