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  • Re: German Ebay
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 1 Nov 2004 11:32:54 -0700
    ...There are some very cool T3 and T4's for sale there, Does > anyone know how and if it is possible to ship one...
  • EV Transmission Preference
    Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
    Tue, 27 May 1997 08:31:08 -0700
    Hello everyone, Could the T4/Eurovan/Caravelle owners on the list who have the 2.5 litre engine let me know their preference for...
  • Re: Are these rims any good for a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Mon, 13 Sep 2004 10:19:38 +1000
    ...Since the Passat wheels fit a T4 with no mods and a T4 standard wheel will fit a T3 with only the centres needing...
  • Re: anybody have 1.9TD w/ air cooled tranny
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Wed, 1 Feb 2006 15:51:18 -0700
    ...Subjectively it has more torque than any gas engine T3 or T4. Objectively, comparing with my 2.5l I5 T4 Westy with 4sp auto...
  • 522 hp
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Mon, 16 Dec 2002 14:55:53 -0500
    ...VWT4 mit 522PS" it's in German, but briefly the stats: T4 with 522 hp Claire (sp?) CT4 993 3.6 L biturbo tuned...
  • :) Sharran (Stone?), tax, music, etc.
    Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
    Mon, 20 Feb 1995 23:04:07 GMT
    ...clare, ireland - - 1991 T4 Diesel - blue thing - 104000 miles and close to tears - "I met someone who looks a lot like you She does...
  • Re- EUROVAN experiences
    Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
    5 Dec 1994 09:39:25 U
    ...spectacle, if we all signed up for that?!) Norman"wishful thinking"Leong nleong@synoptics.com '93 T4 with not nearly enough miles on it
  • Vanagon head temperature
    Historical mailing list - Tim Jordan
    Fri, 14 JUL 1995 01:52:06 UNDEFINED
    ...Does anyone know what head temp a T4 engine should run at? I know of the cracked head/ dropped seat problems these engines have...
  • Re: why does #3 pist/cyl always go bad first?
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Tue, 25 Aug 1998 13:29:01 -0400
    ...FWIW every higher (125k+) mile T4 I've seen is down about evenly compression wise on 1 and 3 say 1 and 3 at...
  • Re: extended camper van
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:53:56 -0800
    Jeff, The T4 & T5 vans are front engined so no issues there. The T3 version I've seen (in pics only), had an opening...
  • Re: Bus/Vanagon T designations
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 Mar 2004 22:42:36 EST
    ...T1 - '50-'67 Microbus T2 - '68-'79 Baywindow bus T3 - '80-'91 Vanagon T4 - '92-'03 Eurovan T5 - '04-present Eurovan chris
  • Re: eurovan steering wheel
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:54:03 +1000
    ...Did anyone try the eurovan wheel? Flo, I think you'd have the same problem since the T4 (EV) steering wheel is smaller in...
  • Re: Plastic wheel covers
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:01:45 -0700
    Mark, EuroVan (aka T4) steel wheels of that vintage are usually ET45 vs. SA T3 vans which use ET30 wheels. That's 1/2...
  • Re: fiamma bike rack
    Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
    Thu, 6 Jan 2000 11:15:40 -0800
    ...than half the price of the > paulchen. <A HREF="http://www.fiamma.com/catalog/cbvwt4_t2.html">Carry-Bike > vw T2 and T4</A>
  • Re: wierd EV sighting (well, wierd here in the US)
    Historical mailing list - ZACH
    Wed, 22 Oct 1997 12:08:17 -0800
    ...I saw a very nice looking T4 in Europe which not only had the double rear doors but had a very well integrated looking...
  • Re: Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 21 May 2012 14:41:11 -0400
    ...What is the list consensus on that combination? << > > Why just the mention of T4s on this list means you're leaning > towards the Dark...
  • Re: some crazy german T3/T4 pics
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 10:21:39 EST
    In a message dated 1/25/01 7:07:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, keith_adams@TRANSCANADA.COM writes: << My fave is the mint...
  • Transporter designations
    Historical mailing list - Douglas Martin
    Tue, 26 May 1998 23:48:58 -0700
    ...T1 Transporter = split screen (to 1967) T2 Transporter = Bread Loaf/Bay Window (to 1979?) T3 Transporter = Vanagon (to 1991) T4 Transporter = Eurovan Yet I...
  • Re: Nokian tires
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 3 Dec 2003 09:10:18 -0500
    ...etires.com 195R14C 106/104Q Nokian Hakkapeliitta CS <http://www.etires.com/tireSpec.jsp?specID=3420> Good winter tire! Right wieght range T442642 205...
  • Type 4 FI performance questions.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 May 1996 22:16:46 -0500
    ...Why cant I get more out of a T4 and keep the FI. AVP and Stephens simply say you can't and won't...
  • Re: Bus/Vanagon Literature Database...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 04 Feb 1995 11:25:14 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Russek T4 Pocket Repair Manual >From the UK, covers diesel 4&5 cyl as well as 4 cyl gas. Unfortunately does not have anything...
  • Re: 9-pass vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 01 Jul 1996 08:08:49 -0500 (EST)
    ...BTW didja know that there are 11 passenger T4s? Yep, one can get the 9 pass configuration with two side-mounted jump seats in...
  • Re: Reclining the front passenger seat?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 06 Jun 1997 08:24:59 +0200
    ...One company is offering an air suspended seat for the T4 (EV) and I like to try putting it into the Vanagon. But I...
  • Re: Reflective Tape NHTSA Study link
    Historical mailing list - Ian Anderson
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 08:36:05 +1000
    ...My former breakdown van, T4 LWB, was covered in the tape which actually got pretty bright in certain conditions, dusk on the highway with...
  • Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
    Historical mailing list - Ian Anderson
    Thu, 17 Jul 2003 17:50:56 +1000
    ...VW never made a 16 > inch alloy wheel??? > VW make 16" alloys for the T4. They also do a 16" steel, used as a...
  • Re: Eurovan Doka-USA
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:57:28 -0800
    ...s one I spotted in Regensburg, Germany, last August. > Used by masonry workers or some sort of construction.... > > http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/T4doka/
  • RE: EV Transmission Preference
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Thu, 29 May 1997 09:48:52 -0400
    > Matt Dekker wrote: > >Could the T4/Eurovan/Caravelle owners on the list who have the 2.5 litre > >engine let me know their preference...
  • Wacky T3 images
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 19:19:02 +1200
    ...www.talknet.de/~paradise/bilder.htm is T4 only. Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX...
  • AW: Kombi Last Edition - Not?
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:04:21 +0100
    In addition to Raimund, "T4" was the "Eurovan" in the US. Regards Christoph -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Delightful diesel. Delicious!
    Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
    Thu, 23 Feb 1995 20:28:22 GMT
    Responding to msg by RichJ@watcom.on.ca ("Jones,Rich") on Mon, 20 Feb 10:43 AM The two diesel T4s on the list...
  • Re: --- where are you living??? ---
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 26 Oct 1996 11:02:44 -0500 (EST)
    ...1993 EuroVan MV (T4 Multivan) What is your name: Ric Golen Name of your van: Moby Van .. the great white EV Age? 44 Suggestions...
  • Re: Air vs. Water - pro's and con's
    Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
    Sun, 6 Aug 2000 08:33:31 -0400
    ...Engines cheap, easy to find and cheap to repair in comparison to the T4. Good for the traveler who doesn't want to spend...
  • Re: Goodbye Eurovan Detroit Auto Show
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Fri, 18 Jan 2002 11:56:08 -0800
    Of course, it's goodbye Eurovan (T4), because it's time for the new T5. Maybe VW will give it a different name in...
  • Carat trays
    Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
    Sun, 2 May 1999 18:09:10 -0700
    ...It was a lot of fun and I got a chance to tour the T4 factory in Hannover...more on that later. Anyway, I...
  • Re: Can I put an aircooled engine in a water cooled 91?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 4 Jul 1999 02:07:46 EDT
    ...far as saying "pop it in there and forget about it"... ;<) chris 78 westy w/ t4 motor, which dropped the valve seats last year...
  • T5 - why? (A little Friday)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Rassche
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:36:31 -0500
    I keep reading all these previews of the T5 and keep asking, why is this considered a major change from the T4? All it...
  • Re Power Steering
    Historical mailing list - Jerome
    Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:59:27 +0100
    ...is a UK book outlining how to conver a T3 or T4 van to a camper. It has a chapter on convering manual to...
  • Re: Best Cars to go 200,000 Miles
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sat, 8 Sep 2007 19:34:55 -0400
    ...My T4 experience has not been so economic. In addition to being pricey to buy, the T4 camper seems to have a maintenance bill...
  • Re[2] T4 wiper probs
    Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
    14 Jan 1995 16:11:38 U
    ...it was to fix your wipers? Good luck, guys, I hope you rectal-fy your wiper maladies! Norman Leong@Baynetworks.com '93 T4 MV
  • Re: is TDI EV avail. in USA?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Apr 1996 13:01:39 -0500 (EST)
    ...Out of all of the 6 or so engine variations the T4 comes in Europe, all VWUS (nee VWoA) chose to bring in was...
  • Re: Is it the new T5?
