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AVP rebuilds and core charges?
Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 14:56:39 -0400
...A good note, I found that JB Weld is indeed a miracle epoxy as it has filled and bonded the crack even on one...
Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 4 Mar 2023 23:12:46 +0000
Still...you can do some kind of hybrid repair. Sure, use some metal of some kind as re-enforcement. The stout JB Weld epoxy...
Re: head gasket replacement time
Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
Tue, 6 Aug 2002 18:53:51 -0500
I did the gasket replacement / JB Weld thing with dealer VW head gaskets when I first rebuilt my engine and it started leaking again...
Re: what to do?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:55:36 -0600
...I JB-welded the heads, no valve job, nothing else at 190K like you. When I got into the engine I saw the the...
Fwd: Window Cranks
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:55:00 -0700
...Before installing, flip them over and fill completely with JB Weld, thus providing the strength they should have had when you bought them. On...
Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
Historical mailing list - Stones
Thu, 2 May 2002 08:56:58 -0400
At 06:52 PM 4/27/02 -0500, Stan wrote: >the little steel balls will fall off ................ >------------------ >Stan - Shot is part of MIG welding...
repeatedly blowing head gasket
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:22:02 -0800
...I use JB Weld. Clean the pitted area with brake cleaner and some sand paper. Fill in the pits with JB Weld and let...
Re: Water pump impeller wore into case
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:04:55 -0500
Fill the pits with JB weld and file or sand the face smooth. I had one that was way worse than that. Jim On...
Re: rapidfix adhesive instead of JB weld ?
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:55:17 -0700
The skeptic in me thinks cyanoacrylate and baking soda. Used by modelers everywhere. Angus Gordon Bainbridge Island WA www.wordless.me On Sun, Jul...
Re: source for replacement fridge fan
Historical mailing list - Kevin Oh
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:24:22 -0400
...To install, I used JB weld to attach the original fan bracket to the new fan housing, which maintains the same position under the...
FU:Oil leak in 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Price
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:08:34 -0700
...I was thinking of slapping some JB weld on the block seam. Any suggestions? ken ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Sent via the iGlide WebMail system
Re: Tire Technology vs Actual weight of loaded Van
Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
Thu, 6 Oct 2005 14:57:35 -0700
...or permanently repairing water coolant lines with a quick coat of JB weld, and POR -15. Your an absolute genius." This from the fellow...
How to tighten up the cig lighter socket?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:20:02 -0600
...And, other than buttressing around the inside of the dash with JB weld or some similar mess, what can be done to steady the...
Re: drips of antifreeze off head
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 1 Jan 2013 14:13:54 -0800
...so I can't attest to the properties of it. > The JB weld is being used to replace lost metal and make a smooth...
JB Weld Status Report
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 11 Aug 1997 12:37:32
...about a year and a half ago i repaired my corroded heads using JB Weld (see the FAQ in the archives). several others have...
Re: HEAD SURVEY
Historical mailing list - coyote
Sun, 12 Apr 1998 12:39:23 -0700
...I personally am >interested in the luck people have had with JB weld as a rerpair ... as >it seems to address all the theories...
Re: Replacement Wiper Arms?
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:42:55 -0500
I used JB Weld to build up the inner wall just a little. I then used a round file to even it out and...
Re: cylinder head drain plug
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 17:51:42 -0800
...What I will try, if I have > to > go back in there, is RTV in the groove, followed up with JB Weld stick > over...
Bentley says nada about the water pump ?!
Historical mailing list - Dave L
Fri, 28 Jul 2000 14:41:59 -0400
...I remember some posts about the water pump eating into the block and having to fix it with JB Weld. If the gauges are...
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...
Re:Head Gaskets are Shot
Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
Sat, 1 Feb 1997 21:32:05 -0600
...As noted, filling the pits with JB Weld is a good solution. There are some good directions for doing the job in the archives...
Re: What damage to expect when waterpump blows?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:20:56 -0400
...Not to worry,cause I think this dosent matter,but a JB weld stick can fill this in.Water pump replacement in a 1...
Re: Whining about head gaskets
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:09:52 -0700
Many have had good "luck" filling in pitting with JB weld, making new or rebuilt heads unnecessary. I hang my head in shame that...
Re: spark plug blow out
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Thu, 30 May 2002 10:05:22 -0700
...Well, I JB welded that sucker back in, that lasted about 9 months. Ii re-JB Welded it back in and I am going...
Re: holes
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:23:15 -0400
...So, I don't want to weld- >> burns >> > the >> > paint on the back side I can't reach. >> > I tried JB Weld, but it...
Re: Fridge flue vent cover
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:02:34 -0500
...overlapped and JB Welded it. Now it's a really snug fit and works great. I put the JB Welded spot at the bottom...
Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 08:24:36 -0400
...I could easily enough pull the FLAPS tee and throw > some JB weld on the end and drill it out. > > And if so in...
Re: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Fri, 6 Aug 1999 09:02:39 -0400
Jason, "demineralized" water or "distilled" water is what you want. The "purified" water may still be loaded with calcium and phosphates. Larry "Jason M...
Re: In vehicle head gasket fix!!!!
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 1 Mar 2003 17:58:39 EST
In a message dated 3/1/03 5:20:51 PM, killer_jupiter@hotmail.com writes: << tube of JB Weld >> I thought you were...
wasserboxer exhaust repair
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 17 Jul 1995 20:36:30 CST6CDT
...oh, i've tried the JB Weld stuff too, it just can't stand the heat. so, don't despair completely-- weld 'dem cracks...
