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  • Re: Spoiler?-wind problems
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Wed, 7 Apr 1999 10:37:21 +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...
  • Re: Hey, dude, is your van for sale?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Tue, 29 May 2001 08:20:31 -0700
    ...as we drove by (it was an adventurewagen, and had "caravelle" where i have "vanagon gl" on the back) three early 20s folk got...
  • Poetic justice for Ben Laden?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 2 Nov 2001 18:23:45 +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: Guess what?
    Historical mailing list - Yoshi
    Wed, 17 Apr 2002 23:21:19 +0900
    ...My 84 Caravelle needs power steering too (or > is it that *I* need it?). What model car donated its power unit? All > Japanese car...
  • Re: No Van Content-"terrorist" Fuel
    Historical mailing list - Manolo Rolan
    Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:24:42 +0200
    ...http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_svo.html Manolo Rolan Valencia,Spain '83 caravelle -----Mensaje original----- De: Bob Stevens [mailto:mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM] Enviado el: jueves...
  • Re: Transporter designations
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Wed, 27 May 1998 07:49:46 -0700
    ...the US, and even in the rest of the world (like "Caravelle"). I remember when VW called them (officially, in the US) the VW...
  • Re: SA 3,2litre WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 10:23:25 +0200
    ...Anybody heard of these engines >before? Maybe they are the 6-cyl Oettinger >engine that VW never put in the Vanagon/Caravelle? >One person...
  • Re: German classified
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Thu, 12 Aug 1999 20:28:18 -0400
    ...Chibong Oh 87 Caravelle 1.6 Diesel
  • Re: TD coolant circulation pump
    Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
    Fri, 10 Dec 1999 07:41:11 +0200
    ...Juha Koivisto '88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
  • Re: 84: Sliding door top roller rattle
    Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
    Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:31:14 MST
    ...old >1975, but nope. > >Anyone got a fix for this? > >Andrew >84 Caravelle GL ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
  • Re: WHINING
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 30 Dec 2000 02:45:22 +1200
    ...settings! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma...
  • Re: putting up with caravan owners(in north florida)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 19 Nov 2000 08:18:11 -0500
    ...As someone recently posted ..."our Vanagons are unique and so are their divers". -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle '84 Westy Chillicothe, OH
  • Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 10:56:02 +1200
    ...Vanagons? Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma...
  • Re: you can put headrests on your middle/back seat....
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 15 Apr 2001 23:43:32 +1200
    ...Yup, they were standard on Australian Caravelles such as mine. And the forest of headrests makes rear vision a pain! Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans...
  • Re: Finally got some SA Grille Kits in Stock
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 23:13:59 +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: ? Plastic Weirdness ?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 12 Oct 2001 22:42:51 +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: White's Point, CA?
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:20:33 -0800
    ...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: Flat Towing Vanagon Automatic, CV Joints
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 13 May 2002 10:22:37 -0400
    ...I don't know what year you have , but on my 87 Westy and my 91 Caravelle( both automatics) the shafts are interchangeable. On...
  • Tri Star DOKA on eBay currently $13,800 US
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sat, 31 Aug 2002 08:01:01 -0400
    ...rests, and infinite upholstery each in the interior, I thinks genuine Caravelle equipment, Syncro drive with front and rear Differenzialsperre!! AHK 2.0 tons...
  • Re: List Sticker - Interest Survey
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 20 Mar 2004 03:12:19 -0500
    ...driver '02 Jetta Wagon VR6 Wife's car Ex Vans: '91 Caravelle "Hans"...1995-2003 Now with Son #1 '81 Vanagon from 1985-1990
  • John Wallace alias Jaap Nauta
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:05:27 +0200
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel -- The information contained in this communication and any attachments is confidential and may be privileged, and is for the sole...
  • 5 cyls, starters
    Historical mailing list - Wouter de Waal
    Wed, 5 Apr 1995 13:36:54 +0200 (SAT)
    ...Derek the hoss trader said something like ~> 1990 4x4 Synchro Transporter / Caravelle (Kombi?) Yea, we have "4x4 Synchro Caravelle"s. But you would say...
  • South Africa report
    Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
    Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:46:50 -0800
    ...First of all, Vanagons-called Microbuses or Caravelles-are alive and well there; you see them everywhere. Quite a pleasant surprise to see dozens...
  • Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 05 Apr 94 12:56:59 CDT
    ...Vanagon/Caravelle - interior was better quality, sliding windows in the middle. in early days, u.s. models could still get rubber mats and vinyl...
  • from wannagon to multivan
    Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
    Wed, 29 Oct 1997 18:33:11 +0100
    ...After months of looking for a nice vanagon, caravelle, multivan or westy it's finaly done. Today I've got my '89 Multivan Syncro...
  • Re: Why no low end torque?
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Wed, 21 Jul 1999 10:38:06 +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: '87 TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Mon, 29 May 2000 21:03:39 -0400
    ...Clean!!" >1987 TDI available? > >Chibong >Caravelle diesel 1.6 Michael J. Sullivan Marshfield Hills, MA Central America 2001 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL...
  • Re: Sears Stops Selling Suspect Tires
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:09:44 +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: Alarm - Remote lock - Etc.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:57:25 +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: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:57:13 +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: Wolfsburg Edition???
