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• Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 08:29:14 -0600
  Hi, The sleeve in the muffler that the pipe from the Cat goes into had some broken welds on it. Additionally, the bracing brackets...
• Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:39:42 -0600
  On 9/22/04 6:12 PM, "jesse johnson" <jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET> wrote: > Hey all, > Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper...
• Re: Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 06:13:43 -0500
  The bigger the amps the more welding on heavier metal, for a longer period of time. Whats the duty cycle on the inverter? Check...
• Re: Welders in Denver?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:43:39 -0800
  ...my welding background is 90% buggy and off-road race car fabrication related. This means that most of the time I'm welding 4130...
• Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 01:27:47 -0400
  Why weld on the exhaust system? For a stock style system the pipes can be changed one at time if one is cracked. Once...
• Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 11:40:35 -0400
  ...Welding on Van - ECU consequences? Hi, The sleeve in the muffler that the pipe from the Cat goes into had some broken welds on...
• Re: My new Upper Control Arm Video
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 7 May 2013 08:02:55 -0400
  ...I don't have a welder so I found the hardest part of this repair is getting someone else to understand that you need...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 20:06:40 -0400
  ...MIG welding. Hi all. I've been reading about welding. (Haynes publication) I'm interested in trying my hand at welding up some parts...
• Re: Vanagon lifting,
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 1 Dec 95 10:22:22 EST
  ...Since current one is welded onto the shock, a good quality weld would be more than sufficiently strong. Then further as the stress is...
• Re: Welders in Denver?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 19:30:42 EST
  ...4 tack welds on each side. how do i know? because i have had these swival bases welded into about 3 vans now, and...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:41:12 -0400
  ...If you do replace the upper ocntrol arm bushings,and want to tack weld them, use a electric welder.a gas welder creates lots...
• Check out brass welding repairs on gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 19:02:48 EDT
  <A HREF="http://www.leakersgastanks.com/brass_welding.html">Click here: brass welding repairs on gas tanks by Leakers Gas Tank Renew Inc in...
• Re: Body Work 2
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 20:30:11 +0000
  ...Would this do the job? > > 3- If with stick welding you can easily melt the metal, then how about > gas welding? You'd be...
• jb welding speedometer mounts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 12:35:35 -0500
  Today's the big day, I'm JB Welding new mounts for my speedo. From reading through the archives it sounds like my best...
• Re: bumper build - weld up done
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 19:54:33 -0700
  Mike Miller can weld better than that.;-) BenT sent from my electronic leash On Aug 1, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Alistair Bell <albell...
• Re: wasserboxer exhaust welding
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 16:41:45 -0400
  ...successfully welded for $15. so far, the >exhaust has cracked and been welded successfully at the following >places (it's turning out a little...
• Re: New versus Welded Heads?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 07:33:14 -0500
  A leaking exhaust valve is no indication that weld repairs are needed. Does the engine have 290K on it or just the Van? I...
• Re: Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:01:34 -0400
  Without that tack weld, the bushings can start turning in the arm. Will quickly wear and get loose. Find someone with a welder and...
• Coolant pipe beading problem
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:31:19 -0800
  ...A judicious application of JB weld to a well cleaned surface will allow you the benefit of a raised bead without welding. The JB...
• Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 22:20:29 +0000
  ...Welding on Van - ECU consequences? Hi, The sleeve in the muffler that the pipe from the Cat goes into had some broken welds on...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:53:27 -0400
  ...This is how the thickest metals are commonly joined by welding professionals. One way to judge if you've achieved 100% weld penetration, is...
• Re: Baja Shakedown
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:08:28 -0600
  If you really want to do this "right," short of doing it really right and getting it welded, the JB weld route sounds good...
• Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:42:41 -0400
  For those wondering why weld, this is where I am coming from, but I could quite likely be wrong and would like to know...
• Welding Question
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 13:03:23 -0700
  In the near future I'm going to be welding in some replacement sheet metal on a project car. I'm concerned the the...
• Re: Clutch Cross-shaft Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 11:48:26 -0700
  ...btw, just noticed that in fact, I was wrong re factory VW welds There's a blob of weld at top of each arm...
• Re: More Catalytic Converter questions
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:49:50 -0700
  ...The welder also filed some welding BBs from the O2 sensor sealing face left by the factory. Can only surmise there are more defects...
• How are body seams constructed--spot weld or ??
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 23:19:51 -0500
  ...Is there a 90 degree flange on each panel butted against each other that is spot welded then a seam sealer applied over it...
• MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:05:34 -0700
  ...I've been reading about welding. (Haynes publication) I'm interested in trying my hand at welding up some parts for my Vanagon engine...
• Re: Welding Project For Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 21:54:55 -0800
  ...Welding Project For Vanagon? > Any suggested Vanagon welding projects? -OR- If you > had a welder what cool project would you put together? > I'm...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:00:52 -0700
  ...This is how the thickest > metals are commonly joined by welding professionals. > One way to judge if you've achieved 100% weld penetration, is...
