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re: Westfalia Mercedes Vans
Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
Mon, 2 Jun 97 18:07:31 UT
...The new Eurovan (Transporter, Caravelle and Californias ) with TDI are more powerful than the Mercedes Diesels. Funny thing is that VW sells their VR6...
Re: opening rear windows?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 18:20:13 EDT
...size. >> The opening on the rear sliding windows in the SA Caravelle is taller than the US and European Vanagons (T3's). I suppose...
Wanted. 2.0 L aircooled engine - european version
Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:52:30 +0200
Hi I am researching the where and what about an engine for my 1982 aircooled 2.0 Caravelle Bus, 4 gear, gasoline, carburettor version...
Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Thu, 29 Sep 2005 21:00:34 -0500
...I didn't know a Allison / Rolls-Merlin could be shoe horned into the back of a Transporter/ Caravelle / Vanagon. I'd like to...
Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
Historical mailing list - hunnam
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 08:57:27 +1000
...Put in new door panels and fitted new Caravelle Seats. firstly I had to remove those pesky clips. The only way is to sharpen...
Re: Head leaks & a GM mechanics suggestion.
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:01:50 PDT
...changes. > >Regards, David Hayward > >71 Ghia Convert >88 Westy Syncro >89 Caravelle Carat >92 Passat Syncro ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www...
Re: convertible westy?
Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:21:10 +1000
...They cut the entire roof off, even the cab. > > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand > VW & mollusc nut > 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX...
Head gaskets: Rites and Prayers
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:01:14 -0500
...Did I make it apparent how pleased I am that the heads aren't pitted? -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans...
What Van was that?
Historical mailing list - King, Robert
3 Jan 1995 13:43:30 +1000
...From the front it looked a caravelle (or transporter or whatever). In fact it looked like the 'newer' (post 80) front end grafted onto...
Re: Synchro Wheels and Winch Bumpers
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Mon, 7 Dec 1998 11:48:12 +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...
Re: Cylinder Numbering and global orientation
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 07:07:56 -0500
...waiting for the cold Antarctic blasts. :) -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz or Sunny? > Is that accounting for declination? > > Karl...
Re: [Syncro] SyncroBeast going back together, HELP Please
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:43:39 +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...
Re: Vgon Crash Tests: no crush zones?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 20:26:07 +1200
...However I too would like to know exactly what the Caravelle's lower corner looked like.
Re: V8 T2
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 6 Feb 2006 22:47:23 +1300
...it had gone well it would have been fast; my 84 Caravelle with a 174hp 3.8 V6 was fierce in 2nd & 3rd, and...
Re: And the fund raising continues!!!
Historical mailing list - Ralph Mcmillan
Mon, 26 May 1997 22:40:38 +0100
...Regards, Ralph VW Caravelle GL 2.1L 1988 7 Seater Bus ---------- > From: Ron Lussier <coyote@likeminds.com> > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti...
Re: New Cheap South African Grills are Here! (Also Cheap Mud Flaps)
Historical mailing list - Fryday
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 16:30:39 -0700
...Is this normal? - The front mudflaps instructions were hard to read at best (a single hand drawn photocopied sheet (which says "Kombi or Caravelle...
Re: Jailbar kits
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 05:40:42 +1200
...beyond the surface, as I'm not interested for myself (my Caravelle has factory jailbars anyway, and if it didn't I wouldn't...
Re: On the horns of a dilemma
Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
Sun, 16 Mar 1997 00:22:12 -0000
...My 1984 Caravelle is on 183k miles and the original automatic gearbox is 100% OK (the gearbox has outlived the original engine). In fact...
More on Octane rating for Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
Wed, 23 Jul 1997 11:21:07 +0100
...He was very concerned about the manganese, as it is used to replace lead in gasoline. ************************************************************ '62 Johan Nyberg, Sodertalje Sweden '86 Caravelle C...
Re: GDI
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:54:13 -0700
...Per Lindgren 88 Caravelle syncro 73 Square
Total Brake Job (longish)
Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
Tue, 25 Apr 2000 08:26:18 +0300
...Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
DIN Outlet
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Mon, 13 Nov 2000 01:44:34 -0500
...Any clues? -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle '84 Westy Chillicothe, OH ---------- >From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re...
Re: Ist Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Amy and Andrew
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 17:58:22 -0500
...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: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Harald from Austria
Thu, 4 Jul 2002 05:44:33 -0400
...Bye, Harald Graz/Austria Harald@vwbus-online.de Caravelle CL syncro �88 with 112 HP and catalytic converter: http://members.aon.at/vau-weh...
Re: SUV Bashing) was Think Positive to start your new year
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 24 Jun 2003 07:21:49 -0700
...And it's made by my Buckeye neighbors to the North ( East > Liberty?). > > I still would prefer the Westy and even the Caravelle (Carat...
Diesel V-belt mystery
Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
Tue, 29 Feb 2000 08:02:47 +0200
...Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
Re: 93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:48:31 -0800
...It has factory > aluminum 14" wheels, which will eventually go on the 84 Caravelle for > sale, as probably will the 2.5i engine. > > I...
Rear heater matrix is identical to Polo's
Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
Wed, 8 Jan 1997 21:46:02 -0000
...Lionel Tun 84 Caravelle GL lionel@ark.prestel.co.uk
Re: Something to bring to the USA??
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sat, 23 Oct 1999 04:14:58 -0500
...Something to bring to the USA?? > > >> The sun is burning down on your VW Microbus / >> Caravelle. >> You're thirsty and the kids are nagging...
