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  • Re: Tiico Out of business!!
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:35:39 -0800
    ...On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 6:40 PM, jake_beaulieu <jbeaulie@nd.edu> wrote: > Check out Tiico.com for the official word. Hopefully...
  • Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:16:36 -0600
    JEGS http://tinyurl.com/ygsq3d5 JB 88GL GUIDO -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of miguel pacheco...
  • Re: Synthetic Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
    Wed, 17 May 2000 12:27:53 -0400
    ...On Tue, 16 May 2000 17:13:32 -0600 John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> wrote: > I got my shots and a passport today, so...
  • Re: Who has/had the longest lived head gasket on this list?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Mon, 15 Oct 2001 09:24:36 -0500
    ...head gaskets and under what conditions (standard heads, ceramic coated heads, JB weld fixed heads, improved head bolts, distilled water in coolant, etc.). I...
  • Any one activated rear fog in back light cluster?
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Mon, 1 Apr 2002 08:31:57 -0600
    ...extra plastic lit up at night, 4 vanagons in my town have commented and I've shown them how to convert. Good luck. JB
  • Re: Bra Substitute
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Thu, 11 Apr 2002 03:17:44 -0500
    ...Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@earthlink.net> To: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 02:10...
  • head crack@exhaust bolt- advice?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
    Mon, 28 Jun 2004 18:11:43 -0400
    ...Perhaps finally a legit use for JB Weld? In the meantime, I'm gonna avoid running it, but if I have to I think...
  • Re: Transmission corroding through
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Thu, 7 Apr 2005 02:23:52 -0400
    ...then I'd clean with brake cleaner and goop thoroughly with JB weld. This is basically what I just got done doing to the...
  • Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:11:19 -0700
    ...Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 3:28 PM Subject...
  • Re: INSURANCE
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:00:31 -0800
    ...Jerry Baker <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: There has been a lot of discussion concerning insurance for Vanagons lately. I recently acquired an insurance policy...
  • Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:49:03 -0500
    ...once i dropped it behind the fiberglass bumper...took me 15 minutes > to get it out LOL > > im thinking of JB welding a little...
  • Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 20 Dec 2015 19:32:38 +0000
    ...Still haven't put in > > a new engine. > > > > Anyway, pics of the jb weld part here > > > > https://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/vanagon...
  • Fwd: Re: Sound systems (yet again)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:19:56 -0500
    ...the front doors, each rated for that >power (old NOS driveer JBLs I had), and then pick a different amp to >drive the rear...
  • Re: Water pump impeller wore into case
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:28:24 -0500
    ...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: Wrappin' in the Westy..
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Thu, 26 Dec 2002 12:35:43 -0500
    ...barber <bdeweese@msn.com> , david miller <dpmiller@ameritech.net > , john baker <jbakerccymca@springmail.com> , greg kessler <kessler@ohio.edu> , paul cavanaugh <paul@phonyexpress.com...
  • Re: rear wipers
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:26:51 -0800
    ...Before my parents get > > home.... > > > > > > On 2/13/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> I suspect it's intended to be more useful...
  • Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:13:47 -0700
    ...Mike On 3/31/08 10:44 PM, "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> To put it simply... you normally wont find a $60k...
  • Re: Replacement of coolant
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 8 Apr 2016 12:36:10 +0000
    I used a pop rivet and JB weld on the pipes when the metal inserts in my 90 came loose. I drove it for...
  • Re: coolant pipe repair (long)
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:59:08 -0500
    ...Then I >mixed up a batch of JB Weld (love that stuff) and smeared it on the ends, >and the metal sleeve. With a...
  • Baja Shakedown
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:39:25 -0700
    ...of the local mechanics look at it and he tried to JB Weld it, but the weeping impeded all efforts to get this goop...
  • Re: simple engine RPM question--need shifting advice
    Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
    Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:46:21 -0500
    ...Jarod Bishop [mailto:jbishop01@FOXINTERNET.NET] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 1998 7:38 PM To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM Subject: simple engine RPM question I...
  • Re: fuel pressure regultor bad? Engine running rich
    Historical mailing list - John Philcox
    Thu, 22 Mar 2001 08:01:43 -0500
    ...Did you check the signals at the ECU plug, and check all the ground connections? ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Clemens" <jbclem@EARTHLINK.NET> To...
  • Re: Fire Extinguishers
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 23:49:55 -0500
    ...Stan Wilder 83 Westy Air Cooled On Thu, 29 Aug 2002 22:31:47 -0400 John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> writes: > >> > What is the...
  • Re: Bus Depot Report
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Wed, 25 Jan 2006 22:30:53 EST
    In a message dated 1/25/2006 11:06:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: >Actually, as much as such businesses...
  • Re: help fitting van in garage
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:09:45 -0800
    ...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: SA T3 Ventilation System
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 2 May 2008 19:23:08 -0700
    On 5/2/08, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > If it was knobs, i bet it was servo controlled. One could probably > adapt...
  • Re: Speaker Wire Polarity?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Mon, 25 Mar 2002 18:05:51 -0800
    ...A seller (Infinity, JBL) sends a set of specifications out to bid from actual manufacturers. The low bidder wins and produces the speakers with...
  • Re: ISO Upper Steering Column Housing
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:20:03 -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: 82 Coolant Tank retrofit help
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:10:26 -0800
    ...I patched my old leaky one using WEST epoxy, which I find easier, less expensive and more versitile than JB Weld for stuff like...
