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  • Oil theory, Caravelle Bus 1982 2.0 engine
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Mon, 24 May 2004 10:01:23 +0200
    Hi, One question. There is a lot of oily crud next to the fan, where the oil-filler pipe goes through the rear warm...
  • Re: Unprecise gearshift on Caravelle Bus 1982
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Fri, 21 May 2004 05:58:14 -0700
    Jens wrote: "The support "stick" for the end of the gearshift rod, has a small plastic ring, that should make the connection a tight...
  • Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Mon, 11 Jul 2005 12:10:19 +0200
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle Diesel >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf >Of Jaap Nauta >Sent: Friday, July 08...
  • Re: wierd EV sighting (well, wierd here in the US)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Wed, 22 Oct 1997 17:53:11 -0400
    ...a custom conversion? This reminds me, has anyone seen a T3 Caravelle with 4 rows of seats? I have some European VW Transporter brochures...
  • CV-Joints (was: Web Page Update / Crew Cab update)
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Tue, 8 Dec 1998 09:55:43 +0100
    ...constant velocity property? Inquiring minds want to know :-) Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031...
  • Re: Air intake "scoops"
    Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
    Sat, 11 Dec 1999 12:41:26 PST
    ...I was checking out the pics of the Bus/V'gon/Caravelle (whatever it's >called >down there) on VW of South Africa's...
  • Diesel w -terminal & tachometer
    Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
    Thu, 20 Jan 2000 14:09:11 +0200
    ...Thanks, Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
  • Re: I'm Siiiiiinnnnnngin' in the Rain!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sat, 22 Apr 2000 23:33:08 -0600
    ...Larry Grebneff > mollusc nut > 84 Caravelle > Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand > andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
  • Re: Vanagon is Type 25
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 4 Mar 2000 02:22:58 +0100
    ...Andrew Grebneff wrote: > Does anyone know for sure what official type designation gave the > Caravelle/Vanagon? The English just call them Type 25. > > Andrew
  • Re: Vanagon and Transporter names
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Sat, 25 Mar 2000 12:09:32 -0500
    ...The name Caravelle is used in Europe to describe passenger and camper vans. US and Canada (I think) are the only places the moniker...
  • VW Taro pickup
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 22:39:15 +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: Need city water inlet for Westy
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 18:34:35 -0800
    ...long time for that deal GI! > :> > > -- > Stephen Steele > Chillicothe OH > '91 Caravelle Hans > '84 Westfalia Fritz > '81 Diesel Rabbit "rusted pinion gear cover peed...
  • Etka on Russian site works fine with Mac
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 1 Sep 2001 11:41:40 +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: 1.9 gasoline engine drinking water? Severe?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 13 Dec 2004 16:11:45 -0500
    ...1.9 gasoline engine drinking water? Severe? Howdy I am going to take a look at a 1983 Caravelle. Facts: Uses 1L oil / 1000...
  • Re: 60 Year Bulli Book Ripoff!!! Beware!
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:13:38 +0100
    ...Regards Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -- Psssst! Schon vom neuen GMX MultiMessenger geh�rt? Der kann`s mit allen: http://www.gmx...
  • Re: Air vs. Water: suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 6 Aug 2000 22:29:50 +1300
    ...My Caravelle had none of these excess tanks etc and seemed to give no problems; this guy's brother is such an engineer and...
  • Re: Eberspaecher (?) heater stops too soon ('86 Caravelle C)
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
    Mon, 27 Jan 97 07:55:44 PST
    --- On Sun, 26 Jan 1997 17:25:02 -0600 Jeff Diebolt <jdiebolt@up.net> wrote: >Try removing the spark plug and cleaning it. The...
  • Re: signal to 85 Tach.
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Mon, 29 Sep 1997 11:32:31 -0700
    ...Was there any difference in the Transporters (as opposed to Vanagon/Caravelles) that would cause this? malcolm
  • Q for SA listees on installing SA mudflaps
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 00:48:40 EDT
    For those familiar with SA mudflaps that mount inside the wheel well as on the 1999 Microbus and Caravelle: There are two 1/2...
