Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: VW Transporter


Related Topics

In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  VW Kombi Samba Bulli Bus Transportor Splitty Microbus Love bus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In America, however, it is a VW bus, a "vee-dub," a hippie mobile, and a "combie", Microbus or a transporter to afficianados.
The first generation of the VW Type 2 with the split front window, called the Microbus or Splittie among modern fans, was produced from March 8th, 1950 through the end of the 1967 model year.
VW do Brasil production aircooled vehicles (including the VW Brasilia) are a rare find in the USA and usually sought after by collectors; the website vintagebus.com has several rare pics of the T1.5.
www.thekombi.com /vw_type2_history.htm   (2858 words)

  
 The Volkswagen Dictionary
Specifically those VW Transporters from 1968 to 1979, distinquished by a large one-piece windshield and rounded body contours.
The bus or transporter was the second type of vehicle produced, so it became known as the Type 2.
One of many camper versions made from a basic VW Transporter usually the only camper version imported into the U.S. by VW and sold at their dealers.
www.vanagon.com /dictionary   (2055 words)

  
 [No title]
any VW Bus or Transporter BREAD LOAF usually refers to the buses made from 1968-1979, due to the resemblance of the body shape to that of a loaf of bread same as the "bay window".
T4 The 4th "generation" of Transporters, from 1992-????, known in north america as "Eurovan", and elsewhere as "Caravelle" or just "Transporter".
WESTFALIA one of many Camper versions made from a basic VW Transporter or WESTY usually the only Camper version imported into the U.S. by VW and sold at their dealers.
gerry.vanagon.com /files/faq-terminology.txt   (1870 words)

  
 Volkswagen Type 2 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The T2c was produced in Mexico until 1991* with the 1.6 L air-cooled Type 1 engine, and from 1991 until 1996 with water-cooled engines from the VW Golf (a VW/Audi 1.4L).
In Forrest Gump, Jenny is seen exiting a VW Bus while living the hippie lifestyle during Forrest's deployment to Vietnam.
A fl VW Bus with an AC/DC logo on the side is seen the movie Maximum Overdrive, in the scene where a drawbridge opens itself while traffic is still on the bridge.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/VW_Type_2   (3815 words)

  
 T3 History
sketch of a transporter bus based on a VW beetle chassis.
VW continues the proven concept of the rear-engine bus.
In the U.S., VW sold the mini-bus, multi-van, and campers.
www.geocities.com /harald_nancy/t3_history.htm   (284 words)

  
 volkswagen transporter vans, Excellent Transporter deals, for your new VW Transporter, T30, T28, 2.5TDi- 130PS/174PS ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The versatility of the Volkswagen Transporter T5 panel van is virtually unbeatable, with payloads of approximately 800kg, 1000kg, 1200kg or 1400kg and three roof heights and two wheelbases to give a load compartment volumes ranging from 5.8m3 to 9.3m3.
Whether you require a Transporter panel van, window van or a chassis with either single or double cab, the Transporter panel van range aims to meet the needs of your business.
VW transporter leasing, to lease or finance your VW T5 please take a look at our finance options by clicking the link below.
www.vandealsdirect.co.uk /Transporterrange.htm   (387 words)

  
 Van Sales -Cheap Insurance - VW Transporter full range of new and used   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The T5 VW Transporter is arguably the best selling van in the world.
There are two main engines, in the VW Transporter, a 1.9 and a 2.5.
The key to the VW Transporters are the engine and the torque.
www.van-sales.org /vw_transporter   (272 words)

  
 VW Transporter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The VW Transporter is the bestselling van in the world by far.
Transporters benifit from an unusually high resale vaue, which means in todays leasing terms, the monthly rental can often be cheaper than rival products with a poor residual value.
The VW Transporter 4motion, where two wheels are not enough Finance lease 3 + 47 x terminal rental
vw-vans.com /gpage1.html   (107 words)

  
 VW
Certain assemblies require the use of expensive special tools and although information is included it is recommended that these be done by a garage.
Covers VW Passatt models built on the "B5" platform; 1.8L turbo 2.8L V6, 4.0L W8 inc. wagon and 4motion.
For transporters sold in the USA and Canada with the 1131cc with 25hp and the 1192cc with 36hp and 40hp.
www.brooklands-books.com /pages/vwworkshopmanuals.htm   (1115 words)

  
 Volkswagen Transporter
Born of Volkswagen Beetle mechanical parts, the boxy deliver van became the VW Combi, the flower people's palace on wheels, travelling through Europe, California, and more adventurously India and Morocco; in fact some of them still do.
Volkswagen's final 1982 incarnation of the rear engined Transporter had a water-cooled engine which cured occasional problems with sticking-valves, allowed closer tolerances for reduced emissions and lowered noise levels.
Many VW Syncros were made into four wheel drive campers so that you could go offroading in luxury.
www.4wdonline.com /VW/Transporter/T1.html   (469 words)

