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  • Engine Overheating Problem
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Mar 1995 07:56:21 +0000
    ...We own a '79 2.0 litre T4 panel van which runs a sweet as a nut apart from it's overheating. It pulls...
  • One problem in 79 to 81 swap!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:07:14 PDT
    ...On my T4 engine in the 73 I added the vanagon style dip stick. I had to have the case drilled to accept the...
  • Re: Need BenNeLux help
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:31:24 +0200
    ...syncro4wd , go to "advertenties" www.vwbusclub.nl/ADVERTENTIES/a-t3-en-t4.htm Most of them are in dutch, let me know if you...
  • T4 Head advice needed - new/used/rebuilt/options
    Historical mailing list - MissVeeDub
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:28:08 -0700
    ...FYI - I know the T4 engines pretty well - never done a full rebuild but several tear downs, and know the FI really well (converted...
  • Re: I heard a 'nasty' rumor!
    Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
    Sun, 3 Mar 1996 22:40:49 -0500 (EST)
    ...The Sharan was not created to reaplce the T4/Eurovan. It was created to compete with the Mini-vans. Compare the EV/T4 with...
  • Re: Goodbye!
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:04:58 -0800
    ...I will not follow this > list any further but will buy a T4 once we are back in Germany, so I might meet > one...
  • Re: a "fairly" modified T5/T5 van
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:05:35 -0700
    ...shaw.ca> wrote: > I really can't tell if its a T4 or T5 (does it matter?), with the old > "stuff a Porsche flat...
  • What is a T3?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 19 Aug 2001 22:08:39 +1200
    ...not really a new series, but was a modified Split body). T4 is the "Eurovan" (again, the North American name) and I guess T5...
  • Re: AW: Kombi Last Edition - Not?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:51:37 -0800
    ...On 1/30/2014 11:04 AM, Christoph Boltze wrote: > In addition to Raimund, "T4" was the "Eurovan" in the US. > > Regards > Christoph > > -----Ursprüngliche...
  • Re: Australian EV Camper
    Historical mailing list - Maurice Isaac
    Mon, 5 May 1997 15:21:40 +1000 (EST)
    ...I had the choice of their stuff or some other unofficial products when I bought my T4 and had it fitted out as a...
  • Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 16 Jun 2001 20:31:49 +1200
    ...The only competition are the Frod Trans*it, very rare Fiat and Renault, "Mercedes" ?MB100 and VW T4 Transporter (+Eurovan), none of which are...
  • Re: Vanagons and part
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 19:56:45 -0400
    ...Remember how VW kept changing their mind about bringing in the T4s? -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '89...
  • Re: ref head gasket (fix?)
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Tue, 7 Apr 1998 10:40:31 -0700
    ...Some people were >| using a thermal barrier coat on T4 heads with sucess I believe, a ceramic >| based thing, HiTemco perhaps. Who knows, wondering...
  • Re: Eurovan w/ 5-spd
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 5 Jun 2011 05:23:31 -0700
    ...0:48 BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > >> This was a factory T4 Syncro TDI. >> >> >> BenT >> sent from my electronic leash >> >> On Jun...
  • Re: Big Brake maintenance (II)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 1 Jun 2007 00:22:55 -0400
    ...Maybe SA VW figured a way to use the later T4 brakes on the T25s and that's what the Big Brake kit is...
  • Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Fri, 12 May 2000 12:43:49 EDT
    ...When I used the triple plug in my T4 engine the head temps shot from 250 degrees to over 300+ degrees @ 65mph. I put...
  • Re: Subject: Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 19 Jul 2003 01:28:57 +1200
    ...T2 - 1968-1979 "Bay Window" Bus > T3 - 1980-1992 Vanagon & Transporter > T4 - 1993-2003 Eurovan/Caravelle > T5 - 2004- Anyone know what the official designations...
  • Re: Head ON Vanagon COLLISION pics
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 18:49:17 +1300
    ...have just called it Type 2 or Transporter??) and for the T4 in Japan. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand 64 (3) 473-8863 <andrew...
  • Re: Thinking swap? ...Stay focused on the context...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 16:07:42 EDT
    ...It was once thought that the VW T4 engine was junk, but now it is sought after by many that are putting them into...
  • Re: EV Transmission Preference
    Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
    Tue, 27 May 1997 19:22:46 -0400
    ...Dekker wrote: > Could the T4/Eurovan/Caravelle owners on the list who have the 2.5 litre > engine let me know their preference for...