Re: R.Power Window Won't Budge:'90 Carat
Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:37:22 +0200
...Nigel Bennett Cape Town, South Africa ('89/90 Caravelle Syncro) -----Original Message----- From: Tom Nevin [mailto:tomnevin@usa.com] Sent: 02 August 2000 09...
Re: Steering shaft U joint replacement ?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 06:42:11 EDT
...I'm just in the process of finishing a up a bunch of mechanicals to my 89 Caravelle Carat and will soon be following...
Re: vanagon brake upgrades
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:45:36 +1200
...Subaru Alcyone SVX engine and Porsche transmission fitted to my 84 Caravelle, so I decided to go the whole hog and REALLY upgrade my...
Re: Dont do this at home ( I didnt)
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 17:04:42 -0400
...just snapped.... >> >>Dont do this at home.... >>http://www.zorck.dk/Caravelle/vwdont.jpg >> > > > >-- >Thanks, > >Jeff >86' >85' GL (sidelined and donating organs to...
Re: Towing with 88 autotranny
Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
Fri, 10 Jul 1998 13:50:43 +0200
...Best wishes Michael Meier 58 split, 34 hp - trailer not recommended 77 westy (allowed to tow 1800 kg) 90 caravelle auto (2000 kg allowed)
Re: Clutch Judder - 83 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 13 Aug 2000 22:45:09 +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...
SA Mud flaps: clarification
Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
Fri, 21 Jul 2000 20:41:23 -0400
...The Caravelle is a dressed up vanangon and has no >mudflaps--go figure. > >To try and clear things up, but more than likely just...
Re: Tires FS and New Carat in the 'hood
Historical mailing list
Tue, 22 Oct 1996 16:43:39 +0100
...Vanagon de Luxe 185 SR 14 Reinforced 94 R (670 kg) Caravelle Carat 205/70R 14 Loadindex: Speedindex: 90 600 kg K 110 km...
Re: Can anyone identify this syncro part?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 4 Sep 2002 16:35:49 EDT
...Anyway, since I know you have a 2wd, let me suggest that you should be looking at a South African Caravelle hub instead. The...
Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 23:59:57 +1200
...I didn't trust my Caravelle 2WD to do 365km on a tank. >2. needs more power Needs an SVX engine. >3. needs a...
Re: Somthing is up! Sharan
Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
Thu, 5 Mar 1998 09:56:46 +0100
...Keep well Michael D-Braunschweig (20 mls from Wolfsburg) 58 split 77 westy 90 caravelle
Re: Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Tue, 20 Jul 1999 09:57:42 +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: Complaint concerning Bus Depot
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 4 Oct 2000 07:14:06 -0500
...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: T3 syncro production
Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 17:44:37 +1000
...Also, all the Subaru conversions to T3 Transporters and Caravelles that I have seen here in Australia result in a vehicle with low engine...
Re: Disadvantages of syncros AND syncro question
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Tue, 8 Dec 1998 10:28:07 +0100
...Are German Syncro gas tanks different from American ones or are German gas stations' filling nozzles different from American ones? Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle...
Re: Sears Stops Selling Suspect Tires
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 23:05:01 -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: dont pusy our trip meter while driving!
Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 16:36:53 -0800
...You can do this for other items around the van too! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle...
New Brooklands Book on Vanagon ... & ... EV/ T4 too
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sun, 6 Jul 2003 19:43:04 -0700
...It cover the evolution of the Vanagon/Caravelle and some odities like the Oettinger 6, Tri-Star Syncro and the 2.6i 5Cyl from...
Re: Using O2 sensor for fuel mix adjustment?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 13 Oct 1997 13:34:59 -0700
...As my '86 Digijet > Caravelle doesn't have one of those sensors, I'm thinking of using an > external one. I know the earlier...
Re: Help! It's raining & my bus won't accelerate.
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 17 Nov 1999 07:24:55 -0600
...Help! It's raining & my bus won't accelerate. > Hi Listees, > > I've recently purchased an '87 Caravelle that I am starting to restore...
Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:13:26 +1200
...Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla...
Re: Snow white nightmare/iMac/CV jointitis
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 13:03:57 -0500
...Johnny had a bus with over 500 K with the original CV joints and original transmission fluid. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans...
Towing with A-frame attached to front bumper mount?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:15:57 +1200
...for towing, using an A-frame? I need to bring my Caravelle 365km to Dunedin from Christchurch, where it's been stored. The buular...
Re: Oildipstick marks on 2L aircooled 82 gasoline engine
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 3 May 2004 08:50:35 -0500
...Oildipstick marks on 2L aircooled 82 gasoline engine Hi I've just bought at 1982 Caravelle 82, 2L gasoline. I do not yet have...
Re: Viscous Coupling Test
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Thu, 10 Dec 1998 15:19:09 +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...
Trailer 3=>2 converter
Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 11:35:17 +0200
...Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
Re: rollover accident in a 1971 VAN
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 4 Dec 2001 18:39:10 +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: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:24:45 +0100
...Jaap '87 Caravelle Diesel > 1) The pivot Ball is raised with a spacer block, increasing the > relative travel of the lower end of the...
Re: AAR auxillary air regulator
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 16:55:14 -0400
...On demand I will repost a description of how to repair/ upgrade this one. ************************************************************ Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" '86 Caravelle...
Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 19:23:18 -0800
...What is the thoughts of any one out there in List Land? > > > David > 1990 Caravelle > --- Move to a better address --- > + today freemail + > http://www...
Re: 130Mph, or even 90 -- you're nuts
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 8 Dec 2004 19:02:52 +1300
...ever looked at the Caravelle vs Volvo website? -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW...