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• Re: Suggestions for heater housing repair product needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 13:39:58 -0600
  I have good luck with JB Weld. Clean the surface well, rough it up a little and wipe with with alcohol. Larry A. On...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:37:28 -0800
  ...Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique >> >> >>> The shop I was at for years used the JB trick on many since the mid >>> 90's...
• Re: Cockpit of a C-141, was: Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light, with surprise ending!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sun, 27 May 2007 18:45:47 -0400
  ...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: Electric window switch, broken tabs
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:41:46 -0800
  I used JB Weld to inbed a heavy wire that had two legs standing out, just as the two plastic ones were. Now they...
• Re: Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:01:17 -0500
  ...Very intriguing. http://burleysmotorsports.com/ search for hitch. Hope this helps. JB On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 11:34 AM, paul gordon <paul...
• Who's Who on the list - Eurovans
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 27 Jun 95 16:11:31 CDT
  ...McRitchie MIKEM@WIMSEY.COM -V 92 Eurovan Westfalia Camper John Babiak JBABIAK@INTERLINK.NET -V 93 Eurovan GL Cetin Seren CETIN@SEAS.BELLCORE.COM...
• Re: Sad Day
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 02:06:29 -1000
  ...James T. <jboldway@INTCON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 9:32 AM Subject: Sad Day > Surprised nobody mentioned...
• Re: Fuel Line Sizes
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 13:21:13 +0100
  ...John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> >Subject: Fuel Line Sizes > >When my gas tank was out, the mechanic replaced the crossover T pipe and >lines...
• Can't Bleed Brakes-84
  Historical mailing list - Jim Bryant
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 16:25:47 -0600
  ...distribution? Is there any other choice but to pull the caliper and rebuild it (or buy a new one)? -Jim Bryant jbryant@niu.edu
• Re: [vanagon] Leather Steering Wheel Cover - Report
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 13:24:17 EDT
  In a message dated 4/7/04 12:36:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jbrrr510@hotmail.com writes: > > Just wanted to share that a...
• Re: Headlight switch help
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 02:19:09 -0500
  At 19:46 1/2/2005, jbange wrote: >What is it with screws like that? I dropped it down the hole in the dash...
• Journeys under difficult conditions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 18:13:52 -0800
  ...When I got the Vanagon, it had this three piece oil pan joined with copious quantities of JB Weld. I'd REALLY like to...
• Re: Carbon Fiber vanagon bumpers!!! yeah!! lets do it!Re:
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:14:10 -0800
  ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Carbon Fiber vanagon bumpers!!! yeah!! lets do it!Re: Fiberglass bumper repair...
• Re: Reversed mirrors!
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 16:31:27 -0500
  ...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: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:24:14 -0400
  ...valve shaft in the throttle body will also leak. Hard fix. JB Weld? Anyway, it's much easier to see the bubbles come out...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:13:37 -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...
• Re: If I have a small cut ...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:48:46 -0400
  ...very well, but are noticeable if you know where to look. jb On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 2:22 PM, Zoltan <thewestyman@gmail...
• Sink pumps
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 14:22:04 -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: forgot to include the list ...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 30 Jul 1995 13:17:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...David Carment 704 > UI775@FREENET.VICTORIA.BC.CA Alistair Bell 643 > JBRILL@UNLINFO.UNL.EDU James Brill 227 > GSKER Gerald Skerbitz 226 > JWALKER@UA1VM...
• Re: Idle problems on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 23:14:38 -0500
  ...SpaceKommander <jboldway@COTTAGESOFT.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 7:40 PM Subject: Idle problems on 85 westy > Hello...
• Re: HID Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 13:02:37 -0800
  --- jbange <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> wrote: > A friend of mine keeps telling me I should just switch to HID > headlights > instead of laboring over running...
• Re: Deluxe dash console
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 12:52:26 -0600
  ...bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 10:12 AM Subject: Re: Deluxe...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 May 2005 14:05:54 -0400
  ...thanks, Jack ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 1:59 PM Subject...
• Subject: Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 12:48:24 -0700
  ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Re: adjustable intermittent relay > > >> >> is there anybody here who is interested in adjustable intermittent >> wiper relay? I've...
• Re: What ever happened to Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:51:04 -0800
  ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: On 11/8/07, roger sisler wrote: > > The Westfalia Works in Germany? Did they go out of business...
• Re: Installing Koni front shocks, which adaptors to use?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 20:11:41 -0700
  ...John ----- Original Message ----- From: "jbclem1" <jbclem1@charter.net> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 2:47 PM Subject: Installing Koni...
• Goop - revisited!
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 13:09:31 -0700
  ...Which is more >correct?? My heads were slightly pitted - nothing major - so we >JB-Welded them & sanded them flat. Here I go replying to...
• Re: Poptop Lift Assists
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 15:13:10 -0700
  Before I had JB assists, when the single working spring cable failed, that top became heavy FAST. While one is checking wear at the...
• Tools
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 1995 08:49:24 -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 \/ \/
• Weber DFEV's and heat
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 14:39:05 -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: Wiper arms.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Wed, 3 May 2000 17:32:08 -0400
  ...Looks like the only answer would be to tear everything down & replace the shafts, or go the pin or JBWeld route. Frank Miller Manager...