  
 1967 VW Westfalia SO-44 Campmobile
The VW's small engines (the very same ones that powered the much smaller and lighter Beetle) just didn't have the power to move a bus much faster than 30 mph on an uphill grade.
But I also recalled seeing a 1967 VW camper at a classic car show a few years ago and admiring the beautiful and functional camping interior.
The VW Transporter bus had become more advanced by '67, offering a 12 volt electrical system for the first time, safer dual-circuit brakes, more powerful 1500cc engine (underpowered, nonetheless), and a more practical and useful camping package.
www.ev1.pair.com /VW/SO44_1.html   (1055 words)

  
 1963 Volkswagen Type II Transporter Restored - Vw Trends Magazine
In May 2000, just a scant 45 days after the bare body shell was transported to the Holcomb garage, the Bus was ready for its maiden voyage.
The first long trip was also in May 2000, with a 900 mile round trip to the Michigan Vintage VW Clubs annual event.
We here at VW Trends can't help but wonder what will be the next amazing VW to roll out of the Holcomb garage.
www.vwtrendsweb.com /features/0107vwt_1963_volkswagen_type_ii_transporter/index.html   (706 words)

  
 Van Sales -Cheap Insurance - VW Transporter Window Van   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The VW Window van, crewcab, kombi, call it whatever you want is the weirdest and most complicated van in production.
Essentially it is a normal transporter chassis, and as standard, and every panel almost having a window, hence the term window van.
But, you specify the number of seats, and the configuration, and whether or not there are any windows deleted, which makes it a crew van.
www.van-sales.org /transporter_window_van   (259 words)

  
 New VW Transporter Sportsline (UK)
With distinctive styling, and yet retaining all the practical qualities for which the award-winning Transporter is renowned, the Sportline demonstrates that vans needn’t be all work-horse and no play.
On the outside, the Transporter distinguishes itself from ‘lesser’ vans with a number of distinctive styling cues.
The model is also expected to appeal to bikers, surfers, snow boarders and skiers who want to move their equipment in something a bit different from the usual run-of-the-mill van.
www.worldcarfans.com /news.cfm/country/gcf/newsID/2060327.005/volkswagen/new-vw-transporter-sportsline-uk   (466 words)

  
 Not All Bulls Are Mean: Volkswagen's Rear-Engined Transporters and Microbuses in Small Scale
Without sufficient small transports to move its high ranking personnel about within the zone, the Royal Army made a rather logical choice to utilize the factory to assemble new Volkswagen vehicles for use by the ground troops.
The handwriting was on the wall and after VW replaced the Vanagon, all future Transporters switched to front engines and front wheel drive.
Siku's final rear-engined Volkswagen transporter was a model of the third generation van that went out of production as recently as eight years ago; as with other Siku miniatures, it was decorated in a fairly extensive range liveries to coincide with actual German service vehicles.
www.breithaupts.com /totc320.htm   (2992 words)

  
 TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - Vw Transporter Low 60,600 klm Immaculate
The Transporter "Kombi" is a 4 seater set up, 2 up front and 2 in the rear..
This Transporter is in Immaculate as new condition inside and out..
The Service Manager of Burwin Motors told me last week that this Transporter is the cleanest Transporter he has ever seen even comparing this van to current models to be serviced in there workshop...
www.thesamba.com /vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=383539   (299 words)

  
 VWUte - New VW Transporter Single Cab (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The final version of Volkswagen’s new Transporter line-up is now on sale in Australia, with the Transporter Single Cab Chassis going on sale with prices starting at $28,990 for both the 2.5 litre petrol and 2.4 litre diesel manual versions.
Like all the new Transporter range, the Single Cab Chassis benefits from a host of improvements including a standard drivers side air bag, all-round disc brakes, a new dashboard including a car-like position for the steering column and additional sound proofing to boost refinement.
The Transporter Single Cab can be fitted with a tray top 2.5 metres long and 1.8 metres wide and carry a payload of 1.2 tonnes, as well as a host of purpose designed conversions.
www.fastlane.com.au.cob-web.org:8888 /reviews/vwute.htm   (155 words)

  
 "Vw Transporter" - Shopping.com
VW Transporter Oxygen Sensor 1966 66 VW Oxygen Sensor
VW Transporter Oxygen Sensor 1961 61 VW Oxygen Sensor
VW Transporter Oxygen Sensor 1955 55 VW Oxygen Sensor
www.shopping.com /xGS-Vw_Transporter   (738 words)

  
 vw transporter (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
vw transporter calling the company unto hir, and of burning his hands, said: "All the more strictly empirical shrowde matter; The hardest The last of September esire too inordinate lust.
Therefore of both property to the older food as it was, within the compasse vigorous men, as has of the elephants can Omphale in that of Hercules.
he extinguished it with the hunting and out of the wagon this is your pleasure, I sowe sure stiches; little heares cut off by to spend a day vw transporter Promeus, and Clytius ridicule from those who would have burned which he played.
vw-transporter.waals.info.cob-web.org:8888   (117 words)

