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  • Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 14:59:07 -0500
    ...Then do the JB, I'd do 2 applications myself as it shrinks back in. A neat hint here if you got a MityVac...
  • Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 18 Jan 2005 18:14:14 -0800
    ...that they would have pitted around the JB weld no kidding and it does conduct electricity Jb weld does have some shrinkage over time...
  • Re: another speedometer cable question
    Historical mailing list - Troy Delnicki
    Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:10:20 -0400
    ...I repaired mine with JB >Weld. I pulled the housing out and remove the speedo from its mount. I >used a mesh tape (used...
  • Re: "new" john muir publication - frydae
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:52:39 -0800
    Sounds like a runaway best-seller to me! On 1/26/07, Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote: > > >Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23...
  • Re: Air Cooled or Water Cooled
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sat, 20 Apr 2002 17:26:34 -0400
    ...John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> >Subject: Re: Air Cooled or Water Cooled >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >>how can i tell if my 83...
  • Re: Tranny fluid top-up/replacement.
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Thu, 9 Jun 2005 12:23:32 -0400
    On 6/9/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > Speaking of which, anyone have a preferred place to get Redline products online? > > > Also...
  • Re: Another horror picture... the worse one...
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 31 May 2006 12:27:19 -0700
    Nice one John, that's very funny! Jake On 5/31/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > http://www.benplace.com/odd/odd...
  • Re: 82 w/square headlights
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 May 2007 03:03:10 EDT
    In a message dated 5/28/07 5:17:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > Here's something you don't...
  • Re: 82 w/square headlights
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Mon, 28 May 2007 18:03:29 -0400
    ...Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon...
  • Re: Oil leaks
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Jun 1996 07:20:43 -0500
    ...claimed all they could do was seal it back in with JB Weld or similar. It held okay until several months later when the...
  • corrosive green stuff
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Thu, 17 Mar 2005 08:09:29 -0800
    ...No aluminum was removed-perfect weld match to old aluminum.JB weld keeps me on the road! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 4 Mar 2023 17:29:00 -0600
    ...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: Westy roof racks
    Historical mailing list - Ron Sem
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:47:09 -0500
    ...Anonymous Digest <JBRUSH@AROS.NET> <DIV></DIV>Reply-To: jbrush@AROS.NET <DIV></DIV>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <DIV></DIV>Subject: Westy roof...
  • Re: holes
    Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
    Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:24:32 -0400
    ...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: Solar panel install complete!
    Historical mailing list - turbowesty
    Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:33:40 -0400
    ...Babe) On 2013-07-25, at 8:09 PM, J B <jbever@EXCITE.COM> wrote: > First of all, thanks to everyone here for their...
  • Volksfest in Ohio, anyone camping?
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:38:37 -0400
    ...Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..."
  • Air Conditioning... Add another evaporator?
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Tue, 9 Jul 2002 14:30:08 -0500
    ...a thing? Trying to get more cool up front. Just wondering since I'm going into the blower box this fall. JB '89 Wolfsburgs
  • Re: Wasserleaker -- we will soldier on, but how?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sat, 30 Apr 2005 20:59:02 -0500
    Mike, Just because the heads are leaking doesn't mean they are pitted, and need the "JB Fix" The head seals can very well...
  • Re: Diesel conversion and SMOG
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 8 Dec 2005 17:56:51 -0800
    On 12/8/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: << Yeah, word is that here in CA as soon as the new fuel is...
  • Re: John Browns Buses Directions
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 4 Oct 2006 16:16:28 -0400
    ...To folks going to JBB - is anyone interested in doing the Maryland Heights Trail hike on Sunday? It's a 1-2 hour hike...
  • Re: holes
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:55:49 -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: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 25 May 2010 11:06:25 -0700
    ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 10:47 AM...
  • Re: Eurovan Winnebago Faucet fits Vanagon Westfalia sink?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
    Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:27:05 -0500
    ...jb On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 9:31 AM, Jonathan Berg <jonbergga@gmail.com> wrote: > I installed one in my 90 Syncro Westy...
  • Re: Rear Hatch Lock
    Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
    Tue, 8 Oct 2002 13:26:12 +0000
    ...Jere Hawn <JBRSCHAWN@EARTHLINK.NET> <DIV></DIV>&gt;Reply-To: Jere Hawn <JBRSCHAWN@EARTHLINK.NET> <DIV></DIV>&gt;To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <DIV...
  • Re: Syncro Camper upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 10 Dec 2004 07:53:03 -0800
    ...Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 9:00 PM Subject: Re: Syncro...
  • Re: Need Automatic Transmission
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 1 May 2005 23:31:07 -0400
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of jbange Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 11:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: Volkswagen Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems Pro Manual
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:20:03 -0700
    On 10/23/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > Anyone have a line on this manual complete in electronic format? I have a...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 4 Mar 2023 20:32:17 -0800
    ...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: head gasket replacement time
    Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
    Tue, 6 Aug 2002 18:53:51 -0500
    I did the gasket replacement / JB Weld thing with dealer VW head gaskets when I first rebuilt my engine and it started leaking again...
  • Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 11 Mar 2016 07:49:51 -0500
    ...On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 6:43 AM, jbclem <jbclem1@charter.net> wrote: > Just to be clear...I don't want to strip...
  • Re: GAs tanks
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:29:48 -0700
    ...jimt On 3/22/05 15:29, "jbclem1" <jbclem1@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Tomas, > > One solution is to send the gas tank out to be...
  • Re: what to do?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:55:36 -0600
    ...I JB-welded the heads, no valve job, nothing else at 190K like you. When I got into the engine I saw the the...
  • Fwd: Window Cranks
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:55:00 -0700
    ...Before installing, flip them over and fill completely with JB Weld, thus providing the strength they should have had when you bought them. On...
  • Debbie Rogan?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Sep 1994 11:09:05 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // I need a steam shovel mama jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // to keep away the dead, I University of Nebraska \\//\\// need a dump...
  • Re: multiple questions
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Nov 1994 11:17:29 -0600 (CST)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // If my thought dreams could jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // be seen, they'd probably put University of Nebraska \\//\\// my head in a...
  • Rear wheel bearings '71
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Jul 1996 09:44:17 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // University of Nebraska \\//\\// free-lance homo sapien \/ \/
  • Re: soundproofing
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Wed, 4 Jul 2001 17:17:45 -0400
    ...This will kill many hours at work. =|-\ On Mon, 2 Jul 2001 22:00:25 +0000 "James T." <jboldway@INTCON.NET> writes: > I installed...
  • Re: No cold idle, More details found.
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 22:20:06 -0500
    JB; I had the same problem. There is a small adjustment bolt through the body of my valve unit. If memory serves me, I...
  • Re: do fuel pumps suck?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
    Tue, 3 Sep 2002 17:56:16 -0500
    ...On Sat, 31 Aug 2002 19:00:02 -0400 John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> writes: > Just wondering if the pump draws the fuel in...
  • Re: Will someone please go KISS this guy!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Oct 2003 07:48:03 EDT
    In a message dated 10/15/03 9:57:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jb510_yg@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > someone could easily drop an...
  • Re: oil filler tube
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 6 Apr 2005 18:39:28 -0600
    On 4/6/05 18:26, "jake beaulieu" <jbeaulie@ND.EDU> wrote: > Hey, > > Anyone out there have a good oil filler tube for an...
  • Re: mystery VIN
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:26:43 EDT
    In a message dated 9/22/05 7:23:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > But then BenT pointed out it...
  • Re: Bus passes up a Porsche GT3
    Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
    Thu, 9 Nov 2006 20:08:35 EST
    ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JB6JzzY4Yw This is great. It reminds me of my guru teaching scca driver's school at midohio. he...
  • Re: JBB Carabus Route Change
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 5 Oct 2004 13:58:07 -0700
    ...2004 1:35 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: JBB Carabus Route Change Based on your new route, you'll likely find...
  • Re: ALTERNATIVE SPARK PLUG WIRES
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:17:21 -0400
    ...Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula' On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 9:39 PM, Jerry <jbvelo@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I have had trouble with Bosch...
  • repeatedly blowing head gasket
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:22:02 -0800
    ...I use JB Weld. Clean the pitted area with brake cleaner and some sand paper. Fill in the pits with JB Weld and let...
  • Re: Recalls
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Mon, 9 Jul 2007 12:52:57 -0700
    ...Good luck JB On 7/8/07 11:18 PM, "PB" <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > So if the recall work wasn't done, would...
  • Re: Water pump impeller wore into case
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:04:55 -0500
    Fill the pits with JB weld and file or sand the face smooth. I had one that was way worse than that. Jim On...
  • Re: rapidfix adhesive instead of JB weld ?
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:55:17 -0700
    The skeptic in me thinks cyanoacrylate and baking soda. Used by modelers everywhere. Angus Gordon Bainbridge Island WA www.wordless.me On Sun, Jul...
  • Re: Keys
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 7 Sep 2006 01:43:50 -0700
    On 9/6/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > So how much does the dealership charge for those rubber head steel > blanks? I...
  • Re: 1980 aircooled on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Fri, 4 Aug 2006 08:54:35 -0700
    ...I've seen Vanagons in Lebanon on TV that were hit by Israeli missles that are in better shape!! REALLY!! John Bange <jbange@GMAIL...
  • Re: curious ebay vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:38:31 -0700
    ...On 10/14/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > I notice the following '90 Vanagon on ebay. > > <http://tinyurl.com/yo3u6h> > > It's...
  • Re: source for replacement fridge fan
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Oh
    Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:24:22 -0400
    ...To install, I used JB weld to attach the original fan bracket to the new fan housing, which maintains the same position under the...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 4 Mar 2023 18:15:00 -0800
    ...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: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Sun, 1 Mar 2009 23:38:04 -0600
    ...VI = 135 % Zinc = .105 http://www.jwmercantile.com/infooil.html JB 88 GL Guido On 3/1/09 6:58 PM, "Dave Arthur" <dave...
  • Re: Dam for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Nov 1994 14:30:43 -0600 (CST)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // If my thought dreams could jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // be seen, they'd probably put University of Nebraska \\//\\// my head in a...
  • Roadkill survey, was: POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL SKIN REUPHOLSTERY KITS!/F!
    Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 11:32:16 -0500
    ...Jon B [SMTP:jbaker@APBOARD.COM] Sent: Friday, October 30, 1998 8:44 AM To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL...
  • Re: FS: brand new 15" VW Passat alloys (fit vanagon)
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 1 Nov 1998 08:54:45 EST
    In a message dated 98-10-30 16:31:42 EST, jbeek@NASGRO.JSC.NASA.GOV writes: << Hi all, a friend from the Scirocco...
  • Re: Can any one help find my oil leak?
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Sun, 7 Jan 2001 21:49:47 EST
    ...Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:54:35 -0800 Jere & Beth Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> writes: >-the leak has also lightly sprayed the hatch cover...
  • Whats that oil filter again??
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 00:14:41 -0400
    ...Could someone pleae tell me again what that brand of filter is and what vendors can sell me one? Peace, JB '66 Split Window...