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Re: New Cheap South African Grills are Here! (Also Cheap Mud Flaps)
Historical mailing list - Fryday
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 11:25:00 -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...
5 cyl Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 7 Jun 1995 17:31:49 -0700 (PDT)
...Tey test drove the '91 vanagon caravelle 2,5 liter. As some of you know, sa has/had laws that forced car manufactures that...
Re: Dashboard light filters and a relay on the dashboard light circuit
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 07:45:03 -0700
...Mundy <DIV></DIV>>>89 Caravelle GL <DIV></DIV>>>97 Mk3Golf GL <DIV></DIV>>>Hm: 61 2 62419343 <DIV...
Re: Repowering madness, is this workable?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 27 Nov 1998 14:42:05 -0500
...past because the A6 weights about 225 pounds less than a Caravelle, but it > should still be a respectable 10 second figure. I also...
Re: My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:54:47 -1000
...My Favorite Vanagon Accessories > WISHLIST ITEMS FOR VW CARAVELLE > RSA=Republic of South Africa > *HAVE > -WANTED > > BODY > -Fiberglass wraparound bumpers (eg from Carat) > -Grills...
Re: Ventilation and vegetarian controls
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 12:23:03 -0700
...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: Help! It's raining & my bus won't accelerate.
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Wed, 17 Nov 1999 17:20:37 -0800
...Sincerely, Mark Keller 91' Carat Lazarus In rainy Duncan, BC se7en wrote: > Hi Listees, > > I've recently purchased an '87 Caravelle that I am...
Re: parts are parts?
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 16 Oct 1998 00:20:43 -0700
...PerL 88 Caravelle Syncro Michael Harrnacker wrote: > the windows do look bigger than ours. the SA website pictures were tough to > tell...in one...
Re: You could be fooled (story of low oil pressure)
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Wed, 27 Oct 1999 21:42:22 -0700
...common method (at VW) to fix it? Comments welcome! > > Juha Koivisto > 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 > seats) > TURKU, FINLAND
Re: [Syncro] Sealant between transmission and engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:19:32 -0400
...Ciao, Thanasis 1973 1303S Super Beetle 1990 Caravelle CL Syncro16 Camper ________________________________ From: Syncro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Marshall...
Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 18 Jul 2003 06:46:08 +1200
...tire), and will be fitting 17-18" wheels to my modified Caravelle eventually. Don't laugh; I will be fitting feelers too! (BLACK ones...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:22:53 -0700
...There are also pictures of Caravelle Carat Westfalia poptop, with some really cool 16" alloys! They are multispoked(about 25-30 spokes?) and they...
VanaGone Camping ( longish)
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Thu, 25 Jun 1998 22:18:25 +0200
...that just last night I stumbeld over a front bashed -87 "Caravelle Carat" at the wreckyard ! I'm negotiating �bout the complete interior which...
Re: South African Secrets Revealed (Ken comes clean!)
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Thu, 3 Dec 1998 09:02:36 -0800
...VW motor into a Vanagon (the stock setup for the current Caravelle in > South Africa). The deal is ready to go through and I...
New member from New Zealand
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:08:37 +1300
...In October 1998 I bought a tidy exAustralian 1984 Caravelle GL, equivalent to the Vanagon GL. It was fitted with a 175hp 1990 Holden...
Re: [Syncro] Springs & Weights
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:38:53 -0700
...1665 kg > > > > Caravelle/ Kombi L: 1700 kg > > > > Caravelle GL: 1730 kg > > > > Joker (westy) with pop top: 1860 kg > > > > Joker highroof: 1900 kg > > > > Pickup: 1540...
Juli's mirror & UPS & packing material
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:58:48 +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: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:23:43 -0700
...There are also pictures of Caravelle Carat Westfalia poptop, with some really cool 16" alloys! They are multispoked(about 25-30 spokes?) and they...
