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  • Re: Power window motor replacement
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Mon, 14 Jun 1999 16:13:12 +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...
  • Tacho installation: wiring
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 2 May 2000 10:24:40 +1200
    ...the Bus Depot to New Zealand, for fitment to my 84 Caravelle. This 84 has no tacho; I'm not sure what year US...
  • Re: push start
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:20:55 +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: bilstiens.. are they worth it...Konis?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:40:46 +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: Windshields: all years the same?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 1 Jan 2005 01:22:23 +1300
    ...Think I'll have to get a band for the Caravelle... black, or perhaps a body-matching dark blue... put a logo on? Volkswagen...
  • Vanagon factory cruise control system... install resource?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:55:10 -0500
    ...Creamsicle? '91 Caravelle "Hans" '90 Carat "Parts" '74 MGB My first car...yep, I've kept it since '74 '93 Chevy S-10 '91...
  • Hansen brake kits #2
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:09:29 +1200
    ...my Caravelle's an 84! But I >believe both versions have a rotor integral with the front hub. > >The South African (RSA) Caravelle has...
  • Re: Plugs, what does the colour say?
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Sun, 24 May 1998 08:56:31 -0700
    ...gives different hues of gray, from > > sooty black to white, but no browns. > > ************************************************************ > Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" > '86 Caravelle C > ************************************************************
  • Re: Factory tacho swap
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 09:34:38 -0800
    ...wiring differences out? > >What would I expect to pay? > >My 84 Caravelle lacks a tachometer, and I would rather have a factory one >than...
  • Re: help me stop the oil light from blinking!
    Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
    Fri, 31 Mar 2000 08:23:20 +0300
    ...Regards, Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
  • Re: swap of front end components?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:21:34 +1300
    ...I have a PS rack to fit to my 84 Caravelle; lack of availability of used parts means that for the forseeable future I...
  • Re: Moby L spotted! Holy synchro and a half....
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 09:12:50 +0200
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel Chris Renz <aircooledchris@EUCASAFARI.VENDIOWEB.COM> wrote: here in the Safeway parking lot, in Eureka California, I just saw one...
  • Re: Looking for new adoptive parents in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 13 Mar 2006 02:24:27 -0500
    ...sold to be picked up soon '91 Caravelle "Hans"... FS on theSamba '74 MGB My first car...yep, I've kept it since '74...
  • SA Quad Round Driving Light Grille (pls read if interested)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Wed, 27 Aug 1997 20:00:31 -0400
    ...grille that is currently being used on brand new SA Vanagons (Caravelles). this grille will work on any vanagon, '80-'91. Here is the...
  • Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
    Tue, 15 Aug 2000 01:34:42 -0700
    ...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: charge rate at main & aux batt
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:46:56 +0200
    ...http://www.batteryuniversity.com All about charging, discharging, storing, maintaining batteries Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > > This is basically correct. Every battery has a specified...
  • Re: Friday Alfa Romeo Montreal
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:26:13 -0500
    ...I also had a Renault caravelle like the one the lady had. And a pujo 404. Good thing that I am over those phinicky...
  • Re: Only 2,138 16" Syncros Were Made--letter from Germany
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Mar 1997 11:35:56 -0800
    With Derek's new figures, it would seem that the Westfalia conversion numbers were hidden in the Caravelle/Bus figures, as the panels and...
  • Re: some vanagon questions.
    Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
    Fri, 9 May 1997 22:33:49 +0200 (MET DST)
    ...info would be > greatly appreciated! > >peace, > >jeff (gilbert_jeff@tandem.com) Regards, bye, Philippe Oudot '89 Caravelle Syncro GL TD 16" French Syncro Club
  • Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 22:22:40 +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: Power window conversion
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 5 Dec 2001 22:22:46 +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...
  • Fw: Its NOT a mini-van!
    Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
    Thu, 7 Oct 2004 13:49:23 +0200
    In Sweden they are known as VW bus or VW Pickup and to the people that has had closer contact VW Transporter, Caravelle etc...
  • slow pressure buildup [diesel]
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Fri, 8 Jul 2005 17:01:06 +0200
    ...pump, but that doesn't explain the vacuum Thanks Jaap 1987 Caravelle Diesel -- The information contained in this communication and any attachments is confidential...
  • Re: Europe. Only europe
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 4 May 2006 17:37:35 -0700
    ...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: [ev_update] VW to replace my Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 27 Dec 1999 20:01:58 -0700
    ...different VW models? > > > > I give examples: > > Vanagon = Transporter and Caravelle T3 > > Eurovan = Transporter and Caravelle T4 > > Rabbit = Golf A1 > > Dasher = Passat B1 > > Quantum = Passat...
  • Re: WTB: "TRANSPORTER" emblem for hatch
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:03:15 -0700
    ...I got Transporter, Caravelle, and Microbus badges about a decade ago. Now I realize the Transporter badges will not likely fit my Doka. You...
  • Re: public garages/wasRe: Westy height ? Garage door openings w
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:26:16 +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: Looking for average cost to replace a 2.1 motor
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 8 Sep 2003 22:56:19 -0400
    ...his follow up answers to technical questions. -- Stephen* Chillicothe Ohio 1991 Caravelle Hans 1987 Westy Franz 1984 Westy Fritz 1991 Jetta GL diesel daily...
  • FS in NZ: 84 Caravelle and 93 Microbus 2.5i, or swap for Split-windshield
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:27:19 +1200
    ...Swap 93 Microbus 2.5i or 84 Caravelle GL for Split van body? I'm thinking of disposing of my two T3s, selling or...
  • Re: New Syncro Email List (I am against it)
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:33:33 -0800
    ...Rainer >(still having to subscribe, but will surely do so :-) > >'89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >| Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031...
  • Re: Throttle adjustments help wanted
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 18 May 1999 13:38:58 PDT
    ...Any ideas >welcome. > > > ************************************************************ > Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" > '86 Caravelle C > 1Co 13:12 > ************************************************************ > > _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On...
  • Re: On Longevity, Displacement,Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 1 Apr 2002 14:48:06 +1200
    ...My 84 Caravelle had an all-iron V6 >> and it understeered most unpleasantly. >> - > >With all that weight in the back I would've thought...
  • Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:15:01 +0100
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel ----- Original Message ----- From: Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 14:02:42 EST To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Power Window Regulator
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Thu, 2 Oct 2003 08:43:02 -0400
    ...The PO installed an aftermarket power window motor (bosch) and regulator (said it was a VW compatible Caravelle). The regulator was failing recently and...
  • 1998 SA Vanagon on eBay UK
    Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
    Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:01:35 +0000
    ...new Vanagon is also South African; it's a white 1995 Caravelle with the same 2.6i engine and the same alloy wheels. I...
  • Re: SA Vanagon sighting MTV
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 12 Apr 2004 07:32:37 -0700
    ...Anyway the Vanagon, or Microbus, or Caravelle, whatever the SA model is, looks pretty cool. But be warned, depending on your sensability you will...
  • Re: Sylvania 9004 CB headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - John P
    Tue, 23 May 2000 23:55:26 -0000
    ...Certainly the stock H4 lights in my Caravelle are very > bright, and I'm really fussy about being able to see at night, not...
  • Re: ETKA cd's ..... interested? read
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 25 Mar 2001 23:00:28 -0500
    ...at cost replacement...who can complain? -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller" by PO '90...
  • Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 30 Aug 2001 22:00:05 +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: Versatility of a VW van in a Divorce
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 26 Dec 2002 12:11:04 -0500
    ...There is life after loss. -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "Franz" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" on loan to my nephew '81...
  • Welcome aboard Christophe/German imports
    Historical mailing list - Jim Stout
    Thu, 3 May 2007 16:23:56 -0500
    ...living > in > Germany and I'm driving a 1985 pre-series Caravelle GL syncro. Since 1999 > I'm collecting everything about the VW Bus...
  • Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:35:33 -0600
    ...Bob, The SA Big Brakes during that time are from the SA T3 Caravelle. The Audi 5000/200 brakes just happens to be compatible...
  • Re: Sliding door lock info
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Wed, 7 Jun 2000 16:05:38 -0700
    ...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: Getting rich selling parts
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 13 Sep 2001 22:34:25 +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: heres some sport seats for your vanagon...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 1 Nov 2002 23:05:17 +1300
    ...I will eventually fit this seat to my Caravelle, but I will have a tilt column fitted by then, so hopefully entry-egress won...
  • Re: '86 heated driver's seat cold
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
    Thu, 16 Jan 1997 22:24:12 -0500
    ...I haven't tried to take the seat apart yet, has >anyone? > > >Johan Nyberg, Sodertalje Sweden >'86 Caravelle C > Have repaired a number of...
  • Re: EV "Winnie" VR6 sighting
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Apr 1997 20:18:53 -0500 (EST)
    ...It is also shown on my 1996 German Transporter and Caravelle/Multivan brochures. Chris '93 EuroVan GL Previous Owner of '89 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg
  • Fw: Towing a pop-up camper
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Brady
    Sat, 14 Mar 1998 13:41:39 -0800
    ...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: Cliffs, road markers, handling and sheep
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 15 May 2000 11:09:39 +1200
    ...haven't driven anything but diesels for so long, since my Caravelle's trans died late 1998. Diesel is a little over half that...
  • Hans is home awaiting surgery
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 1 Jan 2002 23:06:25 -0500
    All went well with the trip to Akron to retrieve Hans the stranded '91 Caravelle. There were snow squalls up and back but the...
  • Re: pictures 60 years meeting in Hannover Germany
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:36:58 -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: Suspension parts wanted
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:45:10 -0800
    ...How's your barrio spanish? IIRC you're putting an eg33 into a vanagon/caravelle/t3 or somesuch and need some exotic 2006 F1...
  • Interstates / MXT / H4s
    Historical mailing list - David Clark
    Sun, 14 Nov 1999 21:28:15 -0000
    ...David Clark 1985 VW Caravelle 1.9L DG Manual 1960 Humber Super Snipe Estate 3.0L 3 Speed Manual 1988 Fiat Uno 1.1L...
  • $150 busses and wannabussers, piston slap...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Jul 1996 12:02:19 -0700
    ...So, as I'm beginning to think about T4/EuroVans/Caravelle // whatever, what exactly is Piston Slap and what was the problem? I'd...
  • Re: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 19 Oct 2001 22:22:07 +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...
  • Bus drivers and waving.
    Historical mailing list - Darren \"DeJaWu\" Wu
    Thu, 17 Oct 1996 13:52:02 +1000 (EST)
    ...The '85 we have is a Caravelle and I think someone told me you Americans call it a Eurovan. So, what is a westfalia...
  • Re: Crash.....Bang.......Boom
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 10 May 2000 16:52:47 -0700
    ...photos of the front & cab interior of > the head-on test Caravelle used against the Volvo on Bud Premack's > www.oz.net/~sneakers...
  • Re: Subaru Conversions Longevity?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 1 Apr 2001 06:36:09 -0400
    ...a natural match (in my mind). -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller" by PO '90...
  • Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 23:36:37 -0500
    ...Waiting for Spring! -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "Franz" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" on loan to my nephew '81 Diesel Rabbit...
  • Re: Vanagon Brochures from Around the world - found Ad for those quad
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:03:02 +1100
    ...This includes Syncro Caravelles, Double Cabs, Single Cabs and High top vans plus all the usual suspects. If anybody would like scanned copies for...