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• Re: Very dented muffler AND Recycled Packing
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 00:41:02 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2...
• Crankcase bearings for 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:13:44 +0200
  ...Regards Nigel Cape Town, SA 89/90 caravelle syncro >> Anyone know what the factory = >> rebuilders do? Do they not replace these when they rebuild...
• Re: bus depot
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 18:40:03 -0500
  ...Ha! Ha! Ha! God I love this list ; especially on Friday! -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz or Sunny?
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 10 May 2004 11:43:36 +0200
  35, just bought my first Caravelle Bus, 1982 2.0 aircooled. Former cars; Citroen GSA, Wrecked Citroen BX (for sale) http://www.geocities.com...
• parts-picture-books
  Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 15:04:07 +0200
  ...Michael Braunschweig, Germany 58 split 77 westy 90 caravelle
• Re: Tacho Cluster and Parts required for 89 Vanagon urgent ( Caravelle GL - Australia)
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:18:43 -0400
  ...Tacho Cluster and Parts required for 89 Vanagon urgent ( Caravelle GL - Australia) > Hi Folks, > > I'm after a spares vendor who has a tacho...
• Re: Automotive purity? GERMAN JUNK?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 00:55:47 -0500
  > << Let's see now... > 159,950 miles on the Caravelle (with new heads at 98K, nothing else though) > 113,000 on the Westy with...
• Slow diesels, underpowered vans
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 19:30:53 -0500
  ...is lacking power for safe freeway driving, I have driven my Caravelle in all kinds of high speed traffic. The PO reported driving typically...
• Re: Canadians - Don't Forget to Vote! (Suspiciously little Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 23:20:51 -0500
  ...and it was a straight ticket and I meant not to vote for a president.....honest! -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle '84 Westy Chillicothe, OH
• Re: Koni Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:42:31 +1200
  ...Try Transporter, Type 2, Caravelle, Kombi. They ARE listed... I bought a set. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand 64 (3) 473...
• Webasto or Eberspaecher capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 4 May 2004 10:15:54 +0200
  Hi I am looking for a gasoline heater for my Caravelle Bus. (82 aircooled) How many KW is enough? What do you have in...
• Sliding door seal
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 05:36:51 -0500
  ...Something is missing in my Caravelle, so I have a gap/hole down there, where a lot of cold air comes in. I am...
• Re: Vanagon rust
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 10:41:43 -0700
  ...On Apr 1, 2006, at 12:18 PM, Jens Jakob Andersen wrote: > Here the Vanagon / Caravelle rusts a lot: > http://www.zorck.dk/t3...
• Vanagon underside - from the rear
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:24:10 +0200
  ...http://www.zorck.dk/Caravelle/img_6613.jpg And a small advertising, you can view a video here of the turning over of the...
• Re[2]: ABS......
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 10:45:46 +0000
  ...mine might not have ABS.......only the light!!!!!.....when did they start fitting ABS to the caravelles then Cheers Stewart...... ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re...
• Re: SA vanagon heater/vent controls
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:27:19 +1200
  ...T3s. > > http://www.sa-teile.de/drehknop.jpg The 1990 SA Caravelle I looked at had sliders. The 93 I'm trying to buy...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 20:50:54 +0100
  Todd Last wrote: > Is that for the German or the South America Caravelle units? > > Would not the South American headlights be unusable in the...
• Replacing coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 19:52:41 -0500
  ...Would you anyone let me know, please? Good luck! Chibong Oh 87 Caravelle 1.6 Diesel Private e-mail: dream5@iname.com Company : sjxtal...
• Automatic Transmission , RPM's and speed
  Historical mailing list - Lerche
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 00:58:55 +0100
  I have just got a 94' VW Caravelle 2.4 Diesel with Automatic Transmission. My Problem is that when I Drive about 120 KM...
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 00:54:10 +1200
  ...NOW!!! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma...
• list members in Brisbane?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 06:08:28 EDT
  ...Most have the name Transporter on the back but I have seen 1 with rectangular headlights that had the name Caravelle. What delineates the...
• Black rear fill-panels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 19:04:29 +1200
  ...The taillights are VW original series parts from the Hannover Editions(Whitestar,Bluestar Red star) and from the Caravelle Carat since 1985 and the...
• Re: 88 Vanagon auto transmission indicator lamps - how to change?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 09:39:13 -0500
  ...Cheap and lights up nicely now in both my '91 Caravelle and the '87 Westy. HTH. -- Stephen Chillicothe OH
• Re: South Africa Vanagaon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 20:43:38 EDT
  If any one is willing to pool money to pay for a SA Caravelle Import Challenge, let me know because I am up for...
• Re: new VW "minivan"?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:18:12 -1000
  ...new VW "minivan"? This is a version of the VW Caravelle currently sold in Europe. There are pictures on www.vwvortex.com in the...
• VW Reviews
  Historical mailing list - Greg Christie
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 10:34:03 -0500
  ...As an aside I have owned the following in times gone by 72 Microbus 75 Microbus 78 Camper (local conversion) 84 Caravelle CL 87...
• Re: Pronounciation of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 29 May 2000 01:54:25 +0200
  ...They mostly say Bulli! Often heard are also Transporter and Caravelle, even Syncro and Carat are known nicknames of this bewandered vehicle! Vanagon are...
• Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
  ...Two more niggles that occurred before we very reluctantly handed the Caravelle back were that the spare wheel was finally stolen (almost every Caravelle...
• Re: SA Vanagon engines
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 09:02:01 +0300
  ...these vans - the "Caravelle" and the "Microbus" are both the "Vanagon" body style, which is currently being made there new. as far as i...