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 13:53:16 +0200
    ...Reason is that the engine on T5 will be mounted in longitudinal direction as on T4 it is mounted transverse. It's more likely...
  • Re: If our engine cases weren't hard enough to find....
    Historical mailing list - Ian Anderson
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 17:32:15 +1000
    ...Ian, Glad I drive a TDI T4 sometimes.
  • Tales from Europe and the dream of a mint VW camper (part 2).
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:49:56 -0700
    ...Many are listed as "Wohnmobile" (motorhome), but many are also hidden in the long lists of plain T4 and T4 vans. A few more...
  • T5 sighting
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 2 Nov 2004 12:22:41 +1100
    ...The T5 is noticeably larger than the T4...especially in the width of the new model and my T4 Double Cab actually felt a...
  • Re: Friday: Is it a Van or what?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 6 Feb 2011 11:08:39 -0800
    ...almost forgot. > >> > >> T1 = Splitty > >> T2 = Breadloaf > >> T3 = Breadbox > >> T4/T5 = Out of Class completely > >> > >> MT > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: Counterweighted Crank
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 21 May 1999 18:16:49 +0200
    ...Bernie Bergmann has both T4 counterweighted and full circle cranks, buses 1972-83, Porsche 914. They cost a bit more than your $125, the...
  • Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 12:34:17 EDT
    ...Any thoughts? >> I normally ran the single Bosch platinum plug in my T4 engines with no troubles. When I switched to quad tip in...
  • Re: Eurovan w/ 5-spd
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 4 Jun 2011 21:48:31 -0700
    This was a factory T4 Syncro TDI. BenT sent from my electronic leash On Jun 4, 2011, at 8:53 PM, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans...
  • Re: speeds in eurovans.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Sep 1994 20:09:01 -0500 (CDT)
    Speedy Ric said: >Well...in a 4 cyl 2.0L European T4 I was able to do 145 kph on the >Autoroute between Grenoble...
  • Re: fiamma bike rack
    Historical mailing list - Scarlet Semko
    Wed, 5 Jan 2000 01:02:01 -0500
    ...than half the price of the > paulchen. <A HREF="http://www.fiamma.com/catalog/cbvwt4_t2.html">Carry-Bike > vw T2 and T4</A>
  • Re: New screen savers are available
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
    Tue, 11 Jul 2000 10:57:22 +0100
    ...Saw two T4s ... ) -- Peter Cassidy, pcassidy@apple.com Sr. Test Dev. Engineer +353-21-284316 WW Operations Apple, Cork, Ireland.
  • Re: Vanagon Nippon Members Club(ML)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 08:32:15 -0500
    ...vnmcweb/RainydayMeeting.html I noticed the older brown one and the T4 had the sliding door on the van's left, so I would...
  • .. while we're talking about wipers ...
    Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
    Sat, 14 Jan 1995 01:38:59 GMT
    ...Good testimony to the qualities of T4s, though. Besides a cool-looking severe bend in the bottom bar of the bullbar, the big blue...
  • Re: Re-installing distributer drive gear, T4
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Aycock
    Sun, 15 May 1994 22:30:57 -0400 (EDT)
    On Sun, 15 May 1994 Thomas.Schwink@eng.sun.com wrote: > Actually, I think you're fine... the stock 73 distributor and the 009...
  • Re: vanagon syncro
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 11:30:43 -0700
    ...The T4 syncro is said to not be an off-road vehicle at all, but I think all T4 doublecabs have the four-doors...
  • Re: one again last try with the letter to CEO Pischetsrieder
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 12:50:32 EST
    ...The T4 Syncro is too expensive and the model is now over 10 years old. It wouldn't make since to bring the T4...
  • Re: in defense of grits!
    Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
    Sun, 4 Dec 1994 00:07:59 GMT
    ...A weird place to live. *** Viva the Bushrats! *** Go Dale, #3! *** I've got a bit of grit in my eye. # '91 Transporter T4...
  • Re: Van Racing (f)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 23 Jun 1995 19:50:34 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Dodge shitbox for one year!! EuroVan drivers with ABS go in deeper and come out harder! T4s 4Ever! The gauntlet has been tossed!! ;-) Ric
  • Number of EVs sold in US
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 02 Mar 1996 07:42:21 -0500 (EST)
    ...It is interesting to note that there have been close to 1,000,000 T4s built since their introduction in 1990....therfore less than...
  • Re: 1600 upright into aircooled vanagon? Wasserboxer case to aircooled?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 16 Dec 2002 22:28:49 +1300
    ...losing 10-20 hp, oil filter, alum >case, Raby says the T4 engine is bulletproof, >etc-- and that most everyone would recommend >against this...