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• Re: ??? LUG NUTS & FRETTING CORROSION???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:51:48 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide 1984 Caravelle 3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant...
• Re: fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 00:33:51 +1300
  ...4 & Powerglide 1975 Kombi derelict ex 3.6 Toyota V8 1984 Caravelle 3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986...
• South African wrecker
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 14:24:28 +1200
  Ace Auto scrapyard in Springs, South Africa, a T3 Microbus/Caravelle specialist (but wrecks other makes as well), responded to my e-mail for...
• South African wrecker
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 14:24:28 +1200
  Ace Auto scrapyard in Springs, South Africa, a T3 Microbus/Caravelle specialist (but wrecks other makes as well), responded to my e-mail for...
• Re: What the hell is EKTA?!?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 18:50:33 +1200
  ...64 (3) 473-8863 fax 64 (3) 479-7527 84 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with SVX engine & Porsche G50 trans) RWD 87...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 08:45:49 EST
  ...SYMPATICO.CA writes: << The lug bolts for a T4 transporter/eurovan/caravelle/etc are M14x1.5x34 or 7mm longer than the Audi/B5 Passat...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Thu, 9 May 2002 18:40:03 -0700
  ...i know this may be next to impossible to find, but until we can get those south african caravelles over here, i gotta keep...
• Re: badge
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:41:30 -0700
  ...Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:18:35 -0700 > >I've seen badges for 'transporter', 'caravelle', 'vanagon' - - - but what >about a badge that just said...
• Re: buying a new or used VW in Europe
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 07:46:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the T4 with the dual rear doors (a la Chevy vans) CARAVELLE, CARAVELLE - GL - similar to our EuroVan CL and GL versions. The mid...
• Re: Welcome to SonofaVanagon...Family members?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 14:46:20 -0800
  ...opted to sell his '98 VR6 GTi and drive the '91 >Caravelle because it's so much more utilitarian. How many of you have...
• Michael Tevis p[arts arrive
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 30 May 2009 11:46:09 +1200
  ...I'm bidding on the 2000 South African Caravelle on TradeMe... top bid so far $7500NZ (about $4000US)... wich me luck!! - Andrew Grebneff Dunedin...
• Re: Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Apr 1995 08:27:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Leo, let me come to Mike's defense....I had a choice to rent a mini-shitbox or a T4 Caravelle GL (the 9...
• Re: Vanagon/Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 17:49:31 -0400
  ...The 8/9 seater versions are sometimes > labeled 'Bus' and the more luxerious versions 'Caravelle'. And in South Africa 'Microbus' and 'Kombi'. Are these...
• Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:13:42 +1300
  ...4 & Powerglide 1975 Kombi derelict ex 3.6 Toyota V8 1984 Caravelle 3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986...
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 22:43:27 +1300
  ...4 & Powerglide 1975 Kombi derelict ex 3.6 Toyota V8 1984 Caravelle 3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986...
• Re: Ignition and Carbs.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:04:46 +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: Dash Lights
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 20:10:12 -0500
  ...ve put it in when driving at night. -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle...Hans '84 Westy...Fritz or Sunny? Chillicothe, OH > > Simple answer: Yes, but...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro 16" Double-Cab
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 12:50:34 +0100
  ...Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031 | | Regionales Rechenzentrum | | | Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet | Fax : (+49-9131...
• Re: Why is everyone talking about Friday???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:26:53 +1200
  ...Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla...
• Re: Vanagon front grilles
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 12:21:17 +1200
  ...Toyota Estima Lucida 2.2 turbodiesel MPV (=narrow "Previa") 1984 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with 260hp Subaru SVX flat-6 & Porsche G50...
• Re: Friday Topic: What Is In A Name?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 18:57:06 +1300
  ...unless the name is REALLY stupid. >Why is your van named what it is? Mine's called "The Caravelle" because that's what VW...
• New mexican bus ad in uk mag.
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 16:10:18 +0000 (GMT)
  ...Extras on the Caravelle are tinted glass, metallic paint, sliding windows, velour upholstery, reading lights and radio/cassette with aerial and\ speakers.' A couple...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 01:58:20 +0100
  ...The part number for the stock Caravelle H4 units > is: > 255 941 105 for the left > 255 941 106 for the right > > OK Per...
• Sliding rear windows
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:22:26 +1200
  ...For you others, I have taken the time to write down the p/ns on the parts. ********************************************************** Funny, my 84 Caravelle has sliding windows...
• Re: Descriptive Color
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 22:05:17 +1300
  ...4 & Powerglide 1975 Kombi derelict ex 3.6 Toyota V8 1984 Caravelle 3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 23:08:43 +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: Fryeday
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 22:32:15 +1200
  ...64 (3) 473-8863 fax 64 (3) 479-7527 84 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with SVX engine & Porsche G50 trans) RWD 87...
• crashing....
  Historical mailing list - Ian Astbury
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 15:10:58 +1000
  ...However, in such company the vanagon-transporter-caravelle excels (in my humble opinion). In Aus at least, the only other vans available in the...
• Re: Some more finds
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 29 May 2013 23:23:17 -0400
  ...http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Bus-T3-Schabak-Modell-1-43-Syncro-Caravelle-NEU-OVP-/271136409357?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 On...
• Re: EV Transmission Preference
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Wed, 28 May 97 9:19:46 EDT
  > Matt Dekker wrote: > >Could the T4/Eurovan/Caravelle owners on the list who have the 2.5 litre > >engine let me know their preference...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:17:49 -0800
  ...The part number for the stock Caravelle H4 units >is: >255 941 105 for the left >255 941 106 for the right > >OK Per...
