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  • 2.1 head repair?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 06:30:47 -0800
    ...Has anyone ever used JB Weld to fill in the pits on the head surface? I know this isn't as good as a...
  • Re: Vanagon crash safety/Projectzwo bull bars
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 7 Apr 2002 15:48:07 EDT
    In a message dated 4/7/02 3:34:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: > I would imagine that a Vanagon...
  • Re: GL to Carat Conversion?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:40:35 EDT
    In a message dated 6/26/02 7:22:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > I'm in the middle of...
  • Re: Newest Leak: Fixed!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Jun 1995 12:28:51 -0300
    Thanks for the advice on plastic metal for stud fixing, JBWeld came out on top, including FLAPS and VW service recommendation. Leak is fixed...
  • Replacing bolts
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 18 Jul 1995 09:27:01 -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: Injectors Recall
    Historical mailing list - mayfly95
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 18:37:17 -0400
    ...Jere & Beth Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 6:12 PM Subject: Injectors Recall > Hi Y...
  • Rear view mirror
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:29:51 EST
    ...I filed the parts and assembled it with JB Weld. I tidied it up and painted it to match and replaced it. It works...
  • Anyone dealt with Precision Sales Co for electric gadgets?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 31 May 2005 22:31:33 +1200
    ...Illegal host/domain name found Anyone know this outfit, or how perhaps to buy direct from the manufacturer, JBS Technology (couldn't find the...
  • Re: the high+pop-top
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Wed, 23 Nov 2005 23:45:43 +0000
    On 11/23/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > Though judging by the pictures, it doesn't look like it has > a top...
  • Re: Holey muffler, Batman!
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 5 Jan 2007 01:03:22 -0500
    high-temp epoxy is my weapon of choice in these matters :) next is jb-weld. sudhir On 1/5/07, Gerald Masar <azsun99@earthlink...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 4 Mar 2023 19:16:03 -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: Oil Light On!
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:12:14 -0400
    ...I removed the wire from the top of the pipe, taped it up an dproblem solved! I hope yours is just as easy! JB...
  • Re: leaky head gasket question again
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 3 Apr 2002 05:40:37 EST
    In a message dated 4/2/2002 10:55:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > JB Weld in the head...
  • fpr jason b. smith
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Apr 1996 10:46:27 -0400
    jason (jbsmith@ix.netcom.com), i tried to post this to you privately but your address is bouncing mail back to me. FYI and...
  • Re: Throttle Body Problems
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:37:41 -0500
    ...BTW-priced a new one at dealer for Sounds like a job for filled epoxy (JB-Weld?) and a little machine work? d David...
  • Re: oil pressure story in full: costs, thoughts, gripes, etc. (quite long)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Sun, 6 May 2001 17:11:42 -0500
    ...Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1 ----- Original Message ----- From: <jbrush@aros.net> To: Dave Baker <DBAKER5@kc.rr.com>; <vanagon...
  • Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:43:47 -0500
    ...top up, you may be lacking in the knowledge department ;^) Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for...
  • WTB: Sliding Door handle
    Historical mailing list - Shawn
    Sun, 15 Sep 2002 03:33:17 -0500
    ...Well, I'd better go get the JB weld out and get something that will hold until I can find a replacement. Thanks Shawn...
  • Need a fuel expansion tank
    Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 10:46:29 -0500
    ...tank, the nipple ripped partially and is barely hanging on with jb weld and tape. So obviously I need to replace the tank ASAP...
  • Re: cruise control speedometer sensor
    Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
    Tue, 26 Oct 2004 09:21:05 -0400
    ...http://www.weirdstuffwemake.com/weird/stuff/automotive/vanagon/vss.html -Hans 87 syncro 2.2 vanaru ----- Original Message ----- From: "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> To...
  • Re: Vanagon Plastic Model question
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:01:04 -0600
    ...Jim On Dec 30, 2011, at 4:18 PM, Tom Boldway <jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Ok, here's a oddball vanagon question: Revell/Monogram...
