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• Re: 91' doors are better than 85 doors!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 11:47:18 +1200
  ...like "THUNK"! Now it make a little more >sense:) My 84 Caravelle's doors shut with the traditional VW THUD. No metallic noise at...
• South African 15" alloys available again
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 02:03:45 -0500
  ...They are 15" x 6.5", same as used on the South African Caravelle / Microbus. The first style is called the 'Starburst' design, a...
• Re: Testing fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 16:35:23 -0700
  ...is ground/positive or > doesn't it matter ? > > Thanks > > Per > > -86 Caravelle C (84-85 1.9L injection engine, no converter or oxygen > sensor...
• AW: What's a "carat"?
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 22:58:52 +0200
  Hi, it was easier :) See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carat_%28mass%29 Regards Christoph 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von...
• Re: NEW owner 86, 1.6 TD
  Historical mailing list - meek
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 02:26:38 -0600
  ...The best way to tweak the 1600 is to replace it with a 1900!!! At least you have a five speed in your caravelle...
• Re: Not for the squeamish..
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:12:40 -0800
  ...T3 looked like the base model Microbus rather than > the fancier Caravelle. I thought those came with fiberglass bumpers. > > I have those bumpers on...
• Re: I'm Siiiiiinnnnngin' in the Rain!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 15:27:41 +1200
  ...Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56 Dunedin, New Zealand andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac...
• Re: LEDs for idiot lghts and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 19:25:41 +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: Dashboard light filters and a relay on the dashboard light circuit
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 08:53:42 -0700
  ...Mundy >89 Caravelle GL >97 Mk3Golf GL >Hm: 61 2 62419343 >Wk: 61 2 62446749 >Mb: 61 412239144 >cwmundy@optusnet.com.au >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ray Reinhard...
• Re: [Syncro] bosch super 4's
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 20:31:08 -0400
  ...I was wondering why the Bosch booklet at the Auto shop > does not specify or recommend these plugs for the Syncro/Vanagon/ > Transporter/Caravelle...
• Re: Vanagon & Eurovan - community helping community
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 23:39:43 +1200
  ...I wouldn't bother waving from my Caravelle, because I doubt other VW van drivers would even recognize it as a VW, they are...
• In Memoriam Andrew Grebneff
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:10:30 -0500
  ...I bought a 1984 VW Type 2 T3 Caravelle GL (=Vanagon in US & >Canada) with 3.8 Holden V6 and higher 4th & 5th gears...
• Re: End of the Rustagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 16:56:45 -0700
  ...Monday, September 04, 2006 12:58 PM > Subject: [VANAGON] End of the Rustagon > > >> http://www.zorck.dk/Caravelle/vipvw.jpg >> >> Sigh...
• Re: Transmission parts needed! Looking for direction!
  Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
  Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:08:06 -0400
  ...a friend of mine is working on his 1990 german import caravelle came with 1.6td 5 speed now has 1.9td > He is...
• Copy of: Re: Copy of: Bench seats for the front
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  29 Nov 96 14:34:25 EST
  ...What about "Caravelles"? I always thought they were more of a upscale version of the van. > The so called Kombis have no side lids...
• Re: Speed and RPM's
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 19:32:55 -0600
  On Fri, 24 Dec 1999, Lerche wrote: > I have just got myself a VW Caravelle 94' > It has automatic gear and a 2,4...
• Re: What to do for a dim dashboard light?
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 06:40:59 +0200
  ...Hope this helps, Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND [text/html]
• Re: Total Brake Job (longish)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:02:59 -0700
  ...Time shows how long they last. > > Juha Koivisto > 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) > TURKU, FINLAND > [text/html]
• Re: Sliding door lock info
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 20:31:27 -0400
  ...64 (3) 479-7535 > Shell collector > 69 VW Kombi-Corvair > 75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) > 84 VW T3 Caravelle GL/SVX...
• Volvo vs. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 09:09:36 -0400
  ...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: Does plywood fit in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 14:47:57 -0400
  ...Added six inches of rooftop might require a ladder/step for the vertically challenged though. -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle '84 Westy...Soon ? Chillicothe, OH...
• VW vans on other planets
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 22:01:11 +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: My van dosent like me :-( !!!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:45:22 -0400
  ...HTH Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "Franz" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '82 Caddy VW Diesel P.U. Unknown future???? '90 Jetta...
• AW: will a poptop fit inside a GL?
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:47:47 +0200
  ...Regards Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Lee Peterson [mailto:iridewheelies@GMAIL.COM] Gesendet: Donnerstag, 25. Oktober 2007 22...
