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• Journeys under difficult conditions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 18:13:52 -0800
  ...When I got the Vanagon, it had this three piece oil pan joined with copious quantities of JB Weld. I'd REALLY like to...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:24:14 -0400
  ...JB Weld? Anyway, it's much easier to see the bubbles come out than try to guess where the air is going in.
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 5 Mar 2023 09:40:04 -0700
  ...The stout JB Weld epoxy will pull it all >> together. Yes, we all totally understand about nickel-size corner broken >> off. So, you need...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:13:37 -0400
  ...1/2 qt per 30 days at 2 > poodles a day = 120 poodles per quart. ;-) > > Thankfully the JB Weld fix seems to be a...
• Re: What do I need to do about this mirror!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 22:30:07 -0500
  ...Once I was happy with the alignment, I applied a liberal amount of JB Quik NOT JB Weld. JB Quik sets up rapidly and...
• Re: S/S coolant pipes - a different vulnerability?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 23:24:40 -0800
  ...squirt out of such a hole makes repair a crisis moment :) JB weld and straps saved the day. alistair On 2-Feb-11, at...
• Re: exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:55:10 -0500
  ...JB weld the strap to the tin after hitting a patch on the tin with a grinder for adhesion and fresh metal. Jim On...
• FS: Set of rebuilt 2.1 heads and gaskets
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 21:24:28 -0400
  ...That would be $540 worth of stuff from BD and your core money, you can keep your cores and JB weld em for the...
• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 11:34:12 -0700
  ...Do you think JB Weld is strong enough to hold the upper and >bottom Syncros together? VC on upper Syncro a must for even...
• Goop - revisited!
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 13:09:31 -0700
  ...Which is more >correct?? My heads were slightly pitted - nothing major - so we >JB-Welded them & sanded them flat. Here I go replying to...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0400
  ...repair use they're fine. > > the other one is epoxy steel.....JB Weld , etc. > clean the spot real well, like with carb cleaner.. > apply...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 13 May 2011 12:59:52 -0700
  ...that some people omit the spot welding, which is one of the reasons I thought that JB Weld would hold the bushing well enough...
• Re: vdo 1540 speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Tim in Seattle
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 10:55:48 -0800
  ...The speedo takes some dremel tool, zip-tie, jb-weld mods to get it to fit and stay in the syncro cluster. Is this...
• Re: Patching pushrod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:19:50 -0700
  ...You could try cleaning with brake cleaner then use JB weld, but a better repair is: Get a collapsible (spring loaded) pushrod tube from...
• Re: holes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:18:43 -0500
  ...So, I don't want to weld- burns > the > paint on the back side I can't reach. > I tried JB Weld, but it...
• Re: Hall Sender Connector "Loose"
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 18:31:54 -0400
  I used JB weld on mine 6 months ago and forgot about it! NO problems since. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z...
• Re: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 07:39:54 -0400
  Let me clearify what I mean. Use anti-freeze, but use pure H20 with it. The problem is "hard water", not the anti-freeze...
• Re: propane tank label--dangerous defect
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 11:20:48 CST6CDT
  ...i used Extend rust converter underneath the label and epoxied the whole thing back on with JB Weld. I figure the expoxy will keep...
• Re: Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 14:52:53 EDT
  ...Brown!!!!!!!!! ;) Ooops, he's already free and doesn't really own JB Weld. BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html...
• Re: head seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 22:04:38 -0500
  The most important tool I can think of is going to be some JB Weld. When you pull the heads you can easily inspect...
• Re: CRACKED BLOCK on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 18:54:27 -0500
  ...JB Weld. Mix diligently using weight as the measureing "cup" Apply to both Inside & out of block making sure to get the gap of...
• Revisited Dreaded Orange Drops On Driveway
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 18:24:38 EST
  ...I know that the head will need to be replaced but in the mean time what about JB Weld? And does anybody have a...
• Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain? / From the Real World
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:52:50 -0700
  ...COM writes: > > << Plug the drain hole with jb weld stick. >> > > What is this fixation on JB Weld? If you want the lowest tech repair...
• Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:41:39 -0500
  ...panel. > - do not force on the screws because the screws bosses may brake - if they > do then use JB Weld to fix > > :-) > -- Tom Buese
• Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:04:03 -0400
  ...exposed ends to bright metal and apply a small bead of JB weld around the circumference and clamp a length of blue silicone hose...
• Re: Test stand running a wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 11:46:40 -0800
  ...Take the heads off those free motors, then pick the best of the three engines, JB-weld if necessary, glue it back together and...
• Question about 2.1 cylinder and head question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:16:03 -0600
  ...They are pitted, though, and I am going the JB weld route. Should I just send the heads to a shop and have them...
• Re: fresh water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:06:07 -0400
  ...I will glue it with some JB Weld and >apply some silicone inside the tube, and heat See if you can insert a tube...
• Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:24:09 -0400
  ...Is there a sealant that I can use or maybe JB Weld? Thanks > >Pascal >'84Westy
• Re: 1.9 Plastic Bleeder Valve Part
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:37:09 -0500
  ...If you're concerned that it might leak you could follow that with a coating of JB Weld. Of course, you put the hose...
• Sliding door repair
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:56:49 -0700
  ...Then, I JB Welded the hut. Again, trying not to get any in the threads. The nut was originally welded in, so hopefully this...