Re: engine efficiency, I4s, subies, etc
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:35:38 +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: "Bus" or "Vanagon"
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:35:48 +1000
...Similar watercooled ones got the Caravelle name for the first time. >When VW changed the body significantly in 1980, ditching the rounded classic >"Bus...
Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:30:17 +1200
...My Caravelle GL was just fine at 180-190kmh with stock suspension and ordinary (if nonstock) wheels & tires. The only problem (with my van...
Re: 5 speed? they do exist (in Europe...)
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 08:45:10 -0700
...This takes the need for more gears. > > Best wishes > Michael Meier > Germany > > 58 split > 77 westy > 90 caravelle auto
Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good -- Re: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Don Clark
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:59:33 -0400
...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: How common is the factory sunroof?
Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
11 Dec 96 18:44:03 EST
...Technically, you can still order a brand new '97 T4 Caravelle (eurovan) in Europe with a sliding sunroof, but not here in the states...
Re: Fuzzy Gasket
Historical mailing list - Rob Jennings
Tue, 24 Jun 1997 08:05:03 -0700
...The Vanagon (and I presume Caravelle) versions had > vents in the upper rear cabin area for fresh air. There are four levers > on the...
Re: vanagon front seat ideas? what other seats fit? what have some of you
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 11:22:56 +1200
...My 84 Caravelle doesn't have swivels. The seats are in good condition, are firm and quite comfortable. But no real side support for...
Re: cruising speed
Historical mailing list - John Smith
Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:18:32 -0500
...a U-turn and drove off. > > -- > Stephen Steele > > Chillicothe OH > '91 Caravelle Hans > '84 Westfalia Fritz or Sunny? > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN...
Re: Trip report from France/Switzerland
Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 13:03:42 -0700
...I did spot a few Vanagons "Transporter" and "Caravelle" as they are called over there. Most were utility vehicle but I did spot a...
Re: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Adam Brooks
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 10:02:23 -0400
...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: Translation Request
Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
Sun, 18 Sep 2005 23:07:57 +0200
...Maybe anyone has personal experience with ETOS? (haven't used ETOS or ETKA) Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > I stumbled across the text below, have...
Re: 16'' conversion/syncros
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 21 Apr 1997 12:39:20 -0400
...Besides that, it was a Caravelle not a Westfalia. >Forget about the Oettinger 3.2 itself! This engine had been developed by >Volkswagen and...
Re: Come out of the closet, all
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:07:06 -0500
...Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '89 Westy no name yet '91 Caravelle "Hans"... FS on the Samba '90 Carat "Parts" '74 MGB My first car...
Dreams about a future VW T5 synchro "bus"
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 Jun 97 14:18:33 EDT
...Make it in roughly the same styles as the busses (Caravelle, Transporter, Singlecab. Result would (hopefully) be: A lightweight (about the same as a...
Re: Parting out vs. Repairing an '85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 13:22:20 -0900
...An I-4 conversion would put him t the upper end of the 1985 price range. -- Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle "Hans" '84...
Re: engine efficiency, I4s, subies, etc
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 4 Nov 2001 11:59:55 +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: French Syncro Club
Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
Sat, 14 Dec 1996 11:17:00 +0100
...I remember you that 1 inch = 2.54 cm, get your computer!! I should say my Caravelle,(Vanagon) is a lot lighter than a...
Re: French Syncro Club
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 14 Dec 1996 12:28:25 -0500
...I remember you that 1 inch = >2.54 cm, get your computer!! >I should say my Caravelle,(Vanagon) is a lot lighter than a...
Re: Drive shaft removal (Syncro)
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:53:59 -0400
...front CV halves. > > Have a nice weekend, everybody :-) > > Sincerely > Rainer > > '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > | Rainer M Woitok | Phone: (+49-9131) 85-27811,-27031...
Re: Car tastes of our teenagers
Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:32:46 -0700
...is beginning to grow on them...particularly for > moving and weekend camping. > > > -- > Stephen Steele > Chillicothe OH > '91 Caravelle Hans > '84 Westfalia Fritz or Sunny? >
Vanagon running rough
Historical mailing list - Stew
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 21:18:33 +0000
Earlier this year I bought a 78,000 mile 2.1L 1991 VW Caravelle. Took it for a good test drive - about 10 miles...
