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  • Oil leak between dipstick and oil pump cover
    Historical mailing list - David Hines
    Thu, 29 May 2008 12:52:39 -0600
    ...I am thinking about using JB weld to seal it up any other suggestions? See pic at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/subyvanagon/2534615780...
  • repeatedly blowing head gasket-what I found
    Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
    Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:19:48 -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: 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: Finding and repairing small radiator leak?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:12:18 -0700
    On 3/30/05 19:55, "jbclem1" <jbclem1@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Appologies to the listserv...I sent this message to you by mistake. Here...
  • '85 Westfalia story (long)
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Thu, 17 Feb 2005 02:52:42 +0000
    ...So I called JBD Imports and told the owner about it. I figured if anybody could get it into shape and get it to...
  • Re: Cockpit of a C-141, was: Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light, with surprise ending!
    Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
    Sun, 27 May 2007 14:33:52 -0700
    ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> Reply-To: John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Cockpit of a C-141, was...
  • Re: Refurbished roof
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:50:01 -0800
    ...On 2/16/13, J B <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > http://1981vwcamper.blogspot.com/ > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
  • Re: Rear engine door hold-open device
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:30:10 -0800
    ...On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM, Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote: > Tired of trying to keep the access door open...
  • Re: mounting bracket for t1 into t2
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 31 Aug 1994 12:20:25 -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...
  • Need help in Columbia, SC
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 12 Jul 1996 12:07:37 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // University of Nebraska \\//\\// free-lance homo sapien \/ \/
  • Re: Can any one help find my oil leak?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 00:13:45 -0800
    ...regards, Todd '88 Westy > > -------------------------------------------------- > > On Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:54:35 -0800 Jere & Beth Hawn > <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> writes: > > >-the leak has also...
  • Re: Leaky Clutch Slave cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 22 Oct 2001 11:35:49 +0000
    ...think of any reasons that I should NOT do this? > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper > '83 H20 Vanagon > > "You cannot simultaneously work for...
  • Re: Installing 87 instrument cluster in 82
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:10:14 EST
    ...John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> says: My God man, its not a diesel, is it???? :-) >> BenT <bentbtstr8@aol.com> says: Not unless "... 82 aircooled...
  • Re: The stuff
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:44:24 -0500
    ...The stuff JB weld. Right where the damn drain plug goes in. Who does that? -dm ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by...
  • Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 16:05:20 -0800
    Are we talking classic black and white in 1 foot squares? j ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: Price of Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:58:15 -0800
    ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 11:27:09 AM Subject: Re: Price of Syncro...
  • Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:08:25 -0400
    ...Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@ND.EDU> >Reply-To: Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@ND.EDU> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting >Date: Mon...
  • Re: Shipping an engine to Boston Bob
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:40:44 -0400
    ...he ships you the engine, you can ship the crate to your core engine guy and he can ship the core to Bob. JB
  • New to Water cooled and list, 1 need
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 21:14:23 -0400
    ...list of Good Ole' VW Folks!! Peace, John Baker 1966 Split Bus camper 1971 Super Beetle 1983 H20 Vanagon http://www.geocities.com/jbakerccymca
  • Re: 1.9 water pipe needed
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Fri, 12 Jul 2002 13:01:28 -0500
    ...an interest, please shoot me a p-mail and I'll count them up and see what he would charge to make more. JB
  • Re: it's probably a misprint ... 84 camper $1400 in burbank, ca usa
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 11 Nov 2005 01:28:26 +0800
    On 11/10/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=239803 > > seems to have been...
  • Re: rear wipers (was RE: Quick... Before my parents get home....
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:10:34 -0800
    On 2/13/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > I suspect it's intended to be more useful in keeping crud off the...
  • Re: Fake campers, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
    Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:40:37 -0800
    ...Lee On 11/30/07, Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Folks seen this? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/493688664.html > I've...
  • Re: Solved; OIL warning light up
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:39:46 -0400
    John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> writes: > I've always wondered if it wouldn't have been cheaper for VW to > simply add an oil...
  • Re: fix hole in battery
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:27:34 EST
    In a message dated 12/28/08 5:59:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, psdooley@VERIZON.NET writes: > Yeah, try some JB weld and...
  • Re: Brake problem
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Wed, 28 May 2003 08:00:54 -0700
    ...Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> > Subject: Brake problem > > Hi All, > > > > Can anyone provide some assistance on this brake > problem? > > > > My pedal fades very very...
  • Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:18:09 -0800
    ...the door panel. - do not force on the screws because the screws bosses may brake - if they do then use JB Weld to fix :-)
  • Re: vanagon SA grille mod.
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:13:19 -0500
    ...On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 19:07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: >> Well,  here, I think this is a >> mod you should...
  • Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Thu, 11 Dec 2003 18:55:44 -0500
    ...Anonymous Digest <jbrush@AROS.NET> >Subject: Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion? >>I am confused. >>Why have a pop top if not...
  • Re: Exaust
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Thu, 15 Jan 2004 14:58:33 -0600
    ...Gotta remove muffler, loosen bolts and move heat shield up and wrangle the engine support bar a little but it can be done. JB
  • Re: odd Vanagon in Phoenix Craigslist
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:59:02 -0700
    ...Tom --- Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@ND.EDU> wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/2f7nh9 > > An 86 Vanagon, but there is something stenciled on > the front of the...
