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• Re: jackstands vs. ramps
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:08:53 +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: LED tailights/ Interior lights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 29 Sep 2001 12:37:57 +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: Doing the heads
  Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
  Wed, 05 Mar 97 13:51:00 E
  ...were replaced, or that they were simply tightened up? My 1984 Caravelle GL (183k miles) had a recon engine in 1991 which has now...
• Re: Audi 5000 turbo motor/ WB transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 19:20:13 -0800
  ...Does anyone know if you have to use a South Afriain Caravelle flywheel or can the turbo flywheel be used? Also does the South...
• Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 22:50:00 +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: mirror package
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:31:57 +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: How do I get into the mystery storage box behind driver seat
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 20:03:19 +1200
  ...at least I can store >stuff in there In my RHD Caravelle it's behind the passenger (left) seat. It's a black lid...
• Re: LED taillights??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 12:44:58 +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: type?
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 19:10:45 -0800
  ...Everywhere else they are called VW busses or Caravelles or pickups. So the vanagons are Type 2 T3. The big mystery is what does...
• Re: Sienfelds Bus
  Historical mailing list - stephen steele
  Thu, 13 May 2004 18:47:59 -0700
  ...of my 91 Caravelle bought it new in the midst of a vacation trip. His '88GL was loaded with kids and stuff for a...
• Re: incredible find: dashtop tray with cupholders
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 18:59:20 +0100
  ...I only have the telephone number of the supplier: +44 1978 660 355 (UK). -- Lionel Tun 1984 Caravelle GL ark@saqnet.co.uk > Subject...
• Re: Flashing Low Coolant Light (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 10:39:34 +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: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 11:18:39 +0200
  ...Juha Koivisto '88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
• Re: Mexico/Vanagon report-Guadalajara/Puerto Vallarta
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 12:10:02 +1200
  ...T4? Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 23:13:25 +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 conversion experiences (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:22:01 -0800
  ...but is the best a Syncro can do. > >Sincerely > Rainer > >'89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" That is true because of the exposed turbocharger. There...
• Re: S.A. rear slider windows and armrests
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 14:51:10 -0500
  ...wish that 136 hp/147 lbs-ft 5-cylinder 2.6i Caravelle Exclusiv were available here in US! Regards, Yi-Ruey Wei 87 Vanagon...
• Re: transmission 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:22:30 +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: Fwd NYT: Farewell, Old Bus
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 17:20:59 +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: European ebay find, would this really work?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:18:15 -0800
  ...uk/20HP-O2SENS-PERFORMANCE-CHIP-VW-TRANSPORTER-CARAVELLE_ > >W0QQitemZ8021052134QQcategoryZ38786QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > > > > > >>+20HP O2SENS PERFORMANCE CHIP VW TRANSPORTER CARAVELLE > >> > >> > >NOT RESISTOR * NEW DEVELOPMENT * YOU CAN SELECT MODEL...
• [Fwd: Re: [Syncro] STOLEN syncro 16'' in Duisburg / Germany ALERT !]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 12:54:42 -0800
  ...page. > > rough translation: > ATTENTION THEFT of sulfur-yellow syncro 16" Kombi (Caravelle) on 23 January > at noon in Duisburg / Germany > > Today Jan 23rd around...
• Re: Legendary name.
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:21:51 -0700
  ...There are only Caravelles, Transporters, and Jokers (Westfalias). All made, of course, by Folkswagen. Charles '85 Westy (Joker) At 05:32 PM 6/16...
• Re: Traction
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 16:12:52 -0400
  ...Minimal costs and good results. -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller" by PO '90 Jetta...
• Re: Vanagon tongue wait capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 16:24:14 +1000
  ...However, for braked trailers, my manual for 2.1L Transporter & Caravelle differs markedly.... Trailer with brakes (up to 12% gradient) 44kW: 4 speed : 1500kgs...
• Springs & Weights
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:48:18 -0700
  ...1665 kg > Caravelle/ Kombi L: 1700 kg > Caravelle GL: 1730 kg > Joker (westy) with pop top: 1860 kg > Joker highroof: 1900 kg > Pickup: 1540...
• Metal engine lids vs plastic
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 21:59:52 +1200
  ...I say buy a >metal one from Chris... > >AB My 84 Caravelle had a white plastic lid. Light, always looking tidy, but no shield...
• 93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:08:24 +1300
  ...It has factory aluminum 14" wheels, which will eventually go on the 84 Caravelle for sale, as probably will the 2.5i engine. I...
• Re: Another bit on keys
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:42:19 +0000
  ...For the record, I am in possession of about eight 1993-2002 T3 (Vanagon in South Africa) Caravelle OEM fuel caps. They are the...
• Re: Towing a pop-up camper
  Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 07:26:22 +0100
  ...you don't do it all the year it should be ok Keep on vanagoning Michael Germany '58 split '77 westy '90 caravelle c
• Re: A complete parts list for Syncro??
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 11:42:40 +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...
