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  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:43:48 -0500
    ...Tilt the pipe down and more coolant will flow out. Then > remove the bolts holding the crossover pipe from the bottom of the pump...
  • Re: My Vanagon's Inspection Report
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:31:31 PDT
    ...Recommend all fuel hoses & coolant reservoir tank replaced. > Needs fuel tank crossover pipe, grommets & fuel sender > o-ring. Possible fuel sender leaks. >8. Recommend...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:46:27 -1000
    ...Tilt the pipe down and more coolant will flow out. Then >> remove the bolts holding the crossover pipe from the bottom of the pump...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
    Sat, 19 Aug 2006 19:33:32 -0400
    ...You should be able to get that crossover pipe out without having to mess with the crank pully. I've done this several times...
  • Bar's leak versus other fixes
    Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
    Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:02:22 -0700
    ...Replace the hose or try a good > screw type clamp if it is leaking) or the connections on the metal > crossover pipe on top...
  • Re: Fresh from a Westfalia campout
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Mon, 31 May 2004 15:25:18 EDT
    ...2.that tiny little fuel line--maybe 7mm--that runs from the coolant crossover pipe over the engine to the H bleeder valve on...
  • Re: need a part
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Mon, 20 Sep 2004 09:56:21 -0400
    ...I have the paper tube from the rear crossover to the flap box under the gas tank. I have the plastic crossover that goes...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 22 Sep 2015 21:18:32 -0400
    ...Tilt the pipe down and more coolant will flow out. Then > > remove the bolts holding the crossover pipe from the bottom of the pump...
  • Getting ready for Campbelltown, PA show!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Apr 2000 17:40:46 EDT
    ...First show a small exhaust leak became larger and larger until finally one of my crossover pipes fell off (Harley city! Vroom!). That was...
  • Re: gas overflow
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sun, 27 Oct 2002 21:54:12 -0500
    ...The best bet is to replace all the rubber parts > and the crossover pipe assembly. I think Ken has a kit all made up...
  • Re: Two propane tanks
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:46:38 -0500
    ...would in the Hyena … whenever a butterfly flitters past the > vent-pipe the fridge blows out. > > Yes, it’s time to pull my fridge...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 22 Sep 2015 22:08:07 -0400
    ...Tilt the pipe down and more coolant > will flow out. Then remove the bolts holding the crossover pipe from the bottom of the pump...
  • Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:25:05 -0400
    ...In >2.1 there's no metal crossover pipe just behind the pulley, so the water >pump and alternator bracket bolts are easier to...
  • Re: Gas Vapors
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Tue, 3 Jan 2012 23:06:12 -0500
    ...Gas Vapors >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> A year ago my mechanic and I removed my new gas tank and installed >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> crossover pipe and a seal kit with...
  • Re: On the Road Again - NOT!
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:44:52 -0700
    ...hose fitting on the water pump > inlet pipe, The hose on the t-stat housing, crossover hose, and the housing > itself. A head gasket...
  • Re: Filled gas tank leaking a common prob?
    Historical mailing list - Coddington
    Thu, 21 Jan 1999 16:29:21 -0800
    ...Turned out to be a cracked plastic crossover vent tube on top of the tank. A pain to replace and expensive at the dealer...
  • Re: Exaust Systems
    Historical mailing list - Russell, William
    Tue, 28 May 2002 13:56:00 -0400
    ...really expensive unless you can score the whole system > > used. > > The > > crossover pipe alone is in the 300 dollar range if you can even...
  • Re: Coolant leak update
    Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
    Mon, 31 Jan 2005 10:34:36 -0600
    ...Pump to case, pump hose to head, thermostat housing to pump, thermostat housing itself, hose to themostat housing, crossover pipes from the right side...
  • Re: CAT vs EGR (or both?)
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:09:05 -0700
    ...working now to find all of these parts? >> >> I need a crossover pipe, CAT, and all of the EGR stuff currently. (thats >> whats missing...
  • Re: small coolant hose replacement tips needed
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Sun, 12 Jan 2014 09:47:10 -0800
    ...re asking about a piece of > tubing > > from the top coolant crossover pipe to a plastic fitting that connects > the > > main coolant lines to...
