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• Re: CRACKED BLOCK on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 10:45:20 -0800
  ...hole you discussed, and go ahead and fill the crack with JB Weld. Then I would put a patch over the crack on the...
• rear washer reservoir-heads up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:53:52 -0700
  ...I fixed with JB weld. Note that the outlet tubing has to be cut off, and use hot water to soften tubing for re...
• Re: time for two head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 12:07:58 -0700
  ...I can't tell you what the story is with the JB weld, but I guess that's gotta sit over night to harden...
• Re: Distributor part question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:50:09 -0500
  ...Use a good exopy glue that can take heat like JB weld, and glue it in place. I was strandded on a Sunday night...
• Re: Ok, I did the archives search, but found nothing. I need a flue vent cover.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 16 May 2006 10:28:12 -0400
  ...overlap it slightly then put together with JB Weld. That tiny overlap was at the bottom when installed and couldn't be seen. The...
• Re: AND THE WINNER IS [WAS: 85 GL No Spark/Start]
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:40:43 -0700
  ...Maybe melted > plastic to cover the pin back up? You could encase the metal bits of the connectors in JB Weld. I did this...
• Re: Will it blow ??
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 15:42:30 -0400
  ...i got a crazy idea and put some jb weld on it. > and man it has been a pain in the ass to seal...
• Re: Water pump ground into case
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 11:49:52 -0500
  ...Do not use JB Weld, it becomes soft when exposed to hot coolant. At least it did when I used it as an emergency...
• Re: Repairing the piting in WBX heads.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 06:22:52 EST
  ...I want to clean them up and regrout the pitting with JB WELD stick. Where do I begin? I want to clean them up...
• Re: 84 Westfalia Subfloor Removal
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:46:32 -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: Instrument cluster.
  Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 15:33:43 -0700
  Sounds like JB-Weld time. Mine has more grey remold stuff than OEM Black. Neal ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:01:27 -0400...
• another Friday question! repairing metal, NVC
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:51:01 -0400
  ...I tried using JB Weld and it broke. Drat! That seemed way too easy... Is there a simple way to do this? Do I...
• Re: Baja Shakedown
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:41:49 -0800
  ...of the local mechanics look at it > and he tried to JB Weld it, but the weeping impeded all efforts to get > this goop...
• Which head gasket goop do you swear by???
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 7 May 2016 15:55:39 -0400
  ...the "experts" use but as the man says, "Let's get it on!" TJ 87 Wolfsburg with JB weld drying on the sealing flange.
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:19:17 -0700
  ...I suppose that could be fixed by some JB weld. > > alistair > > On 2012-04-28, at 12:19 PM, Edward Maglott wrote: > >> I have...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:37:36 -0400
  ...electrical wire and assorted connectors, JB weld, epoxy putty, RTV sealant, tie wraps, fine sandpaper etc. Tools are original jack, long breaker bar w...
• ENgine Stuff....
  Historical mailing list - Jason & Laura Cornfeld
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 22:59:53 -0700
  ...and well I had my heads JB welded.. but I am scared of one thing.. one of my cyl's.. it has a crack...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 10:23:09 -0800
  ...Still haven't put in a new engine. > > Anyway, pics of the jb weld part here > > https://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/vanagon...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 09:15:55 -0600
  ...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: Speedometer Cable End - cost
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 28 May 1999 05:37:53 -0400
  ...JB Weld, Epoxy, Sleeve Retainer or ?????? Still pondering what would be the best glue. And, yes I will still have time to spend with...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 23:48:48 -0500
  If yours is anything like mine was you are going to have to sand anyway if you use the JB Weld for the pitts...
• '84 Sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 30 May 2001 06:49:41 -0400
  ...To modify the shorter, newer handle what do I do? One post read to cut off the extension and use JB weld to fill...
• Need '82 diesel header tank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 10:56:55 -0700
  ...I tried the JB Weld patch. Still leaking. Next step, I'm gonna try welding it. I'd feel a LOT more secure about...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 09:42:10 -0400
  ...a small bit of emery cloth one packet of JB weld, one tube of seal all, one tube of RTV silicone a 12V test...
• Late 1.9l vacuum system was Ground Cleaning time...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:16:40 -0400
  ...Use filled epoxy (PC-7, JB Weld, Marine Tex, kneadable), cut the half-inch one in half and leave the other whole; then glue...
• Re: 84 Westfalia Subfloor Removal
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 20 Jul 2018 09:34:41 -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: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 16:05:45 -1000
  ...skylight flex arm repair Jim - I just used JB Weld to attach a washer to the end of each of the flex arm "pins...
• Engine Stuff Re-Post
  Historical mailing list - Jason & Laura Cornfeld
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 11:32:42 -0700
  ...and well I had my heads JB welded.. but I am scared of one thing.. one of my cyl's.. it has a crack...
• Re: HEAD JOB
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 21:48:48 EST
  ...I would also buy some JB weld as your case will be pitted (never seen one yet that wasn't) and you will need...
• Re: Speedometer Cable End
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 27 May 1999 05:54:48 -0400
  ...Although brazing the end and filing could work also and then there's JB WELD ? Maybe that would hold up ? Mathew is right though...
