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  • Re: holes
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:24:51 -0700
    ...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: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
    Sat, 11 Apr 1998 03:35:41 -0400
    ...IF you prepare the > surface > >and get the existing corrosion out, the repair seems to last indefinitely. > > Out of curiosity, Mark, did you 'jbweld...
  • Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
    Historical mailing list - PSD
    Sun, 9 Nov 2014 17:08:01 -0500
    Welding is best but maybe an epoxy like JB weld? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
  • BROKEN SPEEDOMETER 86 GL AUTO
    Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
    Sun, 17 Feb 2002 13:58:16 EST
    ...it and broke my needle #*%&*!!! I tried a temp fix with JB weld(wait itn to test drive) . Looking for PRICE and location to...
  • Re: Need a fuel expansion tank (drivers)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 12:30:50 EST
    ...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: odometer stopped
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Mon, 21 Jul 2003 15:37:53 -0500
    ...hole in the gear, and using some > adhesive such as a JB Weld or a Loctite to hold > it on? Probably nothing. That's...
  • Re: ALWAYS CARRY A SPARE ALT. BELT!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sun, 12 Dec 2004 14:32:15 -0600
    Do what I say, not what I do! Al Brase jbange wrote: > At 11:30 PM 12/11/2004, you wrote: > >> A plan I...
  • Re: Heads - Argh! Here we go again....
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:45:39 -0800
    Al and Sue Brase wrote: > Just glass bead the pits and fill with JB Weld! Hey Al, Do you do your own glass bead...
  • Re: cruise control speedometer sensor
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 26 Oct 2004 06:23:23 -0500
    ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver jbange wrote: > Anyone know where to find an OEM-style cruise control speedometer sensor? > Building a trip computer and...
  • Re: jb welding speedometer mounts
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Apr 2005 15:18:21 EDT
    In a message dated 4/4/05 12:26:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Oxroad@AOL.COM writes: > Anyway, maybe someone wiser knows when...
  • Re: Beware of Vanagon mirror problem
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 1 Mar 2006 22:53:40 EST
    In a message dated 3/1/06 3:36:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > > passenger side mirrors are harder to...
  • Re: Bostig Zetec kit...WOW...
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:03:10 -0400
    ...mushy ground, > thanks to all the DAMN rain we got for JBB. I think that added to > the perception that it was hanging very...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 4 Mar 2023 19:32:27 -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: New LED lighting and camping updates
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
    Sat, 9 Nov 2013 11:28:02 -0600
    ...Out of curiosity, how/where did you do the switch? Jarrett Kupcinski > On Nov 8, 2013, at 0:45, J B <jbever@EXCITE.COM...
  • Re: Pesky Oil Leak
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:37:48 -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...
  • [f] Our big happy family
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Feb 1995 10:07:57 -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: Type IV timing marks
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 May 1996 06:50:45 -0400
    In a message dated 96-05-07 11:06:07 EDT, jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu (James Brill) writes: >Does anyone make an aftermarket piece...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon; oring sealing
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 13 Nov 2003 15:26:13 -0700
    ...You need to use JB Weld or some similar epoxy derivative. Karl Wolz -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: Reversed mirrors!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:58:47 -0800
    ...to see that way....? Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006...
  • Re: Engine cover, History
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:49:51 -0700
    ...On 7/2/08, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > But more importantly, metal is better at keeping engine > > fires out of the place...
  • Re: wire splicing
    Historical mailing list - sg
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 18:41:10 -0800
    ...i wanted to clean it up ... ****** ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julian Burden" <jburden@CONSULTANT.COM> > 2. Solder is not as good a conductor as copper...
  • Re: How does clutch slave cylinder attach to clutch lever arm?
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 14 May 2002 09:07:42 -0600
    ...John Clemens <jbclem@EARTHLINK.NET> > Reply-To: John Clemens <jbclem@EARTHLINK.NET> > Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 13:56:49 -0700 > To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • RE: Introductions, Garcia, & School Buses...
    Historical mailing list - Erik Thomsen
    Mon, 8 Apr 1996 09:46:05 -0700
    ...Smith [SMTP:jbsmith@ix.netcom.com] Sent: Monday, April 08, 1996 5:28 AM ========================================================================= Date: Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com> From: Subject...
  • Re: 2nd handle on sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 22 May 2002 15:07:32 -0400
    ...Jay John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 05/22/2002 01:00:15 PM Please respond to jbrush@AROS.NET Sent...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 5 Mar 2023 09:35:45 -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: REAR AIR CONDITIONER
    Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:58:02 -0400
    ...Jerry Baker (Guido) <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Sent: Thu, Apr 8, 2010 8:42 pm >> Subject: REAR AIR CONDITIONER >> >> >> I...
  • Java programmers on List?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:26:26 -0400
    ...Ideally I need someone experienced with Tomcat, MySQL, and preferably JBOSS Application Server and XDoclet. Thanks, - Ron Salmon �The Bus Depot, Inc. �www.busdepot...
  • 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 2 Jan 2005 00:32:57 -0500
    ...be best or try and fill it with something such as JB weld ( not a favorite) or something else?? just concerned that it may...
  • Exhaust Stud Nuts
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:56:00 -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: '84 Westie head leaks coolant
    Historical mailing list - Chris Rahn
    Wed, 27 Jan 1999 17:31:29 EST
    ...If money is tight use jb weld to fix the heads and get a gasket kit. You can probably repair it for under $150...
  • Re: why our president is a moron (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
    Sat, 9 Mar 2002 15:54:39 -0500
    ...John Flaherty Portland, Maine '84GL ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Brush" <jbrush@AROS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 2...
  • SA Carat2 15" Wheel Center Caps @ Van-Again
    Historical mailing list - Jon Berg
    Fri, 4 Oct 2002 09:08:04 -0400
    ...Thank you Ken Wilford, my wheels look naked no longer! JB jonberg@mindspring.com long-time lurker, first-time poster 90 Syncro Westy -- Milton...
  • Re: Michelin XCA or LXT?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sun, 16 Nov 2003 22:16:57 -0800
    ...Todd '88 Westy jbclem wrote: >For my 1983 Westphalia, i'm trying to decide between the Michelin XCA >(205-75-R14) and the Michelin...
  • Re: Cylinder Heads - can they be welded ??
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 3 Aug 2004 01:26:15 -0400
    ...Or drill and remove the rest of the screw, put some JB Weld inside and drill / tap the hole, that should be enough for...
  • Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:08:04 -1000
    ...I could easily enough pull the FLAPS tee and throw > some JB weld on the end and drill it out. > > And if so in...
  • Re: speeding ticket in Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:54:09 -0800
    ...w. ----- Original Message ----- From: <jbrush@aros.net> To: "developtrust" <developtrust@home.com>; "<jb" <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 6:47...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 4 Mar 2023 21:16:00 -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: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Fri, 11 Mar 2016 07:33:03 -0800
    ...Angus > On Mar 11, 2016, at 3:43 AM, jbclem <jbclem1@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > > Just to be clear...I don't want to strip...
  • Re: Anyone repaired plastic coolant tubes??
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Fri, 27 Oct 2006 22:11:39 -0700
    ...I removed > > the broken plastic, sanded the metal, and recreated the missing > > plastic and flange out of JB weld, which wasn't have but...
  • Re: Buses By the Bridge
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:55:30 -0600
    ...Thanks again! Abel www.DasMotoClub.com On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 1:01 AM, J B <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > Back from BBB...
  • Mechanics
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Jul 1994 09:31:15 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // The night I was born I swear the jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // moon turned to fire red . . . my University of Nebraska \\//\\// poor...
  • Busses for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 1 Jun 1995 13:48:50 -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: Eureka Springs Rally
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
    Tue, 12 Dec 2000 08:20:29 -0500
    ...MotorCity/4349/ http://208.146.103.231/main.html Maybe see you there... JB '89 Wolfsburg GL (Road Whale) "82 MD 240D (Slo Mo)
  • help with stripped radiator bleeder valve
    Historical mailing list - Louis Rumanes
    Mon, 3 Jun 2002 15:39:57 -0600
    ...I've thought about trying to JB Weld a petcock from Kennedy Engineering in place of the bleeder screw, but don't know how...
  • Re: inspection worries
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sun, 25 Aug 2002 02:56:46 EDT
    In a message dated 8/25/02 12:45:49 AM, jboldway@BEE.NET writes: >What's the big deal? I drove for over...
  • Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 15 Oct 2003 12:59:42 -0400
    ...Do you think JB Weld is strong enough to hold the upper and bottom Syncros together? VC on upper Syncro a must for even...
  • WAS:RE: Coolant Overflowing!-New Radiator costs
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Tue, 30 Dec 2003 08:56:41 -0700
    ...it flushed/flow tested/leak > checked at radiator shop...usually about $30 if you bring it > in, new can be had for $200. > > JB >
  • Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 22 May 2005 06:32:20 EDT
    In a message dated 5/21/05 2:10:20 PM, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: << 7-8psi at idle, 14-15psi at highway speed...
  • Re: New design for the Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 11 May 2006 12:30:59 -0700
    Don't hold back John, tell us what you really think! :-) Jake On 5/11/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > On 5...
  • 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: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Kreuzer
    Wed, 20 Nov 2002 22:05:32 -0600
    ...JBowen7@aol.com [mailto:JBowen7@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 9:56 PM To: kreuzer@ece.utexas.edu Subject: Re: Know any...
  • Re: repeatedly blowing head gasket
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 17 Mar 2003 08:18:01 -0500
    ...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: Buses By the Bridge
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:40:42 -0800
    ...On 1/20/14, J B <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > My wife, Brooke and I were able to attend Buses By the Bridge this...
  • Re: Need fuel expansion tank valve
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:17:49 -0400
    ...My experience with epoxy (specifically Marine Tex, a high-quality filled epoxy fairly similar to JB Weld except that the hardener is a fuming...
  • Re: Fukengruven
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 31 Aug 1994 12:24:10 -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...
  • Baywindow tire size/speedo error
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Mar 1996 08:59:08 -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 \/ \/
  • Will it blow ??
    Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:38:18 -0700
    ...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: master and slave
    Historical mailing list - Strawn
    Wed, 3 Dec 2003 10:30:11 -0800
    ...Ohm's Law, Sirius satellite radio, and the myriad >>wonders of JB Weld. >Aw c'mon, where's your sense of humor? Get a...
  • Re: 1980 TD on ebay question
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:13:24 -0400
    ...that makes this van suspect of being an 'actuall' 1980 model. >>> jbange <hfinn@ingrates.net> 4/22/2005 10:45:15 AM >>> >My 1980...
  • Re: Valve covers
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:49:52 -0700
    ...have to buy sometime! :-) Jake On 6/17/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I am having a small problem at the moment...