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• Re: WTB jump seat parts
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:08:24 -0500
  I've re-welded about a dozen of these. Actually I've brazed then back together. Unlike a steel weld, brass will flow across...
• Re: Welding a bell housing????
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 10:19:50 EST
  In a message dated 1/14/01 2:38:51 AM, reid@DCCNET.COM writes: << A Bell housing can be welded. It is tricky...
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:09:48 -0600
  ...Any disadvantages > to his suggested route of welding the Cat to the muffler, other than > the obvious future disassembly problems? Also is he right...
• Re: Bumper repairs, fibreglass
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:53:55 -0700
  ...I Bremmelled off the bolt and then BJ welded a new nut in place. >> OK, Ed. You really must have fried some brain cells...
• Re: MIG welder advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 08:07:53 CST6CDT
  ...the "Weld Pac" units in the Lincoln line are their bottom line and i would go up a few steps, tho their cost almost...
• exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:39:40 -0800
  ...When I started to wire brush it (hoping the rest of the nut would disintegrate leaving the harder stud in tact, nice shiny welds...
• Re: spot weld broke on power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:51:39 -0700
  ...Caveat to the emptor On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 4:26 AM, G-Reg <sorkilmo@gmail.com> wrote: > Spot welds broke on a...
• Re: Welding stainless exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:11:43 EDT
  ...Chris, any welding shop can do this. Nothing special. In fact stainless is very easy to weld as there is no rust to deal...
• Re: Syncro Gas/FuelTank material
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 10:32:37 -0500
  ...Plastic welding is best. Glues do not really hold long-term on polyethylene. One video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtig_iWahD8...
• Re: holes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:48:53 -0700
  ...Welding where you can't paint the backside is verbotten of course , ( nice to see you wanting to do it right ) JB weld.. very...
• Re: Can a used gas tank be safely welded
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 00:41:44 -0500
  I had a friend that does lots of welding try to weld shut some pin pricks in a tank. He *SCRUBBED* the tanks clean...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 21:42:49 -0600
  ...They have only a couple of pinch welds, under the window moldings. There are a couple of manufacturers (Fuzor, and Duramix) of body panel...
• Seat
  Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 07:55:00 EST
  ...have this welded to your replacement seat then you can do every thing out side then no inside cutting or welding. Where i led...
• recorded long term success of JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 07:52:35 -0500
  ...Head treatment for pitting - recorded long term success of JB Weld > IMHO, the JB Weld serves very little purpose when doing the "cheap fix...
• Re: Series resistance unti question
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:55:17 -0500
  I find splitting them carefully with a razor knife and then just using a soldering iron to "plastic weld" them back together. Since doing...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:48:52 -0700
  ...Put that on your list of things > to buy, it will make welding a lot easier. > > If you are using a 110 volt welder...
• Re: Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 19:42:10 -0800
  ...I'd probably weld a plate on one side. Not too thick, eight inch is too thick I think, about half that. weld on...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 12:50:41 -0600
  Most machine shops have a welder, probably do it for under 10 bucks or even free? Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy On...
• Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:50:12 -0700
  Here's another tip - make sure the welder is plugged directly into the wall socket and not on a long extension cord. I went...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:05:54 -0800
  ...The tubing welds are still holding fine, just won't please any welding instructors.. now it's less of an issue too as the...
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  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:29:23 -0600
  Well I know it's not welding, but a meltable adhesive that sticks to aluminum. I was just wondering if it could be used...
• Re: Transmission housing corrosion and (separate question) asbestos ;~(
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 07:49:31 -0500
  ...I've done extensive welding on then. not a problem. Eric David Brodbeck wrote: >On Wednesday 14 January 2004 10:54 pm, Herr Wibo...
• JB WELD HEADS?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Feb 1997 08:04:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...I would like to know who out there has tried repairing heads with the JB Weld method and how long does this repair last...
• Re: removing engine studs: more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 17:58:21 -0400
  ...If you want to do the weld thing yourself, I suggest a small MIG welder. Works great in cramped quarters, requires little skill. And...
• Re: exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:30:50 -0700
  Whats the condition of your exhaust headers? If its anything less than awesome....I'd say cut through the weld, cut through the flange...
• J.B. Weld Head Repair
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 18:35:45 -0800
  ...Any indication the JB weld damages the gasket (due to uneven surface, etc.). How thick do you put it on and how do you...
• Re: recorded long term success of JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 08:49:51 -0500
  I use JB weld to fix pitting on the case (where the head gasket slides on). Many people focus on the heads and overlook...
• Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:27:57 -0800
  ...The shifter! > > > > > > I only ground that weld because it was preventing the spring from > > > compressing and blocking the proper placement of the retaining collar...
• Coolant leak from the engine!
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:42:06 -0700
  ...It appears to be on a welded seam under behind a bolted-on metal panel close to the oil filter. The drip amount is...