Re: Broken plastic parts
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Sep 2020 22:54:53 +0000
...otherwise here's how I repair broken screw holders - put on the screws as far as you can - put JB Plastic Weld around the...
Re: quick and dirty head swap
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 22 May 2013 08:29:50 -0700
...Aside from JB weld, the gasket set ( http://www.busdepot.com/025198009b ) - is there anything else good to have on hand? Tom
Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 15:08:07 EST
I found JBWeld to soften and swell after exposure to antifreeze ; maybe this is why it works well for head repair. I attempted temporary...
Re: fuel system expansion tanks
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:19:31 -0400
...what is the best adhesive for this >task? I would try JB Weld, applied liberally to the outside of the connection. Be careful not...
Re: Freeze plug leaks oil
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:37:12 -0700
...time to do just that - check 'em out and slather some JB Weld on 'em. If you're real paranoid (occasionally I am), if...
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: water pump replacement
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 15:30:23 -0400
...in the hottest weather.I repaired mine with , what else, but jb weld. Ta Da!!!!I sanded the aluminum surface till rough, and then...
Re: JB Weld exhaust studs?...
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Wed, 22 May 2002 22:15:46 EDT
In a message dated 5/22/02 3:40:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: > I like to tap them out...
Re: 82 Coolant Tank retrofit help
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:56:22 -0800
...Now it's > tape > masked for a controlled clean patch. > > I've got fresh JB Weld on hand. I will now do a thin...
Re: Win some and loose some VW emblem success.
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:03:11 -0400
JB weld is a very handy thing. That and clear silicone can get you out of many jams. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 10:52:17 -0800
...with no leaks; (2) How soon are they likely to fail; (3) Will a preemptive repair using JB weld and new gaskets last as...
Re: Which head gasket goop do you swear by???
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sat, 7 May 2016 13:18:38 -0700
...I haven't bothered with JB Weld on minor pitting, I just let the Right Stuff fill them when the head is installed. Disclaimer...
Re: Dipstick tube loose, how to fix?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Aug 2010 23:59:21 -0400
...I n the past I've just cleaned the area as best I can and dabbed some JB Weld about the tube base. Any...
anyone have experience using a stinger on their vanagon?
Historical mailing list - gary
Mon, 1 Mar 2004 19:46:30 -0500
...I have a small pinhole leak on the exaust manifold which was JB Welded so I probably need to think of replacing the exaust...
FS - Instrument cluster from my '88 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Doug
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:50:28 -0400
...Perfect working order, even the lights! All four mounting slots unbroken, but the PO fixed several tach and speedo housing corners with JB weld...
Help and advice requested on engine case bolts
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:00:28 -0700
...studs back in? Or can you weld material in and rethread them in? Can you JB Weld them in and will it hold? Thanks...
H2O Head pitting repair
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 25 Mar 1996 16:31:56 CST6CDT
...5- mix up a small batch of JB Weld. start filling in the pits. work the JB Weld into the pits with a toothpick...
Digifant high idle problem finally solved!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 23:13:57 -0700
...out came the JB weld and I sparingly filled in the valley with this neat stuff. When installing it ( I used a plastic wire...
Re: Gizmo purpose revealed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 5 Jul 2017 16:36:33 -0700
...The metal cup for the magnet makes it nice but even jb weld to glue magnet to a stick would do it.
2.1 head repair?
Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 06:30:47 -0800
...Has anyone ever used JB Weld to fill in the pits on the head surface? I know this isn't as good as a...
Re: cracked right side case...i'm in TROUBLE! (was crank pulley bolt...argh!)
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Tue, 31 Jan 2006 15:19:10 -0500
...next question do you have a drummel tool to clean the aluminum so you can apply a small amount of JB weld. I use...
Rear view mirror
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:29:51 EST
...I filed the parts and assembled it with JB Weld. I tidied it up and painted it to match and replaced it. It works...
Re: leaky head gasket question again
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 3 Apr 2002 05:40:37 EST
In a message dated 4/2/2002 10:55:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > JB Weld in the head...
Re: Throttle Body Problems
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:37:41 -0500
...BTW-priced a new one at dealer for Sounds like a job for filled epoxy (JB-Weld?) and a little machine work? d David...
WTB: Sliding Door handle
Historical mailing list - Shawn
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 03:33:17 -0500
...Well, I'd better go get the JB weld out and get something that will hold until I can find a replacement. Thanks Shawn...
Need a fuel expansion tank
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 10:46:29 -0500
...tank, the nipple ripped partially and is barely hanging on with jb weld and tape. So obviously I need to replace the tank ASAP...
Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 4 Mar 2023 20:32:17 -0800
...The stout JB Weld epoxy will pull it all > >> together. Yes, we all totally understand about nickel-size corner > broken > >> off. So, you need...
Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:10:41 -0800
...after 15-25 years, its inevitable. >> >>they can be repaired easily with JB weld or plastic weld epoxy. >> >>i remove the speedo or tach...
Re: Freeze plug leaks oil
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:47:27 -0700
...Put a gob of JB Weld on it all around, plastered it shut. I'm sure, that will do it. Did you mean, to...
Re: '84 Sliding door handle
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Wed, 30 May 2001 08:22:23 -0500
The recommendation I had previously posted was to cut the tip off the longer handle and use JB Weld to fill the end of...