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  • Re: Abandoned van (?)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 6 Sep 2001 20:52:39 +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: Russian Etka site downloadable?
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 17:46:31 -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: South African grilles
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 6 Dec 2001 18:58:01 +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...
  • Cable shifter for Porsche trans?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 1 May 2006 20:08:42 +1200
    I may be getting into the work on my 84 Caravelle. I have located 2 South African parts vans (1990 & 1996) for front spindles...
  • Re: T-5 pictures are coming!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 13 Dec 1998 16:57:18 -0800
    ...As Cris suggested, the text from the mag can be read below. "This is what the prototype of the new Caravelle looks like. For...
  • Re: Volunteers needed!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 07:27:16 -0700
    ...new AFM. > >Just my DEM 0.02 worth. > >Sincerely > Rainer > >'89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >| Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon fuel overflow?/spills/fire
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 15 Feb 2001 06:57:22 -0500
    ...She had just topped off both tanks. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz
  • Re: How fast should a 1.9L go??
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:27:07 +1200
    ...So where am I really from? Derned 'f I know! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently...
  • Re: 5 speed transmission for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 2 Sep 2001 23:12:29 +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...
  • How to differentiate LSD from normal diffs
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:20:39 +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...
  • Clutch Problems??? Comments Appreciated
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Mundy
    Tue, 22 Apr 2003 12:34:36 +1000
    ...Mundy 89 Caravelle GL Canberra, Australia E-Mail: cwmundy@optusnet.com.au Ph: +61 262419343 Wk: +61 262446749 Mob:+61 412239144 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  • Re: Eberspaecher (?) heater stops too soon ('86 Caravelle C)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
    Sun, 26 Jan 1997 18:20:19 -0500
    Try removing the spark plug and cleaning it. The running and shutting down is a normal function. The heater has a flame sensor. The...
  • Re: wierd EV sighting (well, wierd here in the US)
    Historical mailing list - ZACH
    Wed, 22 Oct 1997 12:08:17 -0800
    ...a custom conversion? This reminds me, has anyone seen a T3 Caravelle with 4 rows of seats? I have some European VW Transporter brochures...
  • Re: rattling front door windows
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:59:05 +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...
  • FLAPS, Re: Need city water inlet for Westy
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 19:25:34 -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: First impressions
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 00:13:51 -0400
    ...Soon to be on the road again, -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" 166K newly rebuilt heads '87 Westy "Franz"157K with new...
  • Re: Driver's door lock info?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 7 Jun 2000 23:20:14 -0700
    ...75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) > 84 VW T3 Caravelle GL/SVX > 85 Mitsubishi Sigma Super Saloon 2.0 > 86 Toyota Corolla...
  • Lower ball joint --- original vs. cheapo
    Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 07:01:59 +0200
    ...Time will only show how long it last! Regards, Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
  • Re: Seppuku & 90'Westy power window motor. from Shogun.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 21:44:02 +1200
    ...I have bought a kit for my 84 Caravelle, but as the van is stored in another city I haven't had the opportunity...
  • Re: ripples of diaster ..
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 12 Sep 2001 20:29:13 +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...
  • Vanagons in Japan
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 25 Apr 2000 10:36:11 +1200
    ...What about Porsche 911s? Regards from New Zealand Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56...
  • Re: Rotary Motor
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 16 Aug 2001 23:01:35 +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: Got the heater fan... how to put it in????
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
    Wed, 24 Oct 2001 03:01:30 +0100
    ...the inside with epoxy resin)! Bite the bullet, roll your sleeves up, get stuck in and good luck!!! Tim(H) '86 Caravelle - 7 seater
  • Re: Engine conversion questions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 31 Dec 2001 19:36:41 +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...
  • AW: My Westy is totaled!
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:06:08 +0100
    ...Regards Christoph 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: The Bus Depot [mailto:vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM] Gesendet: Dienstag, 18. Dezember 2007 18...
  • Re: aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, i don't want to sell my van!!!!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:27:55 +1200
    ...My Caravelle understeers badly. It's a pig. That's with correct alignment. Understeer does NOT contribute to good handling or enthusiast-driver enjoyment...
  • Re: Taking out middle row in 7 seater
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Wed, 19 Feb 1997 22:40:43 -0000
    ...Do people prefer synthetic or wool based? Lionel Tun 1984 Caravelle GL lionel@ark.prestel.co.uk
  • Re: [Fwd: Survey: Fuel Mileage? /SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION]
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Tue, 11 Aug 1998 09:44:08 +0200
    ...Sincerely Rainer '89 Vanagon Caravelle GL 16" Syncro ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-7811, -7031 | | Regionales Rechenzentrum | | | Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet | Fax : (+49...
  • Re: Viscous Coupling Test
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Thu, 10 Dec 1998 12:38:38 +0100
    ...but only as long as you successfully manage to prevent a puncture ... :-) Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49...
  • Re: Help! It's raining & my bus won't accelerate.
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Wed, 17 Nov 1999 11:48:51 -0600
    ...Hi Listees, I've recently purchased an '87 Caravelle that I am starting to restore. Everything has gone well so far except that since...
  • caravelle 85-91 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 19 Dec 2001 19:57:13 EST
    Check this out. From Norway. I received this info by e-mail yesterday. Hello I sell complet eksos for 2.1 85-91 it...
  • Re: easy mod...ADJUSTABLE intermittant wiper!!! read!!
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Mon, 3 Apr 2006 17:22:58 +0200
    ...a kit (and for me no ocean in between :-) Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > On 4/3/06, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: >> >> This...