• Re: Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 22:14:53 -0800
  ...So far, the plan is to make a moon shaped piece to correct the hole, weld that to the plate, then weld that "new...
• Re: Clutch Cross-shaft Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 11:26:39 -0700
  I never even had noticed how those arms are welded only partially to the cross shaft until I heard about the 'full welded' version...
• If your building a dune buggy this is a big help.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:05:46 -0500
  ...All of the welding equipment was sold off but I've still got this little item. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Air Cooled ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET...
• Re: Welding vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:28:39 -0400
  ...Any pro body shop should be able to take care of this job for you if you have zero background in welding. -craig On...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 17:19:38 EDT
  ...Were the new bushings spot welded in place? Or just pressed in place? Question two: could the spot weld have broken loose on one...
• Re: front seat swivel removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:02:42 -0500
  ...You only cut the welds loose on one side of each seat and then you can just mark the other side to establish a...
• Re: Windshield Frame Rust
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:27:05 -0400
  ...A skilled welder can MIG-weld sheet metal without warping, especially in small areas. The windshield rust described may be an unimportant area, strength...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 30 May 2000 02:45:40 -0700
  ...Linear is much easier to weld. Seelye and Draeder make excellent plastic welders. The Draeder is a hand held heat gun looking unit with...
• Re: Vanagon welding and Argon prices
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:31:00 -0800
  The welding shop down the way pays like $10 a year for tank rental, which I would call reasonable.� Do you have a deposit...
• Welding gas tanks (was Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:31:14 EDT
  ...take a vanagon gas tank (empty and dry) and cut > it > > open at the perimeter of the "saddle" and weld in metal to bridge...
• Re: Bumper build, swing away tire carrier progress
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:21:35 -0800
  Hi, My welding in amateurish. Sometimes I get it right, sometimes not so good. If you can't be consistent then... :) But I do...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 May 2011 19:48:28 -0700
  "tack welded the new parts just for the halibut" cute .. must mean 'for he hell of it' . like it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n...
• Re: Welded a receiver hitch to my drawbar
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 18 May 2007 06:23:20 -0700
  ...I welded the receiver to the top of the drawbar and tacked in a thick angle brace to keep it from flexing. It sticks...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:50:25 -0700
  ...sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year >I wonder how many upper control arm bushings are being damaged during spot > welding? > > I've...
• Re: Syncro Gas/FuelTank material
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 13:59:02 -0500
  I have been experimenting with plastic welding for the first time during the past week. Being a serious cheapskate I got the HF tool...
• Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:25:29 EST
  ...Meanwhile, you can have any good welding shop familiar with the welding of stainless steel tack weld the cracked bracket either installed or off...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:35:23 -0500
  ...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: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:40:46 -0600
  To DIY you'll need a grinder a welder and a press or access to one,lower ball joints are pressed into the spindles...
• Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:17:17 -0400
  ...When I get back to welding again it will be with that in mind. That and how to get, and gauge, good penetration. It...
• Re: 86 Vanagon Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 18:48:47 -0600
  > Does anyone have any experience with Copper radiators with welded > tanks and in particular, is there any problem with running a copper > radiator with...
• Re: Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:47:34 -0400
  ...They should have the press and welder to be able to do the job right. And they don't usually charge a lot if...
• Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:45:32 -0400
  ...I can weld 1/4 inch steel all day long with my 120V Lincoln Electric MIG with adequate penetration. And Neil- judging by the...
• Muffker weld- non Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:15:42 -0400
  My daughter needs a new flex joint welded into her exhaust on her 2004 Golf. Any recommendations on shops in the Santa Clara- San...
• Re: JB weld on coolant expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Fri, 2 May 2003 15:52:07 -0400
  I drove around with a cracked expansion tank patched with JB weld for several years (also a 1983.5). Come to think of it...
• Re: plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:15:35 -0500
  ...I will check out the JB Weld thanks. While JB Weld is wonderful stuff, it doesn't work well where there is stress. If...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 11:48:30 -0800
  ...The fender was welded at the A pillar and bottom. In the last minor collision I had with a honda that ran a stop...
• Re: Vanagon welding and Argon prices
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:09:44 -0800
  I'm not paying any yearly rental fee on any of the 3 welding tanks I use, one of which is Argon/CO2 I...
• swival seat mechanisms for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 02:38:24 EDT
  ...this is the WHOLE swival mechanism - cut off of a vanagon westy, at the welds. not just the top part. includes: -swival seat base...
• [subaruvanagon] Re: manifold crack
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 23:34:44 EDT
  ...Possibly metal embrittlement from the welding? Anyway Hobert (KEP) will replace the manifold with a better system for $40. JC [text/html]
• Fwd: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 01:51:25 -0400
  ...MIG welding. > > > > What kind of wire welder did you end up getting? I guess a lot of us > > are looking and brands/numbers are...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:18:47 -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...