• Re: quick and dirty head swap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 May 2013 21:16:58 -0400
  ...I'm going to order a gasket set sometime soon. > Aside from JB weld, the gasket set ( > http://www.busdepot.com/025198009b ) - is there...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:27:44 -0400
  ...bueses@earthlink.net> wrote: > > What no duct tape, bailing wire, or JB weld? > > Tom-always the right tool for the job? > > > > on 6/12...
• Re: Coolant Pipes needed!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:31:56 -0400
  You could try cleaning up the pipes and JB Welding any pits. I did this on the ends of a couple of my pipes...
• master and slave
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:48:51 -0800
  ...Ohm's Law, Sirius satellite radio, and the myriad wonders of JB Weld. Now if you'll excuse me, in preparation for my upcoming...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:55:58 -0700
  ...I suppose that could be fixed by some JB weld. > > I think the prudent thing in that case would be replacement. Failing that coring...
• Re: holes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:01:57 -0700
  ...don't want to weld- burns > the > paint on the back side I can't reach. >� I tried JB Weld, but it is thin...
• Re: quick and dirty head swap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 22 May 2013 08:35:44 -0700
  ...Aside from > JB weld, the gasket set ( http://www.busdepot.com/025198009b ) - is there > anything else good to have on hand? > > Tom
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:17:13 -0400
  easy; Try cleaning thoroughly with brake cleaner/wire brush then try patching with $4 tube of JB weld. harder; Remove valve cover, rockers, push...
• Re: gas fuel tank sealant repair needed
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:21:09 -0700
  ...gas fuel tank sealant repair needed I used JB Weld on my gas tank and it's been holding perfectly. Just make sure it...
• Re: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 15:51:18 -0600
  50% JB Weld was always acceptable on my MG Midget. I'm not famillar with all VW products but I would think 50% would...
• Re: Wasserleaker -- we will soldier on, but how?
  Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 10:06:21 -0500
  ...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: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:34:20 -0700
  ...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: Non-remote Mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 09:57:53 -0500
  ...Frankly, with a brand new mirror running only $19.95, I'm not sure if I'd bother to buy JB Weld and go...
• Goop! 8-)
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 11:28:56 -0700
  ...Which is more correct?? My heads were slightly pitted - nothing major - so we JB-Welded them & sanded them flat. Bentley & others also recommend using...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe repair ideas
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:06:35 -0500
  ...I cut a couple narrow rings of the copper and slipped them on the steel lines with lots of JB Weld... forms a good...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:37:28 -0800
  ...JB weld outlasts the aluminum on the head, what's > half-fast about using it? If my head surfaces had been coated with jb...
• coolant pipe repair (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:10:48 -0700
  ...Then I mixed up a batch of JB Weld (love that stuff) and smeared it on the ends, and the metal sleeve. With a...
• Re: broke fuel expansion vent valve
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:15:39 EDT
  ...Are these repairable? JB Weld or something similar? If not, are they available and from whom? Did not see them on any of the...
• Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 19:08:51 -0700
  ...Tex ....an awesome two part epoxy, about 5 times > stronger than JB Weld. > > For general corrosion resistance on an aluminum transaxle, I recommend > Zero...
• Re: leaking head gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:51:12 -0600
  ...Moderate pitting can be filled with JB Weld. BTDT > And is there any potential danger in driving around one in a while with this...
• Re: Advertising & the Demise of the Westy, longish, lite VW bashing
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 23:37:02 -0700
  ...the summer of love...instead of a vw bus, the guy JB-welded or epoxied the deck of a 25 foot boat to the...
• Re: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engine installed ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:19:47 -0500
  ...done.I think a pushrod tube will need a dab of jb weld to prevent the pushrod from wearing a holed(Not the first...
• It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:26:21 -0500
  ...if flat, OK; if pitted, fill in with JB Weld and sand flat If head we have is no good: Ponder options If reinstalling...
• Re: Velcro A.K.A Hook'N'Loop
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Fri, 17 May 2002 09:37:23 -0700
  ...permanently stuck to > your dashboard, cabinet etc....??? > > Im ready to try JB weld Next, a two part epoxy, but if > this shight dont work...
• Throttle cable repair
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:20:27 EST
  ...I did rig something up on the end of the cable that I crimped on and then added some JB weld to see if...
• Re: heads leaking
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 21:26:14 -0500
  ...Added plug for the JB Weld method... worked for over 100,000 miles on mine. When I did it, I went ahead and the...
• Re: 1983 vanagon sun visor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Apr 2017 01:14:03 +0000
  ...All you need for two sides is four clips and some JB weld or epoxy. Sawing will have to be done with a fine...
• Re: Head are done, rough idle
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 22:48:59 -0600
  ...Good job! What "flavor" of JB Weld did you use? I just visited their web site and they have a number of different products...
• Head gasket job getting out of hand
  Historical mailing list - John Morris
  Mon, 13 May 2002 09:28:02 -0400
  ...Things were going great on the driver side, barrels weren't stuck, head sealing surface was pitted but reparable with JB Weld. Replaced the...
• Re: ISO Upper Steering Column Housing
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:17:35 -0500
  ...for-switch.html > > > > if broken you could repair it with JB Quick Weld on the underside. > > I did it on some of my vans...