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  • Re: How fast should a 1.9L go??
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:27:46 +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: double door
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:13:00 +1100
    ...and tradesman's vehicles The option was far less common on Caravelles although it is certainly not unknown here. Cheers, Steve O NSW Australia...
  • Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 16:14:23 -0700
    ...1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams > From: Kim Springer <kimspringer@RCN.COM> > Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 11:51:17 -0700 > > I...
  • Westy A/C: Is that all there is? '90 westy FS
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 00:13:26 -0400
    ...But even then it didn't approach the comfort level of Hans; I guess I am spoiled by the overhead tunnel ('91 Caravelle). My...
  • Re: Pronounciation of Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Thu, 25 May 2000 21:29:14 -0700
    ...Zo, whichizzit? Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Molluscophile 69 VW Kombi-Corvair 75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) 84 VW T3 Caravelle...
  • Re: who cares...
    Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
    Fri, 22 Sep 2000 08:58:46 +1100
    ...David Del Ben 85 1.9 Caravelle -----Original Message----- From: Jonc [SMTP:jonc@WEBGEARS.COM] Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 8:32 AM To...
  • Re: Listmom: Is the list receiving this?
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Thu, 20 Sep 2001 09:36:31 -0700
    ...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: Lowering a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:39:53 +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: Different Models
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 6 May 2002 19:45:51 +1200
    ...85 Mystery with bed and Tiico added >Bradenton FL My 84 Caravelle GL has a 2-seat middle and fold-down 3-seat rear...
  • Re: pictures 60 years meeting in Hannover Germany
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:28:57 -0700
    ...Jahre_VW_Bulli_Hannover_05_10_2007/ > > > > > > Regards > > > > > > Christoph Boltze > > > > > > 1985 Caravelle GL syncro > > > Germany > > > > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www...
  • What's this reggaemail.com?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 18 Apr 2000 17:50:27 +1200
    ...pads would be >necessary. > >Andrew > >Andrew Grebneff >mollusc nut >84 VW Caravelle >Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56 Dunedin, New Zealand >andrew...
  • Window Peeking
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Thu, 9 Nov 2000 10:07:58 -0600
    ...David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www.today.com.au
  • Re: Mercedes Sprinter sighting
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 6 Sep 2001 20:52:46 +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: Third Tail light
    Historical mailing list - gary
    Thu, 23 Aug 2001 09:35:40 -0400
    ...473-8863 AG> fax 64 (3) 479-7527 AG> 84 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with SVX engine & Porsche G50 trans) RWD AG...
  • Re: Any one activated rear fog in back light cluster?
    Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
    Fri, 29 Mar 2002 08:35:38 -0600
    ...did it? >> >>Thanks. >> >>Ric > >Is this BOTH lights or only the right? I pulled my Caravelle's left >and there was no foglight provision.
  • Re: Bus Depot dash tray
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:08:41 +0200
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > What I'd like to know is, can a number of gauges be installed in the > leading edge below the...
  • Re: buying a new gutless wonder
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 19:11:15 +1200
    ...this means sloping surfaces, reducing internal space >better soundproofing my 84 Caravelle is a very quiet vehicle >standard 4wd like 4motion >Volkswagens have today...
  • New Syncro Email List
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Sun, 17 Jan 1999 21:15:42 EST
    ...It's open to any topic relating to VW Vanagon (Transporter, Caravelle, Tristar) Syncros! I have not added anyone to the subscription list, so...
  • Head leaks & a GM mechanics suggestion.
    Historical mailing list - David Hayward
    Wed, 29 Sep 1999 10:09:01 -0700
    ...Regards, David Hayward 71 Ghia Convert 88 Westy Syncro 89 Caravelle Carat 92 Passat Syncro
  • Can anyone translate Russian?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 17:10:34 +1200
    ...Nadeyus` > na razreshenie. > >Best regards, > Captain of the Hope mailto:wildalex@chat.ru > Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of...
  • Re: TiiCo engine
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:54:25 +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: Double Entries
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 01:17:47 +1200
    ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant...
  • Re: Shift Kart in Vanagon - Pictures
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 12 May 2001 22:38:38 -0400
    ...Just goes to show you how versatile our vans are...great fit for the cart!. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia...
  • Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
    Historical mailing list - Jouko Haapanen
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 09:20:39 -0500
    ...SYMPATICO.CA writes: << The lug bolts for a T4 transporter/eurovan/caravelle/etc are M14x1.5x34 or 7mm longer than the Audi/B5 Passat...
  • Re: Motor Wobble?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 9 Mar 2002 02:33:35 -0500
    ...My newly acquired '87 Westy was a bit "shakier" than my '91 Caravelle ( both auto transmission). The fact that the plugs were gapped around...
  • Re: brighter tail lights:what's the definative answer?
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Tue, 17 May 2005 11:41:37 +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...
  • Re: Honda Element; was SUV Bashing
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 08:41:40 -0600
    ...BTW, it's made by my Buckeye neighbors to the North ( East >Liberty?). > >I still would prefer the Westy and even the Caravelle (Carat...
  • Re: Formalize hybrid name?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 21:35:19 PDT
    ...Veedubaru (VWS for short?). > > > > > > Andrew Grebneff > > Dunedin, New Zealand > > VW & mollusc nut > > 1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide > > 1984 Caravelle 3.8 Holden...
  • Re: Rough Cost of Half Lilley -- copyright
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 14 Jan 2001 18:09:15 -0700
    ...wheel). > > > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand > VW & mollusc nut > 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) > 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma...
