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  • Re: Torque wrench use
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Sun, 7 Nov 2004 19:28:59 +0000
    ...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: Water Pump Damage
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:40:51 EDT
    ...When I rebuild engines I do fix that damaged area using JB Weld. But since the JB Weld stays liquid for such a long...
  • Re: Now: long term wear horn relay. Was: Horn installation
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:29:24 -0600
    I Have Jay Browns Horn Relay & After Market Dual Horn Set & I don't recall that I needed any special reconfig' of JBs Harness...
  • Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 19 Aug 2015 08:35:38 -0400
    ...I propped up one side at a time, cut the tube short, turned solid ends from bronze, glued them in with JB Weld, and...
  • Re: Cables - front to rear
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
    Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:20:12 -0500
    ...wires - they'll be there if I ever think of something. JB On Tuesday, December 14, 2010, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > �I...
  • Re: headin' for the rockies
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Aug 1994 16:08:24 -0500 (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: exhaust manifold leak fix?
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Fri, 29 Dec 1995 17:04:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...What can I put in that crack >that will withstand the high 1,000 + temps.? JB weld will only >go to 600degrees. Help!!! I...
  • Works OK in AZ was:Strange AC Sighting in MD
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:12:23 -0700
    ...The drain pan had sprung a leak so I dismantled the unit fixed it (jb weld of course;). When I reassembled it I replaced...
  • Re: Cdn Tire Mufflers
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 25 Mar 2000 06:51:05 EST
    ...I filled the corrosion pits on my original heads with JB Weld and resurfaced them. Also removed the cylinders and replaced the O-ring...
  • Conspiracy Theory was:Front Heater Core Fun!!!
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Fri, 26 Oct 2001 13:40:30 -0400
    ...was involved in the death of Martin Luthe King, JR! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for...
  • head repair and water pump
    Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
    Wed, 18 Jun 2003 22:12:28 -0400
    ...no other way!!!), but now as I sit waiting for the JB Weld to set up on the minor (but enough to leak) pitting...
  • Re: installing rocker arms
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Sun, 5 Feb 2006 11:17:28 -0500
    ...cam lobe Bob Donalds Boston Engine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jake Beaulieu" <jbeaulie@ND.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006...
  • Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 7 Sep 2007 18:55:31 -0700
    ...Roger pried out the old dead gasket, sanded things a bit and re-filled the gap with JB Weld. Audacious to be sure. :) Maybe...
  • Re: failing brown plastic parts in early vanagons was: Re: pick n pull
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Sun, 6 Apr 2008 08:26:44 -0400
    ...On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 8:56 PM, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > I think, the chemical engineer, who designed the mix...
  • Re: Stereo status...long
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 08:33:39 -0700
    ...You will have decent sound at low volumes, but if you crank it be prepared for popping and crackling. > Eclipse amp and 12" JBL...
  • Re: Is there anybody out there?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:03:23 -0500
    ...This allowed me to remove the JBL external unit clutter from the dash. Sunny and spring like out here in Sacramento. Sorry for those...
  • Re: Hershey is up for adoption
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:23:48 -0400
    ...to secure visitation rights. Don't ask how I know this. JB > >> On Tuesday, June 17, 2014, Chris S. <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: >> Good...
  • Re: Oil Leak
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 7 Mar 2014 14:19:50 -0800
    ...When I got around to removing the pulley, the problem was a cracked oil gallery plug! Only thing I could do was JB Weld...
  • Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:13:24 -0700
    ...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: VANAGON GEARING
    Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
    Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:36:41 -0800
    ...Thanks JB 88 GL Guido </pre> </blockquote> </body> </html>
  • Re: KOMBI ON FIRE or A GOOD
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Oct 1995 15:36:13 -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: BMW seats in Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:57:00 -0800
    ...maybe a combination of both? On 11/9/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > Anyone know if BMW seats are an easy fit...
  • Re: Water Wetter
    Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 07:37:56 -0700
    ...being a catalyst for heat exchange. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005...
  • Re: 2.1 WBX OIL COOLER
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:03:20 -0800
    ...gmail.com > > http://www.oldvolkshome.com > > *********************************** > > On 1/25/07, Jerry <jbvelo@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > > > > > --------ALL-------- > > > > > > I own an 88 GL Vanagon 2.1...
  • Home from Inuvik (Long, Part 2)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Aug 1996 17:05:14 -0700
    ...I decided to see if I could reroute it and meet it somewhere in between, so I JB Welded the expansion tank, hoping it...
  • Re: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:31:05 -0600
    ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry" <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 9:31 AM...
  • Re: Question about hard start relay
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 20 Jun 2021 20:54:51 +0000
    ...On Saturday, June 19, 2021, 7:29:24 PM PDT, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote:         Personally,, I Am A Huge Fan of JBrowns Relays...
  • Re: REAR AIR CONDITIONER
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 21:00:05 -0700
    ...buh dum p pah yours On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 5:42 PM, Jerry Baker (Guido) <jbvelo@bellsouth.net>wrote: > I recently acquired...
  • Re: Front reservoir repair again
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 9 Jun 2021 18:14:40 -0700
    ...I remember something like using JB > Weld... > > but you have an option to get a new one here... > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/wiper...
  • Re: Motorcycle headlight conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:30:19 -0400
    ...weak >side. > >Scott >www.turbovans.com >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Tom Boldway" <jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010...
  • Re: Exposed wiring
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Tue, 25 Apr 2000 06:32:53 EDT
    ...I recommend the old standby; JBWeld. Worked for me. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On...
  • Re: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 21:03:15 -0500
    ...Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia On Sat, 7 Sep 2002 19:51:40 -0400 John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> writes: > So are you...
  • Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
    Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
    Sun, 19 Dec 2004 19:11:44 -0500
    ...Hartmut ----- Original Message ----- From: "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 :12:03 PM Subject: Re: Frydaye...
  • JBB Carabus Route Change
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Tue, 5 Oct 2004 16:16:21 -0400
    Hi Volks, A suggestion has been made and corrections approved to the flight plan for the Carabus heading to John Brown's Buses on...
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:37:38 -0700
    ...Cool huh? ----- Original Message ----- From: "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 9:04 PM Subject: Re...
  • Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:31:03 -0600
    ...like to get 316 >stainless from McMaster-Carr. > >dylan >--- Anonymous Digest <jbrush@AROS.NET> wrote: > > >>>Do the CV bolts require lock washers? Locktite? >>> >>> >> >> >>>Yes...
  • Re: MSN's Top 10 Camping Sites
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Wed, 18 May 2005 09:33:43 -0700
    ...On Wed, 18 May 2005 07:53:46 -0700, John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I note with great amusement that Malibu Creek State...
  • Re: New Seats and carpet kit
    Historical mailing list - forum email
    Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:56:32 -0400
    ...On Mar 14, 2013 1:15 AM, "J B" <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > Hi everyone: > > Well we're one big step closer to achieving...
  • Re: Auto Transmission Fluid Ports
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:00:17 -0800
    ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> So in the wake of the discussion on cooling of automatic transmission fluid, I am once again indulging my...
  • Re: Hd Gasket Leak '85
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Mon, 23 Sep 1996 22:47:13 -0400
    ...Go there make decisions, save money, JB weld em yourself and save lots of money? AVP probably wants less than $250 each rebuilt FWIW...
  • Re: 130mph in a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:20:58 -0700
    On 12/6/04 9:29 AM, "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> wrote: > At 05:35 AM 12/6/2004, you wrote: >> look at the...
  • Re: Getting ready to head to Kentucky...
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:50:55 -0500
    ...t help you with the AC hose. Have a good trip. JB KY 88 GL -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:17:57 -0600
    ...do some quirky things when the ignition switch starts to fail. JB -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
  • Re: list alive?
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Mon, 18 May 2026 09:31:28 -0700
    ...eric Caron > On May 17, 2026, at 3:30 PM, Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote: > > I find the list extremely useful for archives...
  • Re: Water pump impeller wore into case
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:26:01 -0700
    ...Water pump impeller wore into case >> >> Fill the pits with JB weld and file or sand the face smooth. I had one >> that >> was...
  • Re: Friday NV
    Historical mailing list - Michael
    Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:13:14 -0400
    ...games-0-20;p=1179710;gclid=Cj0KEQjw8aeiBRCknPXk-u_V_4gBEiQAD2-mgawhMb7dFqMDeCGFwuAynLoLTrsE3AngUK6-JBob1Q8aAsjY8P8HAQ;item_code=WW Mike B. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 24...
  • Re: Freeze plug leaks oil
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:37:51 -0700
    ...the rear hanger assy and mounting the engine into the van. JB Weld (as Roger posted) is best to use to enhance the sealing...
  • Re: Syncro 16 Body Modifications
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:18:32 -0700
    On Mar 24, 2010, at 12:25 PM, John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Now that I have ridiculously overlarge tires on my GL...
  • Re: bicycle racks
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Jun 1995 12:30:11 -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: Gas Shut Off
    Historical mailing list - davidson
    Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:39:27 -0800
    ...Jon B <jbaker@APBOARD.COM> > To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Gas Shut Off > Date: Monday, November 02, 1998 7:06 AM > > Every time...
  • Re: Engine conversions and such...
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Thu, 28 Jun 2001 17:43:31 EDT
    ...Jun 2001 5:19:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> writes: << By the time I realized that people would read...
  • Re: Clutch Got Soft
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 16 Oct 2001 18:20:48 -0700
    ...Please Help, I have to drive my 3 year old to daycare tomorrow! > > > >Peace, JB >'66 Split Window Camper >'83 H20 Vanagon > >"You cannot...
  • Re: Stripped oil drain-how to repair?
    Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
    Sat, 16 Feb 2002 19:40:04 -0500
    ...with, heli-coil it, or what? I thought about using some JB weld and >permanently attaching the finger of the manager of the oil...
  • Re: Bumper Stickers
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Mon, 20 May 2002 08:56:17 -0700
    ...Bill > My vote is: > > "Hang up and Drive !" > one for the rear and one reversed on top, center of front windshield. > > JB - has phone...
  • Re: leaky head gasket question again
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Tue, 2 Apr 2002 17:27:42 -0500
    ...I just cleaned them up and put them back on after a very tiny bit of JB weld on one small area. 18 years...
  • Re: pop out on westy
    Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
    Mon, 13 Sep 2004 17:04:53 -0400
    On 9/10/04 9:03 PM, "Steve Delanty" <laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM> wrote: > At 05:42 PM 9/10/2004, jbange wrote: > >>> Downside: It...
  • Re: Automatic Transmission Coolant Hose
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:58:14 -0700
    How about changing the trans cooler to an external air/fin-type unit and ditching the stock water cooled one? Good luck Tim jbange...
  • Re: Removing watercooled cyl heads, engine in car
    Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 08:58:52 -0600
    >From: jbclem1 >First time I've removed the cylinder heads with the engine in the car, 1983 >watercooled. I'm on the >#1 & #2...
  • Re: removing insulation adhesive
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:47:39 -0500
    ...What "non water vapor" insulation are you using? Chris On 11/1/05, jake beaulieu <jbeaulie@nd.edu> wrote: > Hello, > > I have removed the...
  • Re: curious ebay vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:51:41 -0700
    ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: I notice the following '90 Vanagon on ebay. It's a Graz-built non-GL very similar to...