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• Re: jb weld
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:09:29 -0800
  ...The JB Weld isn't as conductive either which might slow down the electrolysis taking place. Brian G. Backus > : jb weld > > I have used...
• Welding a bell housing????
  Historical mailing list - renaud e
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 16:09:31 -0000
  ...I would like to know if I can weld my bell housing (some people told me that it was really tricky to weld this...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - gary lee
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:27:58 -0600
  ...The holes were much bigger than Neils. > > I took it to a professional welder, and we WERE able to weld new > support metal to...
• Welding vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:07:26 -0400
  ...Any advice on how to handle this is needed, I have zero experience with welding problems like this. I'm in the DC area...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:00:41 -0400
  ...This is how the thickest > > metals are commonly joined by welding professionals. > > One way to judge if you've achieved 100% weld penetration, is...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 17:32:13 -0800
  ...Image of V >> 1.0 cracks near pro welds: http://tinyurl.com/la6kgzh It was >> obvious that the issue wasn't the weld quality...
• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 10:20:33 -0800
  Is this based on experience (with *not* doing the welds and having problems) or just according to what Bentley says? Just curious, because I...
• Head Welded, '80 (long) & Shop Recommendation
  Historical mailing list
  09 May 97 06:22:59 PDT
  ...During the removal of the JB Weld, the triangular piece fell out. Leonard welded it back, gouged it out and welded both sides, and...
• precautions to take when welding on van
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 2 Jan 2019 14:50:20 -0800
  What precautions should be observed when welding something on the van? Disconnect battery ground? Disconnect ECU? -Mark
• Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 20:48:47 -0400
  So, you are saying that the others who have welded did in fact not reduce vibration, although that has been reported? - See archives for...
• Re: precautions to take when welding on van
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Wed, 2 Jan 2019 21:27:51 -0500
  ...If welding body panels try to remove the interior trim to avoid burning insulation if there is any on the interior. Protect any glass...
• welding references in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Krusinski, Kurt
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:15:01 -0800
  I need some careful welding work done on my Vanagon in Seattle. Anybody have any references? Thanks Kurt 425-580-6441
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:09:21 -0500
  Jeff~ If you know of a shop with a press and an arc welder, take the arm and the new bushings to them. It...
• Re: Aluminum Crank Case..Weld or Replace?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 18:24:58 -0700
  ...I have never had to weld an aluminum case, but I've had a lot of other alum parts welded, like cylinder heads, without...
• Re: Head welding any good?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 18:35:12 -0700
  ...If it can be welded, NW ConRod can do it. Welding of aluminum heads is one of their specialties. They have the industrial oven...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Tue, 30 May 2000 00:50:46 -0700
  ...The corner edges of the tank look as if they were welded rather than molded. I have no knowledge about welding polyethylene but if...
• Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:25:03 -0400
  ...The shifter! I only ground that weld because it was preventing the spring from compressing and blocking the proper placement of the retaining collar...
• F/Friday: New Vanagon Engine Idea: JB Weld Block & Heads
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:04:20 -0500
  ...I'm not sure of the feasibility of casting cranks, con-rods pistons and valves of JB weld, but this could be experimented with...
• Re: Need Tiico Fuel Rail Help
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:35:44 EST
  ...They made a big lumpy weld, and it ended up leaking through little pinholes in the welds. I didn't take it back, because...
• Re: jb weld
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 21:28:14 -0500
  > JB Weld is non-conductive from an electrolysis point of view. If it's sanded > smoothm all it's doing is filling pits, not...
• Re: Westy Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:16:29 -0400
  Hi Rob, The HF welder is actually not a bad unit. Remember that I'm not a welder by any stretch, but a guy...
• Re: Broken manifold bolt
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 14:41:30 +0100
  ...Many times the heat from the welding helps to "loosen" the bolt and it�s fairly easy to remove it with a ratchet... Worth...
• Re: Engine tin (was Re: Look at my crack!)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:44:28 -0700
  ...I like the idea of tack welding it in place, then removing for final welding. Needs to be tack welded pretty solidly in place...
• Re: Distributor woes; carry JB weld
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:12:00 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Distributor woes; carry JB weld I really advocate carrying JB weld or a bonding product like it. One that sets up fast...
• Re: while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:51:52 -0400
  When you get the UCB pressed in,and if you decide to tack weld them(you should do this),make sure that you do...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Lundstrom
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:00:08 -0700
  ...MIG welding. Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? (thanks for "heads up") Neil. On 10/1/07, Robyn Lundstrom <robyn@trainwire...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 21:41:30 -0700
  Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? (thanks for "heads up") Neil. On 10/1/07, Robyn Lundstrom <robyn@trainwire.com> wrote...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Lundstrom
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 21:10:19 -0700
  Canadian Tire is clearing out a bunch of welders right now (at least they were on the weekend). The one I paid $750 for...
• Re: How are body seams constructed--spot weld or ??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 02:14:54 EDT
  ...While the panels are spot welded at the flanges, I would think that the seam sealant is the weld-through variety. The sealant would...
• Re: recorded long term success of JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 06:16:46 -0700
  On 1/19/05 5:52 AM, "AAG - Larry Word" <word_aag@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >> IMHO, the JB Weld serves very little purpose when...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:51:25 -0500
  ...The tubing welds are still holding fine, just won't please any welding instructors.. now it's less of an issue too as the...
