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  • 90 Westy... Blown 2.1...What's It Worth?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 11:59:18 -0400
    ...Thanks for your help and input. -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "Franz" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" on loan to my nephew...
  • FW: Syncro question
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Wed, 8 Sep 1999 08:56:38 -0400
    ...in my name in this forum ? > > I own a 87' VW Caravelle Syncro GL and I have detected that my Viscous > Coupling > (VC) is...
  • Re: fastest vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:58:59 -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: Tire sale at Sears!!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 21:37:24 -0500
    ...I had switched wheels from my '91 Caravelle (Hans) over to the Westy (Franz) to see how Hans' alloys looked on Franz. The alloys...
  • FS '90 Westy in Portland, OR ...$13500 OBO
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 28 Apr 2005 14:09:35 -0400
    ...Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '87 Westy "Franz" soon to be with Son #2 '90 Carat "Parts" '91 Caravelle "Hans"...awaiting new engine '74 MGB...
  • Re: Airflow meter fix info wanted
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 19 Jan 1997 12:03:54 -0700 (MST)
    ...Please help, someone. > > Johan Nyberg, Sodertalje Sweden > '86 Caravelle C > > ---962474489-1834354111-853700453=:94270 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; NAME="miss.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding...
  • SA Quad round driving light grille....possible group purchase
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Fri, 22 Aug 1997 03:08:55 -0400
    ...this is the headlight arrangement that is currently being used on the new Vanagons (Caravelles) that are being made by VWSA. [Oo \X/ oO...
  • Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Wed, 15 Dec 1999 10:04:00 -0800
    ...Juha Koivisto '88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
  • Re: V-belt failure & engine health
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Mon, 26 Nov 2001 06:55:58 -0800
    ...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: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 26 Nov 1998 13:08:07 -0800
    ...My Caravelle doesn't even have fog lights in the rear, I've wired the fog light position to be brake lights, with tail...
  • Re: 84 GL Heater question
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Thu, 10 Dec 1998 16:08:24 +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: Intercooler for TD engines?
    Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 11:47:57 -0400
    ...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: Global Warming My Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:45:52 EDT
    ...rear of your bus under the ones that say "Microbus" "Camping" 'Caravelle" "Vanagon" & "Subaru" or whatever and roll your eyes at every SUV driver...
  • Re: Turning Circles in your mind. ;)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:53:53 +1300
    ...didn't have it fixed! I know that my unassisted 84 Caravelle has a notably small TC. I can't see how changing the...
  • Re: fire extinguisher info for vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Fri, 10 Nov 2000 22:09:30 -0500
    ...who didn't support algore...or GWB for that matter.) '91 Caravelle '84 Westy Chillicothe, OH ---------- >From: Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET> >To: vanagon...
  • Re: [Syncro] Syncro Forum
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 11:14:48 -0700
    ...pages. > > Well, just my 0.02 Deutsch Marks ... > > Sincerely > Rainer > > '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031...
  • Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Oct 2001 20:54:27 +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: Fuel Tank - 89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 20 Jan 2005 00:26:00 -0500
    ...Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '87 Westy "Franz" '90 Carat "Parts" '91 Caravelle "Hans"...awaiting new engine '74 MGB My first car...yep, I've...
  • Re: Awesome new Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:39:56 -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: LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Wed, 6 Feb 2008 11:35:48 -0500
    ...but better would be adding reflectors :-) >Anyone a picture of an US unit with reflectors? > >Jaap, >'87 Caravelle diesel > > > >>At 05:42 AM 2...
  • Re: HELP! What is GVW???
    Historical mailing list - Carol Premack
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 02:33:41 -0600
    ...anything but. > > > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand > VW & mollusc nut > 1984 Caravelle (currently SVX engine waiting for a trans) > 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2...