  • Re: Gas Vapors
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 3 Jun 2012 23:57:24 -0400
    ...Gas Vapors > >>> > >>> A year ago my mechanic and I removed my new gas tank and installed > >>> the crossover pipe and a seal kit with...
  • lots of leftovers for sale
    Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
    Thu, 21 Jan 1999 21:44:13 -0600
    ...Rear crossover pipe, NEW, org. VW, 86-91, $150 4 NEW org VW injectors, in the VW box, 86-91, $160 (of course they...
  • Re: [SPAM] Wahhh!!! The flood gates are open - gas everywhere!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:45:58 -0500
    ...Also I'm curious myself, why > that crossover pipe isn't on the tank laying on top, rather than > pulling it > down from the...
  • Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:18:25 -0600
    ...Heater Boxes, cables, flapper valves, ductwork. #2. * Heat shield above the muffler, exhaust crossover pipes or complete exhaust systems. #3. * Drivers side rear corner...
  • Re: Exaust Systems
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 28 May 2002 13:29:37 -0500
    ...really expensive unless you can score the whole system > > > used. > > > The > > > crossover pipe alone is in the 300 dollar range if you can even...
  • Re: Exaust Systems
    Historical mailing list - Russell, William
    Tue, 28 May 2002 10:45:05 -0400
    ...really expensive unless you can score the whole system > used. > The > crossover pipe alone is in the 300 dollar range if you can even...
  • Re: Minor tales of woe/new dead westy (long)
    Historical mailing list - Tim King
    Mon, 27 Sep 1999 12:08:25 -0700
    ...Crossover pipe is trashed (about 90 percent missing). Right side studs > _fell_ out of head, didn't break (Note: VW dealer done heads within...
  • Re: Radiator disappointment
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:49:22 +0000
    ...pipes with SS modern ones, this would also be an excellent opportunity to replace crusty old fuel tank.  And, those janky crossover pipes.  They...
  • Re: On the Road Again - NOT!
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:22:02 -0500
    ...hose fitting on the water pump > inlet pipe, The hose on the t-stat housing, crossover hose, and the housing > itself. A head gasket...
  • Re: small coolant hose replacement tips needed
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Sun, 12 Jan 2014 08:55:52 -0800
    ...re asking about a piece of tubing from the top coolant crossover pipe to a plastic fitting that connects the main coolant lines� to...
  • Found easy coolant leak fix? no one is this lucky
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Sun, 13 May 2001 17:43:56 EDT
    ...I know the hose that connects to the crossover pipe is weeping ever so slightly and has to be replaced. So maybe it's...
  • Re: Gas Vapors
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Wed, 25 May 2011 23:20:18 -0400
    ...Gas Vapors > > A year ago my mechanic and I removed my new gas tank and installed the > crossover pipe and a seal kit with...
  • Vanagon consciousness? Fryday?
    Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
    Fri, 17 Feb 2006 21:46:53 -0500
    ...Its much easier to do since I converted it to a Subaru engine. (No Syncro coolant crossover pipes). But not in a parking lot...
  • Re: Need input on radiator problem
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 23:17:25 -0500
    ...See where the crossover pipe from the right head and that short hose to the left head attaches? The small disc on the t...
  • Operating temperature? (temp gauge needle, etc)
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Sun, 4 May 2008 15:44:25 -0400
    ...coming out of the thermostat housing, and 200-205 at the crossover pipe that goes from the passenger side head into the thermostat housing...
  • Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 00:51:47 -0400
    ...It usually involves the grommets and the > hoses > > > and/or crossover piece. Repair kits are available from > several on > > > line vendors. If you really...
  • Michael's repairs - more info. needed.
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:28:31 -0500
    ...hoses, Pump to head and the one > that is on the crossover pipe behind the crank pulley. Both I made from a > radiator hose...
  • Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 9 Jan 2015 09:58:57 -0700
    & Don't Forget that when putting the GasTank back up into place that the CrossOverPipe has Stuff that it Needs to GoOver so it...
  • Re: major fuel leak
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:59:37 -0500
    ...It may well be that one or both of these screws pierced or abraded the crossover pipes above the tank. Won't know for...
