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• Re: LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 17:06:16 +0100
  ...but better would be adding reflectors :-) Anyone a picture of an US unit with reflectors? Jaap, '87 Caravelle diesel > At 05:42 AM 2...
• French Syncro Club
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 19:17:57 +0100
  ...As an happy owner of a 16" TD Vanagon GL Syncro - with Oettinger engine and intercooler - which is called in France Caravelle GL, I...
• Re: Car tastes of our teenagers
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:36:10 -0500
  ...is beginning to grow on them...particularly for moving and weekend camping. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz or Sunny?
• Re: WTB: 15" Vanagon steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 11:37:18 +1000
  ...The 5-cylinder South African T3 Microbuses and > > Caravelles (Vanagons to Americans) all came with 6.5Jx15 alloys and still > > do. > > > > Simon Glen > > Toowoomba...
• Re: Awesome new Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:19:19 -0800
  ...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: pictures 60 years meeting in Hannover Germany
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:37:50 -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: Hurry Folks! The Price Will Go Up If It Runs!!!
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:37:00 -0800
  ...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: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 02:21:45 EDT
  ...any > > possibility to install some sort of diff-lock in an '86 VAnagon. > > ************************************************************ > > Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" > > '86 Caravelle C > > ************************************************************
• Re: Great Gallery of 'Bulli' 60th Anniversary Hannover
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:07:22 -0500
  ...display, there are a few > Syncro shots: > > 89 > 90 > 111 (note Caravelle sliding window in panel van) > 205 > > General T3 > Many LLE - Limited Last...
• more stoopid statz: location - Ferrun countries :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 04 Apr 97 21:09:02 CST
  ...94 Eurovan Syncro Double-ca Peter Larsson -SWE KIRUNA 86 Vanagon Caravelle C Johan Nyberg -SWE SODERTALJE 70 Bus Marcus Grant -UK.ENG.BIR...
• Alternative engine swaps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Jun 1995 21:39:09 -0700
  ...For engine swap fans, Ian and I figured out how the gas Rabbit engine goes into a Mexican Caravelle- its on its side at...
• Re: Deluxe dash console
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:59:09 +0200
  ...Jaap '87 Caravelle Diesel Bob Stevens wrote: >thank you!! been looking for a cup holder to replace the broken one on my >Passat and...
• South African parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Wed, 29 May 2002 11:48:45 -0400
  ...OEM SA Caravelle Emblems................................................$35 Similar to above. (Caravelle is the Deluxe version of the Microbus (vanagon) over in SA) I also have some...
• Re: Looking for info. of Tannin inhibitor. (coolant)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 00:45:27 -0700
  ...University of Western Australia > Perth, Oz > > Thanks in advance. > > Chibong > 87 Caravelle 1.6 Diesel > Private e-mail: dream5@iname.com > Company : sjxtal@nuri...
• Re: Sylvania 9004 CB headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 24 May 2000 09:38:34 -0700
  ...Certainly the stock H4 lights in my Caravelle are very >bright, and I'm really fussy about being able to see at night, not...
• Wanted: 1985-or-later front stubaxles anyone in LA area?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 01:22:23 +1300
  To fit Porsche brakes to my 84 Caravelle I need a set of later stubaxles ie 1985 or later. I have only just found...
• Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:31:12 -0700
  ...I can't remember what was on my Caravelle when I bought it; these tires are still on it (and haven't needed pumping...
• WAS Anyone have a South African ETKA? now Photos??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15:29 -0500
  ...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: The best engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 22:17:12 +1200
  ...The iron Holden 3.8 V6 in my 84 Caravelle caused severe understeer on tight twisties... no fun. I also do NOT believe the...
• Re: Buses in Spain and Portugal
  Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 08:03:49 +0100
  ...Jos=E9 Caravelle 89
• Re: Any clever nicknames?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 15:35:05 +0100
  ...where the 1980-91 VW minivans were called either "Transporters" or "Caravelles" with the occasional "Bus" or "Kamper". VW never sold them in the...