• Re: Some Oettinger Six info
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 20:50:50 -0800
  ...Even with these kind (sic) of power outputs, performance of the Caravelle wasn't exactly sensational; after all, with a vehicle of this size...
• Re: Pics of SA Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 13:13:20 EDT
  ...The Caravelle is a dressed up vanangon and has no mudflaps--go figure. To try and clear things up, but more than likely just...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - IR Student
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 12:44:25 -0700
  ...any > possibility to install some sort of diff-lock in an '86 VAnagon. > > > ************************************************************ > Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" > '86 Caravelle C > ************************************************************
• Re: Idle at 2k rpm w/ AC on - why?
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 10:07:45 +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: ABS......
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 10:43:22 +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: Refurbishing front seats..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:04:52 +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...
• Audi 200T wheels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 19:37:44 +1200
  ...If aftermarket, what markings do I need to look for on them? Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently...
• Re: Optima $B$=$NB>(B
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:32:15 +1200
  ...9 (B!! $BGz (B(^^) Yosh, does this mean you're a millionaire? Hey, how about sending a free new South African Caravelle this way? ;-)
• Re: Snow white nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 23:59:17 +1200
  ...Mac! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma...
• Swaybar and lowering sport spring kits from England
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 14:47:42 +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: This might be goodbye for a while(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 15:56:47 +0200
  ...Hope someone will be able to help you! Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > I did a archive search on "Keezer" and I found NO postings...
• Re: vanagon heaven in trouble
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 8 Jan 2010 08:56:38 +1300
  ...my Caravelle can't really be seen, but I can make out a white blob which must be the 94 facelift diesel Camry (only...
• 1990 Vanagon Plastic/Fibreglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 22:39:58 -0700
  Hello Volks, My 1990 Vanagon (Caravelle GL) has been rear-ended and the fibreglass bumper has been broken. I checked the various parts vendor...
• Re: Steering Wheel !
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 19:31:22 -0800
  ...bob kelly wrote: > I just noticed (in a picture of a Caravelle) that they have a different > steering wheel. My 82 Camper steering wheel...
• Re: ... a disgruntled ex-list member???
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 00:32:07 -0400
  ...Why don't we all just shut up and vote? -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans".....running strong and proud at 160K plus...
• Re: [Re: why so testy?]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:13:38 MDT
  ...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: thefts, security
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 22:16:04 +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: Cut-down Caravelle...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 16:59:45 -0500
  On Sun, 17 Nov 2002, Barry E. Muller wrote: > Ugh! Now you tell me I was supposed to wax those runners! Of course with...
• Re: Fwd: Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:05:31 +1300
  ...I have an Electric-Life remote central locking kit which I willl eventually fit to my key-only nonelectric Caravelle, along with electric windows...
• Re: Deluxe dash console
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 10:48:13 -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...
• Re: Floating Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 09:40:19 +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: Gauge mounting on top of instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:28:01 -0400
  ...no problems here, after one year. -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller" by PO '90...
• Re: EG 33 SVX motor
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:45:58 +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: Spark Plug Failure
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 11:13:06 +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: help- syncro part no:link bar
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 20 May 2002 08:07:07 -0600
  ...help- syncro part no:link bar > > I have a '88 Caravelle GL Syncro and the "link bar" from the anti roll bar to > theradius...
• Re: VW V-8 engine - Moved to Friday Topic RAM air
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 13:38:53 +1300
  ...Stan Now, THAT is a great idea! I must look at making one, seeing as my Caravelle doesn't have aircon. -- Andrew Grebneff 165...
• Re: Subject: Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Barker
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 08:05:32 -0700
  ...Window" Bus T3 - 1980-1992 Vanagon & Transporter T4 - 1993-2003 Eurovan/Caravelle T5 - 2004- Hope that helps, ~Rich Barker -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Tantalum capacitors
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 10 May 1998 10:14:25 -0600
  ...There is a special "automotive" > spec, with reason. > > ************************************************************ > Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" > '86 Caravelle C > ************************************************************ I agree. Capacitors have limits...
• Re: Complaint concerning Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 14:21:23 -0500
  ...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: sliding door outside handle
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 18:31:18 +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: german vanagons accessories
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 00:58:57 +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: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:32:00 -0700
  ...WD40 should do it > >Grt, Jaap >'87 Caravelle diesel > > >> Anybody recommend some magic goo you can spray on all the bushings up >> front that...
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:46:09 -0700
  ...1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams > Hello again, > > I happen to own a 1990 2.1L digijet fuel injection > wasserboxer, engine code...
• Re: nomenclature variation ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 03 Aug 94 22:31:57 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: Dometic Improvements Adding Fans
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 09:48:39 +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: Slight shudder in steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 20:57:24 +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...