  • Re: AW: heater cointrol lever differences by year?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
    Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:26:34 -0400
    ...dyndns.org/st3/Bilder/bus/van_cover_difference.jpg > > Christoph > > 1985 Caravelle GL syncro > Germany > > > -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: Mike S [mailto:mikes@FLATSURFACE...
  • AW: VW Tirol?
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:51:41 +0200
    ...Christoph 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany PS: compare: First "syncro" brochure Germany: http://tinyurl.com/3lq7tu First "allrad" brochure Austria: http://tinyurl.com/4t84lz...
  • Re: Which Subaru engine?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
    Thu, 17 Jul 1997 12:34:04 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Should I buy this as an insurance policy? > > > > > > 1984 Caravelle GL auto, 188k miles > > > > > > Lionel Tun > > > ark@saqnet.co.uk > > > > Lionel, > > The 2.2L...
  • Re: Side Vent window retrofit?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 4 Nov 1998 02:17:35 -0800
    ...would really like to retrofit the vent wings to my 88 Caravelle, as it has only stationary windows. I cant see that the Golf...
  • Re: ALL AMERICAN MOVIE!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 8 Apr 1999 02:10:43 +0200
    ...1,9D, 3 seater panelvan; $25200 VW Caravelle: Cheap: 10 seat bus; $31650 Cheap: 6 seat Kombi: $33518 Cheap: Camper "California Coach" (Westfalia) 2...
  • Raintronic
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:23:26 +1200
    ...makes a similar unit? Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56 Dunedin, New Zealand andrew...
  • Re: the weekender saga again
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:45:13 EST
    ...over 10 years and 15+ vw vans, ya kinda get to know stupid trivia like this :<) chris '84 wolfsburg caravelle sunroof GL w/ a...
  • Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:14:54 +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: ebay plasma blue headlights
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 7 Nov 2001 19:25:14 +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...
  • Vanagon Syndrome Fixed - The Van runs smoother??
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
    Sun, 28 Jul 2002 22:24:05 +1000
    ...Mundy 89 Caravelle GL 97 Golf GL Canberra, Australia Ph: 61 2 62419343 AEST Wk: 61 2 62446749 AEST E-Mail: cwmundy@optusnet.com...
  • Re: Head welding any good? Are You Expeienced?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 23:44:17 -0400
    ...YMMV. -- Stephen* Chillicothe Ohio 1991 Caravelle Hans sold today to son #1 1987 Westy Franz 1984 Westy Fritz new radiator today! 1991 Jetta GL...
  • Re: light emitting diodes
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Thu, 22 Jan 2004 13:43:22 +0100
    ...Painfull in the case of expensive LED's :-( Have fun, Jaap '87 caravelle diesel ----- Original Message ----- From: JOHN WESTENBERG <mjjwest02@MSN.COM> Date: Wed...
  • Re: How fast should a 1.9L go??
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:53:27 +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...
  • Rear-facing halogens
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 3 Feb 2001 13:04:14 +1200
    ...I will probably mount a set of small high-intensity QHs as extra reversing lights on the Caravelle eventually. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St...
  • waving NVC (was RE: Vanagon & Eurovan - community helping community
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:38:13 -0700
    ...Saw :::this in eastern Australia in 76 too, when my family rented a Bay :::camper. ::: :::I wouldn't bother waving from my Caravelle, because...
  • Re: Dont do this at home ( I didnt)
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Fri, 8 Sep 2006 22:08:03 +0200
    ...spindle in the jack that had held the weight had just snapped.... >> >>Dont do this at home.... >>http://www.zorck.dk/Caravelle/vwdont.jpg >> > > > > >
  • AW: FS, '91 Vanagon w/wheelchair lift
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:42:53 +0100
    ...http://boltze.dyndns.org/terlinden/prospekte/usa/misc/1989_00_Vanagon_Disabl ed/ Regards Christoph 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von...
  • Re: ETKA CD for Mac?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:29:49 +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: pictures 60 years meeting in Hannover Germany
    Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
    Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:35:54 -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...
  • Re: Cool pics, some questions
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Mon, 10 Aug 1998 11:44:09 +0200
    ...Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-7811, -7031 | | Regionales Rechenzentrum | | | Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet | Fax : (+49-9131...
  • SVX into Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 10:51:27 +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: Transmission Options
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 15 Nov 2000 18:56:34 +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: '84 Westy Oil Press Problem/ Beaver Road Kill?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 17 Jul 2001 15:44:30 -0400
    ...Ran quiet and smooth....no problem mang! Thanks for the response! -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81 Diesel Rabbit...
  • Re: FW: Re: vanagon 5-speeds
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 28 Jul 2001 19:39:08 +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...
  • Dash/rear lights kaput
    Historical mailing list - Son Of A Vanagon
    Tue, 6 Jan 2004 07:51:19 -0800
    ...Cheers- Tyler Steele 91 Caravelle Columbus, OH --- Jeff Palmer <icecoldvw@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hi Tyler, > > Mine came back on the next morning mysteriously. No...
  • Re: Vanagon in South Africa
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 2 Mar 2000 04:18:01 +0100
    ...YOu can see the crash bars on http://www.autotrader.co.za Just search your way to the Microbus or Caravelle. > > But you should...
  • Re: After Market Cruise?
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:01:01 +0200
    ...http://www.waeco.com/pages/products/auto/04_d.htm Jaap, '87 Caravelle diesel > Hi All, > Does anyone have any experience, > installing Cruise Control...
  • Re: '79 Water-cooled Bus? Yessirree!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 4 Jun 1997 09:52:56 -0700
    ...I saw a new Caravelle with Mexican plates that had a T-2 body, Eurovan interior (well, the rear seats were the same) with...