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  • Re: cheap vanagon doublecab on samba...
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:16:06 -0700
    ...living there. > > JFF > On Jan 20, 2005, at 8:55 PM, jbange wrote: > > At 12:35 PM 1/20/2005, you wrote: >> good project...
  • Re: Syncro panel van
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:16:46 -0800
    ...Jake On 2/14/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > Interesting syncro panel van on ebay. > > <http://tinyurl.com/yrptou> > > No mention of...
  • Re: Vanagon Spark Plug Wires
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:50:43 -0500
    ...Vanagon. I'm just curious if there is a low resistance spiral spark plug wire available for the 2.1 engine. JB 88GL Guido
  • Tips on fixing Head gaskets with JBWeld
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 16:40:40 -0600
    ...Please describe what you mean when you "resurface" the heads. > I imagine you mean that you cover the entire head mating surface with JB...
  • Re: LED Back-up lights
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Sat, 14 Jun 2014 22:51:29 -0400
    ...Jason On Sat, Jun 14, 2014 at 10:39 PM, J B <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > Just wanted to share my latest inexpensive upgrade...
  • LIST T-SHIRT INTEREST????
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Tue, 09 Apr 1996 11:29:44 -0400
    ...TWFpbC5Ob3RlADEIAQSAAQAbAAAAIExJU1QgVC1TSElSVCBJTlRFUkVTVD8/Pz8AEQcBBYADAA4A AADMBwQACQALAB0ALAACADYBASCAAwAOAAAAzAcEAAkACwAdAAYAAgAQAQEJgAEAIQAAADJCRjQz OUYwRTI5MUNGMTFBNEQwMUM3MjAxQzEwNjI3AAYHAQOQBgDsAgAAEgAAAAsAIwAAAAAAAwAmAAAA AAALACkAAAAAAAMANgAAAAAAQAA5AKBo82ApJrsBHgBwAAEAAAAbAAAAIExJU1QgVC1TSElSVCBJ TlRFUkVTVD8/Pz8AAAIBcQABAAAAFgAAAAG7Jilg4vA59CyR4hHPpNAccgHBBicAAB4AHgwBAAAA BQAAAFNNVFAAAAAAHgAfDAEAAAAHAAAAcmdvbGVuAAADAAYQGRlYgAMABxCbAAAAHgAIEAEAAABl AAAALS0tLS0tLS0tLUlMTFRBS0VBVExFQVNUT05FT0ZDT1VSU0UsVEhFUkVXT1VMREJFTk9USElO R01PUkVBUFBST1BSSUFURVRIQU5IQVZJTkdBQklHLEhBUFBZLEJFQVVUSUZVTAAAAAACAQkQAQAA AH8BAAB7AQAAwQIAAExaRnXDLu2c/wAKAQ8CFQKoBesCgwBQAvIJAgBjaArAc2V0MjcGAAbDAoMy A8UCAHByQnER4nN0ZW0CgzN3AuQHEwKAfQqACM8J2TvxFg8yNTUCgAqBDbELYOBuZzEwMxRQCwoU UTUL8mMAQCAKhQqLbGkIMTgwAtFpLTE0njQN8AzQHNMLWTE2CqDrA2AT0GMFQC0e9xnNHnYZG20z Nh13IB1JJ2xDAyABkGtlIGEFQGzUZWETwCACIGUZzxrQjiEiLyCrCoVPZiAFoGsIcBGwLCPQaASQ JBB3oQhgbGQgYiQQbh6QMmgLgGcgBGApYWFwfx5xE1AHMBPQKSEDkRGAduUqYmEp4GlnKRARgCsA xnkpECnwYXV0BpApsBggRVYkIAQgVEhFnCB2A5ECICkiIHMqUF0AICEvkBr8CoUoAiBswHkga2lk ZCpiAhDTBcAvAmh1KqEgB3AKsBsvYAmAKS/PCrJSaWNfM28hPyZfIMkVMQA5AAADABAQAAAAAAMA ERAAAAAAQAAHMGAwGUopJrsBQAAIMGAwGUopJrsBHgA9AAEAAAABAAAAAAAAADiy ------ =_NextPart_000_01BB2607.DC34E060--
  • Spark Plugs -Tri Electrode / Factory Alloy (just one) wanted
    Historical mailing list - J. R. BROOKOVER / Bridgestone/Firestone MAN IS
    Sat, 10 May 1997 15:50:25 EDT
    ...BROOKOVER 330-379-6155 Fax(379-3822) E-MAIL JBROOKOVER@BFS.E-MAIL.COM
  • Re: Flush Mount Speakers
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Thu, 7 Jan 1999 18:44:25 -0600
    ...I did this and it works great, and looks exactly like the originals, except these 4" jbl speakers sound WAY better. Joshua Van Tol...
  • Re: Pseudo-Vanagon Syndrome?
    Historical mailing list - MC
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:26:48 -0700
    ...On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:59:57 -0400, John Brigstocke > <jbrig@attglobal.net> wrote: > > Have 86 Vanagon. > > Similar problem to yours. Cutouts in...