  • Re: Bumper repairs, fibreglass
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:53:55 -0700
    ...Sure most of us know you mean JB Weld, except Mike MIller. BenT
  • Re: replacing shift ball and cup, and where best to find one
    Historical mailing list - John Clemens
    Sun, 1 Sep 2013 18:51:14 -0400
    ...html > >-Mark > > >On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 2:42 AM, jbclem <jbclem1@charter.net> wrote: > >> On the way home from picking up my...
  • Re: Oil Drain Threads Stripped
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 19 May 1998 19:42:54 -0400
    ...The rough >thread surfaces should give the JBWeld plenty of holding power. > >Please post your opinions and ideas about where to get the helicoil...
  • Re: Pair of dead mirrors wanted
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:56:40 -0500
    ...Eastern Standard Time, jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM writes: Hello, I'm looking for a pair of dead mirrors for the vanagon - broken or faded or...
  • Re: PORTABLE TOILETS
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:30:37 -0600
    ...simple subject: > > Any recommendations for the best > > portable toilet available?????????? > > Thanks > > > > JB KY > > 88 GL Guido > > 84 Westy > > > > > > ======= > Email scanned by PC Tools - No...
  • Re: 87 Syncro CV Joint/ Spares List
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Wed, 12 Mar 1997 10:47:35 -0600
    ...BROOKOVER > 330-379-6155 Fax(379-3822) E-MAIL JBROOKOVER@BFS.E-MAIL.COM
  • Re: EKTA EKTA EKTA... Do it on the web WITHOUT any limitations.. .
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 13:16:00 -0700
    ...worked great for me, in English... > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001...
  • Re: Braless (north of) Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 5 Jan 2002 12:15:27 -0700
    ...Yeah, that's it! Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 12...
  • Re: Electrical nightmare!
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Mon, 9 Dec 2002 13:32:05 EST
    In a message dated 12/9/02 12:55:11 PM, JBAKERLM@NETSCAPE.NET writes: << I purchased a Bentley manual and my mechanic and...
  • Re: [vanagon] Modifing front Seats to recline further
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 22:07:32 EST
    In a message dated 3/4/03 9:59:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbrrr510@hotmail.com writes: > Once upon a time I saw...
  • Re: yet another fridge question (ok you experts)...
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:21:31 -0800
    --- John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > If you can install a decent fridge by simply raising the cabinet, I'd wager > that any cosmetic...
  • Re: 1980 aircooled on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 4 Aug 2006 12:12:59 -0400
    ...by Israeli missles that > are in better shape!! REALLY!! > > John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Still 6 hours left on a nice california aircooled...
  • Re: Freeze plug leaks oil
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:47:27 -0700
    ...Put a gob of JB Weld on it all around, plastered it shut. I'm sure, that will do it. Did you mean, to...
  • Re: '84 Sliding door handle
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Wed, 30 May 2001 08:22:23 -0500
    The recommendation I had previously posted was to cut the tip off the longer handle and use JB Weld to fill the end of...
  • Re: Auto Transmission Fluid Ports
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 2 Mar 2012 04:51:49 -0800
    ...Don Hanson On Mar 1, 2012 5:24 PM, "John Bange" <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > So in the wake of the discussion on cooling...
  • Dipstick tube loose, how to =?UTF-8?Q?fix=3F?=
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:33:44 -0700
    ...just cleaned the area as best I can and dabbed some JB Weld about the tube base.&nbsp; Any other suggestions?</div><div><br...
  • Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Wed, 5 May 2010 20:37:22 -0800
    ...I actually thought about using some JB Weld instead of having them spot welded, as overheating them seems to be a big problem. I...
  • Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:40:54 -0600
    ...ring around the rear pipes since they will be out, and jbweld a similar ring on my installed pipes. All will have to be...
  • Re: Cheap places to camp
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 18 Apr 1995 08:32:21 -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: IMPORTING A BRAZILIAN BUS-?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Jan 1995 13:19:03 -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 \/ \/
  • Re: fish-chowder recipe
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 16 Nov 1994 14:54:05 -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...
