1984 caravelle questions for any guru

surfvan Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 25 Jul 2004, 10:37 am

#207591

hi, I have a new-old VW caravelle 1984 and am wondering if anyone out there can help me find or recommend a good manual for the care and maintenence of this beast. Also what problems or things should I look out for with this model? I'm a little concerned about this thing eating up tons of cash on me if things go wrong with it...so what is the concensus on this models' specific do-dads and known things to look out for..
thanks

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jul 2004, 6:47 pm

#207761

I think the main thing is the coolant.

They are known to have a few problems but the leaking head gasket is the worse. That said i know several people that have them and have never had this problem. The main thing seem to be to keep the coolant clean, the right mixture and change regularly.

Go here

http://www.vanagon.com/

and click on problems

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surfvan Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 26 Jul 2004, 7:30 am

#207998

Thanks alot blue741!!