  • Re: small hole at exhaust header patch
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 8 Dec 2019 22:54:01 -0700
    ...header bolts to the head. > Anyone got a recommendation for a JB Weld type patch that will hold up for > a few thousand miles...
  • Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Tue, 31 Mar 1998 15:08:07 EST
    I found JBWeld to soften and swell after exposure to antifreeze ; maybe this is why it works well for head repair. I attempted temporary...
  • Re: Plastic Cooling Pipe Damage
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Mon, 11 Jun 2001 07:48:03 -0800
    ...I tried a couple of times to repair using a glue and succeeded with JB WELD type stuff. LOCTITE WELD. I used a dremel...
  • Clakity-Clack
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Sun, 5 Aug 2001 14:42:30 -0400
    ...Can I continue to drive it with this happening or will I likely have catastrophic results? Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20...
  • Re: Bumper Stickers
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Fri, 17 May 2002 12:16:26 -0400
    ...the rear and one reversed on top, center of front windshield. JB - has phone and knows how/when to use it, rather, not to...
  • MB Quart 6.5 speakers
    Historical mailing list - Brian T.
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:11:42 -0700
    ...an 8" sub under the bed and a pair of 5" JBLs in the over seat face in the back soon too. No amps...
  • Re: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engine installed ?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 28 Dec 2005 10:35:44 -0500
    ...However the JB will back this RTV up and support it from blowing out someday. If this works, I hope other people can use...
  • Re: Anyone seen this auto?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
    Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:24:44 -0700
    ...On 10/28/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > On 10/28/07, Chris Lisica <wavanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > David, I would check...
  • Re: fuel system expansion tanks
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:19:31 -0400
    ...what is the best adhesive for this >task? I would try JB Weld, applied liberally to the outside of the connection. Be careful not...
  • Re: Freeze plug leaks oil
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:37:12 -0700
    ...time to do just that - check 'em out and slather some JB Weld on 'em. If you're real paranoid (occasionally I am), if...
  • Re: Spare Parts List - Input
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:22:29 -0400
    ...John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 08/28/2002 01:05:37 PM Please respond to jbrush@AROS.NET Sent by...
  • Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Tue, 31 Mar 1998 14:51:19 -0500
    ...I just don't know how long that JB Weld can last under the stress of a cylinder head. I know that it is...
  • Re: Front seats, 81 vs 86
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 26 Feb 2001 02:59:09 EST
    In a message dated 2/25/01 11:14:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: > I found a vanagon in the...
  • Re: JB Weld exhaust studs?...
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Wed, 22 May 2002 22:15:46 EDT
    In a message dated 5/22/02 3:40:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: > I like to tap them out...
  • Re: Fastivus
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Thu, 3 Apr 2014 22:39:24 -0600
    ...s > Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2014 00:19:36 -0400 > From: jbever@EXCITE.COM > Subject: Fastivus > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hi Everyone: > > Just...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 4 Mar 2023 23:34:13 +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: 82 Coolant Tank retrofit help
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:56:22 -0800
    ...Now it's > tape > masked for a controlled clean patch. > > I've got fresh JB Weld on hand. I will now do a thin...
  • Re: Win some and loose some VW emblem success.
    Historical mailing list - Project Pat
    Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:03:11 -0400
    ...He set in a number 5 screw and used JB weld to hold it. He then threaded two nuts on each new post. He...
  • Re: Hose has a brass sleeve in it
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Mon, 28 Feb 2005 11:03:29 -0700
    ...Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 11:58 PM Subject: Re: Hose...
  • Re: Tire rollout, per jbrandt@hpl
    Historical mailing list - EAP
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 12:39:05 -0600
    ...Tire rollout, per jbrandt@hpl > Are we tired yet? > > Some many years ago Klaus at Palo Alto Speedometer gave me the wizard's > secret...
  • Re: Which head gasket goop do you swear by???
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Sat, 7 May 2016 13:18:38 -0700
    ...I haven't bothered with JB Weld on minor pitting, I just let the Right Stuff fill them when the head is installed. Disclaimer...
  • Re: MIME/HTML
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Sat, 24 Nov 2001 21:17:36 -0800
    ...Mike Boy, do I hope this isn't being sent in MIME/HTML crap, whatever that may be. > From: "James T." <jboldway@INTCON.NET...
  • Re: Advice needed on 2.1 heads
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 9 Feb 2004 08:50:42 -0500
    ...Be sure to have any pits on the head surface repaired (welded or jb welded) and also repair any pits on the engine mating...
  • Re: San Clemente/Dana Point
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 3 Oct 2014 08:52:27 -0300
    ...remember them. :) On Oct 2, 2014 12:04 AM, "J B" <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > Apologies if I'm spamming everyone with our blog...
  • Re: LED goodness
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:44:45 -0500
    ...mcneely ---- J B <jbever@EXCITE.COM> wrote: > Thanks to everyone that replied to my first blog. It seems like many are interested in the...
  • Re: Dipstick tube loose, how to fix?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 8 Aug 2010 23:59:21 -0400
    ...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: Rear Seat Removal - weekender sofabed for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Feb 2002 00:30:27 EST
    In a message dated 2/20/02 12:12:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: > When the back seat folds down...
  • anyone have experience using a stinger on their vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - gary
    Mon, 1 Mar 2004 19:46:30 -0500
    ...I have a small pinhole leak on the exaust manifold which was JB Welded so I probably need to think of replacing the exaust...
  • Re: Rattling A/T Shifter
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:55:24 -0600
    ...If that cloth ever works it's way down the tube, I'll know it in time to remove and reuse. Good luck. JB
  • FS - Instrument cluster from my '88 Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:50:28 -0400
    ...Perfect working order, even the lights! All four mounting slots unbroken, but the PO fixed several tach and speedo housing corners with JB weld...
  • Re: more on the Crafter
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:34:19 -0700
    ...Mike On 9/22/06 4:42 PM, "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> Some info from SA about the LT1 replacement, the Crafter...
  • Re: "Engine flushing" How to?
    Historical mailing list - Don Kane
    Wed, 16 Jul 1997 09:37:36 -0700
    ...I had tried another product by JB that you add to the oil and drive normally, changing the oil within 1500 miles, but it...
  • Re: Meet in the Middle
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:03:50 -0400
    ...9:38 J B <jbever@EXCITE.COM> napisał(a): > I've updated my blog with our latest VW events and camping. Please feel free...
  • FS - '86 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Dec 1996 21:39:32 -0500
    ...If interested, the owners can be contacted at jbabb@dave-world.net. The van is located in central Illinois. Tom '77 bus '85 Westie...
  • Head gasket job
    Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
    Tue, 7 Jul 1998 21:49:11 -0700
    ...I'm in the process now and can't determine if I should JB Weld, Alum weld, or get reconditioned heads. Ive read the...
  • Re: bubbling in coolant during flush
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Tue, 7 May 2002 07:50:36 -0500
    ...at home unless you're handy with a head gasket replacement. JB '89 Wolfsburg x 2 (one blew a head gasket while trying to...
  • Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 6 Sep 2005 16:00:21 EDT
    In a message dated 9/6/05 11:01:27 AM, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: << Fancy that! I'll have to ask our motor...
  • Re: Price of Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:01:51 EST
    In a message dated 2/24/07 11:35:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > Aye, particularly when they have to...
  • Re: Reversed mirrors!
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 2 Nov 2006 12:57:51 -0800
    Not to mention that it would exacerbate the dreaded "mirror flop" ! :-) On 11/2/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Anybody ever tried...
  • Re: Subject: Re: OH Dear, OH Deer: I got a call from Mel the Ins Co Guy (long reply)
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:53:11 -0500
    On Wed, 5 Nov 2008 05:38:30 -0800, "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> said: > > I thought we were keeping politics off the list...
  • RE: Weber progressive air filters
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Thu, 1 Feb 1996 08:13:54 -0800
    ...James Brill[SMTP:jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu] Sent: Thursday, February 01, 1996 7:32 AM ========================================================================= Date: Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com> From...
  • Re: Clutch - German/Brazilian???
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 May 1996 11:10:04 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // If you're not outraged University of Nebraska \\//\\// you're not paying attention. free-lance homo sapien \/ \/
  • Re: Overhaul an 81 air cooled
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Thu, 17 Jan 2002 07:55:10 EST
    In a message dated 1/16/02 4:00:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: << Short and sweet, I would like...
  • Re: Water Wetter
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:00:10 -0700
    ...http://www.evanscooling.com/index2.html On 8/24/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > So, anyone have any experience with Redline "Water...
  • Re: removing insulation adhesive
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:55:29 EST
    In a message dated 11/1/05 8:32:13 AM, jbeaulie@ND.EDU writes: << Have any of you found a good solvent for...
  • Re: � � � Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:51:53 EST
    In a message dated 3/15/06 5:00:25 PM, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > Though I think I would add the caveat that...
  • H2O Head pitting repair
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Mon, 25 Mar 1996 16:31:56 CST6CDT
    ...5- mix up a small batch of JB Weld. start filling in the pits. work the JB Weld into the pits with a toothpick...
  • Re: Fixing an Odometer in Canada???
    Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
    Sat, 9 Aug 2003 20:42:35 -0600
    ...VERY scary! I was 18 and immortal!) ANYWHO JB either did the work or jobbed it out. I sent a lot of business their...
  • Digifant high idle problem finally solved!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 15 Sep 2003 23:13:57 -0700
    ...out came the JB weld and I sparingly filled in the valley with this neat stuff. When installing it ( I used a plastic wire...
  • Re: Gizmo purpose revealed
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 5 Jul 2017 16:36:33 -0700
    ...The metal cup for the magnet makes it nice but even jb weld to glue magnet to a stick would do it.
  • Southern Cal junkyards
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:34:11 -0600 (CST)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // If you're not outraged University of Nebraska \\//\\// you're not paying attention. free-lance homo sapien \/ \/