• Urgent: need Subaru speed sensor info
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 10:28:44 +1200
  ...Help!! Andrew New Zealand 84 Caravelle
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 19:13:15 +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: chop chop
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 00:04:19 +1200
  ...64 (3) 473-8863 fax 64 (3) 479-7527 84 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with SVX engine & Porsche G50 trans) RWD 87...
• Re: Shape of the world - No Direct content to List Groups
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 19:00:46 +1200
  ...Toyota Estima Lucida 2.2 turbodiesel MPV (=narrow "Previa") 1984 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with 260hp Subaru SVX flat-6 & Porsche G50...
• Re: Fwd: [Syncro] Last in South Africa built Vanagon is destroyed...
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 13:29:24 -0500
  ...www.bulliserver.de/forum/userpic/pic134317.jpg >> >>regards >> >>Christoph Boltze >> >>1985 Caravelle GL syncro _________________________________________________________________ Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version...
• Re: Easy vanagon repairs: new brake rotors
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 14:57:22 -0400
  ...change the rotors on my '91 Caravelle. A few months back I installed new rear brake cylinders, shoes and front pads and ordered the...
• Doka/utility rubber cab mats
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 9 Jul 2017 21:27:00 -0700
  ...Didn't base model Vanagons/Caravelles also came with rubber cab mats? Someone has to have a set, even if used. Or... I see...
• Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:31:31 -0800
  ...answer to: > > > How does one operate the headlight washers? > > On my Caravelle fitted with Headlight washers it was operated by the windshield washer pump...
• Vanagon@lenti Bumper Sticker
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Dec 1995 20:29:37 -0400 (EDT)
  ...will be in France this January and Ihave booked a T4 Caravelle for the first two weeks of our trip, and o I (excuse...
• Re: Plugs, what does the colour say?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 24 May 1998 07:27:29 -0700
  ...gives different hues of gray, from > > sooty black to white, but no browns. > > ************************************************************ > Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" > '86 Caravelle C > ************************************************************
• Re: Introduction
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 23:01:41 +1200
  ...VW & mollusc nut 1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide 1984 Caravelle 3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986...
• Re: South African Vanagon: Source for parts?
  Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 22:15:13 -0500
  ...CO.UK writes: > > >> I have just purchased a 1995 VW Vanagon (Caravelle) which >> was made in South Africa. It has the Audi 5-cylinder...
• Re: dome light door pin switch-discovery
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:59:54 +0200
  ...Now I can choose between "all on", "all off" or "door operated" Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > One other way to do it is to...
• <syncro> road test all over the world (list and survey)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 08:01:18 UT
  ...1992 OFF ROAD "VW Caravelle Syncro 16"' Pages 34-39 >off-road test of a 16'' 1,6 turbodiesel Caravelle< April 1994 OFF ROAD...
• Rusty tie-down brackets...broken sink part
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 28 May 2001 00:25:16 -0400
  ...Hans (91 Caravelle) ran great with five people, loaded with lots of luggage; 65-70mph in stiff 25 mph winds. He is such a...
• NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Jose Rivero
  Tue, 12 May 1998 08:50:56 +0100
  ...already mounted in my [caravelle]. I have also carried out some changes: - auxiliary Battery with [desconectador] - conectors of 12v (Hella) - rear fog light - fog...
• Re: Throttle return spring.
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 16:13:53 +0100
  ...Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031 | | Regionales Rechenzentrum | | | Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet | Fax : (+49-9131...
• Hot 2.1 conversion in SA
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:44:27 +0200
  ...Think I'll still settle on a rebuild from .... "yours truly"! Cheers Nigel Cape Town 89/90 caravelle syncro 97 Jetta 2.0
• Re: ETKA cd's ..... interested? read
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:26:34 -0500
  ...Cheers, MJS NOW...how can I open the ETKA on my iMac? Anybody tried? -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia "Fritz...
• Re: Am I sending HTML format?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 20:12:47 +1300
  ...64 (3) 473-8863 fax 64 (3) 479-7527 84 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with SVX engine & Porsche G50 trans) RWD 87...
• Re: Minicars
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 13:52:04 +1300
  ...64 (3) 473-8863 fax 64 (3) 479-7527 84 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with SVX engine & Porsche G50 trans) RWD 87...
• Re: 2 gas tanks in SA Caravelle?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 19:05:43 -0800
  I'm interested on the rear panel fillers between the tail lights and license plate. Is there anyway to get these, Mr. Kasper? Hector...
• Improved front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 19:47:42 +0000
  ...One is a 1995 South African VW Caravelle with a 2.6 liter Audi-derived 5-cylinder motor and the larger front brakes, the...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 23:56:16 -0500
  In Hans the Caravelle: 1. Yakima rack for the top; really useful: canoes,kayaks,lumber, etc. 2. Original (I know I didn't add...
• Re: Power Windows/Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 21:45:12 +1200
  ...I bought power bits for my 84 Caravelle from Electric-Life's New York branch: -VK12-k electric regulators for both cab doors $175...
• Re: Vanagone
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:04:24 -0500
  ...Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '87 Westy "Franz" '90 Carat "Parts" '91 Caravelle "Hans"...awaiting new engine '74 MGB My first car...yep, I've...
• "simple" Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 11:37:37 -0700
  ...It was a Caravelle C, with grey cloth upholstery. It was so strange to see a Westy without the cupboards alongside the left of...
• can someone help?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 14:03:06 -0800
  ...Message ---- Dear Sir, I own a South African made 1991 VW Caravelle (Eurovan? Vanagon?) 2.5i (2,500cc five cylinder fuel injection Audi engine...
• Re: Broke my grill - need another!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 22:43:24 +1200
  ...What floor do you live on? Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche...