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  • Re: Copy of: Bench seats for the front
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Nov 1996 17:52:26 -0800
    ...There are a few in the US, where *no* transporters were delivered -- only Vanagons (aka Caravelle?). Nice bus, they have removed the rear seats...
  • Oettenger Engine
    Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 00:49:53 EDT
    There are two reprinted articles in the Brooklands book, "Volkswagen Bus- Camper-Van": "Extravagant Utility" from "Autocar", Feb '87 "Road Test - Oettinger Caravelle", from...
  • Re: Wankels
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 16 Oct 1998 00:50:25 -0700
    ...PerL 88 Caravelle Syncro
  • Weird antifreeze?
    Historical mailing list - Andreas
    Tue, 1 Dec 1998 23:45:03 +0100
    ...Old fashioned) mixture in? Plus how is methanol as regards the dreaded VW engine corrosion problem? Dave Perry 87 Syncro Caravelle Norway [text/html]
  • '87 TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
    Wed, 24 May 2000 11:41:22 +0900
    ...Clean!!" 1987 TDI available? Chibong Caravelle diesel 1.6
  • Re: Sloppy Gear Change
    Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
    Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:58:58 +0300
    ...Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
  • Re: window clunks & sliding door locks
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 8 Jun 2000 17:44:23 +1200
    ...75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) 84 VW T3 Caravelle GL/SVX 85 Mitsubishi Sigma Super Saloon 2.0 86 Toyota Corolla...
  • Re: 16" Transmission Codes
    Historical mailing list - Harald from Austria
    Sun, 28 Jul 2002 07:27:23 -0400
    ...http://www.t3-forum.de/user/harald23/Transmission_code-syncro.JPG Harald Graz/Austria �88 Caravelle CL syncro with drive shaft decoupler and 112...
  • Revell Vanagon model kits
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:36:58 +0200
    ...Regards Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany
  • Re: for those who are not understanding when i talk about our van ... California Model
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:31:59 +0100
    ...http://tinyurl.com/yvosjc Regards Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany http://www.vwpix.org -- Der GMX SmartSurfer hilft bis zu 70% Ihrer...
  • Re: Gasoline
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Wed, 28 May 2008 15:59:59 +0200
    ...Still driving, but it hurts in my pocket :-( Jaap, '87 Caravelle diesel >>JHave BC Ferry tolls gone up at all ? >>Things always have been...
  • Re: List Census
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 5 Jun 2001 20:56:56 +1200
    ...1984 Caravelle GL (exAustralian), factory 2-tone blue, ex5-speed, exHolden 3.8 V6; upgrading to Subaru SVX power and Porsche/Getrag G50 trans...
  • Talking about MPVs
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Wed, 19 Feb 1997 23:28:08 -0000
    ...By the way, I wonder how popular the Caravelle (or whatever local name), and the Camper are in Germany itself compared to foreign markets...
  • Little electric shocks
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Sat, 3 Jun 2000 11:36:12 +0100
    ...1984 Caravelle GL, 7/10 seater, 187k miles Lionel Tun ark@saqnet.co.uk
  • Disc upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 18 Apr 2000 17:36:09 +1200
    ...Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56 Dunedin, New Zealand andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac...
  • Re: gas over $4.50
    Historical mailing list - David
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 07:50:38 +1000
    ...David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www.today.com.au
  • Re: Why is everyone talking about Friday???
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:29:45 +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: Cut-down Caravelle...
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 17 Nov 2002 07:13:37 EST
    In a message dated 11/17/02 4:56:54 AM, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: << I wonder how flex-resistant the...
  • Testing fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
    Fri, 13 Jun 2003 00:20:52 +0200
    ...Does anyone know what connector on the pump is ground/positive or doesn't it matter ? Thanks Per -86 Caravelle C (84-85 1...
  • More on engine life
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 17 Jul 1997 21:04:48 +0100
    When we bought our '86 Caravelle it had had almost exactly 100 kkm (let's say 63 kmi) and there was evidence of outside...
  • Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 1 Jul 2010 23:17:44 +1200
    ...They come is silver/chrome plastic on early vans and > > black for the later models. > My 84 Caravelle has black ones... standard. -- Regards Andrew...
  • RE: Biggest ever assemblage of Splits in UK
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Tue, 07 May 1996 10:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Even mine. :^) Are they called Caravelles in the UK? /\ / \ \ \__ _ \ \o\ |_0 \ \o\= ~~~~~~~~~~~||~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ______________________________________________________________________ Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '80 V6anagon w/Chevy 2800 '66 Mustang...
  • Re: euro-spec headlights...
    Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
    Thu, 24 Jul 1997 11:47:35 +0100
    ...Jose, Caravelle GL 2.1 89
  • Re: Removing rear axel and CV on Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
    Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:03:58 +0200
    ...Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16"
  • Re: Open Letter to GEX
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:10:03 +1200
    ...4 & Powerglide 1975 Kombi derelict ex 3.6 Toyota V8 1984 Caravelle 3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986...
  • Bigger brake master-cylinders?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 12:58:17 +1200
    ...Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma...
  • Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:57:20 +1200
    Do they sell electric wheel nuts? Automatic or manual? Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting...
  • South African knuckles take German calipers/drums?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 25 Apr 2006 01:40:23 +1200
    I have been offered knuckles from 1990 & 1996 South African vans to convert my 84 Caravelle to later brake-fittings (in order to fit...
  • Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 30 May 2006 15:33:25 -0400
    But would it not be possible to argue that the new Caravelle is so "mechanically similar" to our vanagons that it would be exempt...
  • Re: Safe RPM's
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Sun, 15 Oct 2000 11:04:25 -0400
    ...Is this normal for an automatic? FWIW...This matches my numbers for a similarly equipped 91 Caravelle. > I usually drive between 65 and 75...
  • 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: "Camping" Badge
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:36:21 +0200
    ...one name? Anybody know how many different badges VW made for the Van, not including C, CL, GL etc.? PerL 87 Caravelle C Syncro
  • Russians
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:41:48 +1200
    ...Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56 Dunedin, New Zealand andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac...
  • Re: FS: swival seat mechanisms, fit all vans
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Wed, 18 Apr 2001 05:27:26 -0700
    ...swival seat mechanisms, fit all vans > How many $$$$$$????? > > > David > 1990 Caravelle GL > --- Send the right message --- > > + Today freemail + > > Get your free, private email address...
  • Re: parts
    Historical mailing list - David
    Mon, 21 May 2001 18:12:37 +1000
    ...it and don't forget there is no warranty! David 1990 Caravelle GL --- Send the right message --- + Today freemail + Get your free, private email...
  • Re: Deluxe dash console
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 15:05:28 -0400
    ...my buspage on dashconsole, >>> http://home.iae.nl/users/jnauta/bus/dashconsole.html >>> Just made it today, more to come! >> >> >> Jaap >> '87 Caravelle Diesel
  • Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 23:23:12 -0700
    ...including panels with or without windows, highroof, kombi, kombi highroof, caravelle, caravelle gl, caravelle westy popup roof, westy highroof, ambulance, pickup, pickup with extra...
  • Re: Friday Fish Rap
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 1 May 2004 14:46:51 -0700
    ...It is all very exciting! > > Regarding those elephant tusks...that appears to be a South African > Caravelle... I just hope that the cargo was...
  • Re: high speeds
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Jul 1994 13:25:27 -0400 (EDT)
    ...the Autoroute from Grenoble to Geneve in a 9 passenger T4 Caravelle with 5 people, and 6 suitcases and a 2.0L 4 cyl...
  • any question for wheel
    Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
    Wed, 07 May 1997 14:19:35 +0100
    Hello to all It is called Jos=E9 and I live in The Canarias Islands (Spain) I have a [vw caravelle gl] 2.1L...
  • Re: Haynes 1982-1990 wbx manual
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 2 May 2000 16:23:28 +0200
    Peter Cassidy wrote: > Funny enuf, it's *not* available at the FLAPS here, as the Caravelle was > never sold in Ireland (but was in...
  • Re: wireless Internet connection from Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 21 Oct 2000 07:25:42 -0400
    For those of us who at least live near the woods, and lots of them; we COULD use homing pigeons. -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle...
  • Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
    Historical mailing list - David
    Mon, 11 Dec 2000 12:02:37 +1100
    ...What is the thoughts of any one out there in List Land? David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www...
  • WTD: rear chrome bumper, sunroof seal, slider handle
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 4 Oct 2003 10:48:30 +1200
    Wanted by someone in Palmerston North, New Zealand for his 84 Caravelle (not me!): sunroof seal chrome rear bumper (endcaps not needed) LHS slider...
  • Re: FRI in EST> a nifty porsche vw combo...not for dialup
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 12 Apr 2004 01:14:27 +1200
    >http://www.caravelle.dk/film/porschet4.wmv >enjoy >Fint What format is this in? I'd like to see it, but don't want...
  • Re: Head rest pads
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Jan 2006 01:24:26 EST
    ...Anyone know where to get one of > these? Anyone ever made one they were an OEM euro accessory for the Caravelle. check europen ETKA...
  • FYI Australian Caravelle specs
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:14:15 +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...
  • Temp Gauge/Light
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 22 Jul 1996 10:33:59 +1000
    ...Saw 2 Wetfalias in Australia - 1 breadloaf and one Caravelle (Vanagon). The Caravelle was neither a full camper nor a weekender but had about...
  • '80 die cast Vanagon Caravelle
    Historical mailing list - db25
    Thu, 3 Dec 1998 16:56:00 EST
    I found this while hunting on www.ebay.com Just type vanagon in the search window and it's the only thing that comes...
  • Re: Installing Power Windows
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 28 Apr 2000 10:27:49 +1200
    ...Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56 Dunedin, New Zealand andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac...
  • Re: UK question!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 26 Apr 2000 19:03:15 +1200
    ...Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56 Dunedin, New Zealand andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac...
  • Re: Pronounciation of Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Gleeson
    Mon, 29 May 2000 12:14:34 +1000
    ...It is Transporter, Caravelle or Campervan!!! P.S.When there is an attachment icon on the messages how do I open them? I have...
  • Re: Vanagon Happening on Iceland in 2002?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 08:28:06 -0500
    ...Just MHO. -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle...Hans '84 Westy...Fritz or Sunny? Chillicothe, OH
  • Re: South African Vanagon: Source for parts?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 4 Jan 2004 21:50:52 EST
    ...CO.UK writes: > I have just purchased a 1995 VW Vanagon (Caravelle) which > was made in South Africa. It has the Audi 5-cylinder...
  • Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Mon, 3 Oct 2005 14:30:36 EDT
    ...input from our South African friends as to what THEIR Vanagons/Caravelles/Transporters/Microbuses had as recommended tire pressure. Especially on those equiped with...
  • Tantalum capacitors
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Sun, 10 May 1998 08:02:13 +0100
    ...There is a special "automotive" spec, with reason. ************************************************************ Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" '86 Caravelle C ************************************************************
  • Re: Friday Frivolity: Bus vs. Van
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 23 Nov 1998 11:50:20 -0800
    ...I always refer to my VW as my Caravelle or my Syncro, even though I have a Vanagon GL badge on the rear. For...
  • Re: FW: CV Joint Swapping
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 17:14:12 +1200
    ...Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56 Dunedin, New Zealand andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac...
  • Re: Question about starters
    Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
    Tue, 6 Jun 2000 07:00:52 +0300
    ...Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
  • Re: anyone selling?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 6 Aug 2000 22:32:23 +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...