  • Re: Update: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
    Sun, 29 Sep 2002 23:20:24 -0400
    ...you might really want > to check the valve adjustment on it. > > > The exhaust has the EGR pipe hole and a crack along > the crossover...
  • Re: Two propane tanks
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:18:52 -0300
    ...would in the Hyena … whenever a butterfly flitters past the >> vent-pipe the fridge blows out. >> >> Yes, it’s time to pull my fridge...
  • Re: Never attempt a simple fix right before leaving on a trip (long)
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 8 Aug 2015 19:10:58 -0700
    ...a deal) I installed the pump and started to connect the crossover pipe that goes on it, and it was so inaccessible behind the...
  • Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:02:45 -0500
    ...I called my mechanic to get an appt to put that crossover pipe on >next week. I'll have him check the compression too...
  • Re: Dropping the tranny - advice NEEDED
    Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
    Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:20:16 -0800
    ...to slide > the shifter off the nose, right? > > 3) An exhaust crossover pipe overlaps the tranny by about 3". After > unbolting everything, I assume...
  • Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:37:09 -0700
    ...no stupid "H" pipe. > > And... an easy to bleed cooling system. > > And... no stupid cross over pipe (both over the engine and behind the...
  • FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:07:14 -0700
    ...Alpine CD player with remote 4 MB Quartz 6" speakers with crossover in custom rear deck shelf both front captain seats swivel VW Golf...
  • Re: CAT vs EGR (or both?)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:36:50 -0800
    ...working now to find all of these parts? >> >> I need a crossover pipe, CAT, and all of the EGR stuff currently. (thats >> whats missing...
  • Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:37:28 -0700
    ...The lower crossover pipe, that was tough. I finally got it apart that the hose section that joins the two metal pipes by pulling...
  • Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 9 Jan 2015 14:49:42 -0500
    ...My high level workflow plan is: > >>>> > >>>> -drop gas tank > >>>> -install new SS coolant pipes > >>>> -install new cooling hoses, tstat housing, and SS distribution tower...
  • Re: Two propane tanks
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:34:30 -0500
    ...would in the Hyena … whenever a butterfly flitters past the > >> vent-pipe the fridge blows out. > >> > >> Yes, it’s time to pull my fridge...
  • Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 5 Sep 2022 10:53:57 -0400
    ...They can also collapse which causes it to land against the inlet pipe opening limiting the surface area to just that of the pipe...
  • Re: Update: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 29 Sep 2002 22:49:53 -0500
    ...you might really want > > to check the valve adjustment on it. > > > > > The exhaust has the EGR pipe hole and a crack along > > the crossover...
  • Re: FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:20:29 -0400
    ...Alpine CD player with remote > 4 MB Quartz 6" speakers with crossover in custom rear deck shelf > both front captain seats swivel > VW Golf...
  • Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 5 Sep 2022 17:29:43 +0000
    ...They can also collapse which causes it to land against the inlet pipe opening limiting the surface area to just that of the pipe...
  • Re: Two propane tanks
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 12 Jul 2016 14:57:30 -0400
    ...would in the Hyena … whenever a butterfly flitters past the >> vent-pipe the fridge blows out. >> >> Yes, it’s time to pull my fridge...
  • Re: Exhaust Replacement - Aftermarket
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 14 Jul 2003 08:53:16 -0400
    ...S&S.) If you have California Emissions, your van uses a crossover pipe that is no longer available, and takes an 02 sensor which...
  • FIXED (was: Re: Operating temperature? (temp gauge needle, etc))
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Fri, 16 May 2008 00:57:10 -0400
    ...coming out of the thermostat > housing, and 200-205 at the crossover pipe that goes from the passenger side > head into the thermostat housing...
  • Re: Need input on radiator problem
    Historical mailing list - -------------
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 07:19:20 -0500
    ...See where the crossover >pipe from the right head and that short hose to the left head attaches? The >small disc on the t...
  • Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 5 Sep 2022 22:48:45 -0600
    ...They can also collapse which causes it to land against the inlet pipe opening limiting the surface area to just that of the pipe...
  • Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 5 Sep 2022 23:53:16 -0600
    ...They can also collapse which causes it to land against the inlet pipe opening limiting the surface area to just that of the pipe...