  • New lister & first time owner of '87 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Douglas and Annie Dodson-M�uck
    Sat, 8 Aug 2009 02:32:16 -0500
    ...have questions to pose yet it's late and I'm feeling tired so I'll sign off for now. ~ Douglas Mauck '87 Caravelle
  • Re: Audi 200T wheels
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 13 Dec 2000 23:06:40 -0800
    ...If aftermarket, what markings do I need to look for on them? Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently...
  • Colored lights (was: Re: any interest in clear/smoked/all red vanagon taillights?)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 24 Nov 2002 15:51:05 +1300
    ...Would blue taillights on a blue Caravelle look good? Probably not... I like to SEE the lights, not have blank-looking rear ends on...
  • Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 11 Dec 2003 22:23:42 +1300
    I was wondering what the best way to set-up my 84 Caravelle's shifter when installing the Porsche G50 trans. The trans has...
  • Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 17:42:04 -0500
    > From: Kim Springer <kimspringer@RCN.COM> > Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 11:51:17 -0700 > > I belive that the Europen octane ratings are different...
  • Frankfurt Auto show
    Historical mailing list - Henry C. Luhrs
    Wed, 17 Sep 1997 12:50:18 -0400
    ...In addition to Syncro Eurovans (which are called Caravelles and Multivans there) they have Syncro Golfs, Jettas (Ventos), and Passats. The Eurovans come in...
  • Re: New Syncro Email List (I am against it)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Mon, 18 Jan 1999 14:40:05 -0500
    ...It's open to any topic relating to VW Vanagon (Transporter, Caravelle, >Tristar) Syncros! >I have not added anyone to the subscription list, so...
  • Re: "Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:58:08 +1100
    ...west of > Brisbane.) The same goes for any other VW Vanagon/Caravelle/T3/Syncro > freaks. We're actually quite rare breed and having contact...
  • Unusal Vanagon version - anyone else see this before? <long>
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 11 May 1996 14:09:45 -0400
    ...The particular brochure is for a Caravelle Carat that appears to be designed as a businessman's express, and has an interior like no...
  • Muriel's return ...
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
    Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:19:27 +0100
    ...Ireland to be driving around a LHD US-spec Vanagon *ahem* Caravelle. The insurance company had no idea as to how to deal with...
  • Brand new to me 1984 Westy /AZ to OH Road Trip
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 21 Oct 2000 02:34:02 -0400
    ...Our fingers are crossed for a great trip! -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle...Hans '81 Vanagon (long gone) '98 GTi, VR6... first son (Eagle scout...
  • Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Fri, 8 Jul 2005 16:36:42 -0400
    ...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: State of the List... State your ages! (long)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 13 May 2004 01:08:01 -0400
    ...In '96 I passed this on to son #1 and I bought the '91 Caravelle (Carat). Son #2 bought a '68 KG and has...
  • Re: alloy wheels
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Wed, 8 Oct 1997 21:41:52 -0400
    ...These wheels were sold by VW on '85 thru 89 >vanagons (Caravelles). > >As it turns out I cannot use the nuts and bolts that...
  • Re: I need left door power window mechanism
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Thu, 27 May 1999 12:41:14 +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: Toyota Hiace luxury diesel vans cheap
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 10:07:28 -0500
    ...bring in >another for myself, as well as finishing my SVX Caravelle projekt! > >The Japanese keep VERY good care of their cars' cosmetics. > >You...
  • RSA grills
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 10:21:18 +1300
    ...VW vans (of all rear-engined kinds) really are addictive, aren't they? Regards Andrew 1984 Caravelle
  • Re: Vanagon tongue wait capacity?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 3 Aug 2005 06:17:40 -0400
    ...However, for braked trailers, my manual for 2.1L Transporter & Caravelle differs markedly.... Trailer with brakes (up to 12% gradient) 44kW: 4 speed : 1500kgs...
  • Head Gaskets: A Rite of Passage : A Prayer
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 16 Feb 2002 07:30:52 -0500
    ...My second van, Hans a '91 Caravelle, was perfect until I discovered the Westy. I drove him as a daily driver until last Spring...