• Oh Dear, Oh Deer... Mel Came Through With the Dough for the Doe
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:11:46 -0500
  ...The 89 1991 Caravelle 1985 Wolfie Weekender pop top 1990 Spare Parts Locker 1973 Sportsmobile ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety - Final Answer!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:17:26 -0700
  ...it rates the 80-91 Caravelle (that's the > same as our flat-four, right?) in the highest safety category. > > < http://www.folksam.se...
• Re: Safety of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 14 May 2002 20:55:16 -0700
  ...it rates the 80-91 Caravelle (that's the >same as our flat-four Vanagon, right?) in the *highest* safety category. > >< http://www.folksam...
• Re: Oil light
  Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 08:48:19 -0700
  ...Oil light Howdy folks, My '82 diesel Caravelle blew a hose last Sunday on I-25 near Las Vegas,= NM. I smelled maple syrup...
• Re: weight distribution was:Some Clarifications
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 19:31:43 +1200
  ...My 1984 Type 2 Caravelle was fitted with an iron 3.8 V6. Wearing decent-but-not-performance Japanese boots, it never skated the...
• Re: bus?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 22:18:21 -0800
  ...to have missed the UK 'Type 25' for a> Vanagon/Transporter/Caravelle. From the '25' in the VIN _________________________________________________________________ Put your friends on the big...
• Starter click, no cranking bulletin
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 13:55:09 +0100
  ...ll get a british car, then I will be prepared for any stupidity. ************************************************************ Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" '86 Caravelle C ************************************************************
• Re[6]: SYNCRO 16
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 11:14:58 +0000
  ...Now we only need a way of combining our two Syncros into one without losing either of these abilities ... :-) Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL...
• Re: Anyone ever tried this on their vanagon??????????????
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:45:50 +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: 82 vanagon brakes.. how bad...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:00:40 -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: anybody able and wiling? Rear fill-panels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:58:33 +1200
  ...from the Hannover Editions(Whitestar,Bluestar Red star) and from the Caravelle Carat since 1985 and the last Limited Editions .You can get them...
• Lake Superior trip
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 10:27:44 -0400
  ...Chillicothe OH "89 Westfalia no name yet '90 Carat "Parts" '91 Caravelle "Hans"...awaiting new engine '74 MGB My first car...yep, I've...
• RE: Paulchen racks
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Wed, 21 May 1997 06:46:50 -0700
  ...all the relevant >contact details. > >Usual disclosures apply. > >Regards, Ralph >VW Caravelle GL 2.1 1988 > >---------- >> From: Bob O'Shaughnessy <oshaug@infinet.com> >> To...
• Re: SA 3,2litre WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 11:37:32 -0700
  ...Anybody heard > of these engines before? Maybe they are the 6-cyl Oettinger engine that > VW never put in the Vanagon/Caravelle? One person...
• Vanagon sighting
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 26 May 1999 16:55:19 +0200
  ...Big deal you might say, but it was no Caravelle or Transporter, but a US-spec Vanagon Westfalia, K model year (1989). It was...
• Re: BA-6 or DA-6 manual
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Mon, 29 May 2000 09:44:20 +0900
  ...you please share with other list members? > > I am ready to pay your expense. > > TIA. > > > > Best regards, > > Chibong Oh > > Caravelle diesel 1.6N.A. > > >
• Re: can anyone beat $180 for a pass side window regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 12:00:34 -0700
  ...These are OEM for European Caravelles (Vanagons), but instead of a cable drive, they use a screw jack mechanism, which is supposed to be...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:27:24 EST
  ...IIRC the SA Caravelles have a higher deck to alleviate this problem. Winkler's distributor to the US, Detlev at Vanagon Projekt has come...