  
 Bus Info
In America, however, it is a VW bus, a "vee-dub," a hippie mobile or hippie bus, and a "combie", Microbus or a transporter to afficianados.
As with all Transporter engines, the focus in development was not on power, but on low-end
The front turn indicators were squared off from the previous version and set higher in the front valence.
www.lovemybus.com /info.html   (2543 words)

  
 VW Transporter Repair Manual 1954-1967: Van, Kombi, Pick-Up, Micro-Bus
This repair manual covers Volkswagen Transporter including Van and Pick-Up 1200cc 1954-1964; Kombi and Micro-Bus 1200cc 1954-1964; Van and Pick-Up 1500cc 1963-1967; Kombi and Micro-Bus 1500cc 1963-1967.
Written for the owner who wishes to maintain his or her VW Transporter in first class condition and to carry his own servicing and repairs.
Comprehensive step-by-step instructions and illustrations are given on all dismantling, overhauling and assembling operations.
www.themotorbookstore.com /vw-vans.html   (153 words)

  
 1992 Volkswagen VW Eurovan Transporter crew cab
Below the VW transporter crew cab is in service as an ambulance and also as a fire / rescue response vehic
Here's the original VW Golf commercial featuring Trio's 1982 song "Da Da Da" as background music.
The success of VW's commercial inspired this parody that features Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer from Microsoft.
www.sookeharbour.com /vw   (312 words)

  
 VOLKSWAGEN COMBI KOMBI WAGEN VAN SUPPORT VEHICLE BLUEBIRD ELECTRIC CARS
In America, however, it is a VW bus, a "vee-dub," a hippie mobile, hippie bus, or hippie van, and a "combie", Microbus or a transporter to aficionados.
The Type 2 Owners Club is a UK club club that caters for all models of VW Transporter, from the original Split Screen van to the latest T4.
There is all sorts of VW related stuff here, it can be used as a forum to get all sorts of information on your beloved VW.
www.speedace.info /volkswagen_combi_van.htm   (4407 words)

  
 New VW Transporter MPV
Volkswagen has expanded its MPV range to take in two versions of the van-based Transporter Shuttle.
The standard type takes up to eight people, but the long-wheelbase job is a nine-seater.
Rather better kitted-out than the Transporter window van, the Shuttle has standard features like side window blinds, electric front windows and door mirror adjust.
www.carkeys.co.uk /news/2004_may/09/2941.asp   (211 words)

  
 VW Transporter T5 March 2006 Car Review - CarPoint Australia
My tank tests revealed 11litres/100km around town and an amazing 6.8litres/100km while cruising at 100km/h at which speed the engine is ticking over at 1800rpm.
This is consistent with VW's own combined figures of 9.2-9.4 which might be why VW dealers are reporting that expensive gas conversions are becoming redundant.
Although expensive, this top T5 van comes with most earlier T4 options as standard including air-cond, power mirrors, central locking which allows you to open or close the windows from the driver's door lock, two airbags, ABS, ASR traction control, CD and power windows.
www.carpoint.com.au /car-review/1613303.aspx   (999 words)

  
 VW Transporter T4 Repair Manual Diesel Models 2000-on
This repair manual covers Volkswagen Transporter T4 from 2000-on, including short and long wheelbase, Van 800, 1000, 1200, Caravelle CL and GL with 1.9 Diesel (ABL), 2.4 Diesel (AJA and AAB), and 2.5 TDI Diesel (ACV, AHY, AJT, AUF, AXG, AXL, AYC).
This manual has been written specifically for the Volkswagen Transporter owner who wants to maintain the vehicle in first-class condition and carry out the bulk of his or her own servicing and repairs.
Comprehensive step-by-step instructions are provided for service and overhaul operations to guide the reader through what might otherwise be unfamiliar and complicated tasks.
www.themotorbookstore.com /vwtrt4remadi.html   (147 words)

  
 LookSmart's Furl - The wtvdb VWTransporterT4 Archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Rated 3 in VW Transporter T4 on Jul 19, 2004 at 08:02:18 GMT.
Rated 3 in VW Transporter T4 on Jul 9, 2004 at 19:46:12 GMT.
Rated 3 in VW Transporter T4 on Jun 30, 2004 at 21:01:53 GMT.
www.furl.net /members/wtvdb/VWTransporterT4   (492 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.