  • NO SUBJECT
    Historical mailing list - J. R. BROOKOVER / MFG IS
    Sat, 18 Jan 1997 21:10:16 EST
    ...BROOKOVER 721-6155 FAX(721-3822) E-MAIL JBROOKOVER@BFS.E-MAIL.COM
  • Re something wrong
    Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
    Wed, 10 Dec 1997 14:46:34 -0500
    JBrian, I had a similar, if not the same, problem as you describe it happening in my '91 gl auto-boxer. The van would...
  • Velcro A.K.A Hook'N'Loop
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Fri, 17 May 2002 07:17:37 -0700
    ...Will any kind of glue keep velcro permanently stuck to your dashboard, cabinet etc....??? Im ready to try JB weld Next, a two part...
  • Re: Travel from Oregon to Austin
    Historical mailing list - Joe Curro
    Wed, 8 May 2002 08:51:24 -0400
    ...Joe On Tue, 7 May 2002 18:32:36 -0400, John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> wrote: >If you are passing through east-central Utah...
  • Re: Speaking of rust... How to seal this?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 1 Mar 2005 16:00:09 EST
    ...if theres any pits, fill them with fiberglass filler or even JB weld (since its so small) before topcoat. chris
  • Re: Questions from a Vanagon Newbie
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Sat, 30 Mar 2002 16:44:03 -0800
    ...SpaceKommander <jboldway@BEE.NET> > Reply-To: SpaceKommander <jboldway@BEE.NET> > Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 19:29:07 -0500 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: Any engine mechanics near Jay, ME?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron 96
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:47:59 -0500
    ...Eric Caron > On Feb 27, 2026, at 7:31 PM, Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hello, I'm asking a month before a...
  • Re: Wanted: propane tank guard
    Historical mailing list - turbowesty
    Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:46:23 -0500
    ...com On 2011-12-23, at 8:27 PM, Tom Boldway <jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Howdy - anybody got a propane tank guard? Got a...
  • Re: Gas heater
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Fri, 29 Sep 1995 08:28:00 -0700 (PDT)
    >> >The gas heater in my '75 Westy is not performing well. >> >Can anyone furnish me with a schematic and some instructions. >> >> >> Try JB Heater...
  • Fw: '95 eurovan camper
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 7 Jul 1997 21:50:00 -0400
    ...Julie <jbordma1@maine.rr.com> > To: sales@busdepot.com > Subject: '95 eurovan camper > Date: Monday, July 07, 1997 9:42 PM > > Hi, > > I have...
  • Parts on eBay
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 15 Dec 2001 07:56:24 -0700
    ...I have a camshaft (looks good), an AFM with no lid and minimal track wear, a wiper motor assembly, and a good (JB Welded...
  • Clutch pressure plate - HELP!!
    Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
    Thu, 23 May 2002 21:51:12 -0400
    ...Anybody know if the pressure plate is still good? Please email me directly at jboldway@bee.net
  • Re: morons
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:34:17 +0100
    ...Clive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 12:18 AM Subject: Re...
  • Re: Replacing windshield faux-chrome strip
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 7 Jul 2005 22:18:14 -0500
    jbclem1 wrote: >The plastic chrome strip around my 1983 Westphalia windshield is getting pretty ugly, as are the >strips around the other windows. Is...
  • Re: is it a 91 or 87?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 22 Sep 2005 15:25:10 -0700
    ...M --- John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > What do y'all make of this syncro westy on ebay with a 1987 VIN > (WV2YB0257HG125376), listed...
  • Carat or not on eBay
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:41:10 -0800
    ...No need, its a GL! dylan John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Sounds like a fine human being. Ah the internet, with anonymity comes...
  • Re: dropping the engine, 81 air cooled
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:44:16 -0700
    On 6/28/07, Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@nd.edu> wrote: > > My biggest piece of advice is be sure to get the CV bolt heads...
  • Re: Exhaust bolts studs nuts to prevent future corrosion problems
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:27:18 -0700
    ...Stephen --- On Thu, 8/30/12, Tom Boldway <jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Tom Boldway <jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: Exhaust bolts studs nuts to...