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  • Re: GoWesty 2wd Lift Spring Installation
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:39:04 -0700
    On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 7:02 PM, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > On Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 9:33 PM...
  • Rusty battery trays
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Jul 1995 09:29:16 -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 \/ \/
  • Goop! 8-)
    Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
    Wed, 2 Jun 1999 11:28:56 -0700
    ...Which is more correct?? My heads were slightly pitted - nothing major - so we JB-Welded them & sanded them flat. Bentley & others also recommend using...
  • Re: Build Your Own Van Fridge Kit
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 16 Nov 2005 14:14:54 -0500
    ...Chris On 11/16/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > On 11/16/05, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Oh man... OK...
  • Re: [Syncro] Ever wonder what the height difference between a Syncro 16 and 2wd? Well here's a couple of PICS
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:04:01 -0700
    ...scott turbovans ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 4:37 PM Subject...
  • Re: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Sun, 8 Aug 2004 15:51:54 -0400
    ...dan On Sun, 8 Aug 2004 01:33:48 -0700, jbclem1 <jbclem1@CHARTER.NET> wrote: >Hi Bob, > >When you say that low vacuum is...
  • coolant pipe repair (long)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:10:48 -0700
    ...Then I mixed up a batch of JB Weld (love that stuff) and smeared it on the ends, and the metal sleeve. With a...
  • Re: Cheap H4's
    Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:31:35 -0800
    ...are plentiful compared to the rectangle $$ headlamps of the later Vans. >> | | JB, | | The H4's are the flat lens European style headlights with replaceable...
  • Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
    Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:22:24 -0700
    ...Henry Jackson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere & Beth Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 9:05 AM...
  • Re: MIME/HTML
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Sun, 25 Nov 2001 18:23:45 -0500
    ...seemed liked such a nice person ... > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James T." <jboldway@INTCON.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001...
  • Vanagon 4 trade or sell
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:41:46 -0500
    ...BTW, I am located just north of Cincinnati, Ohio Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace...
  • Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 6 Sep 2005 19:35:52 -0600
    ...jimt On 9/6/05 7:08 PM, "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> Unlikely that a motor shop will let you in the...
  • Re: it's probably a misprint ... 84 camper $1400 in burbank, ca usa
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 11 Nov 2005 04:22:21 +0800
    On 11/11/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Some of the Country Homes camper conversions were ordered with only the > > poptop. I...
  • Re: broke fuel expansion vent valve
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:15:39 EDT
    ...Are these repairable? JB Weld or something similar? If not, are they available and from whom? Did not see them on any of the...
  • Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 2 Apr 2016 19:08:51 -0700
    ...Tex ....an awesome two part epoxy, about 5 times > stronger than JB Weld. > > For general corrosion resistance on an aluminum transaxle, I recommend > Zero...
  • Re: bleeding difficulty?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:00:19 -0800
    ...On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 9:23 PM, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 6:52 AM...
  • Re: leaking head gasket Question
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:51:12 -0600
    ...Moderate pitting can be filled with JB Weld. BTDT > And is there any potential danger in driving around one in a while with this...
  • Re: Shift Lever Broke
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:18:35 -0700
    Inexpensive fix...long screwdriver JBWelded in hole! No biggie if you got another used stick.Remove metal box above spare wheel to access shifter...
  • Re: SETTING IDLE
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 10 Aug 2005 10:42:57 -0700
    ...jake beaulieu <jbeaulie@ND.EDU> Sent: Aug 10, 2005 10:24 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: SETTING IDLE Howdy, Out of the...
  • Re: Rear Disc Brake conversion
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:37:30 -0800
    ...Jake ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 8:08 AM Subject: Re...
  • Re: Reflectors on back of van
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 14 Oct 2005 09:57:48 -0500
    ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
  • It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:26:21 -0500
    ...if flat, OK; if pitted, fill in with JB Weld and sand flat If head we have is no good: Ponder options If reinstalling...
  • Re: Soo- Oil Pan cracked
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 3 Nov 2012 06:03:19 -0700
    ...This blob of JB Weld was way down under the shift lever on the engine/trans casting. .One of the reasons I decided on...
  • Re: E-bay Scam Trend (Caveat emptor)
    Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
    Tue, 16 Apr 2002 08:02:36 -0400
    On 4/15/02 12:24 PM, "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > Dave, > > I asked the guy about how fishy it looked and...
  • Re: Velcro A.K.A Hook'N'Loop
    Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
    Fri, 17 May 2002 09:37:23 -0700
    ...permanently stuck to > your dashboard, cabinet etc....??? > > Im ready to try JB weld Next, a two part epoxy, but if > this shight dont work...
  • Re: New Seats and carpet kit
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:30:19 -0600
    ...Velma 82 na diesel westy On Mar 14, 2013 5:27 PM, "J B" <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > Looks like we've been doing...
  • Re: Trial #2, 5 vw dealer videos for sale
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:25:49 +1300
    ...AVI for the >list. > >Chris > >On 1/30/06, Tom Boldway <jboldway@comcast.net> wrote: >> Guess the last post didn't go through - Norton...
  • Re: Manual transmission leak- 88 GL- update
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 19 Aug 2006 22:20:04 -0400
    ...I'm considering a drain/clean/jBweld scenario. I'm a little uncomfortable with dropping the gearbox to correct it, having never done it...
  • Re: Burning Vans
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:19:36 -0800
    ...com http://www.oldvolkshome.com ********************************** On 12/13/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > On 12/13/06, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail...
  • Throttle cable repair
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:20:27 EST
    ...I did rig something up on the end of the cable that I crimped on and then added some JB weld to see if...
  • Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:10:38 -0700
    ...Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> >Reply-To: Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: 4th heater core burst in...