  • Re: When to replace hoses
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:08:49 -0400
    ...I wire-brushed all of them and used some JB-Weld to fill in the ends--none were rusted through--just a couple of...
  • Re: Fastivus
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Thu, 3 Apr 2014 23:06:24 -0700
    ...leash > On Apr 3, 2014, at 9:19 PM, J B <jbever@EXCITE.COM> wrote: > > Hi Everyone: > > Just wondering if anyone would be interested...
  • Re: Winter Camping Tips.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 8 Nov 1994 17:21:53 -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...
  • Re: Injectors Recall
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 19:49:35 -0500
    ...Jere & Beth Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 6:12 PM > Subject: Injectors Recall > > > Hi Y...
  • Re: Has anyone ever...
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 17 Aug 2001 10:08:26 -0700
    ...s BIG F-in OLD CH*VY work truck? TIA > > > > >Peace, JB >'66 Split Window Camper >'83 H20 Vanagon > >"You cannot simultaneously work for...
  • Rust on Fuel Filler
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 15:28:53 EDT
    ...How bad is it to replace? Can I just resurface it with JB Weld after killing the rust chemically? Any other ideas? Thanks Bill...
  • Re: Rear Hatch Lock
    Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
    Mon, 7 Oct 2002 21:36:40 -0700
    ...Claudio Cella 87 Vanagon GL 7 passenger 90 Jetta TD ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
  • Re: WTB: Brown Steering Wheel
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Wed, 9 Apr 2003 08:33:14 -0700
    --- Jonathon Brown <JB510_YG@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Anyone parting out a van have a brown steering wheel > available? > > It's for an 86, although...
  • Syncro Repaired near Nashville, TN -- Shop Recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Jon Berg
    Mon, 3 Nov 2003 12:30:27 -0500
    ...Later, JB jonberg@mindspring.com 90 Syncro Westy -- Milton Alpharetta, GA
  • put goo on gaskets or not?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 2 Jan 2005 16:38:34 -0500
    Hi all well it looks like JB weld or PC7 will fix the pitting issue for the pump and i sandblasted all the tubes...
  • Re: 2.1 Temp sender resistance values?
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:05:34 -0700
    So, what are the resistance values? Any of you know? Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: Holy Auction site, Batman
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Thu, 7 Dec 2006 20:06:35 -0500
    Roger Sisler wrote: > Yeah,he and Jimmy Buffet are good customers of mine.JB saw the stainless > steel screws on Gloria Estephans' 89. Ordered...
  • Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Thu, 9 Jul 2015 21:12:23 -1000
    ...where the first attempt with JB weld only sorta worked. I love WestSystem epoxy. I mix teak sawdust into it ....that will patch concrete...
  • Re: Moon discs?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:03:43 -0700
    ...so what are you asking really ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Boldway" <jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    95-07-18 12:07:12 EDT
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // If you're not outraged University of Nebraska \\//\\// you're not paying attention. free-lance homo sapien \/ \/
  • Re: rocky.mt.motorworks
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Mar 1995 07:56:02 -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: Sound deadening material mentioned in Hot VWs
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Oct 1994 15:28:18 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // If my thought dreams could jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // be seen, they'd probably put University of Nebraska \\//\\// my head in a...
  • FS: 1982 Diesel Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jason B. Smith
    Thu, 6 Jun 1996 19:03:16 -0400
    ...Thanks! JBS
  • Sun visor clips
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 May 1995 08:49:18 -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 \/ \/
  • Supporting tranny
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 18 Jul 1995 09:15:43 -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 \/ \/
  • FW: 1982 Diesel Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jason B. Smith
    Sun, 22 Sep 1996 00:42:56 -0400
    ...Thanks! JBS
  • Re: What's Under the Tunnel??
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 6 Feb 2002 17:17:01 -0600
    ...In a message dated 2/6/02 5:16:21 PM, JBowen7@AOL.COM writes: > > << What's under the tunnel? The gas tank..... >> > > J...
  • Re: Lower Grill
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 22:45:41 -0700
    ...has them and probably Van Again. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002...
  • Pepper works!
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:57:23 -0600
    ...than it did before, well you know what you are doing. JB snip/ So... I put about 2 tablespoons >of table pepper in with...
  • Re: Oil Weight Reccomendation
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 21:50:55 -0700
    ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Brush" <jbrush@AROS.NET> > > The differences between mult-weight and straight weight oil eludes me. > > If it is always...
  • Re: Coolant Overflowing!
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Tue, 30 Dec 2003 09:38:31 -0600
    ...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: Favourite Modifications
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sat, 13 Aug 2005 20:34:44 -0500
    << I then filled the valve stem cap with about two cents worth of JB Weld so the air would stay in there. That was...
  • Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 16 Jun 2005 20:28:11 -0700
    ...You should see the backwoods mechanic jury-rig part that was on mine! <http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jbange/overhaul/wtfisit-L.jpg> It...
  • Re: Billy Bones at 100 - dumbest thing I've ever done
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:19:10 -0800
    To paraphrase JB. "A pirate looks at 50 twiced". Welcome, Billy, to the ton-up brick club. Geared .77 top with 215/75-15...