  • Re: Vanagon Happening on Iceland in 2002?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 13:19:50 -0500
    ...You've made my Friday -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle...Hans '84 Westy...Fritz or Sunny? Chillicothe, OH ---------- >From: "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@MINDSPRING.COM...
  • Re: UPS, Blah, Blah, Blah.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:31:29 +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...
  • EuroVan Accessories..or lack thereof
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 05 Dec 1995 11:40:09 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Last time we were in Europe we rented a T4 Caravelle which had the rear fog light. This time we also are renting another...
  • New to the list
    Historical mailing list - Steve Mallinson
    Sat, 18 Jul 1998 08:03:13 -0400
    ...I look forward to keeping up with everyone's Vanagon / Caravelle adventures both here in England and back in the US. Steve Mallinson mallins...
  • Re: Tire thread - my mechanic disagrees
    Historical mailing list - Dr Rainer Woitok
    Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:43:21 +0200
    ...Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031 | | Regionales Rechenzentrum | | | Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet | Fax : (+49-9131...
  • FW: resistance
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Tue, 25 May 1999 15:16:37 -0700
    ...resistance HI COYOTE I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU ABOUT MY VW "CARAVELLE" FORM THE YEAR 1983, THE INDICATORS OF THE GASOLINE LEVEL AND...
  • Re: Factory alloys - Canadian?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 11:39:48 EST
    ...the wheels are shown on a '88 Caravelle, GL. and the black centercap has a VW on it. I went to the dealer, and...
  • Re: you can put headrests on your middle/back seat....
    Historical mailing list - Jennifer
    Mon, 16 Apr 2001 15:18:10 -0500
    At 11:43 PM +1200 4/15/01, Andrew Grebneff rearranged electrons to say: >Yup, they were standard on Australian Caravelles such as mine...
  • Re: why so testy?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:08:35 -0400
    ...Happily looking forward to son #5. -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller" by PO '90...
  • Re: [vanagon] odd vanagon on samba....vanagon "carrier"????
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Jun 2005 01:07:33 EDT
    ...european style.. > > > >im thinking this is a grey market caravelle of some sorts? > > > >chris >
  • exchange drives, toy Eurovan/Caravelle Kombi, tranny support, wreck.autos...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 22 Jun 1995 19:38:44 -0700
    ...WAY cool considering I paid $7 or sp for a SUKU Caravelle at the Kelly Park Bug Show to give to a friend who...
  • Re: 84 Cooling System Problem
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Fri, 3 Oct 1997 09:37:48 +0100
    ...Lionel Tun 1984 Caravelle GL, auto, 190k miles ark@saqnet.co.uk
  • MAGAZINE
    Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
    Thu, 05 Jun 1997 13:35:03 +0100
    ...all the model [vw] camping site T1, T2, T3, T4 If somebody this interested could send information Jos=E9 Caravelle GL 2,1 89
  • Re: Fuel cutoff was:Wankels
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 16 Oct 1998 00:09:39 -0700
    ...PerL 88 Caravelle Syncro
  • Re: Roll starting a Vanagon (manual trans only)
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Wed, 16 Jun 1999 14:53:47 +0200
    ...information about that? Todd, are you out there? Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031...
  • Re: I have a gas puzzler..
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Mon, 4 Oct 1999 12:12:16 +0200
    ...turning off the key will -- among other things -- reset the ECU :-( Hoping there's a cheaper solution to your problem ... :-) Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle...
  • Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:13:35 +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: Van-Again
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 12:45:39 +1200
    ...Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma...
  • German images: T3 bumper kit
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:17:42 +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: the V5 Jetta...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 26 Jul 2001 22:44:45 +1200
    ...64 (3) 473-8863 fax 64 (3) 479-7527 84 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with SVX engine & G50 trans) 87 Corolla 1...