• Re: Vanagon rust
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 12:38:26 EDT
  ...Vanagon rust > > > > Here the Vanagon / Caravelle rusts a lot: > > http://www.zorck.dk/t3/ > > > > To be warned..... > > > > Good suggestions on reapir received happily. > > > > Images...
• Re: Driver's door lock info?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 04:56:43 -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...
• Images of Toyota Hilux Surf mirrors & adaptors
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 18:47:57 +1200
  ...These mirrors will be going onto my 84 Caravelle. I have a wiring loom ready, using an older (early-80s) LandCruiser Prado (again Jap...
• Re: Great Gallery of 'Bulli' 60th Anniversary Hannover
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:31:32 -0800
  ...89 90 111 (note Caravelle sliding window in panel van) 205 General T3 Many LLE - Limited Last Edition - 1992 T3s made in Austria as...
• Re: Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 22:45:22 -0800
  ...gmail.com>wrote: > As another way of stalling getting the SVX-Caravelle on the road, I'm > wondering about converting the van to dual...
• Rubber noise reduction strips
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:30:07 -0700
  ...Yes, they can be installed on an '85 or in your case, your '95. ;-) since they did make Caravelle's and Microbuses well past...
• Re: Brake troubles - need opinions...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 20:35:40 +1200
  ...Happened to me just after buying my Caravelle, blew a left rear cylinder seal. The dual-circuit system ensures that you can still stop...
• Re: Canadians - Don't Forget to Vote! (We have a leader in less than 1 day!)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 21:02:32 -0800
  ...and it was a straight ticket and I meant not to vote for a president.....honest! -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle '84 Westy Chillicothe, OH
• Re: "Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 22:58:06 +1000
  ...west of Brisbane.) The same goes for any other VW Vanagon/Caravelle/T3/Syncro freaks. We're actually quite rare breed and having contact...
• Re: don't push our trip meter while driving!
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 10:34:05 -0500
  ...You can do this for other items around the van too! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle...
• Coolant line temps (?)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:40:23 -0500
  ...Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "Franz" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '82 Caddy VW Diesel P.U. Unknown future???? '90 Jetta GL...
• Re: AW: heater cointrol lever differences by year?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:40:15 -0500
  ...dyndns.org/st3/Bilder/bus/van_cover_difference.jpg > > > > Christoph > > > > 1985 Caravelle GL syncro > > Germany > > > > > > -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- > > Von: Mike S [mailto:mikes@FLATSURFACE...
• Re: Fryedaye Re: Can You Have Too Many Vanagons? an in-depth study of a modern social sickness.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:13:47 +1200
  ...and if I can I'll sell the Caravelle. I note that this van has the larger side windows without a crease just below...
• Re: Four Speed Wasserboxers?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 03:07:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...more > poorly than in Oz.We got Panel Vans,Window Vans,Caravelles,Carats, > Single Cabs,Double Cabs,Hightops and Syncros (in any of the...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:16:57 +0200
  ...href=" http://clickme.onelist.com/ad/gator3 ">Click Here</a> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031...
• Re: fastest vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 23:24:11 +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: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 21:20:25 +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: center of gravity and handling in wind / Stay Out of the Wind
  Historical mailing list - stephen steele
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 18:52:45 -0700
  ...My family and I were in my '91 Caravelle and I was doing about 60mph(speed limit55); it was late at night, the kids...
• South Africa, VW's
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Thu, 16 May 1996 08:21:08 GMT+1000
  ...All the shuttle-busses from airport to hotels were 'Vanagon' types (Transporters, Caravelles etc). Large numbers of Jetta's, Cabriolets, Golfs etc etc). I...
• "88 Wolfy Fold out table stuck shut
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 07:24:56 -0500
  ...No flame intended. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz or Sunny?
• re: EV Transmission Preference
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Wed, 28 May 1997 23:29:14 -0700
  ...EV Transmission Preference > >Could the T4/Eurovan/Caravelle owners on the list who have the 2.5 litre >engine let me know their preference...