• Re: Replacement antenna
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 00:28:56 -0800
  ...Sat, 30 Dec 2000 17:40:31 -0800 Jere & Beth Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> writes: >Hi all, > >I just finished an antenna replacement....I...
• Re: Oil Cooler Adapter
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Callaghan Jr.
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:49:57 -0700
  ...http://www.users.qwest.net/~patcal ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Brush" <jbrush@AROS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001...
• Re: Syncro panel van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:42:35 -0800
  On 2/14/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > Interesting syncro panel van on ebay. > > <http://tinyurl.com/yrptou> > > No mention of how...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:08:22 -0800
  ...Robert 1982 Westfalia --- John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > The split second maf translator that they > were using shouldn't be > > capable of doing...
• Re: Help with van bucking and spitting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:41:02 -0500
  ...Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Jerry <jbvelo@bellsouth.net> wrote: > Joel...
• Tire rollout, per jbrandt@hpl
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:18:37 -0800
  ...So...per the jbrandt of 356/torsion bar and bicycle fame. Use mustard. Gitchaself on over to yer fave fast food store and snap...
• Re: Windshield Frame Rust
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:15:17 -0700
  ...Some imperfection of the surface level can be helped with JB Weld and eventually the tiny ones with Bondo. I just finished one Westfalia...
• Re: Motorcycle headlight conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:18:16 -0700
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Boldway" <jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 4:45...
• Re: T3 Westy review
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:32:39 -0700
  ...Maybe Frank invited the guy to his Bus Fusion gathering? On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 3:55 PM, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com...
• 009 and carb leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 09:49:20 -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: Door Speakers, Cleaning Inst. Panel
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 20:39:15 -0400
  ...infinity, JBL, ?polk audio?, harmann kardon) that's my $.02 worth Sudhir H. Desai 1984 VW Vanagon 3.4 liter Chevy V-6 cdes...
• Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 09:07:00 -0400
  ...Adam Puzerewski 81 westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "SpaceKommander" <jboldway@COTTAGESOFT.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 1:38 AM...
• Re: Bleeding the cooling system (some more)...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 07:39:47 -0500
  ...any part of the cooling system, if in doubt, check flow on radiator<<< JB '89 Wolfsburg GL (Road Whale) '82 MB 240D (Slo Mo)
• Re: S&S Exhaust installation problem
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 09:53:22 -0400
  ...than S&S as their customer service is non-exhistent...I am at 12 months waiting for a resolution on a merchandise return. JB
• Is there any way...
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 12:00:17 -0400
  ...OK if you laugh at me for asking this question ;-) Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for...
• What is this connector??
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 15:04:11 -0400
  ...Perhaps someone in the know could take a look at this pic ftp.aros.net/pub/users/jbrush/outgoing/vanconn.jpg and tell me...
• Re: vdo 1540 speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Tim in Seattle
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 10:55:48 -0800
  ...The speedo takes some dremel tool, zip-tie, jb-weld mods to get it to fit and stay in the syncro cluster. Is this...
• Re: Patching pushrod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:19:50 -0700
  ...You could try cleaning with brake cleaner then use JB weld, but a better repair is: Get a collapsible (spring loaded) pushrod tube from...
• Re: FS: Westy mini ice cube trays
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 18:40:40 -0500
  ...My future imported motor is becoming cheaper every day! Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 16 May 2007 14:32:37 -0700
  ...http://web.mac.com/tubaneil On 5/16/07, Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@nd.edu> wrote: > Please forgive the slight topic hijacking, but.... Does anybody...
• Re: oil pressure woes
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:41:32 -0500
  John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> writes: > I went for the Van-Cafe VDO gauge kit > http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa...
• Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 19:24:15 -0700
  ...I will cleanit off and pull outthe JB again for this.Thekey here is ruoghening up the aluminum and cleaning it first.Ivedone it...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 5 Mar 2023 10:13:03 -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: Clutch job needed in Southern Maine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:17:47 +0000
  ...August 16, 2026 at 05:18:31 AM PDT, Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote: Don't need it instantly but my 85 westy...
• Re: Broken exhaust bolt.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:26:58 -0600
  ...use some ideas/encouragement. :) Drench it RealGood with PB Blaster or JB 80 or ZEP 45 for a couple of days ~ Heat it up...
• Re: Pair of dead mirrors wanted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 19:11:11 -0800
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Boldway" <jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 4:37...
• Eberspacher gas heater spare parts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 15:23:26 MDT
  ...As mentioned in the rec.autos posting, I already know about JB Heaters of Castle Rock, CO and would rather fabricate the fan from...
• Re: Something is wrong.
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 00:58:26 EST
  In a message dated 97-12-10 21:26:48 EST, JBrian65@AOL.COM writes: << The van runs ok but has no pick up...
• Re: Hall Sender Connector "Loose"
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 18:31:54 -0400
  I used JB weld on mine 6 months ago and forgot about it! NO problems since. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z...