  • Re: Devil's advocate, was: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 21 Oct 2001 21:46:21 +1200
    ...collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25 Caravelle GL (to be fitted with Subaru EG33 engine etc) 1986 CE80 Toyota...
  • Re: Close that fresh air vent and stay warmer.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 20:17:28 +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: On Longevity, Displacement,Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:21:49 +1200
    ...My 84 Caravelle had an all-iron V6 and it understeered most unpleasantly. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff...
  • Width of dashboard please?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 10 Oct 2005 21:38:32 +1300
    ...It occurs to me that it may be possible to fit the Lexus dashboard (dark blue, like my Caravelle) in its entirety, making things...
  • Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 30 May 2006 13:13:46 -0700
    ...RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY > > > Well, if someone wants to spend about $25K USD, I'm sure a 2000-2002 SA >Caravelle can be brought...
  • Re: Which Subaru engine?
    Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
    Thu, 17 Jul 1997 07:50:19 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Should I buy this as an insurance policy? > > > > 1984 Caravelle GL auto, 188k miles > > > > Lionel Tun > > ark@saqnet.co.uk > > Lionel, > The 2.2L...
  • Re: VW Iltis was:Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 17 Oct 1998 16:48:18 -0700
    ...There were two guys driving, the top and windshield was down, with two crates? of beer strapped to the hood :-) PerL 88 Caravelle Syncro
  • Possibly Russian joining; no English
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:25:21 +1200
    ...Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
  • Re: VW Themes
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 22 May 2000 18:51:47 +0200
    ...75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) > 84 VW T3 Caravelle GL/SVX > 85 Mitsubishi Sigma Super Saloon 2.0 > 86 Toyota Corolla...
  • Re: Power Locks
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:58:49 +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...
  • Re: itchin to ride
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 7 Aug 2000 00:57:39 -0400
    ...Stephen Steele 91 Caravelle...Hans [text/html]
  • Re: Fires
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:53:22 +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: Working on the Westy Pop Top Seals Vs. deleting 300 msgs
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Fri, 8 Mar 2002 07:51:33 -0800
    ...you'd better bring a shovel...." > Stephen Steele* > Chillicothe OH > '91 Caravelle "Hans" > '87 Westy "Franz" > '84 Westfalia "Fritz" now with my nephew > '81...
  • Re: Unleaded fuel
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 18 Mar 2003 11:01:00 -0500
    ...Unleaded fuel I have a -86 Caravelle C, 1.9l with fuel injection. Up to now, I have used 98-octane fuel with lead...
  • Re: PG Performance hurry-up
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 8 Jun 2000 17:40:32 +1200
    ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Molluscophile 69 VW Kombi-Corvair 75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) 84 VW T3 Caravelle GL/SVX...
  • Re: don't push our trip meter while driving!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:17:16 +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: Rear marker lights.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 26 Jul 2001 22:44:40 +1200
    ...64 (3) 473-8863 fax 64 (3) 479-7527 84 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with SVX engine & G50 trans) 87 Corolla 1...
  • Re: 89 Wolfs/Newbie ?? Oil pressure prob
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:40:13 +0100
    ...But then you'd probably note the power loss. ************************************************************ '62 Johan Nyberg, Sodertalje Sweden '86 Caravelle C Necessary Pest '62 Kerstin Wife '85 Aasa...
  • Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
    Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
    Tue, 17 Mar 1998 12:24:08 +0100
    ...Why should'nt it work in your cars, even when never official sold in US? Michael Germany 58 split 77 westy 90 caravelle
  • Re: SA Grills/ 80 people had wanted them.........
    Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
    Tue, 15 Sep 1998 17:02:56 -0700
    ...volkswagen.org/VWShow98 I have some photos of a Canadian >spec >Caravelle with these round lights. -- "Even the longest journey begins with one step...
  • Re: How fast should a 1.9L go??
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:54:51 +1200
    ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota...