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  • Re: looking for source for "crazy trailer"
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Thu, 23 May 2002 11:19:54 -0500
    ...I could just see that thing pulling into the marina hunting for fuel and smokes. "Hey girls, wann ride in my van?" JB > build...
  • Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:36:44 +0000
    ...marine texed an aluminum oil pan .. > where the first attempt with JB weld only sorta worked. > > I love WestSystem epoxy. > I mix teak sawdust...
  • Re: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:06:48 -0600
    ...remember correctly, power for that circuit comes from the ignition switch. JB On 11/14/10 5:50 PM, "Zolly" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote...
  • Re: Standard to automatic?
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:07:19 -0800
    ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, November 07...
  • Re: starter wiring
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 09:22:24 -0500
    ...Good luck, JB
  • Re: Hall Sender question
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 24 Dec 2003 15:28:57 -0800
    I have used JB Weld to fix these. So far so good! David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC...
  • Re: Transmission corroding through
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 6 Apr 2005 17:18:47 -0600
    ...Thanks as usual. > > Bill H. > 88 GL > The infamous jb weld comes to mind. Properly cured in that spot and it may last forever...
  • Re: Running without a cat
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:11:54 -0400
    ...visual. > jimt > > On 7/18/05 3:05 PM, "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > Performance, same or maybe slightly better. Mileage, probably no...
  • Electrical Questions for Headlights and Dual Battery (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Tue, 26 Feb 2002 09:08:18 -0800
    ...jbrrr510 <jbrrr510@hotmail.com> To: vanagon@yahoogroups.com Subject: [vanagon] Electrical Questions for Headlights and Dual Battery Last weekend I finally got power to...
  • Re: Solar panel install complete!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:31:27 -0700
    ...On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 5:09 PM, J B <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > First of all, thanks to everyone here for their...
  • Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:09:41 +0000
    ...CA On Apr 06, 2012, at 08:59 AM, John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I'd be tempted to bring it to another...
  • Re: MIME/HTML
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Sun, 25 Nov 2001 00:45:10 -0500
    ...James T. [SMTP:jboldway@INTCON.NET] > Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 4:49 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: MIME/HTML > > Ok, I...
  • Re: Broken stud, anyone has a good one?
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Thu, 12 May 2005 08:55:20 -0700
    ...Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 8:14 AM Subject: Re: Broken...
  • Re: Gear Oil or Trans Fluid?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Thu, 22 Sep 2005 13:42:18 -0400
    ...TEMiller ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 1:05 PM Subject: Re...
  • compression and leak down test
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
    Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:35:29 -0500
    ...I pulled a standard wheel rim rubber fill valve through the hole, and filled the overflow port with a screw and jb weld. Worked...
  • Re: Rocky Mountain Westy storage/Propex box install pictures
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:15:24 -0400
    ...Karl Mullendore Propex USA, importer/warranty center for all US Propex heaters On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:45:11 -0700, Tom Boldway <jboldway...
  • Re: Baja Shakedown
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:32:00 -0900
    ...I have managed to reduce it to almost nothing > by using the two part JB weld. We are in La Paz and going to...
  • Re: Who has/had the longest lived head gasket on this list?
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Sun, 14 Oct 2001 22:28:06 -0700
    ...head gaskets and under what conditions (standard heads, ceramic coated heads, JB weld fixed heads, improved head bolts, distilled water in coolant, etc.). I...
  • Re: G60 Corrado engine in a Vanagon? Can it be done?
    Historical mailing list - Jon Tromp
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 23:23:19 -0700
    ...the inline 4 cylinder engines that are > used for vanagon conversions? Mounting angles? > > Thanks, > JB > > '89 Wolfsburgs, 1 nice and 1 not so nice
  • update:no power to auxillary air valve
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:43:59 -0500
    ...This isn't much power, what kind of voltage should I be expecting at the AAR? Thanks, Jake Quoting Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@ND.EDU...
  • Re: mystery mechanics
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 8 Feb 2006 19:02:17 -0800
    ...How come nobody is jumping to Brian's defense? On 2/7/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > The installer had routed the...
  • Re: '87 Westfalia on Boston's Craigslist
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Thu, 11 May 2006 14:11:34 -0700
    ...tim On 5/11/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > On 5/11/06, J Tassone <jtassone@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > Here's the...
  • Michael's repairs - more info. needed.
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:28:31 -0500
    ...Yeah I know what you are thinking but > there are some here, they are just very short. > > So far the JB Weld trick is...
  • Re: Vanagon Shop in Santa Monica Area?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:22:01 -0700
    That's awful On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 11:46 AM, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > I would have sworn I saw...
  • F.S. 1981 2.0L Vanagon . AZ
    Historical mailing list - James Johnson
    Sun, 12 Oct 1997 10:36:34 -0400
    ...am looking for a beetle in good condition, I am willing to trade for a beetle or a later model vanagon. JBrian65@aol.com
  • Re: Cleaning Seats
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:36:39 EST
    In a message dated 3/11/01 4:40:39 PM, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: << They are cloth seats and I am wondering if...
  • Re: Earthquake in Seattle-We're OK
    Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
    Thu, 1 Mar 2001 01:27:11 -0800
    ...Michael aka ECHO --- John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> wrote: > > Hey, are you trying to steal our thunder? > Earthquakes are a trademark > > disaster for San...
  • Re: Glove Boxes
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 22:12:31 -0600
    ...Stan Wilder On Sat, 6 Apr 2002 20:49:44 -0700 John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> writes: > Hi folks, looking for some expertise on...
  • water in exhaust after fresh heads installed
    Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Company
    Wed, 3 Apr 2002 09:13:38 -1000
    ...slight resurfacing with JB weld on head mating surface, replaced all cylinder O-rings, new piston ring set, valves lapped. Engine is running great...
  • Re: MSN's Top 10 Camping Sites
    Historical mailing list - Jim King
    Wed, 18 May 2005 11:17:04 -0400
    ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:53 am Subject: Re: MSN's Top 10 Camping Sites > I note with...
  • Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:56:47 -0700
    As far as vehicles available for sale at dealerships in the USA, then Chrysler still invented the minivan. <sticking tongue out> John Bange <jbange...
  • Re: Weak..... so weak
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:02:15 -0400
    'Delicate art' - well put! :-) On 10/15/08, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 6:28 PM, John...
  • Re: Pesky Oil Leak
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:56:15 -0700
    ...the other one is epoxy steel.....JB Weld , etc. clean the spot real well, like with carb cleaner.. apply the goop , let cure. that...
  • Re: Speedometer Cable End - cost
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 28 May 1999 07:59:13 -0700
    ...will try to secure it to the speedo cable with something. JB > Weld, Epoxy, Sleeve Retainer or ?????? Still pondering what would be the > best...
  • stripped stud hole
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Tue, 24 Oct 2000 22:42:30 -0400
    ...Worse case I could epoxy/JB weld/whatever it into the head. I don't like that idea at all though. I notice that...
  • Re: [Re: Missing van]
    Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
    Fri, 2 Mar 2001 09:56:21 MST
    ...t want to touch a stolen car Joe Jere & Beth Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: Mark, I do need a few things on your...
  • Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Sat, 26 Apr 2003 12:10:56 EDT
    ...I had to weld it, then JB Weld it, then wrapped tubing around it to prevent it from being damaged again. Oh, well, only...
  • Clutch housing rebuild questions (searched archicve) + small report
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 8 Sep 2006 16:24:59 -0400
    ...What is best method to repair? Tap and install larger bolt? Heli-coil? JB it in? (it seems it would bear little if any...
  • Floor jack question
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Jul 1995 15:02:51 -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 \/ \/
  • Speedo cable interchange
    Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
    Mon, 30 Apr 2001 20:08:41 -0600
    ...John Brush <jbrush@aros.net> Subject: Instrument Panel Interchange 81/85 ....... The cable on my 81 speedo is threaded for a screw on speedo...
  • Re: Exhaust Leak
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 20 Jul 2001 10:54:45 -0700
    ...an extra exhaust gasket. > 2- trying to find some compound (like jbweld) to fill in the gaps. > 3- buy new exhaust pipes (this is...
  • Re: Whats the trick??
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 17 Dec 2001 08:04:04 -0700
    ...and be unable to back them off the other way. > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper > '83 H20 Vanagon > > "You cannot simultaneously work for...
  • A/C question '89 Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Fri, 31 May 2002 10:31:02 -0500
    ...What's wrong here? Overcharge? Can I jump around the high/low pressure cutoff to check system operation? Any thoughts? TIA JB -getting warmer...
  • trip odometer myth
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Wed, 16 Apr 2003 10:19:44 EDT
    ...I rebuilt it with JB Weld and it is now permanent. I'll bet that the workings get sticky with age and lube drying...
  • Re: VWSA Big Brakes
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:55:24 -0800
    ...On 12/13/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > On 12/13/05, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hey John. Groschi...
  • Re: ReRe: Fryeday Question & MythBusters!! Naphlene
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:30:07 -0800
    ...They ever test the 'ol golf-ball-in-the-gas-tank bit? Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon...
  • Re: A/C in a Doka
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 20 May 2006 12:40:36 -0700
    On 5/20/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > I will also be taking Dan Flemings suggestion to put one together > > from Vintage...
  • Re: Keys
    Historical mailing list - mad madeline
    Thu, 7 Sep 2006 20:27:40 -0700
    ...Madeline John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Locksmiths hate steel keys... apparently it dulls their cutting tools. Personally, I'd recommend calling around to...
  • Re: [FIX] Instrument Housing Repair
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 29 Sep 2002 21:57:42 -0500
    ...I use JB Weld. Remove all instruments, build little dams from clear packaging tape around broken out corners (inside and out) , or on the...
  • Any electricians?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Jun 1995 10:36:43 -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 cutting out
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 21:12:47 EST
    ...Dan 87 Syncro Gl Westy In a message dated 1/8/99 11:03:24 AM, Jbmorris@RA.ROCKWELL.COM wrote: <<I have an...
  • 4 Sale: 4 -- 4" speakers
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Tue, 24 Oct 2000 12:57:28 -0700
    ...4 - JBL GTO402 speakers.... complete with mounting screws and grills and two foam insulating cups (for in the doors)... $75.00 + shipping cost... These...
  • Re: Need help to find leak...
    Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 14:36:20 -0500
    ...Anyone ever had this or have any suggestions?? > > > > > > > > > > > > Peace, JB > > '66 Split Window Camper > > '83 H20 Vanagon > > > > "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
  • Re: What's Under the Tunnel??
    Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
    Thu, 7 Feb 2002 01:06:36 +0100
    ...In a message dated 2/6/02 5:16:21 PM, JBowen7@AOL.COM writes: > > > > << What's under the tunnel? The gas tank..... >> > > > > J...
  • Re: Help! 85 coolant circulation question...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 18 Dec 2004 13:50:58 -0500
    ...I then packed the area with JB Weld ... but probably didn't have to. It was in place for 4 years before I replaced...
  • Re: easy mod...ADJUSTABLE intermittant wiper!!! read!!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:59:34 EDT
    ...chris In a message dated 4/3/06 11:10:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > > On 4/3/06, Kim...
  • Re: Gas Mileage?
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:37:24 -0600
    ...Tom Boldway <jboldway@COMCAST.NET> > Subject: Gas Mileage? > > Well, one of the direct causes of the gas consuption is the > government. = > CAFE > - Corporate Average...
  • Re: Newly operational AC just died...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:54:06 -0400
    ...John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006 12:55 pm Subject: Re: Newly operational AC just died... > > There is probably a...
  • Re: help fitting van in garage
    Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
    Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:46:32 -0400
    ...Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@ND.EDU> Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:46 pm Subject: help fitting van in garage To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: Best source of parts for a rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:46:17 -0400
    ...On 10/13/08, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: >> I have heard that AMC offers the same head for both the 1.9...