• Re: Welding Project For Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 06:05:40 +0000
  ...bob -------------- Original message -------------- > Any suggested Vanagon welding projects? -OR- If you > had a welder what cool project would you put together? > I'm drawing...
• Re: Welders in Denver
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:46:47 EST
  ...the swival base is welded to the BODY.. not the seat.. :<) kinda hard to weld the base to the body "outside" of the van...
• Re: Holey muffler, Batman!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 07:20:03 -0500
  J-B Weld might be disappointing in this case in that it has a max temperature of 500? F. Years ago I fixed a...
• Re: What is the "end all and be all" answer to rust?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:13:37 +1300
  ...Paint with RED-LEAD primer before welding. Weld in new metal (treat and prime first). Best use seam-welding, not spot. Clean welded areas...
• Re: fuel filter bracket attachment
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 09:52:27 -0700
  ...whole bracket welded there, are there threaded stud posts > that are part of the sheet metal, or are there nuts tach > welded on the...
• Re: Hose clamps..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:46:37 -0700
  ...We fabricated many custom Stainless steel rigging and hardware pieces right in house...welding them with MIG. Quite an art, welding SS in an...
• ID plate welded on, rusty propane tank ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:14:23 -0800
  ...I have taken off a few and noticed that the welded on ID plate that tells all the info about the tank, has collected...
• Re: I could use a little help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 31 May 2010 08:07:39 -0300
  Princess Auto (Canada) has something similar too: http://www.princessauto.com/welding/welding-products/accessories-components/8201923-dual-pole-electrical-connector Tom
• Re: Welders in Denver?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 12:44:16 -0500
  Maybe the shop that provided the $140 quote was thinking they had to weld the entire length of the swivel base on both sides...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 11:38:35 -0700
  ...Hobart makes excellent welders, as does Miller and the higher end Lincolns. IMO, buy the best welder you can afford. If you end up...
• Re: Welding Project For Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:59:59 -0600
  A responsible welding project for a Vanagon or Westy would be a full belly pan. It would reduce wind drag and probably give better...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:34:37 -0500
  Make sure you are very clear with your instructions on how you want the bushings spot welded. I took my upper control arms to...
• Re: Front swivel seats.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 18:07:36 EDT
  ...you need to either weld the plates down, or bolt them to your van. welding is preferred, and its easy. shouldnt cost you more...
• Re: Price matrix
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 21:56:11 -0400
  ...x x lo lo > U pick yards x lo lo > JB Weld x VERY LO whatever LOL -- JB Weld !! oh JB Weld, roflmao . . . HK
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:46:35 -0800
  ...I cut the pinch weld and welded in 1/8" thick plates to reinforce the area where the pinch seam was. This was to...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:55:32 -0700
  Neil, if you signed up for an evening welding course at your local high school/community college you'd be able to fabricate to...
• Re: [Syncro] Can a used gas tank be safely welded
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 12:52:54 -0700
  ...Should work on gas tanks, but I still would be around when the welding torch was lit. Would be nice to have a 20...
• Re: Rear Arch replacement weld / glue..
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 26 May 2006 05:42:13 -0700
  hey Chris Yah I have dome all my body worl with tack welds but do you have any pics of this Are you sure...
• Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:56:12 -0500
  ...The shifter! > > > > I only ground that weld because it was preventing the spring from > > compressing and blocking the proper placement of the retaining collar...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:14:20 -0600
  ...120 volt welders can't produce enough heat to weld 1/4" 'properly'. To maximize the amount of heat a small welder will produce...
• Re: Problems removing rear brake shoe pivot
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 13:44:10 -0500
  ...You can re-weld/braze or not as you like, the weld basically keeps the part from getting lost in the factory. Either way...
• spot weld broke on power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - G-Reg
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:26:17 -0400
  Spot welds broke on a power window regulator that I just got new from one of our fine vendors. Anyone have an idea of...
• Re: Can I weld Wasserboxer heads
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 15:12:34 -0500
  > Has anyone successfully welded the aluminium heads? I believe Boston Bob advertises welded heads. http://www.bostonengine.com/ BTW, even with international shipping, I...
• Re: NVC - Plasma Cutters and Mig/Tig Welders
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:38:29 -0500
  ...What do you want to weld and how often? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Of Seat Recovering, and homemade bumpers
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 16 May 1998 09:15:08 EDT
  ...Then just weld the seat frame to the mounting frame. My Dad is an excellent welder so this should not be a problem for...
• Looking for someone who can MIG/TIG weld sheet metal for my Doka shell in SF Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 03:18:32 -0800
  Is there anyone in the area who can help? I need someone who can weld a sheel made of sheetmetal. Recommendations? It's a...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:21:24 -0700
  ...MIG welding. > > Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? > > (thanks for "heads up") > > Neil. > > On 10/1/07, Robyn Lundstrom <robyn@trainwire...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:40:36 -0700
  ...This is how the thickest > > > metals are commonly joined by welding professionals. > > > One way to judge if you've achieved 100% weld penetration, is...
• Re: JB Weld exhaust studs?...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 21 May 2002 19:35:40 -0700
  ...JB Weld, Loctite, helicoil... Finally Keen-sert. No more pulled stud. Jim Bradley Flubacher wrote: > > Contrary to what everyone has said so far, I...