  • Re: Snide Remarks -- goes with Favorite Questions
    Historical mailing list - All of Us
    Sat, 11 Aug 2001 07:22:59 -0500
    ...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: What could have gone wrong?
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Mon, 5 May 2008 14:52:34 +0200
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > I just had my radiator replaced by a German car mechanic near where I > live. I took it it for...
  • Re: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Apr 1994 13:29:03 -0600 (CDT)
    ...I really miss that. ]Vanagon/Caravelle - interior was better quality, sliding windows in the ] middle. in early days, u.s. models could still get...
  • Re: Locking of Security
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 27 Jun 1997 10:17:33 -0400
    ...locking of security in order to prevent possible >>robberies (bar of oil, plug of oil or any mischief)=20 >> >> >> Jos=E9 Caravelle [gl] 89 >
  • Re: 5spd tranny
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 16 Dec 2001 13:50:34 +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: Seat Belts
    Historical mailing list - VW Caravelle
    Wed, 9 Jan 2002 00:48:39 +0800
    My 1984 RHD VW Caravelle with a 7 seater configuration has static seat belts upfront and none at all for the back. Does anyone...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
    Mon, 27 May 2002 21:34:01 +0100
    ...True Grit--- > >Taken at the recent exchange rate of $1.00NZ=$0.41US: > >5-speed 84 Caravelle, VERY tidy, with 3.8 Holden V6...
  • Engine suffocating
    Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
    Sun, 11 May 2003 21:37:58 +0200
    ...My -86 Caravelle 1,9L has all the symptoms, loss of power, stuttering, bulcking and so on. The only difference is that it happens...
  • Re: Skylight Guy?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 01:03:59 -0400
    ...Creamsicle? '91 Caravelle "Hans"... FS '90 Carat "Parts" '74 MGB My first car...yep, I've kept it since '74 '00 Jetta TDi daily...
  • Re: Actual or Theoretical Vanagon Trailer Hauling Capacity
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 16:26:57 +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: vanagons and westys
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:43:29 EDT
    John, I researched this because we are selling 5-cylinder conversion kits for Caravelles here in the US (they call them Vanagons here). I...
  • Re: wiper problems
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 12:09:56 +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...
  • problem with add. heat wxchanger
    Historical mailing list - Ivicz_vanagon
    Sat, 26 Feb 2005 20:43:37 +0100
    Hi, on my watercooled Caravelle (1989, 2.1) the additional heat exchanger doesn't work. I found a valve on it, in the water...
  • Re: Syncro starter
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:43:56 -0600
    Per Lindgren wrote: > > The starter in my 88 Caravelle Syncro has given up after 106000 miles. > The car has the normal 2,1 liter...
  • Why no 5cly transplants to Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Sun, 13 Feb 2000 08:45:29 -0500
    ...I understand that VW of South Africa produces a model of Vanagon (Caravelle?) that uses the Audi/VW 5cyl. engine. At 2.4L displacement...
  • Re: Haynes 1982-1990 wbx manual
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
    Tue, 2 May 2000 12:33:49 +0100
    ...Funny enuf, it's *not* available at the FLAPS here, as the Caravelle was never sold in Ireland (but was in the UK). There...
  • Re: Vanagon sighting in Vancouver Washington
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 16 Dec 2000 21:03:23 +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: [Syncro] Broken key in gas cap!!!
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 09:21:51 +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: Vanagon Gods Smiling Down on Fools and Children
    Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
    Wed, 14 Mar 2001 13:47:02 -0500
    ...Vanagon.... > > > > thanks to Homer J for the pronunciation DOH! > > > > > > David > > 1990 Caravelle > > --- Send the right message --- > > > > + Today freemail + > > > > Get your free, private email address...
  • Help! It's raining & my bus won't accelerate.
    Historical mailing list - se7en
    Wed, 17 Nov 1999 00:45:47 -0800
    Hi Listees, I've recently purchased an '87 Caravelle that I am starting to restore. Everything has gone well so far except that since...
  • Driver's door lock info?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 8 Jun 2000 17:49:38 +1200
    ...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: Diesel Longevity
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 25 Sep 2001 18:08:26 +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: VW Caravelle C, Turbo Diesel... info on turbo...
    Historical mailing list - brent taylor
    Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:42:01 +0900
    ...Fjeldstad (pfjeldst@ONLINE.NO) writes > I have got a \26488 VW Caravelle Turbo diesel (European). > Last fall I had a timing belt failure, and...
  • Re: Plans for building a bed in a 1984 Vanagon??
    Historical mailing list - Manolo Rolan
    Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:54:42 +0200
    ...Plans for building a bed in a 1984 Vanagon?? i made one for my kombi type '83 vanagon (caravelle) its a 85cm X 150cm...
  • 5-speed
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:13:44 +1200
    ...83 as stated in Australian "Wheels" magazine's 1984 roadtest (my Caravelle is the same 2-tone blue paintjob and dusty-blue velor upholstery...
  • Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:20:59 +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: Thinking swap? ...Stay focused on the context...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 23:09:59 +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: any guesses on oil light woes
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 22 Jan 2001 06:50:27 -0500
    ...flickering is normal, even when new, especially after an extended highway run. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz or Sunny?
  • Re: Intercooler for TD engines?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 23:24:15 +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...
  • Re: high mileage
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 18:31:10 -0800
    ...speedo broken for four years) '91 > Caravelle 162000 > > All original, running and adding to the total. > > Add in my two grown sons' cars... '98...
  • Re: Bus/Vanagon T designations
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 21:07:23 +1200
    ...New Zealand <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut 84 Caravelle GL (STILL waiting for its SVX/G50 conversion!)