• Persuaded to use 915
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 10:22:43 +1200
  ...At least the Caravelle will be on the road much sooner, and more cheaply. On the shift-pattern front, John assured me that all...
• Re: [ev_update] VW to replace my Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 11:18:53 -0800
  ...different VW models? > > I give examples: > Vanagon = Transporter and Caravelle T3 > Eurovan = Transporter and Caravelle T4 > Rabbit = Golf A1 > Dasher = Passat B1 > Quantum = Passat...
• alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Bri�r
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 23:01:16 +0200
  ...These wheels were sold by VW on '85 thru 89 vanagons (Caravelles). As it turns out I cannot use the nuts and bolts that...
• Not the way to do it, or is it?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:43:39 +0100
  ...This person had just bought a '95 swb Caravelle, ex- army car. It was in a bit shabby state, so he needed to fix...
• Re: Adding Aux Driving Lights Questions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:20:08 +1200
  ...My Caravelle had drivinglights on the now-removed bulbar, and the wires disappeared through the grill toward either side of the van. I didn...
• Re: Any one activated rear fog in back light cluster?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 00:43:18 -0800
  ...Is this BOTH lights or only the right? I pulled my Caravelle's left >and there was no foglight provision. I believe it is...
• Re: Significant improvment: Less wind deflection
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:07:58 +1200
  ...The 205/14 car tires which came with chromed Mangels steel wheels (rusty throwaways now) my Caravelle are fine for cornering and stability. -- Regards...
• Re: Need city water inlet for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:15:54 -0800
  ...long time for that deal GI! >> :> >> >> -- >> Stephen Steele >> Chillicothe OH >> '91 Caravelle Hans >> '84 Westfalia Fritz >> '81 Diesel Rabbit "rusted pinion gear cover peed...
• Re: Diesel Engine Source
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 23:08:12 -0400
  ...negative and a couple of goods). -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "Franz" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" on loan to my nephew...
• Re: OT: ever own a VW Rabbit L?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:49:57 -0500
  ...HTH -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "Franz" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" on loan to my nephew '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller...
• Re: Improved front brakes?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 18:50:22 -0800
  ...One is a 1995 South African VW > > Caravelle with a 2.6 liter Audi-derived 5-cylinder motor and the larger > > front brakes > > you...
• Coilspring cutoff
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 11:22:25 +0200
  ...models, I have the basic "Transporter" - to be compared with "GL", "Caravelle", "Westie", maybe I could pick something up at the wreckyard??? All tips...
• Re: who Cares?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 11:57:51 -0400
  ...Free will is our own as long as we are prepared to protect others freely and willfully. -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle
• Re: I'm kinda new around here...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 22:42:45 +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: Hello (and suspension)
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 08:08:25 -0400
  ...HELLO!! I'm >from Oxford in the UK, drive an 83 caravelle (1.6D) and I love her!! > >Hows your suspension knowledge? The bushing...
• buying a syncro , need advise
  Historical mailing list - Eren Berberoglu
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 20:12:46 GMT
  Dear List , I am about to buy a 87 caravelle (may be GL)syncro , it is a version 16 I think ,since I will...
• Re: Leaker!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 23:59:06 -0500
  ...Go for it! -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle...Hans '84 Westy....Fritz or Sunny? Chillicothe, OH
• Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:17:22 +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...
• Coolant temperature levels
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 14:48:48 -0400
  ...both for me and the archives. -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "Franz" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" on loan to my nephew...
• A modification worthy of consideration - Relays on Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 23:08:37 +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: Stud vs bolt / Merits of Macho Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 01:04:27 +1200
  ...I'm sitting here with a printout of the Caravelle/Volvo test photos in front of me, and as far as I can tell...
• Re: Diesel Caveat: Case in point!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 22:26:19 +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...
• FS: 86-91 p-side headlight (1) and high beam glass (2)
  Historical mailing list - karl is
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 11:38:31 -0800
  ...BTW, I saw some beautiful right-hand steering wheel "Caravelles" and "Transporters" while traveling down-under in Australia this past year. They have a...
• Re: Tires... Difference between LT and Passenger
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 22:33:42 +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: Stupid Question of the Day - Sliding Door Latches Poorly
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 22:49:50 -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...
• Re: Awesome new Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:02:07 +1100
  ...the various versions of the multivan...the new name for the caravelles/people movers. And then of course you can also specify 4motion as...
• Re: 1/4 mile syndrome is back!
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:51:13 +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 - EMZ
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 07:29:56 -0500
  ...1999, se7en wrote: > Hi Listees, > > I've recently purchased an '87 Caravelle that I am starting to restore. > Everything has gone well so far...
• Re[4]: SYNCRO 16
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:29:11 +0000
  ...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: What does heater lever do?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Sat, 08 Feb 1997 11:18:16 -0500
  ...restricting coolant flow >to the front heat exchanger? > >Lionel Tun >84 Caravelle GL >lionel@ark.prestel.co.uk > > > Greetings from Michigan's Upper Peninsula...