  • Westy travel club
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 25 Mar 2005 09:00:39 -0700
    ...picture? The red one on the left appears to be a T4, then a mostly hidden one that appears to be vanagon from the...
  • 2 ltr Type 4 Questions
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Sep 1995 15:14:11 +0000
    ...own! Myself and my better half own a 1979 2.0lt T4 powered panel van and as per usual with these engines the carbs...
  • Re: Winnebago EV?
    Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
    Tue, 9 Apr 1996 00:02:01 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Rialta - Much larger Winnebago conversion using the drive train and cab of an EV (T4) but a Winnebago built box on the back. nonpop...
  • Re: The new "microbus" sucks ... a misunderstanding
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 21:32:45 -0500
    ...The > new > > Microbus will NOT replace the Eurovan, known here as the T4. > >
  • Re: 50 Volkswagen T5 Pictures online
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 5 Feb 2003 10:02:28 -0500
    ...The Vangon/Transporter/Caravelle (aka T3), and > the EuroVan/Caravelle(aka T4) ALSO had "fully independent > suspension"...If you doubt this, look under them...
  • Re: VolksWorld Subscription Info...
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Aug 94 10:07:50 bst
    >> >> After my posting regarding the T4 syncro, I received a couple of >> requests for info on VolksWorld and VW Motoring. So here's the...
  • Re: "Bus" or "Vanagon"
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 15 Oct 1999 17:48:19 EDT
    ...The EuroVans are listed as T4 or Bus. Only once do I remember seeing T3 listed in an aftermarket parts catalog. Steve Lashley '66...
  • Re: extended camper van
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:29:58 -0800
    Nah, that's T5/T4 stuff.� For the echt-T3 slideout you need this: � http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=383215...
  • Re: Demographics
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
    Thu, 16 Apr 1998 03:06:14 -0400
    ...Anyway, it took away the fear of working on T4 motors and as such, gave me a lifelong love VW's. The confidence allowed...
  • VW/Porsche Sport/Ute
    Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 07:48:27 -0700
    I read this morning that VW/Porsche have inked a deal to build a new off-roader based on the VW T4 commercial platform...
  • Re: VW Singles Group
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:34:39 +1000
    ...think she's single although she does hang out with my T4 doublecabs who are definitely male..she obviously prefers younger boys. If they...
  • Re: Eurovan w/ 5-spd
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 4 Jun 2011 20:04:53 -0700
    There was a 2001 TDI Syncro T4 for $25K earlier this week. Ad was deleted within 48hrs. Guessing somebody got a fantastic buy. It...
  • Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Wed, 30 May 2001 22:27:49 EDT
    ...Might be able to use T1 bug to T4 conversion bearings main bearing, small bearing is similar to T4 (was the same except for...
  • Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Sat, 26 Aug 2000 11:08:36 -0500
    ...I had > the triple tip in my T4 engine and the head temps were hotter than the single > tip platinum (300-350). I put...
  • Re: SA vehicles Sharan/Galaxie
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 26 Jul 2001 22:44:49 +1200
    >> Doesn't it just make you sick that they have a choice between the Sharan, >> Bus and T4 Caravelle and we don't? > >if...
  • Re: Volkswagen screensaver
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Tue, 6 May 2003 08:20:11 -0400
    ...Hi Guys, Does anyone out there still have a copy of the Type 2,T3 and T4 screensaver that one of the listees made...
  • Re: Eurovan Doka-USA
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:17:57 -0800
    ...The T4 slush boxes break when you look at them the wrong way. -- BenT
  • Anyone have...(71 Bus frt emblem fasteners)
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wiebe
    Thu, 12 Oct 1995 08:39:35 -0700
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  • VolksWorld Subscription Info...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 04 Aug 1994 19:31:11 -0400 (EDT)
    After my posting regarding the T4 syncro, I received a couple of requests for info on VolksWorld and VW Motoring. So here's the...
  • Re: TDI Eurovan
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Jun 1996 23:13:11 -0700
    >Here's what I have from my T4 brochure library: >Diesel 1.9 litre Turbo (Known as TDI in US) >70 hp @ 3700 rpm...
  • Re: viscous coupling
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 27 Sep 1999 17:55:39 +0200
    ...Volkswagen has dropped the Syncro system in all cars except T4 and Sharan, the Golf, Bora and Passat uses the new system called 4motion...
