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  • Re: Failing cooling system part
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 24 Dec 2001 21:28:35 +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: New bus
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 20 Apr 2002 20:38:05 +1200
    ...930 Turbo LSD G50 trans, 930 CV joints for my 84 Caravelle. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff@stonebow...
  • Re: Vanagon based Karmann Gypsy FS on CL
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:08:32 -0700
    ...http://www.karmann-gipsy.de.tf/ Regards Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro http://www.vwpix.org - http://www.syncro-t3.de -----Urspr�ngliche...
  • Starter click, no cranking
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Sat, 31 Oct 1998 08:48:33 +0100
    ...BTW I really like the listserv "search") ************************************************************ Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" '86 Caravelle C ************************************************************
  • Re: viscous (! :-) coupling (was: vanagon Digest - 9 Dec 1998 - Special issue)
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Thu, 10 Dec 1998 11:30:44 +0100
    ...Is this different in USA or Canada? Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031 | | Regionales...
  • Re: Air intake "scoops"
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Dec 1999 16:07:48 EST
    ...I was checking out the pics of the Bus/V'gon/Caravelle (whatever it's called down there) on VW of South Africa's...
  • Re: Crash.....Bang.......Boom
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 11 May 2000 10:23:57 +1200
    ...photos of the front & cab interior of the head-on test Caravelle used against the Volvo on Bud Premack's www.oz.net/~sneakers...
  • Delayed return of parts
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 11 Oct 2000 20:32:47 +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: really dumb newbie question
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 6 Feb 2002 14:08:41 +1200
    ...by "Euro" spec is the entire world apart from the Americas. Caravelle GL (available outside north America) has a fold-down rear bench; when...
  • Re: no more South African vanagons....farewell..
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Tue, 6 Aug 2002 07:06:08 -0700
    ...to know that they no longer produce the > good old > Microbus/Caravelle here in SA anymore. They stopped > about a month ago. The > last...
  • Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:36:19 +1300
    ...My 84 Caravelle had a 174hp 1989 Holden 3.8 V6 (multipoint injected) in it when I bought it... with nonstock 4th & 5th gears...
  • Re: In Memoriam Andrew Grebneff
    Historical mailing list - Pete O
    Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:05:07 -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: Heated rear window on Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
    Sat, 19 Oct 1996 21:08:52 -0400
    ...At 05:32 PM 10/19/96 -0500, Lionel Tun wrote: >1982 Bus (Transporter/Caravelle in UK, Vanagon is USA): >The PO has left...
  • Re: VW Iltis was:Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 17 Oct 1998 10:57:55 -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...
  • Re: TD coolant circulation pump
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Thu, 9 Dec 1999 13:49:54 +0100
    ...Juha Koivisto88 Vanagon > (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats)TURKU, FINLAND [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:Oomkes;Robin Oomkes x...
  • Front spindle/suspension changes... in what years? Power steering...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 14:36:40 +1200
    I will be wanting to adapt different brakes to my 84 Caravelle, possibly necessitating fitting of South African front hubs, and need to know...
  • K&N Air Rock Filters
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:58:21 +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: another Vanatic!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
    Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:46:44 -0600
    ...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: Is SA EKTA available?
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 23 Dec 2002 10:01:06 -0500
    ...However you could just call VW of SA and get their microfische for the "Caravelle". They sent me a copy about 4 years ago...
  • Re: Of course a vanagon is a bus!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 4 Feb 2006 20:36:00 +1300
    ...88 Westy Bus (be proud of your Vanagon's heritage!) Microbus & Caravelle in RSA. Dunno about the basic versions. However, wherever and whenever they...
  • Re: bus?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:44:15 +1300
    ...now own a "STATION WAGON" The bonehead who imported my 84 Caravelle GL from Australia registered is as "Bus S". To get this crap...
  • Re: Camper wanted in South Africa
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:13:35 -0700
    ...We want to find a Caravelle Camper for him there. Preferably a Syncro. Any suggestions as to where to look to buy? Thanks in...
