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  • Re: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Fri, 6 Aug 1999 07:39:54 -0400
    Let me clearify what I mean. Use anti-freeze, but use pure H20 with it. The problem is "hard water", not the anti-freeze...
  • Re: MIME/HTML
    Historical mailing list - sg
    Sat, 24 Nov 2001 19:49:04 -0800
    and you seemed liked such a nice person ... ----- Original Message ----- From: "James T." <jboldway@INTCON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, November...
  • Re: in dash MP3 player??
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 7 Jan 2002 14:05:46 -0800
    ...Managed from your PC to load mp3s in a structured fashion using playlists, the JB can search by album, author, genre to select the...
  • Re: 5 speed tranny question?
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Tue, 28 Oct 2003 22:19:44 -0500
    ...Gary Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: >Hi all, > >I've worn out too many engines!! Does a 5 speed tranny (gas) exist (for...
  • Re: base model '90-'91 NON-GL's
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:10:43 -0800
    On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 20:51:08 -0800, jbange <hfinn@ingrates.net> wrote: > > > and wing windows that > > > actually open... > > > >yea.. how dumb was...
  • Re: Jump on this one!
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:16:33 -0800
    ...On 10/31/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > But salt isn't the only thing that causes rust, yes? > > Apparently not. My...
  • Re: Thanks and advice for top (safe & sound) cruising speed
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Wed, 20 Feb 2002 10:50:44 -0600
    ...Same run in the '66 was much longer than 8 hours! JB > -----Original Message----- > From: Jay L Snyder [SMTP:Jay.L.Snyder@usa.dupont...
  • simple engine RPM question--need shifting advice
    Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
    Fri, 20 Nov 1998 11:36:29 -0500
    ...Jarod Bishop [mailto:jbishop01@FOXINTERNET.NET] <mailto:[mailto:jbishop01@FOXINTERNET.NET]> > Sent: Thursday, November 19, 1998 7:38 PM > To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM <mailto...
  • Re: Mysterious Coolant Drip 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Sun, 5 Oct 2008 14:37:24 -0700
    ...I have had great success with JB Weld on that little�Y connection on the metal pipe. I usually take that tube out, when...
  • Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:41:27 -0400
    ...That JB weld is amazing stuff. Mike Collum > > e-mailed me and also gave me a great suggestion, which was to glue a > > screw...
  • Re: New heights
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Sat, 21 Sep 2013 19:44:42 -0700
    ...Steven 91 Westy On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 5:32 PM, J B <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > My wife and I went to...
  • Re: GoWesty 2wd Lift Spring Installation
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:09:58 -0700
    On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 7:54 PM, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > Good to hear. What shocks have you got? > >> > > > Crappy...
  • Re: Internal Debate
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Sun, 8 Mar 2009 10:43:53 -0500
    ...while you're at it and also check the flywheel good. JB 88GL -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: Whats that oil filter again??
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 08:18:49 -0500
    ...Could someone > pleae tell me again what that brand of filter is and what vendors > can sell me one? > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window...
  • Re: Roof Rack Questions
    Historical mailing list - Jim Rohrer
    Sun, 2 Jun 2002 12:11:06 -0700
    ...mounting four bikes on a Westy? Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "SpaceKommander" <jboldway@BEE.NET> > Howdy! > I purchased a Thule roof rack system for my...
  • Re: Vanagon Newbie
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 2 Oct 2002 14:52:53 EDT
    ...Brown!!!!!!!!! ;) Ooops, he's already free and doesn't really own JB Weld. BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html...
  • Re: Clutch Master Cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Fri, 2 May 2003 15:17:24 -0700
    ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 2:02 PM Subject: Clutch Master...
  • Re: Roadhaus - Warning / Impostor
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 7 Jun 2003 12:25:25 -0700
    ...it was hard to hear over the 96" jbl speakers that were built into the floor. I know you can't confirm or deny...
  • Re: tube amp in a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 11 Aug 2004 16:06:41 -0700
    jbange wrote: >> >> > having just gotten my fisher tube amp back from the shop i >> > went looking to see if anyone had tube amps for...