  • Re: wives and vanagons...rant... LOL
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:50:09 -0500
    ...I will try to think about selling the '91 Caravelle, I know it's sat for four years and I know I need to...
  • Re: Which Subaru engine?
    Historical mailing list - Outdoor Technologies
    Thu, 17 Jul 1997 11:57:23 -0500 (CDT)
    ...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: Wankels
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 09:55:53 -0700
    ...PerL 88 Caravelle Syncro Ari Ollikainen wrote: > >Hi, volks, > > > >I was wondering about the Wankel for some time. A guy I know with an...
  • Re: Dash lights kaput
    Historical mailing list - Son Of A Vanagon
    Sun, 4 Jan 2004 11:12:27 -0800
    ...Any suggestions? -Tyler 1991 Caravelle Columbus, OH Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote: In a message dated 03/01/2004 12:07:41 AM...
  • Re: LA-area Porsche wreckers? Need to know badly!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 4 Oct 2000 21:00:16 +1200
    ...and will fit; other years are too long) to my 84 Caravelle. For this I need the following GOOD USED parts: 87-89 G50...
  • Re: types of fire extinguishing agents: (long, sorry)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 03:49:52 -0500
    ...the spectacular fireworks from the class D metal fire...ala block burning at some veedub campouts. -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle '84 Westy Chillicothe, OH
  • Prospective dates for Central Ohio Westies
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 8 Feb 2001 07:23:06 -0500
    ...anybody's welcome. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz or Sunny?
  • Westy rear end sag
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Wed, 3 Jul 2002 23:48:59 -0400
    ...the outhouse is almost done.} -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "Franz" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller" by...
  • Re: more seating and engine replacement
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Wed, 17 Nov 1999 10:54:42 +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: converting to 4 wheel drive
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Sun, 9 Dec 2001 09:21:40 -0800
    ...Toyota Estima Lucida 2.2 turbodiesel MPV (=narrow "Previa") > > 1984 VW Caravelle GL (to be fitted with 260hp Subaru SVX flat-6 & > > Porsche G50...
  • 91 Kaput & value$$?
    Historical mailing list - Son Of A Vanagon
    Fri, 2 Apr 2004 09:02:18 -0800
    ...I have received several requests to purchase the van for engine transplant projects, what is this van worth? 91 Caravelle 170Kmiles, blown engine (core...
  • Re: Ventilation and vegetarian controls
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 31 Jan 2002 00:07:42 -0500
    ...s Friday somewhere East of here. -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "unnamed" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller...
  • Re: Trusting Your Machine
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 1 Jul 2004 22:39:16 -0400
    ...driver '02 Jetta Wagon VR6 Wife's car Ex Vans: '91 Caravelle "Hans"...1995-2003 '84 Westy now with #1 son '81 Vanagon from...
  • SA quality -Re: 1998 SA Vanagon on eBay UK
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 19 Jan 2004 10:38:04 -0500
    ...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: 1986 Wasserboxer making Clack clack clack sound? AND power steering fluid
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:24:45 -0500
    ...more piercing! Welcome to the fold! -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller" by PO '90...
  • Re: Very dented muffler from Bus Depot
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 19 Dec 2000 07:04:12 -0500
    ...Just MHO. (ramble off) -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle...Hans '84 Westy...Fritz or Sunny? Chillicothe, OH [text/html]
  • Re: tdi
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 2 Dec 2001 15:59:15 +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: Van reactions
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 29 Apr 2001 23:15:24 -0400
    ...obvious admiration of our PRACTICAL van. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller" by PO '90...
  • Re: The Ideal vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 17 Oct 2003 22:22:03 +1300
    ...fridge that works (campers) >4.) ABS brakes Available, at least on Caravelle Syncros. >5.) 5-speed transmission with hi/low Dual-range? Why a...
  • Re: Florida Keys
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 3 Nov 2002 23:31:54 -0500
    ...YMMV. -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '87 Westy "Franz" '84 Westfalia "Fritz" on loan to my nephew '81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller...