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Subject:Re: MAPP for brazing? (repair enlarged hole in Vanagon clutch pedal)
From:neil
Date:Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:47:32 -0700

Hey thanks for offer.

Just managed to braze (brass) with CrappyTire Brazing Kit. Took a
while, but it worked.

It was for an enlarged hole that accepts pin to connect clutch MC clevis.

Neil.

On 3/24/07, Gary Lee www.vwrack.com <gary2a@telus.net> wrote:
> >Yah, if I was set up for welding, I would consider doing that.
>
> >Another lister mentioned muffler shop.
>
> >I'll check it out.
>
> >Thanks
>
> On 3/23/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> > There is no substitute for an oxy-acetylene torch and a #2  tip.
> > Sign a lease for the tanks or make friends with your friendly
> > neighbourhood
> > welding/muffler shop.
> >
>
> I don't know what this thread is about, but I do welding for local Vanagon
> owners for free.
> TIG - stainless, aluminum.  Or plain old carbon steel.
>
> People can ship stuff to me if they like, but that's probably not cost
> effective.
>
> I'm in Calgary, Alberta.  Don't know where you are.
>
> Gary Lee
> www.vwrack.com
>

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