• Re: Welders in Denver?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:14:43 +0000
  ...my welding >background is 90% buggy and off-road race car fabrication related. This >means that most of the time I'm welding 4130...
• Re: cracked exhaust manifol
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  18 Jul 1995 09:20:43 -0700
  ...You can weld stainless, but probably need a Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungston Inert Gas (TIG) welding rig that most muffler and or...
• To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:12:22 -0400
  Hey all, Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper control arm bushings back in as per bentley? or will the bolt hold...
• Re: Manual transmission leak- 88 GL- update
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:32:53 -0500
  My manual transmission has been welded a bunch of times it looks like. Up front back of the main mounting bracket and 6 inches...
• Re: Welders in Denver?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 19:52:19 -0500
  ...4 tack welds on each side. how do i know? because i have had these swival bases welded into about 3 vans now, and...
• Re: Removing swiveling seat base?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 12:15:15 EDT
  ...wear safety goggles, and ONLY cut the welds..that way you can re-weld the bases in your van at the original weld location...
• Re: Distributor woes; carry JB weld
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:02:43 +0000
  I really advocate carrying JB weld or a bonding product like it. One that sets up fast. I hit a rock, and got a...
• Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 19:15:37 -0400
  ...Welding on Van - ECU consequences? Hi, The sleeve in the muffler that the pipe from the Cat goes into had some broken welds on...
• bumper build - weld up done
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 19:14:57 -0700
  ...Oh boy am I inconsistent, in life and in my welds. But the welds will be ground down a bit to make either a...
• Re: O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:28:43 -0500
  One small problem with the weld on "Bung" from Jegs. It will no allow the 02 sensor to protrude into the converter deep enough...
• Re: jb welding speedometer mounts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 15:54:59 EDT
  ...tape on the inside of the housing area, so the plastic welder stuff doesnt sag..gives it a "form". then i reinsert the waxed...
• Re: re. Gary Lee curtain rod?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:03:34 -0700
  DANG! Another "I just welded them on" answer. I can't weld, I don't own welding gear. I know that any man that...
• Re: Syncro Vanagon lifting Brainwork
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 1 Dec 95 19:03:24 EST
  > John, > > Your idea to weld a 2nd tube under the existing shock mount tube is > brilliant--an elegant, simple solution. I imagine the existing...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:02:40 -0700
  This article addresses the different brands available as well as how to install and weld it properly: http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:11:29 -0700
  hi Neil, my welder guy didn't say anything about EMT or welding it......... I wondered about using that material ............but seems that it...
• Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:13:28 +0200
  Hi Can I do the upper wishbone bushes without a welder? My idea was just to cut the old tack welds, whack the old...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:14:17 -0700
  My welding, I do a lot of it, is all for vanagons. Here are some of my opinions, in the context of vanagon usage...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - gary lee
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 22:18:00 -0600
  > Hmm I think that I would haul this thing to a welder and have him spot > weld some beef onto that part, take your...
• Re: Hose clamps..
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:43:59 -0400
  ...Spot welding will destroy the oxide >layer protecting the SS from rust but it takes very little time, literally >seconds, for the weld area...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:24:55 -0800
  The only thing I can say to that is that some of these people who claim to be using JB Weld, say they are...
• Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 06:59:18 -0400
  I am just speaking from experience...............solid welding will not solve your problem. People have stopped the vibration without radical welding..........Once you weld...
• Re: Parts Order From Germany
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:31:00 -0600
  "So, not having a plastic welder (cost nearly $300 U.S.), I wonder if there is an alternative. The tank is polyethylene or polypropylene...
• Re: front seats from westy to weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 13:50:43 -0700
  The swivel bases are welded to the van body. You can cut the welds and weld them (by a competent welder for safety) onto...
• Re: NVC - Plasma Cutters and Mig/Tig Welders
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:43:30 -0800
  I purchased a Lincoln mig welder from these folks: http://www.weldingmart.com/Qstore/p001645.htm So far it's working quite well and...
• Welding Project For Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 21:33:01 -0800
  Any suggested Vanagon welding projects? -OR- If you had a welder what cool project would you put together? I'm drawing a blank. No...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:30:52 -0800
  Hey Jim, Any luck with California certification? Also (and I'm just bustin' your balls here), who the hell welded those pipes in this...
• Re: precautions to take when welding on van
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 2 Jan 2019 15:11:28 -0800
  yes.. YES.. disconnect both ... tig welding?
• Body Work 2
  Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
  Mon, 5 Feb 96 13:07:46 PST
  ...Now I am ready to do welding. I looked into renting an arc stick welder. The guy says, stick wleding on car sheet metals...
• Re: Oversized gas tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:41:52 -0500
  ...If you find someone stupid enough to weld on a gas tank that has already had fuel in it, run like hell. I've...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:52:18 -0600
  >What kind of wire welder did you end up getting? I guess a lot of us >are looking and brands/numbers are good. >In...