• Re: SA van
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 11 May 2009 10:55:34 -0400
  ...The roof antenna is in the agenda, coming > soon. > > http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/t3-south-african-25i-caravelle-sold_topic28148_page1...
• '87 Syncro Camper 5 spd?
  Historical mailing list - jayfitz
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 19:05:28 -0600
  ...I found the retail price of the(whole enchilada) 2.6i Caravelle is 130,666(s.african$) My question is mainly- has anyone ordered...
• Re: Yes!! finally!! an audi 5cyl into an automatic vanagon!! :< AUTO INFO!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:37:01 EST
  That's why VW of SA has designed a new exhaust manifold to go in thier Caravelles that we don't get here in...
• Something to bring to the USA??
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 23:30:40 +0200
  The sun is burning down on your VW Microbus / Caravelle. You're thirsty and the kids are nagging for a chocolate to snack on...
• Re: Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:05:32 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 Caravelle (currently SVX engine waiting for a trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD...
• Re: Some Oettinger Six info
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 23:57:06 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2...
• Re: Subaru motors/Downunder no vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - David
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 18:16:45 -0800
  ...quoted are metric and the $$$ are Australian Happy reading David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www.today.com.au
• Re: HELP! Need a gas cap.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 23:57:35 -0500
  ...Try a junkyard...cheaper; and remember...Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz '81 Diesel Rabbit "______"
• Floor mountings for seats
  Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 08:40:05 EST
  I've finally got rear and middles seats (caravelle type) for my bus. However it really was a bus, an 11 seater, and the...
• Re: Vanagons galore in the Twin Cities, now: # of Vans on the road
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 22:49:41 -0400
  ...ALL THREE of mine are currently up and running! Yahooooo! -- Stephen* Chillicothe Ohio 1991 Caravelle Hans 1987 Westy Franz 1984 Westy Fritz 1991 Jetta...
• WANTED: brown horn button for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Harald Bus
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 08:03:23 +0200
  ...Harald from Graz/Austria �88 Caravelle syncro 14" �92 Karmann Gipsy syncro 16" www.karmann-gipsy.at.tf mailto: Harald@vwbus-online.de or...
• Caravelle emblem
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 17:39:53 -0400
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE>Hello to all. Does anybody know where to get one? I'm fixing up my Carat...
• AW: So you thought your van was underpowered?
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:01:10 +0200
  ...But they are original :) Want more? -> http://tinyurl.com/3dcypj Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Zeitgeist [mailto:gruengeist...
• wasserboxer gas htr
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 03:19:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...If this was the case, it would probably say "Caravelle GL" instead of "Vanagon". If it was an european model, it would explain the...
• Re: Alternative engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:25:13 -0700 (PDT)
  ...figured out how the gas > Rabbit engine goes into a Mexican Caravelle- its on its side at > 45 degrees. The tranny bell housing is...
• Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 03:04:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...If this was the case, it would probably say "Caravelle GL" instead of "Vanagon". If it was an european model, it would explain the...
• 115mph speedos (was: Subaru conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 11:32:19 +1200
  ...My 84 Caravelle goes up to 180kmh (112.5mph). I have a 220kmh Golf II speedo which I intend to install in the Caravelle...
• Updated Cinerama page
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 12:42:31 -0700
  ...OtherVWs.htm Pics from Coquitlam BC VW show in Aug '99: Caravelle, 15" EV wheels on Syncro Doublecab http://www.oz.net/~tyg/OtherVWs...
• vanagons and westys
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WHEELER
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 13:09:41 +0200
  hi all, I am living in South Africa and own a 1993 VW caravelle.It has a 2,5l five cyclinder inline motor developing...
• BA-6 or DA-6 manual
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Sat, 27 May 2000 10:17:42 +0900
  ...Best regards, Chibong Oh Caravelle diesel 1.6N.A.
• Re: My Own Rust Inhibitor
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:58:20 +1200
  ...4 & Powerglide 1975 Kombi derelict ex 3.6 Toyota V8 1984 Caravelle 3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986...
• Vanagon racing (was Oettenger 2.5L Conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:46:32 +1200
  ...It'd be REALLY interesting!! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 Caravelle (currently SVX engine waiting for a trans) 1985 Mitsubishi...
• Re: Abbreviations
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 18:19:23 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant...
• Re: Give Your Partner Endless Orgasms .
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 23:11:09 +1200
  Is he/she a VW fiend? Give him/her a new South African Caravelle! Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand fax 64...
• no more South African vanagons....farewell..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 00:48:21 EDT
  ...Hi! You'd be sad to know that they no longer produce the good old Microbus/Caravelle here in SA anymore. They stopped about...
• Re: Fahrvergnuegen
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:47:23 -0400
  ...a brochure > of this advertising campaign from 1990, maybe you remember it... > > http://tinyurl.com/5h97eu > > Regards > > Christoph Boltze > > 1985 Caravelle GL syncro > Germany >
• Re: Canadian grills... was SA GRILLS
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 21:49:47 -0700
  The Vanagon / Caravelle (all 17 of them) are no longer sold in Canada as of 1991. I will check with my dealer here to...
• Re: South African parts For Sale.....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 11:59:55 +1200
  ...The Caravelle version is the top-of-the-line one, with rectangular headlights. The Microbus version has dual round lights; the inner pair is...
• Re: PORSCHE Engine
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 10:20:21 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide 1984 Caravelle currently engineless 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting??
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 16:32:19 +0200
  ...Jaap '87 Caravelle 1.6D > At 06:03 AM 7/5/2010 Monday, Jaap Nauta wrote: >>Became a bit technical, hope still understandable :-) > > The...
• Re: 9-pass vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 01 Jul 1996 08:08:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...however after living with a 9 passenger Caravelle for a month in France in 94 I can equivically state there is no support wall...