  • Re: Logo Lights
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:01:42 +0200
    ...t-online.de/home/t3-aktuell is our german T3-only forum (besides www.vwbus-online.de, which is for all T1-T4) Raimund
  • Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sat, 26 Aug 2000 07:32:16 -0700
    ...I had > the triple tip in my T4 engine and the head temps were hotter than the single > tip platinum (300-350). I put...
  • I am selling my Customized T2 73 Bus due to my Vanagon's needs...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Thu, 1 May 2003 08:25:10 EDT
    ...I used a dipstick assembly from a VANAGON to cure the rubberboot problem normally on the T4 engines from 72 to 79. If you...
  • Collection of Microbus (Microbusses?)
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:27:21 -0800
    I am in Aachen and have just seen one of the nicest collections of T1 through T4s, a couple of Double cab work trucks...
  • Things getting desperate in Rhode Island...
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:18:40 -0400
    ...a time when if a T3 condescended to wave to a T4 they didn't get a wave back. All this seems to have...
  • Re-installing distributer drive gear, T4
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Aycock
    Sun, 15 May 1994 21:48:38 -0400 (EDT)
    Hello! The bus engine is ALMOST done (I know - y'all are sick of hearing about it).. I am having a problem. The patient...
  • Re: What to buy? Many "buying guide" questions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:35:38 +1200
    ...also the rear-engined beast will handle better, in theory without the terminal understeer of the T4. This may however not matter to you...
  • Re: Wrecker find today, 2wd tin top made in Austria
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:04:29 -0700
    ...One of the 2wd vans made in Graz when the Hannover plant switched to T4 production. > > It had the heated driver seat and all...
  • Re: Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Mon, 21 May 2012 15:10:05 -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...
  • Good Idea...Bad idea.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 09 Jun 1995 14:17:45 +0600
    ...racing. Me thinks that we could have categories like T1 vs. T4 engines, and maybe we could have a loaded class where the busses...
  • VW Crewcab Syncro classifieds
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Jan 1997 12:50:00 +0200
    ...Klaczek, Thomas Tel: 0355-581720, Fax: 0355-531175 Manufacturer: VW Type: T4 Crewcab Syncro Price: 29900 DM Milage: 40261 km Built (J-M-T...
  • Re: optical distributor
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:02:29 EST
    ...I have been thinking about a system for my 73 Bus T4 engine to come off the TDC dowel pins in the flywheel. I...
  • Re: [VB] Back from Mexico- Drove a 2000 VW Kombi!
    Historical mailing list - bsutton
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 12:32:27 -0800
    ...of the old Beetle in South America once production of the T4 ("Eurovan") >there gears up. Eurovans have been manufactured in Argentina pretty successfully...
  • Re: ZSI in Nevada is liquidating their collection of doublecabs & other euro T3's
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Tue, 2 Feb 2010 05:48:33 -0500
    ...theres even a T4 > doka... all are euro models w/ the TD motors.. > > i guess they are clearing house and shutting the biz down...
  • Diesel conversions by HA-Projekt
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Sat, 21 Feb 1998 20:47:05 +0100
    ...gearbox parts TDI engine swaps for Bus, Vanagon and EV(T2-T4) Chip tuning new wiring harness DM 649.00 strengths gearings for 4th...
  • Re: Mexico/Vanagon report-Guadalajara/Puerto Vallarta
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 15:30:31 -0800
    ...case with the VW Lupo, Polo, Caddy, Golf, Jetta, > Vento, Bora , T4 Transporter (Eurovan in USA) and the Brazilian Gol, Parati > and Saviero (Pointer...
  • Re: 522 hp
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Mon, 16 Dec 2002 14:38:26 -0600
    ...VWT4 mit 522PS" > >it's in German, but briefly the stats: >T4 with 522 hp >Claire (sp?) CT4 993 3.6 L biturbo tuned...
  • Re: Westies (or lack of...)
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 18 Aug 2015 08:41:52 -0400
    ...Ottawa, and saw three T3 Westies and one T4 conversion over the weekend (the T4 conversion had a poptop from a T2 and a...
  • Re: (Friday NVC) When Euro hits parity
    Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
    Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:37:22 -0600
    ...The VWs, T4s, T5s, with poptops are popular with the young climbers and hikers--you see them lined up on the passes in the...