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• Re: help with '83.5 Westy thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:17:03 -0500
  ...JB weld stick will fix this up very well.JB weld stick will also fix the aluminum O- ring seat on the inside of...
• Re: 1987 Head gasket, replace once or more?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Thu, 3 Oct 96 17:45 CDT
  ...I think the JB Weld guys have only done the job once. I am at 95k on the original heads. I have the 86...
• heads v.s. bottom end: for discussion
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:52:10 -0500
  Hi Folks, With all this talk about long term/short term fixes, head life, JB Weld etc., I've got to wondering about the...
• Everybus - road repairs and a couple of big Thank Yous
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:35:04 -0400
  ...First big thank you goes to Mark Foster, who caravanned down from New Jersey with me, and had enough JB weld on hand, to...
• i felt a touch of heat, yea!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 15:40:37 -0800 (PST)
  ...now i use jb weld and a cut up coffee tin (you know the cheap coffee that comes on bulk) to repair the two...
• Re: question about 4-speed shift rod front "fork"
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:04:40 -0400
  ...I degreased the metal with brake cleaner, filled the hollow in the plastic piece with JB Weld, and pressed it into place. We'll...
• Re: gas tank; fixing Syncro tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 20:50:23 -0500
  ...to home depot and buy new SS hardware and tack weld or JB weld new studs in place. - R&R sender with new O...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 22:19:36 +0000
  ...hose, some lengths of coolant hose, coolant, H20, some bailing wire, JB weld, hacksaw blades and a few 1.5" long nut/bolts of...
• Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 13 May 2002 07:56:26 -0700
  ...Things were going great on the driver side, > barrels weren't stuck, > head sealing surface was pitted but reparable with > JB Weld. Replaced the...
• Re: Coolant Leak INSIDE my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 11:58:46 -0700
  ...Tim Smith's advice, coated around each of the tubes with JB Weld. Made a new gasket with silicone seal and put it back...
• Re: Vanagon gasket leaks--->which year?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 11:15:59 -0500
  ...Armed with a Bentley, a gasket set, JB Weld and the info I got from the folks on this list I fixed the right...
• Leaking thermostat housing/head reseal followup
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 06:48:19 -0800
  ...I used JB weld to repair the corrosion to the heads, which should be good for as long as this 116k mile engine has...
• Power Steering Rack Balance Line Popping Off
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 16:11:07 +0000
  ...Randy is willing to JB weld it in, or something like that, but we are both concerned that if this is a symptom of...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:46:19 -0800
  ...David --- Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > JB weld > will not stick to anything but a freshly ground surface can you see it leak...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:48:23 -0400
  ...Every tool kit should have PBlaster and JB weld. <g> Todd '88 Westy. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Dave Vickery < davevickery@HOTMAIL.COM> > Yep, worked for...
• Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:07:05 -0800
  ...I read a post elsewhere that an owner JB Weld-ed a cap over the shaft end. he also glued a tube into a...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 19:49:29 -0500
  ...If significantly pitted, fill the damaged spots with JB weld then when it is hardened, rub on a flat surface with very fine wet...
• Re: Vanagon and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 17:11:17 -0500
  ...But heck, who says you couldn't JB WELD the offending holes and rock and roll! (go ahead flamers) You still need Ken to...
• Re: stripped stud hole
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 23:05:52 -0400
  ...Worse case I could epoxy/JB > > weld/whatever it into the head. I don't like that idea at all though. > > > > I notice that...
• Friday Philosophy: On Fixing Things Right
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 09:18:18 -0600
  ...Probably something like, �Back away from the JB Weld, sir.� Fortunately I usually have enough confidence (just enough!) to go ahead with my plans...
• Re: Non-remote Mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 22:51:09 -0800
  ...95, I'm not sure if I'd >> bother to buy JB Weld and go through an elaborate procedure fixing the old >> one. Of...
• Low cost phosphate free antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 13:46:04 -0800
  ...JB Weld Stick is good to 250 degrees,but I think the tempatures near the head are higher.I found a similar product that...
• Re: Play in throttle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 06:32:07 EST
  ...If that butterfly has worn a groove in the bottom of the throat of the throttle body you can fill it with JB Weld...
• Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 May 2013 22:03:26 -0400
  ...Mind you I only lapped long enough to take the excess JB Weld off. And parchment paper worked great. No sticking to the JB...
• Stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:28:45 -0800
  ...Took it to a muffler shop and when they gave up they cut it out and welded a new bung. Stuart -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: throttle shaft bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:04:01 -0500
  ...bore.The fix for the grooves this makes is good ole JB weld in the scratches of the bore.I dont have these scratches...
• Re: What damage to expect when waterpump blows?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 22:55:45 -0400
  ...and please, DON'T put JB weld over there!!!!!!!!! VERY STUPID! Wasser engine can take a lot of beating, and head don't crack...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:15:53 +0000
  ...Still haven't put in a new > engine. > > > > > > Anyway, pics of the jb weld part here > > > > > > > > https://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/vanagon...
• Re: Broken Head Stud
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 26 Dec 2004 14:00:45 -0800
  ...Really. : ) Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 11:47 AM Subject...
• Front blower fix: Free and permanent (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 19:03:09 -0700
  ...I tried JB welding a nut to the shear bolt, but that didn't hold. Finally I drilled it and used a screw extractor...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: manual transmission plug
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 02:54:19 -0400
  ...No skinned knuckles here. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 2:10...
• Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:00:38 -0500
  ...panel. >>> - do not force on the screws because the screws bosses may brake - if they >>> do then use JB Weld to fix >>> >>> :-) >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Tom Buese
• Re: disaster- now VWoC rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:30:06 -0700
  ...Seems like a waste of good JB Weld though.... In my experience the S&S system is a complete waste of money and should...
• Re: CV Joint Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:55:47 -0400
  ...When I got home, I put a bit of JB weld in the hex holes on each of the bolts. Know what??? I have...
• Re: DIY Head Gaskets, (Long) Please Check!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 17:51:58 -0400
  ...They can be welded if just cracked through, welded! not brazed. Take off the aircleaner and airflow control complete, loosen the band clamp around...
• Re: gas tank; fixing Syncro tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:21:50 -0800
  ...to home depot and buy new SS hardware and tack > weld or JB weld new studs in place. > > - R&R sender with new O...
• Re: Sigh. Leaking head gasket = winter project
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 16:23:06 -0700
  ...I hope the damage is not so bad that I can't use the exciting and famous JB Weld fix! Jeepers there are a...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 17:25:31 -0800
  ...There was some pitting on the heads and I filled that with jb weld. I used "Right Stuff" sealant on the big rubber seal...
• Alive! (or New Year in Georgia)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 11:01:46 EST
  ...The heads were pitted but I armed myself with JB Weld and sent them off to be cleaned up and pressure tested. The pressure...
• Re: Head gasket leak - does retorquing work?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Fri, 10 May 2002 20:01:47 -0700
  ...If I'm f***ed ("fouled", of course, ahem...), how long can I hold off >before doing the big JB Weld job? > >6. Follow...
• Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:31:51 -0400
  ...Is there a sealant that I can use or maybe JB Weld? Thanks >> > >> >Pascal >> >'84Westy >> > > > > >____________________________________________________________________________________ >Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from...
• Re: Question about 2.1 cylinder and head question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 21:14:38 -0600
  ...They are pitted, though, > and I am going the JB weld route. Should I just send the heads to a > shop and have them...
• Re: Leaky Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 13:46:20 -0500
  ...Sometimes bad >enough to warrant filling in with JB Weld or outright replacement. >Replacement is expensive, from $250 to $484 EACH. If you do...
• Re: 1.9 Plastic Bleeder Valve Part
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:42:22 -0500
  ...You can find the nipple ( use a Brass one not plastic )in the plumbing department area also I JB welded it in and it...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 07:33:52 -0500
  ...7) Blaupunkt hi power CD player w/Blau stock size speakers in the doors, and JBL 6x9's in the rear. 8) Hella gooseneck...
• Re: rod knock ? 1.9 ....is this is sign of impending doom?
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:22:02 -0700
  ...old gasket was.Then I backed it up with good ole JB Weld stick all the way around. That was at 190K . Works good...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:51:46 -0800
  ...A machine shop should be able to take > a good care of it I hope. > > David > > --- Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > > > JB weld...
• Re: Oil leak after clutch job... status report
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 11:50:34 -0500
  ...I'd definitely clean it with Berryman B12 Carb cleaner, wire brush it and seal it with JB weld before I started splitting the...
• Re: Freeze plug leaks oil
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:15:00 -0700
  ...When I had the motor out for head gaskets, I > cleaned the area very well with brake cleaner and filled it with JB Weld...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:17:13 +0000
  ...Still haven't put in a new >> engine. >> > > >> > > Anyway, pics of the jb weld part here >> > > >> > > >> >> https://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/vanagon...
• Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:33:42 -0700
  ...Is there a sealant that I can use or maybe JB Weld? Thanks >> >>>Pascal >>>'84Westy >> > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from...
• 90 Westy as stocking stuffer(FOR SALE-NY $9300)
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 18:45:55 EST
  ...I replaced the engine with a spare I had (new head gaskets/JB welded) the engine has about 100k. Runs like a top. All...
• Re: Second mainshaft seal failure....
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 10:20:20 -0700
  ...and tapping it back into the bell hsg and secure using JB weld. If your pilot bearing is good there shouldn't be any...
• Re: More powerful waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:48:53 -0600
  ...on fixed on the > > > waterboxer, ie new AMC heads or just JB weld and or Ceramic Coated heads > > > really seem to be the final...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:11:33 -0500
  ...Still haven't put in a new > engine. > > > > > > Anyway, pics of the jb weld part here > > > > > > > https://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/vanagon...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:44:47 -0500
  ...Then again if you are budget conscious and you are going to do the job yourself then at least do the JB Weld thingy...
• Re: Stuck Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 13:44:26 -0700
  ...Do I need to worry about these? Or just reinstall? For now, I'm cleaning things up and waiting for the JB Weld to...
• Re: Wheres Waldo (EGR or no EGR)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 20:50:08 -0500
  ...valve and the hole on the crossover pipe with gobs of JB Weld. I spent a wad of cash on a new EGR filter...
• Re: 85 1.9 GL- No.VA head gasket repair shop?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 17:35:46 -0500
  ...water jacket.Bone dry!!I then got 3 tubes of a JB weld stick like product called magnum steel($4/Auto Zone,or Walmart...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:33:56 -0400
  ...Every tool kit should have PBlaster and JB weld. <g> Todd '88 Westy. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Dave Vickery < davevickery@HOTMAIL.COM> > Yep, worked for...