Date:         Tue, 21 May 2002 11:31:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Garske <mjgarske@ATTBI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Garske <mjgarske@ATTBI.COM>
Organization: NW Resourcer (www.nwresource.com)
Subject:      Re: JB Weld exhaust studs?...
Comments: To: Richard Bias <rbias@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I tried to repair a header flange on an old Alfa of mine with JB weld.
It sure looked pretty until I actually tried to use the car and the JB
weld incinerated in clouds of smoke.
It's not for extremely high temp applications.  Although there may be
some newer products that are high temp.

                                                                                Mike Garske

Richard Bias wrote:
>
> Good afternoon All,
>   I am interested in knowing if anyone has "JB Weld"ed their exhaust studs
> (permanently) into their heads?  I am looking to replace the rear header
> pipe on my 85 GL (164K miles) and I know the last time I was there, the stud
> in the holes had alot of play in them.  The holes in the heads have become
> sloppy and almost countersunk.  There are not too many threads for the stud
> to grab anymore so I am going to JB them in.  Any warnings or words of
> advice against?
>   By the way, Tyson, John, Bud and William (in that order), I regret to
> inform you that I am taking the Van off the market for know.  My wife really
> doesn't want me to sell it (I was pleasantly surprised by this one) and I
> need it to use to finish a project on my house.  I am sorry.  If in the
> future we decide to sell I will contact you first.  Thank you for all of
> your time and concern.
>
>   Richard and Annemarie
>   85 GL "Buba"
>
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