  • Re: Autolite batteries...where to exchange?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 21 Aug 2005 15:59:41 -0600
    ...jimt On 8/21/05 3:31 PM, "jbclem1" <jbclem1@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Reading the messages about Optima batteries and warranties has reminded me...
  • Re: Eurovan Winnebago Faucet fits Vanagon Westfalia sink?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
    Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:31:26 -0500
    ...the door knob gizmo if you need it. Hope this helps. JB 90 Syncro Westy -- Milton -- 2.0 ABA I4 Alpharetta, GA On Sun...
  • Re: luggage area
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 19:58:55 -0700
    In <862566B1.0066663E.00@ramilwsmtp01.ra.rockwell.com>, on 11/03/98 at 12:50 PM, Jbmorris@ra.rockwell.com said: **My 87 Vanagon...
  • Fw: Re: filling the filter?, was: lube guys
    Historical mailing list - easoars
    Sat, 12 Feb 2000 16:23:08 -0800
    ...John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 10:29 AM Subject: Re: filling the filter?, was...
  • Re: Seeking warmth in my Westy
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Fri, 21 Sep 2001 11:18:41 -0400
    ...What are people using that has passed the Vanagon owners test? Gratefully, Matt Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot...
  • No cold idle, More details found.
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 16:09:06 -0500
    ...way to offset this til O can get it fixed?? Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for...
  • Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:12:25 -0700
    ...Do you think JB Weld is strong enough to hold the upper and >bottom Syncros together? VC on upper Syncro a must for even...
  • Re: eBay Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:04:15 -0700
    ...syncroizing' for a few > minutes. > > Final price was $8495. > > --- John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> '91 Westy with only 78K miles, five hours left...
  • Re: � � � Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:38:30 EST
    In a message dated 3/15/06 1:38:08 PM, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > From the blurb with the Speedhut fuel pressure gauge...
  • Re: heads leaking
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
    Sun, 22 Nov 1998 21:26:14 -0500
    Rick I ran mine for 2 years with a leaky rear heater core and radiator (the heads had already been done with the JB...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
    Tue, 20 Nov 2001 20:45:19 -0800
    ...Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "James T." <jboldway@INTCON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 2:19 PM > >Date: Tue...
  • Re: 1983 vanagon sun visor
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 14 Apr 2017 01:14:03 +0000
    ...All you need for two sides is four clips and some JB weld or epoxy. Sawing will have to be done with a fine...
  • Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 26 May 2010 21:37:40 -0700
    ...Do you take Paypal? ;) Seeya, Jake On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 8:10 PM, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > On Tue, May...
  • Re: Ed Hackett's big oil FAQ (long) Subject: New oil data
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Jul 1994 15:21:17 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // The night I was born I swear the jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // moon turned to fire red . . . my University of Nebraska \\//\\// poor...
  • Head Gasket Project
    Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
    Sat, 18 Jul 1998 20:35:18 -0700
    ...The heads didi not look very bad - mild pitting which had been filled in with JBWeld by the previous owner - held good for 88k...
  • Re: Head are done, rough idle
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Sun, 25 Mar 2001 22:48:59 -0600
    ...Good job! What "flavor" of JB Weld did you use? I just visited their web site and they have a number of different products...
  • Re: Clutch Question and confirm suspisions
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Tue, 7 Aug 2001 06:24:58 -0400
    ...Tim Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Westfalia Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET...
  • Head gasket job getting out of hand
    Historical mailing list - John Morris
    Mon, 13 May 2002 09:28:02 -0400
    ...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: Krazy turbo idea
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:47:29 EDT
    In a message dated 6/21/07 1:35:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > Has anybody ever looked in to...
  • Re: 130mph in a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 21:23:39 -0500
    ...5503 > www.finetuningperformance.com > Seattle, WA USA > > >From: jbange <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> > >Reply-To: jbange <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> > >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Subject...
  • Re: ISO Upper Steering Column Housing
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:17:35 -0500
    ...black-for-switch.html > > > > if broken you could repair it with JB Quick Weld on the underside. > > I did it on some of my...
  • Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:21:09 -0500
    ...the cooling system with CALGON until all oil residue is gone. JB KY 88GL On 3/23/09 1:18 PM, "David Beierl" <dbeierl...
  • Re: Fwd: "Westies in the Woods" next Weekend fri/sat/sun...
    Historical mailing list - Small Change
    Mon, 12 May 1997 16:35:53 -0400 (EDT)
    ...201) 347-4081 > > chris > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > How To Make Bull Bars > http://rampages.onramp.net/~jbrown > Send SIGNOFF TYPE2 commands to LISTSERV@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM >
  • Price matrix
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
    Fri, 23 Apr 1999 12:07:58 -0700
    ...med List vendors specials x x x lo lo U pick yards x lo lo JB Weld x VERY LO whatever Cheers, Tom Neal
  • Re: Coast toCoast!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:47:07 -0700
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > jbange > Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 9:20 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: is it a 91 or 87?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 22 Sep 2005 14:56:45 -0700
    On 9/22/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > What do y'all make of this syncro westy on ebay with a 1987...
  • Re: Beware of Vanagon mirror problem
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 1 Mar 2006 23:24:11 EST
    In a message dated 3/1/06 11:08:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > > > > actually its a supply and demand...
  • Re: New design for the Westy
    Historical mailing list - monte merrick
    Thu, 11 May 2006 12:39:46 -0700
    ...Don't hold back John, tell us what you really think! :-) Jake On 5/11/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > On 5...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Oct 2000 - Special issue (#2000-195)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 19 Oct 2000 06:08:30 EDT
    ...If it looks shiny and new > Right on ! This is what I did with my rusty tank, including filling some pin holes with JB...