  • Engine transplants, radiators on bay-windows
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Sep 1995 10:02:09 -0700
    ...The Mexican-made Caravelles have the same kind of upright radiator in a radiator box on the front. Next time I go down to...
  • Australian VW websites
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Fri, 22 Aug 1997 16:17:12 +1000
    ...http://www.volkswagen.com.au Volkswagen Australia's home page.See all the latest range of cars and the full range of Vans,Caravelles...
  • Re: Bentley or Haynes ?
    Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
    Tue, 31 Aug 1999 21:53:07 -0700
    ...Bentley or Haynes ? Hi good people! Having recently purchased a Caravelle Syncro......why? ....because I always wanted one.!!.........I am wondering which manual to...
  • Window clunks backward
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:38:59 +1200
    ...64 (3) 479-7535 Shell collector 69 VW Kombi-Corvair 75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) 84 VW T3 Caravelle GL/SVX...
  • Re: [Syncro] Syncro Forum
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 10:02:09 +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: Europe. Only europe
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Thu, 4 May 2006 17:49:27 -0500
    ...They also have a 16" >> > Caravelle (1990) plus several other 16" Vanagons. Sigh... >> > > > >-- >Jake >1984 Vanagon GL >1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" >www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • Re: '87 Syncro Camper 5 spd?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 25 Apr 1997 09:58:19 +0300
    ...I found the retail price of the(whole enchilada) 2.6i Caravelle is 130,666(s.african$) My question is mainly- has anyone ordered...
  • Re: Body Work Suggestions (metal cutting)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
    Sun, 8 Oct 2000 16:19:41 EDT
    ...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: cigarette lighter hole.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 15 Apr 2001 13:34:50 +1200
    ...my radar detector/jammer plug didn't fit my Caravelle's socket properly, and needed wiggling to get it to make contact. Crazy, VW...
  • Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 23 Mar 2002 00:43:15 +1200
    ...This is partly why I ditched my Caravelle's Holden 3.8 V6 in favor of the Subaru EG33, which also develops 80hp more...
  • Re: 2.5 five
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:59:10 -0700
    ...Mark Mike Rouby wrote: > Actually the gas-powered 2.5i was the stock engine in the late model Vanagons (Caravelles) in South Africa, predating...
  • Re: AW: So you thought your van was underpowered?
    Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:35:02 -0500
    ...are original :) > > Want more? -> http://tinyurl.com/3dcypj > > Christoph Boltze > > 1985 Caravelle GL syncro > Germany > > -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: Zeitgeist [mailto:gruengeist@GMAIL.COM...
  • Part #/plans for front end skid plates?
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Tue, 4 Jul 1995 12:51:25 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Journeys under difficult conditions" for the VW Transporter/Caravelle and LT, but they only show plans for skid plates for the motor, transmission, and...
  • VW do Brazil parts CD for trade
    Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
    Sat, 25 Mar 2000 17:27:19 -0600
    ...Apollo New Parati Beetle (the old Beetle) New Gol/New Saveiro New Kombi Polo Classic Golf Caravelle/Eurovan Kombi New Passat/Variant Santana/Quantum...
  • Mood Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 10:11:35 +1100
    ...Mundy 89 VW Caravelle GL Canberra Australia Ph: 61 2 62419343 AEST Wk: 61 2 62446749 AEST E-Mail: cwmundy@optusnet.com.au ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  • Re: whats the white creme under the heat sink?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 21 Dec 2001 20:05:58 -0700
    ...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: ADMINISTRIVIA - List Charter - Final
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:25:08 -0500
    ...list. > > This list is only about Volkswagen T25 Transporters, Vanagons and > Caravelles, > model years 1980 through end of production. If you have an earlier...
  • Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 7 Nov 2008 23:30:24 -0700
    As another way of stalling getting the SVX-Caravelle on the road, I'm wondering about converting the van to dual-slider. I had...
