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  • Re: dual fuel Van
    Historical mailing list - David
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 18:15:03 +1000
    ...David 1990 Caravelle GL --- Send the right message --- + Today freemail + Get your free, private email address at http://www.today.com.au
  • Wheels & spacers
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 30 Sep 2001 22:19:44 +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: 84 vs. 85 differences, swapping AC? & westy a/c system for sale
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 9 Dec 2005 00:24:59 +1300
    ...But you couldn't get an L and GL in the same year, could you? My 84 Caravelle is a GL. No tacho but...
  • Re: Head rest pads
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:32:07 -0500
    ...Anyone know > where to get one of these? Anyone ever made one > > they were an OEM euro accessory for the Caravelle. check > europen ETKA...
  • Re: South African grills?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:38:01 +1200
    ...The stock RSA Caravelle came with nonsealed halogen high-beams inboard of the H4s. These are what I received when I bought a set...
  • Value of sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:01:13 +1200
    I have found that my 84 Caravelle is beginning to show signs of seam-rust... it was visually rust-freee when I bought it...
  • Re: Burnt Van Photos
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Fri, 6 Jul 2007 16:10:32 -0700
    ...Burnt Van Photos > > Hi, > > do you know this video: > > http://www.myvideo.de/watch/1195342 > > Regards > > Christoph Boltze > > 1985 Caravelle GL syncro
  • VANAGON WITH AUDI ENGINES
    Historical mailing list - Renier Marais
    Fri, 27 Mar 1998 10:47:54 +0200
    ...Then you get the 2.3 and 2.6 5-silinder Audi derived Microbus and top of the range Caravelle. According to VWSA the...
  • Re: 85 Rear Heater Questions
    Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
    Tue, 7 Dec 1999 08:35:33 +0200
    ...Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND [text/html]
  • Re: Removing reaer window
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 7 Oct 2000 20:35:56 +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: LTB: A westy or vanagon in GOOD CONDITION
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:51:19 +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...
  • Re: whats the white creme under the heat sink?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 21 Dec 2001 21:18:49 +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: list posting problem
    Historical mailing list - Manolo Rolan
    Thu, 28 Feb 2002 11:53:02 +0100
    ...it's somenthing to deal with my outlook configuration, or it hapens to everyone thanks Manolo Rol�n '82 caravelle Valencia, Spain -----Mensaje original...
  • Re: [SVXVanagon] Hi Torque Starter
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:38:22 +1200
    ...My 75 Bay (Toyota 3.4 V8) and Caravelle (Holden 3.8 V6) both had stock VW starters, and they turned over plenty fas...
  • Dont do this at home ( I didnt)
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Thu, 7 Sep 2006 22:17:07 +0200
    ...http://www.zorck.dk/Caravelle/vwdont.jpg
  • Infant Carseat Recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:47:47 -0400
    ...I don't know why the Polo is left out, and it says something about the Passat and Caravelle too, but I can't...
  • Re: New mexican bus ad in uk mag.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Feb 1995 16:25:18 -0500
    ...Gearbox is a 4-speed manual and it has front disc brakes. >Extras on the Caravelle are tinted glass, metallic paint, sliding >windows, velour...
  • Vanagon in South-Africa
    Historical mailing list - Renier Marais
    Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:29:45 +0200
    ...i need to see if you can locate a van w/ this >setup (Microbus, not Caravelle) and tell me if there are more >components...
  • Re: US Vanagons vs European (Horsepower)
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Thu, 24 Jun 1999 10:47:59 +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...
  • Re: Help! It's raining & my bus won't accelerate.
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Wed, 17 Nov 1999 21:54:07 EST
    ...TELEPORT.COM> writes: >Hi Listees, > >I've recently purchased an '87 Caravelle that I am starting to >restore. >Everything has gone well so far...
  • Re: Transporter
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:11:59 +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: Body Work Suggestions (metal cutting)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 8 Oct 2000 20:57:31 +1200
    ...VW & mollusc nut 1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide 1984 Caravelle currently engineless 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota...
  • Re: Dash Lights
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 13 Dec 2000 00:53:13 -0800
    ...ve put > it in when driving at night. > -- > Stephen Steele > '91 Caravelle...Hans > '84 Westy...Fritz or Sunny? > Chillicothe, OH > > > > > Simple answer: Yes, but...
  • Wiper squeak, doorhinges etc
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:54:59 +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...
  • FW: How fast should a 1.9L go??
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 00:01:11 -0500
    ...if I want to push it hard (too hard) but not redlining. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz or Sunny?
  • Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Wed, 10 Apr 2002 07:53:18 -0500
    ...merely given a secondary name such as Kombi, Samba, > Vanagon or Caravelle. Despite the T3 not being MARKETED in USA as a > Type 2...
  • AW: How high is a Syncro Westy Hightop?
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:44:52 +0100
    ...4570/1845/2640 mm" Joker 3 = Highroof Regards Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: VW Doka [mailto:vw.doka...
  • Re: understanding tire sizes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:10:51 -0400
    ...This is Caravelle and camper (California). Richard
  • Re: VW 4WD Transporter 2001 new renderings
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 25 Aug 1998 17:53:43 -0700
    ...a people mover like the VW Sharan and a cargo mover like the VW Caddy or Eurovan / Caravelle. At 19:28 8/25/98...
  • Re: Audi 5000 turbo motor/ WB transmission
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Mon, 30 Nov 1998 11:48:39 +0100
    ...Does anyone know if >you have to use a South Afriain Caravelle >flywheel or can the turbo >flywheel be used? Also does the South...