Re: Fuzzy Gasket
Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
Mon, 23 Jun 1997 23:14:31 -0400
...The Vanagon (and I presume Caravelle) versions had > vents in the upper rear cabin area for fresh air. There are four levers > on the...
Re: [Syncro] Two thumbs up to Gary Lee and his racks!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:03:55 -0700
...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: NVC: What Motorcycles/Cars Do Vanagon Owners Have?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 12 May 2004 20:20:56 +1200
...Sigma SuperSaloon 2.0 5-speed 1984 VW Type 2 (Transporter) Caravelle GL 5-speed with Holden 3.8 V6, due for SVX transplant...
Copy of: Re: How common is the factory sunroof?
Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
11 Dec 96 16:10:58 EST
...Technically, you can still order a brand new '97 T4 Caravelle (eurovan) in Europe with a sliding sunroof, but not here in the states...
2WD diff lock add on
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:42:15 -0300
...For any bus back to '69?, and for all vanagons/caravelles. some comments. One list member had one professionally installed by a trans rebuilding...
Re: Twelve, Six and a verdict on Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Thu, 1 Apr 1999 15:33:07 +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: What to buy? Many "buying guide" questions
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:35:38 +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: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:37:33 -0700
...http://www.vanagonparts.com/photos.html My Carat fits under the Caravelle model. -Robert -----Original Message----- From: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@vanagon.org> To...
Re: Stereo sound upgrade - more bass
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 10:12:13 -0700
I should mention that I have power windows, but the passenger side is a replacement, aftermarket window (Electric Life for VW Caravelles from Van...
[Syncro] For Sale in Europe, '86 VW Syncro full camper, 112 HP, F/R difflocks, on/off road tires, petrol heater, great shape (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:37:03 -0700
...1986 German-market Volkswagen Caravelle Syncro 112 HP petrol engine 14" wheels, with full Reimo camping conversion; Reimo aerodynamic high-top roof with extra...
Re: Brand new to me 1984 Westy /AZ to OH Road Trip
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 09:21:53 +0200
...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: wierd brake stuff :-(
Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:08:45 -0000
...Good luck! Tony '95 VW Caravelle
Bios
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 13:28:03 -1000
...The background and experiences of individual listees could prove most excellent fare. -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle Chillicothe, OH ---------- >From: James Creech <jacreech@VISUALLINK.COM...
Re: '99 SA Vanagon pics... exhaust
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:36:19 +1300
...My V6-equipped Caravelle had stock manifolds; the excausts ran forward to a point under the trans nose, where a single-ended muffler sat...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:29:26 -0700
...There are also pictures > of Caravelle Carat Westfalia poptop, with some really cool 16" alloys! They are > multispoked(about 25-30 spokes?) and they...
Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:52:42 -0600
...Thu, 11 Dec 2003 22:23:42 +1300 > >I was wondering what the best way to set-up my 84 Caravelle's shifter >when...
Re: Repowering madness, is this workable?
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sat, 28 Nov 1998 13:00:07 +0100
...past because the A6 weights about 225 pounds less than a Caravelle, but it >should still be a respectable 10 second figure. I also...
Re: Cliffs, road markers, handling and sheep
Historical mailing list - John P
Thu, 11 May 2000 23:55:08 -0000
...At least the Caravelle doesn't corner with the drama of a > hard-driven early Split like the 57 I used to have). > > Manual...
Re: Power Window Regulator
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Thu, 2 Oct 2003 12:21:05 -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...
FW: Dehler Profi conversion Vanagon Sighting
Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
Tue, 7 Sep 1999 14:54:50 -0400
...of Dehler VW campers or business vans (mobile offices), based on both the Caravelle and LT. Unfortunately in German only. PerL 87 Syncro 112i