  • Re: Bumper repairs, fiberglass
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 15 Jul 2006 14:02:17 -0700
    ...you are declaring publicly that you like to BJ your nuts. > > Sure most of us know you mean JB Weld, except Mike MIller. > > BenT > >
  • Re: High fuel costs threaten Alaska trip NOT!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Mon, 1 May 2006 14:16:58 -0800
    ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> Date: Monday, May 1, 2006 11:16 am Subject: Re: High fuel costs threaten Alaska trip NOT! To: vanagon...
  • Re: Sheared CV joints
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:35:04 -0700
    ...On 6/26/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > When the gears lockup > > the inertia from the movement creates a strain on the...
  • Re: head seal replacement
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Thu, 6 Feb 2003 22:04:38 -0500
    The most important tool I can think of is going to be some JB Weld. When you pull the heads you can easily inspect...
  • Re: 71 Westy and Door Handles
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Sep 1995 09:30:45 -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: 71 Camper Curtain Question
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 May 1996 09:50:11 -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: Engine temperature non-problem
    Historical mailing list - Craig Scott Taylor
    Thu, 21 Mar 1996 18:45:29 -0500
    ...TkdSSUdIVEFXQVlBTExZT1UAAAAAAgEJEAEAAADmAQAA4gEAAEkDAABMWkZ1/3FO2f8ACgEPAhUC qAXrAoMAUALyCQIAY2gKwHNldDI3BgAGwwKDMgPFAgBwckJxEeJzdGVtAoMzdwLkBxMCgH0KgAjP Cdk78RYPMjU1AoAKgQ2xC2DgbmcxMDMUUAsKFFEFC/JjAEAgSSd2ZZggZ28FQAORJzgR4B5kCJAR sAMgAHBkIHTmaBsgAiBseRyQB3Eck95mA5EFoAeCAiAgBAAeUghhIGgbUWRheSwPG3ABgASQHwBp Z2h31x9gG+AFEHYLgGcfgRxx9QqxayDBIAUQICAbYSBBwi4Ki2xpMzYN8Bnf9iAKhSTcPiYiI60T UBtQUwWQBUBBbAMgeQhgINJEHAMtVgBwYRtAHtG5HHFXYQQQBJAG4Hgf0fcgggSQHkF1BUAcoRYQ H4D/HxAH4BWgIaEfowqHI88mL38nOSgiE8AKwC+jBcAJ8GenC4AHkB+AZG8HkWkq8fxhax2hBbEc ogWgBvAhktkdwnRvHfMc0T8sby1/iy6PJ7FQMCFpY3ULYH5yHQELgC/wE1AgwR0zd6RlYSsSLS0x gScEIN8KwAhgHHEjgBvgZQnCBCD/KyI4IgYRNA81HzYvJ7EoYe8bQDkAOyMa8G0xMSGSHKAXBAAK hRUxAEGAAAADABAQAAAAAAMAERAAAAAAQAAHMKDkBbh/F7sBQAAIMICuyHyAF7sBHgA9AAEAAAAF AAAAUkU6IAAAAABW5g== ------ =_NextPart_000_01BB1756...
  • Re: CRACKED BLOCK on 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Dave C
    Sun, 27 Feb 2000 18:54:27 -0500
    ...on what I'd do (not that I have) Two words. JB Weld. Mix diligently using weight as the measureing "cup" Apply to both...
  • Revisited Dreaded Orange Drops On Driveway
    Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
    Tue, 26 Nov 2002 18:24:38 EST
    ...I know that the head will need to be replaced but in the mean time what about JB Weld? And does anybody have a...
  • Re: push rod tubes dilemma
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:08:06 -0700
    ...http://www.jbugs.com/product/4012BP.html?Category_Code=vw-bugpack-pushrods-t ubes (Call to make sure they will fit). These don't...
  • Re: Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 7 Dec 2005 08:56:44 -0800
    ...jake beaulieu <jbeaulie@ND.EDU> Sent: Dec 7, 2005 8:32 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers About...
  • Re: rear drivers side upper exhaust nut removal?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 08:43:09 -0500
    ...Do you remember offhand what size allen socket the a/c compressor bracket uses? TIA, Sudhir On 3/5/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail...
  • Re: AC Controls
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 18 May 2008 06:26:22 -0700
    ...On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 11:05 PM, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > 1990 was the first year of the dash-mounted...
  • Re: Oil Weight Recommendation
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:13:23 -0700
    ...John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> > Reply-To: jbrush@AROS.NET > Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:09:43 -0400 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain? / From the Real World
    Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
    Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:52:50 -0700
    ...COM writes: > > << Plug the drain hole with jb weld stick. >> > > What is this fixation on JB Weld? If you want the lowest tech repair...
  • Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:41:39 -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: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:04:03 -0400
    ...exposed ends to bright metal and apply a small bead of JB weld around the circumference and clamp a length of blue silicone hose...
  • Distributor clamp bolt
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Sep 1995 09:32:51 -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 \/ \/
  • [F] Saving the planet
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Mar 1996 15:31:21 -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: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Fri, 24 May 2002 11:57:43 -0700
    ...hits at 40mph > is toast no matter what > it's purpose. > > JB -salivating over those Pzwo bumpers but like the > idea of having Stan...
  • Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:28:43 EDT
    In a message dated 8/20/02 8:12:09 PM, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: >Good luck, this emissions and safety stuff is a...
  • Re: Test stand running a wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
    Thu, 5 Dec 2002 11:46:40 -0800
    ...Take the heads off those free motors, then pick the best of the three engines, JB-weld if necessary, glue it back together and...
  • Question about 2.1 cylinder and head question
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:16:03 -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: fresh water level sensor
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:06:07 -0400
    ...I will glue it with some JB Weld and >apply some silicone inside the tube, and heat See if you can insert a tube...
  • Re: it's probably a misprint ... 84 camper $1400 in burbank, ca usa
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 14:12:38 -0800
    ...Jake ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 7:50 AM Subject: Re...
  • Re: interesting body modded vanagon syncro camper
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:22:16 -0400
    ...On 8/22/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > On 8/21/06, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > As to the front...
  • Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:24:09 -0400
    ...Is there a sealant that I can use or maybe JB Weld? Thanks > >Pascal >'84Westy
  • Re: Fake campers, etc.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:49:33 -0800
    ...On 11/30/07, Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Folks seen this? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/493688664.html > I've learned...
  • Re: 1.9 Plastic Bleeder Valve Part
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:37:09 -0500
    ...If you're concerned that it might leak you could follow that with a coating of JB Weld. Of course, you put the hose...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 5 Mar 2023 17:01:50 +0000
    ...like Richard I use 2 parts JB weld (Regular or Quick) if I still >>> have the broken part. If not then I use the...
  • Re: Broken Fuel Pump - Was: Fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:41:48 -0800
    ...inner sleeve, then JB Welded everything together with some thin nylon as wrap and cast material also impregnated with the JBW.��That pump�now...
  • Re: Hose has a brass sleeve in it
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:29:27 -0600
    ...LOTS of limping back home and a few roadside repairs, but never a tow! Al Brase jbange wrote: > At 08:28 PM 2/27...
  • Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Mon, 17 Jan 2005 12:15:08 -0800
    I wound up doing the JB thing to my pitted heads after the machine shop had taken them apart and thoroughly cleaned them; I...
  • Re: Wasserleaker -- we will soldier on, but how?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 30 Apr 2005 10:12:44 -0400
    ...Find a good rebuilt > 1.9l WBX? Are there such things? Hand them a printout of how the JB Weld > the cracks and ask...
  • Re: Looking for a brown window crank
    Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
    Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:07:30 -0700
    I bought a couple of the cheap ones and filled the back of the pot metal shaft with JB Weld. Will see if it...
  • Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:38:31 -0800
    ...John Bange jbange@GMAIL.COM So now that I've wasted everyone's time and you're all looking at your watches saying "cool...
  • Wiper Shaft Stripped
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:25:45 -0400
    ...Can it be done without dash removal? How bad of an idea is it to JB weld the thing on there..... for now? -Craig
  • Re: Cables - front to rear
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:09:30 -0500
    ...Still > pondering what to do with the other 6 wires - they'll be there if I > ever think of something. > > JB > > Jonathan, Here's...
  • Re: Inline Heaters
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Jan 1995 14:47:58 -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: You are invited.....
    Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
    Wed, 03 Aug 94 14:18:00 cdt
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // Look at the sun sinkin' like a >jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // ship, ain't that just like my >University of Nebraska \\//\\// heart...
  • Re: Head Gaskets are shot. Should I swap heads?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 31 Jan 1997 12:22:40 -0500 (EST)
    ...If the corrosion is mild, it can be filled - list members have done it with JBWeld material. However, you mention an "overheat". This could...