  • Re: wheels (was syncro fuel tanks and snow tyres)
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 10:22:05 +0300
    ...catalog list for HiPo wheels/tires? What do >those lucky Vaterland Caravelle drivers have to choose from? And (gulp) what are the >prices? My...
  • Re: towing with a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Wed, 10 Mar 1999 20:57:19 -0700
    ...From this experience, I think the Vanagon (now the Caravelle) is much more the light truck of Germany than the minivan of Germany. BTW...
  • Re: Possibly Russian joining; no English
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Tue, 18 Apr 2000 22:33:05 -0500
    ...Chris Markov and Jeanne Maly both kindly offered help to >translate the first message. > >Andrew > >Andrew Grebneff >mollusc nut >84 Caravelle >Geology Department, University...
  • Re: Haynes 1982-1990 wbx manual
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
    Tue, 2 May 2000 15:56:00 +0100
    >Peter Cassidy wrote: > >> Funny enuf, it's *not* available at the FLAPS here, as the Caravelle was >> never sold in Ireland (but was in...
  • Re: Broken key in gas cap!!!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 07:19:21 -0500
    ...Thanks to S Sandlin for his continual posts of the ever useful lock info! -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans....enduring the winter...
  • Re: V-belt failure & engine health
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:25:52 +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...
  • Power window Regulator Questions
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:57:08 -0400
    ...with an after market unit that said it was a compatible Caravelle unit, and had a Bocsh motor with it (which still works fine...
  • Re: 5 cylinder kits from overland
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 30 Jan 2004 07:44:45 -0500
    ...Pro's, con's, >> >> >would you > > >>do it again. >> >> > > >Hi Joe, > >On February 7 I will collect my "new" South African 1995 VW >Caravelle...
  • Great Gallery of 'Bulli' 60th Anniversary Hannover
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:32:01 -0700
    ...89 90 111 (note Caravelle sliding window in panel van) 205 General T3 Many LLE - Limited Last Edition - 1992 T3s made in Austria as...
  • More on traction
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Wed, 25 Mar 1998 20:59:54 +0100
    ...Zwei Pfennig... ************************************************************ Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" '86 Caravelle C ************************************************************
  • Re: #Engine in 1990 Vanagon 2.1L cutting out randomly
    Historical mailing list - d t
    Sun, 31 Oct 1999 18:49:57 MST
    ...How can I know what I've got (mine is a 1990 GL, 2.1 Liter, 5 speed caravelle)? Is there some clear and...
  • Re: Rebuilt Tire?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 27 Nov 2000 21:17:18 +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: The Elusive Koni Shocks
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 01:04:47 +1200
    ...But first I had to check them to see if they'd fit the Caravelle! Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand fax...
  • Re: crashing
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 22 Oct 2001 19:46:19 +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...
  • SV: Mount rear seatbelts in Caravelle Bus
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Wed, 5 May 2004 15:28:34 +0200
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  • Re: Dont do this at home ( I didnt)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 8 Sep 2006 09:03:44 -0500
    ...spindle in the jack that had held the weight had just snapped.... > > Dont do this at home.... > http://www.zorck.dk/Caravelle/vwdont.jpg > >
  • Re: 50 worst cars, and the vanagon isn't one of them
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:00:49 +1200
    ...I did a few trips in my Caravelle before the trans failed... in fact it failed on one of these trips. Up to about...
  • Re: Fog Light Kit Update
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:31:38 +0200
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > I now have both a sample lamp - graciously supplied by Daniel Stern > Lighting - and the plastic grille sample graciously supplied...
  • Re: This is why we're driving a Vanagon :)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:09:07 -0800
    ...com/25ghda >> >> Who isn't convinced now? >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> Christoph Boltze >> 1985 Caravelle GL syncro >> Germany >> >> http://www.vwpix.org > > > Shawn Wright > http://members.shaw...
  • Long coolant hose
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Mon, 27 Jul 1998 23:44:59 +0100
    ...metal pipe and secure the two cut ends with jubilee clips? Thanks Lionel Tun 1984 Caravelle GL auto, 199k miles ark@saqnet.co.uk