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 06:43:28 -0500
    ...If you don't ask, you can't learn. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz or Sunny?
  • Re: armrests and seat upgrades
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 12 Apr 2001 00:25:30 +1200
    ...vans have different door trim ..? >specifically, different arm rests? My 84 Caravelle GL doesn't have armrests... just those nasty flexible black plastic vertical...
  • Re: Towing a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 19 May 2004 20:23:57 +1200
    ...I towed my 84 Caravelle 365km at 100-110kmh, with an A-frame, with my 89 Corolla 1.8 diesel wagon (nonturbo). Lotsa bends...
  • Re: [*sp@m*] Re: Compression test - cold vs hot?
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Fri, 18 Mar 2005 23:40:37 +0100
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel Ken Lewis wrote: >I would say it is more of a difference between dry vs. wet instead of cold >vs...
  • Re: subaru 6 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 25 Jun 2001 20:00:09 +1200
    ...The opposed design and new >technology >sounds like a perfect fit - and its water cooled! Heat! And sounds GREAT! Once my Caravelle is done...
  • Re: SUBARU POWER SPECS?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 23:39:25 +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...
  • Re: Vanagon.com VIN info error
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 10 May 2001 07:29:14 -0400
    >According to the Vanagon.com website VIN thingie the Z vehicle series means >my Caravelle (Bus) is a camper. This isn't right, of...
  • Re: Rattling sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 21 May 2002 23:52:54 +1200
    ...I'd love to know how to cure this! The Caravelle is (was) otherwise very quiet. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New...
  • cool headrest cushions (and more)
    Historical mailing list - dave
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:14:42 -0800
    ...Anyhow, have a look at the red Carat/Caravelle at the bottom of the web page. I found this van via Google while looking...
  • Re: Sticky diesel starter motor
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
    Tue, 16 Oct 2001 20:42:16 +0100
    ...Aled<br> <br> I had the same problem with my 86 Caravelle (also UK). Additionally, it seemed to get stuck the day following a...
  • Update on Blue Rustagon
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 22:33:03 +0200
    ...I went to see another Caravelle today, 85, DF engine. 12 months to next MOT. The one that had overheated, and gotten a new...
  • FS: Houston, TX
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 May 1996 14:55:32 -0500
    ...When I looked more closely I saw that it was not a Vanagon, but a Caravelle. It seems that a VW rep who was...
  • Re: nomenclature variation ...
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Aug 1994 20:51:33 -0600 (CDT)
    ...just Loafs), or Bay-Windows, ]and 1980-1991 are Vanagons or Caravelles or Bricks ... If I'm the Jerry in question, my '84 will...
  • Re: Considering a Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Mon, 27 Sep 1999 09:41:00 +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: WBX Nightmares...For me I turned them into pleasant dreams...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:13:28 +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: Safety gear
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 07:46:54 +1200
    ...from, say, an Audi. > >r ABS BRAKES were available on European Caravelles... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand 64 (3) 473-8863 <andrew.grebneff@stonebow...
  • Re: Was Ottinger, now Porsche 3.0
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 4 Feb 2004 20:47:23 +1300
    ...be bothered looking up the magazine article on the British Syncro Caravelle (with ABS) 3.7 I was offered... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand...
  • Re: Bus drivers and waving.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 17 Oct 1996 08:20:51
    ...The '85 we have is a Caravelle and I think someone told me >you Americans call it a Eurovan. > >So, what is a westfalia...
  • Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:49:05 +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: Transmission Options
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 15 Nov 2000 22:37:17 +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: Mood Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 12:43:16 +1200
    ...UV anyone? Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986...
  • Re: WANTED north American right-front door lock
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 10:31:49 -0600
    ...to get rid of the ke-only locking > on my RHD Caravelle. > What do you want for it? If I get one I'll...
  • Re: ( Vanagon) power locks malfunction
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 1 Dec 2001 10:05:29 -0500
    ...So until you tear your mechanisms apart...this might work for you too. -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81...
  • Re.Foglight switch
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:26:59 +1000
    ...option on such vehicles but it wasn't automatically included otherwise.... Caravelles & Carats were a different matter of course... Cheers, Steve O Blue Mountains...
  • Re: '97 (?) Caravelle VR6
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Apr 1996 16:37:04 -0500
    In a message dated 96-04-04 11:47:18 EST, Norman_Leong@baynetworks.com (Norman Leong) writes: >mechanically it's supposed to have...
  • Re: New Syncro Email List (I am against it)
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:07:37 +0100
    ...Sincerely Rainer (still having to subscribe, but will surely do so :-) '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811...
  • Re: Central Locks..
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 23:16:02 +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: Xenon headlight bulbs... any opinions?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 20:30:04 +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: Vanagon from South Africa - volkswagen.co.za
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 17 Nov 2000 21:53:42 +1200
    ...own it! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 Caravelle (currently SVX engine waiting for a trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2...
  • Re: Automatic shifter light
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 26 Feb 2001 23:12:25 -0500
    ...much easier when parallel parking and maneuvering at night. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz '81 Diesel Rabbit "______" [text/html]