  • Re: Reliability of turbodiesels
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 11:21:44 +0100
    ...it is... > > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand > VW & mollusc nut > 1984 Caravelle (currently SVX engine waiting for a trans) > 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2...
  • Re: Swaybars-worth it(rear)?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:32:10 +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: Koblenz Type 2 meet photos - check these out, youre missing some cool pics!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:46:44 +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: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 19 Oct 2001 22:16:21 +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...
  • As the fleet turns... VW hail and farewell!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 6 Mar 2003 23:38:09 -0500
    ...as follows: -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" Soon to be FS "Yes Dear, I have too many cars." '87 Westy "Franz" Running...
  • Unprecise gearshift on Caravelle Bus 1982
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Fri, 21 May 2004 11:57:31 +0200
    Hi Yesterday I lost the ability to shift into reverse. Weird. Found out that it is not the gearbox, but worn busings etc. in...
  • Re: Deluxe dash console
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 10:36:56 -0400
    ...dashconsole.html >> Just made it today, more to come! > > Jaap > '87 Caravelle Diesel > > > > -- > The information contained in this communication and any attachments is > confidential...
  • AW: [syncro.org] AW: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Pictures Karenz 08
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:22:59 +0200
    ...org/pictures/vwbus/Karenz_18_04_2008/ Regards Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro http://www.vwpix. <http://www.vwpix.org/> org _____ Von: Martin...
  • AW: heater cointrol lever differences by year?
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:52:21 +0200
    ...dyndns.org/st3/Bilder/bus/van_cover_difference.jpg Christoph 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Mike S [mailto:mikes@FLATSURFACE...
  • Re: I'm Siiiiiinnnnngin' in the Rain!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 10:52:50 +1200
    ...employment lasts long enough! Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56 Dunedin, New Zealand andrew...
  • Re: V-belt failure & engine health
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:20:47 +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: Engine bay sound dampening
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 3 May 2007 10:43:40 +1200
    ...I found that my 84 Caravelle GL was really pretty quiet, certainly not needing any extra deadening. That was running a 3.8-liter...
  • Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon
    Historical mailing list - VW Caravelle
    Thu, 3 Jan 2002 22:09:42 +0800
    ...I live in Malaysia and 3 months ago purchased a 1984 VW Caravelle with the 1.9L waterboxer engine and 5 speed manual transmission...
  • UPDATE on SOUTH AFRICA PARTS...PLEASE READ...
    Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
    Mon, 20 Nov 2000 20:59:41 -0800
    ...new style Caravelle wheels, and the regular 5 star SA wheels >sold by >Busdepot etc, and one other style (Rhein I think) >3. Mouse...
  • Re: Optima (Not shown Japanese)
    Historical mailing list - Yoshi
    Sat, 6 Jan 2001 18:13:46 +0900
    Andrew said that: > Yosh, does this mean you're a millionaire? Hey, how about sending a free > new South African Caravelle this way? ;-) http...
  • Re: Check out this Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 10 Aug 2001 18:12:30 +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 - Craig Oda
    Mon, 13 Dec 2004 12:06:50 -0800
    ...Howdy > > I am going to take a look at a 1983 Caravelle. > > Facts: > Uses 1L oil / 1000 km. It seems like it is loosing...
  • Re: Speedometer -- the straight scoop
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Mon, 20 Jun 2005 14:02:42 +0200
    ...So you are lucky when yours is accurate :-) Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel -- The information contained in this communication and any attachments is confidential and...
  • Re: What could have gone wrong?
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Mon, 5 May 2008 15:38:53 +0200
    ...Jaap, '87 caravelle diesel > Jaap Nauta wrote: >> Probably bad sensor or contacts. If the needle stays in the middle, >> temp is fine, and the...
  • Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 11:51:17 -0700
    ...1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams > On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:46:09 -0700, Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> > wrote: > > >Tinkernam...
  • Re: Volunteers needed!
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 16:05:32 +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...
  • Re: Rear Brake Adjustments (Tighten then become loose)
    Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
    Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:37:41 +0300
    ...Hope this helps Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
  • Re: Lowering your Van- again
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 13 Oct 2000 19:21:32 +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: Oil Change - Too Much Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 16 Oct 2000 07:30:33 -0700
    ...VW & mollusc nut > 1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide > 1984 Caravelle currently engineless > 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) > 1986 CE80 Toyota...
  • Re: ELVIS IN A VAN?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 19 Jan 2001 22:56:37 -0700
    ...Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand > VW & mollusc nut > 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) > 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma...
  • Re: Ca gas cans...
    Historical mailing list - populuxe
    Tue, 18 Feb 2003 23:21:49 -0600
    ...is this true? chris c 90 multi,joker,caravelle,bus,bullie,wedge,vanagon I don't think that carrying gas in the passenger compartment...
  • Re: Great Offroad Video
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Wed, 19 Mar 2003 09:16:31 EST
    ...I was wondering, as I watched these Vanagon/Transporter/Caravelle/etc fly over the berms and get air with the front wheels -- is that...
  • Re: headlamp upgrades....
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 14 Sep 2003 06:49:12 +1200
    ...But the GTi-style South African Caravelle setup looks mean. Eminently suitable for a hotted-up van! -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand 64 (3...
  • Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
    Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:16:57 -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...
  • Re: Interior door fastening clips issue
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Mon, 8 Feb 1999 12:47:56 +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...