• Re: Wasserleaker -- we will soldier on, but how?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 10:12:44 -0400
  ...Find a good rebuilt > 1.9l WBX? Are there such things? Hand them a printout of how the JB Weld > the cracks and ask...
• Re: Looking for a brown window crank
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:07:30 -0700
  I bought a couple of the cheap ones and filled the back of the pot metal shaft with JB Weld. Will see if it...
• Wiper Shaft Stripped
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:25:45 -0400
  ...Can it be done without dash removal? How bad of an idea is it to JB weld the thing on there..... for now? -Craig
• 82 Westy body rust fixes
  Historical mailing list - Pete Geisen
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:56:06 -0400
  ...I don't have a welder, so that's out. Would cutting out the section and JB welding some sheet metal do the trick...
• Re: Transmission housing corrosion and (separate question) asbestos ;~(
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 23:23:59 -0400
  ...JB weld will temporarily do the job, but wont stay put for > long. Some guys have added steel pieces onto where the shifter mounting...
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 13:30:11 -0400
  No, I fill it in with JB Weld. On 2013-08-19, at 9:31 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > So you...
• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 10:37:04 -0700
  ...Do you think JB Weld is strong enough to hold the upper and bottom Syncros together? VC on upper Syncro a must for even...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 5 Mar 2023 16:53:08 +0000
  ...like Richard I use 2 parts JB weld (Regular or Quick) if I still >>> have the broken part. If not then I use the...
• Re: URGENT HELP NEEDED near Pismo Beach CA
  Historical mailing list - Markus M.
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 14:01:57 -0700
  ...If helpful, my cell is 805 235-3775. [I have tools, a driveway and JB weld.] Markus. On Sat, Sep 25, 2021 at 9...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?//Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 22:45:21 -0700
  ...That way, instead of just replacing the head gaskets and maybe JB Welding the head pits NOW, you'll end up having to scrap...
• Re: [vanagon] New Eurika in Coolant Pipe Set Ups--
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 19 May 2004 08:17:18 -0700
  ...If you're working with stainless and don't have a way to weld a barb on, you can just use some JB weld...
• Re: Baja Shakedown
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:32:00 -0900
  ...I have managed to reduce it to almost nothing > by using the two part JB weld. We are in La Paz and going to...
• Re: New Vanagon Slogan
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:59:26 -0600
  "Make friends with your Bentley" or "Make friends with JB Weld" Jim On Feb 24, 2006, at 8:26 PM, Mark Baker wrote: > Alternately...
• Re: 84 Westfalia Subfloor Removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:17:35 -0400
  ...I've seen some people just drill small holes in the plywood > subfloor to expose the metal floor beneath and then JB weld 1...
• gates
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Mon, 5 Sep 2011 13:24:20 -0400
  ...I used JB Weld to fill in the difference and I just Love the smooth action on the gates now. I guess I never...
• head repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 15:59:55 -0400
  ...I had to apply a bit of JB Weld to the drivers side block, the corner nearest to the front. A little corrosion. Reassembly...
• Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 12:10:56 EDT
  ...I had to weld it, then JB Weld it, then wrapped tubing around it to prevent it from being damaged again. Oh, well, only...
• More powerful waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 23:54:54 -0800
  How much more power? I can suggest that the heads that on fixed on the waterboxer, ie new AMC heads or just JB weld...
• Re: Dipstick tube loose, how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:47:46 -0700
  ...I n the past I've just cleaned the area as best I can and dabbed some JB Weld about the tube base. Any...
• Re: Soo- Oil Pan cracked
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 06:03:19 -0700
  ...This blob of JB Weld was way down under the shift lever on the engine/trans casting. .One of the reasons I decided on...
• Re: 83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:43:48 -0500
  ...10Cent answered my Samba posting and mentioned that JB weld does not adhere well to the Nylon this fitting is made off. I actualy...
• Re: URGENT HELP NEEDED near Pismo Beach CA
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 25 Sep 2021 23:17:19 -0700
  ...then I'd suggest he get JB weld (either Regular or Quick) and patch the crack on the tank. Make sure he gets it...
• Re: 84 Westfalia Subfloor Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:07:43 -0700
  ...I've seen some people just drill small holes in the plywood subfloor to expose the metal floor beneath and then JB weld 1...
• Re: winterize
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 23:02:57 -0600
  ...Mine is currently patched with JB Weld and holds the residual water very well. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Air Cooled On Mon, 19 Nov...
• Re: Leak at coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 09:33:58 EST
  ...Filled the inside of the sensor with JB Weld - sealed the crack. Bought a new o-ring at the hardware store ($0.45). Then...
• Re: [FIX] seal on Expansion Tank sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 08:12:23 EDT
  ...Rather than get a new one, I filled the body of the sensor with JB Weld, let it sit overnight. I also went to...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:49:45 -0700
  ...the other one is epoxy steel.....JB Weld , etc. clean the spot real well, like with carb cleaner.. apply the goop , let cure. that...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 22:22:32 -0500
  ...I do know that the panel adhesive will work better than; duct tape, bubble gum, JB Weld, or bondo. Love and Kisses, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74...
• Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 09:50:22 -0600
  ...I had the heads cleaned, then dremeled out the corrosion to leave bright, shiny pits and filled them with JB weld. Cured overnight. Then...