  • Re: let's keep Joel busy! :)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Jul 1994 14:10:51 -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...
  • Re: shifting problems
    Historical mailing list - puzerewski
    Wed, 28 Mar 2001 04:26:35 -0500
    ...Diesel 4 X 4 "The Beast" > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James T." <jboldway@INTCON.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001...
  • Re: Day 4 (west to east)
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:47:16 -0700
    ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Brush" <jbrush@AROS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 9:43 AM Subject: Re...
  • Re: Automatic shift point adjustment....anyone done this?
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:42:48 -0500
    ...Good luck, JB
  • Re: Checking toe-in on a Vanagon at home
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 18 Jan 2003 10:18:14 -0600
    jbclem wrote: > > I have a toe-in bar(spring loaded) that I've used checking toe-in on earlier > buses and bugs where you...
  • Re: Friday: The Last Laugh (was Earliest John Wallace?)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 29 Jul 2005 23:45:02 -0700
    ...In the Twilight Zone... (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo) Robert 1982 Westfalia --- John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Earliest I have...
  • Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:06:04 -0400
    ...If so I figure I can just call the end with jb weld and drill >a tiny hole in it... > >http://tech.bentleypublishers.com...
  • Re: New blog
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 8 Jul 2012 16:01:47 -0700
    On Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 3:17 PM, J B <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > Hi Everyone! > > I just wanted to say that this...
  • Click type torque wrench
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 May 1995 09:26:36 -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: More carb troubles
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Oct 1994 13:28:42 -0600 (CST)
    ...Brill Jr. \\ // If my thought dreams could jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // be seen, they'd probably put University of Nebraska \\//\\// my head in a...
  • Re: AOL loses people's web (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Tue, 9 Jul 2002 13:07:41 -0500
    ...scripts, you prolly know this stuff already. As for isp's, there a dime a dozen and mostly cheap if you shop around. JB
  • Re: engine cooling fans
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:46:57 +0100
    ...Clive '88 Syncro Transporter ----- Original Message ----- From: "SpaceKommander" <jboldway@BEE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:47 AM...
  • Re: Coolant Hose
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 13:22:41 EST
    In a message dated 3/6/2004 9:38:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > VW web > site seem to sell...
  • Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Mon, 5 Jul 2004 15:24:16 -0600
    Entity jbrush@aros.net spoke thus: >> But maybe the laws of physics >> are too obscure for some people and I am wasting my time...
  • Re: Dashboard Tray
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 21 Dec 2004 11:50:00 -0500
    ...I suspect it was a case of using up what they > had left at the end of production but who knows. > > Mark > > jbange wrote...
  • Re: FS jumpseat sidepanel covers
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Wed, 30 Mar 2005 23:55:04 -0500
    ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From: "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES...
  • 85 westy water pump replacement w/ a/c and power steering----- done
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Wed, 16 Mar 2005 12:49:56 -0800
    ...No aluminum was removed-perfect weld match to old aluminum.JB weld keeps me on the road! The basic instructions that I downloaded (Tom...
  • FS: 2.1L engine and parts for sale...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:08:14 EDT
    ...some corrosion damage on sealing surface but can be fixed with JB weld. $30 That is all the H2O Vanagon stuff. I also have...
  • Re: top speed?
    Historical mailing list - Rodrigo Bonilla Soto (Direcspicer)
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 10:54:52 -0600
    ...Jere Hawn [mailto:jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET] Enviado el: Lunes, 29 de Octubre de 2001 10:10 p.m. Para: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Asunto...
  • Re: Weak..... so weak
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:20:31 -0400
    ...YMMV, Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 9:28 PM...
  • Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:43:01 -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: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:07:49 EDT
    ...You have to fix that ! Not easy but can be done with JB weld and masking tape as a dam. Then sand flat with...
  • Electrical short in lights
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Sep 1995 12:44:06 -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 \/ \/
  • Coolant Level Sensor: modify & install
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Fri, 3 Dec 1999 22:30:05 -0800
    ...Fill the cavity with epoxy (JB Weld), let it cure & install per 2) below; 2) With a new o ring, a little silicon grease...
  • Re: EMT (electrical conduit) for transitions in Vanagon cooling system? (engine conversion)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:10:28 -0700
    ...On 4/10/08, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > Anyone had good results (i.e. no leaks!) using EMT? > > > > > The PO of my...
  • Re: Solved; OIL warning light up
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:32:58 -0700
    ...IMHO. > Ken > 1986 Crewcab ;278k+ miles, original engine > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Friday, July...
  • Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:03:02 -0500
    ...More are better. > >> > >> Angus > >> > >> > >> > On Mar 11, 2016, at 3:43 AM, jbclem <jbclem1@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > >> > > >> > Just to be clear...I don't...
  • Re: Pseudo-Vanagon Syndrome?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:22:34 -0700
    ...On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:59:57 -0400, John Brigstocke > > <jbrig@attglobal.net> wrote: > > > Have 86 Vanagon. > > > Similar problem to yours. Cutouts in...
  • Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:46:56 -0500
    ...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: It's not moving...UGH!!!
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 18:15:12 -0400
    ...rescue/ http://members.home.net/fullmooninjoon/index.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: <JBowen7@aol.com> To: <dcates1@home.com>; <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Sent: Wednesday...
  • Re: price for a tune-up
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 12 Feb 2004 08:43:51 -0800
    ...TJ Anonymous Digest <jbrush@AROS.NET> wrote: I could certainly live without the foul language, and I can say that as a representative of...