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• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 22:20:05 -0400
  What kind of lube? neil n wrote: > On 4/8/10, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > > >> When replacing the crossover pipe seals, it...
• EGR Filter (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Ra�l Barreras
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 20:51:32 -0400
  ...A previous owner welded the tube from the EGR filter to the Crossover pipe. The whole system from the crossover pipe to the tailpipe...
• FUEL TANK
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:44:03 -0600
  CAN THE TANK CROSSOVER PIPE ON TOP OF THE TANK BE CHANGED WITHOUT HAVING TO REMOVE THE TANK?
• Gas tank install tips PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:14:22 -0700
  ...I learned: Crossover (pics below) goes over everything. Including the e brake cable. Here's how I did it. Slid pipe over the stuff...
• 86 syncro exhaust y-pipe bolts/washers?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Thaxter
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 18:20:11 -0400
  ...Now my rear crossover pipe is cracked off at the flange on the cylinder head. I asked at the dealer about the spring and...
• Exhaust don't fit.
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:32:45 -0800
  ...The system that was on this van was the one with the crossover pipe and cat (US federal style). I brought the van from...
• Syncro coolant hose size - thermo to crossover
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 08:47:50 -0700
  ...It is the hose that goes from the thermostat to the crossover pipes. The van to NAPA hose conversion URL does not list this...
• Question for the catalytic converter experts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 15:49:40 -0700
  ...For my Federal vehicle I purchased and installed a Bus Depot exhaust crossover pipe and water-cooled catalytic converter and muffler. (For anybody contemplating...
• Looking for rear crossover exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 10:34:06 -0700
  For a syncro. If anyone (preferably on the west coast) has a cheap one, holler. Thanks, Tim Seattle, Wa.
• Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:56:39 -0500
  Got to drop the tank, install new hardware, crossover pipe and new seals. Any estimates on cost of the job or time it takes?
• Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 22 May 2007 19:49:30 -0500
  ...Cheers, mordo On 5/22/07, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > On mine the crossover pipe had a crack and one grommet that...
• Another Exhausting Question!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 17:24:49 -0700
  ...so now I need to actually add a port in the crossover pipe. None of the auto parts stores around here have a weld...
• attn Canadians
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 20:10:10 -0500
  ...collector pipe, connecting pipe, and gaskets $159.95 including shipping front crossover pipe, non-syncro, $119.95 including shipping front crossover pipe, SYNCRO, $159...
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:13:43 -0500
  ...Crossover Pipe HELP! > Hello all! > > Enjoying my new-to-me '84 thoroughly. I really do appreciate all of the > information I have gotten from...
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:47:49 -0500
  ...Crossover Pipe HELP! ::: :::If we're going after parts scalpers now, I doubt Bob would even make the :::long list. Bob helps keep this...
• Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:57:45 -0700
  The crossover pipe is secured to the body? I didn't see that on my '81 but then maybe someone removed it? Is this...
• Oil pump removal question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 18:25:56 -0700
  Can the oil pump on a 2.1 be removed and replaced without removing the water pump crossover pipe and avoiding opening the cooling...
• Re: WTB: 81 Federal Emissions Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 13:18:39 EDT
  i have a crossover pipe and cat. in excellent cond from a 78 westy 2.0L w/ calif. emissions if that helps... chris [text...
• Re: T-Pipe at the gas intake
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 11:09:14 -0800
  ...Overflow Crossover If you are talking about the plastic crossover piece with the little plastic 'Y' shaped fittings at each end, there is a...
• Re: Exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:31:28 -0700
  ...Stylianides, PhD" <gstylia@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > It looks like studs work better when it comes to > positioning the crossover pipes. In the process, I...
• Re: yellow water pump seal? yellow oring where does it go?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:37:06 -0800
  ...When you take the crossover pipe out you'll see the o-ring. >Changing out the water pump on an 83 1.9L yellow...
• Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 13:46:24 -0700
  ...The crossover pipe was completely broken.. Now, off to get some frozen yogurt and go shopping at REI for some camping gear!
• Re: emergency--gasoline leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 27 May 2000 12:53:47 -0400
  ...Put the new gas lines onto the crossover pipe fitting BEFORE you install the crossover pipe. It is hell to do it after. 3...
• for sale-aftermarket exhaust for air cooled
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 15:15:55 -0400
  >Just in case anybody is interested- I have an aftermarket crossover pipe >that used to be on my 81 and should fit all air...
• Re: '80 Vanagon exhaust system
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Mar 1996 08:10:59 -0600 (CST)
  ...However, a check with the dealer indicates >that the crossover pipe is no longer available. I called Bus Boys and they no >longer have...
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:36:44 -0800
  If we're going after parts scalpers now, I doubt Bob would even make the long list. Bob helps keep this list and our...
• FS Heater Parts Air Cooled Pictutre posted
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 10:33:59 -0600
  ...2 Cal only crossover pipes. Stan ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com
• CA '80 exhaust - thanks
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 08:40:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...Mike Catlin offered me a used 'spare' crossover pipe that was missing one stud (and the threads in the hole) on the right side...
• Exhaust pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Fri, 4 Jul 1997 11:43:36 -0500
  I just replaced my front crossover pipe and it smells awful, I think it = is the paint burning off the pipe, it is a...
• Operating Temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 12:38:34 EDT
  ...Crossover Pipe: 199 deg Engine case from underneath (near the center) as high as 210 deg Radiator, top passenger side, 180 Radiator, near fan...
• Exhaust pipe gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Tue, 2 May 2000 10:55:58 -0700
  I've got a new crossover pipe (exhaust pipe left: Bentley), and catalytic converter coming from The Bus Depot. I haven't performed exhaust...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 09:59:08 -0500
  ...came as black crossover, stainless cat., stainless muffler (I think as it has not degraded) and a grey tail pipe. As I started getting...
• Re: 83 x-over or collector pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sun, 1 Dec 1996 22:31:21 -0800 (PST)
  ...the Westy air-cooled Federal model > Westy? That's called the crossover pipe. As far as I know, VWofA no longer makes this part...
• WTB - upper coolant crossover pipe - 1.9L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 23 May 2005 13:22:37 -0400
  On the eternal subject of cooling your wasserboxer: ! spotted a pinhole leak in the upper coolant crossover pipe on my 1.9, this is...
• Need opinions on exhaust work... 86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 21:02:25 -0400
  ...What do folks think I ought to replace? Obviously the cat and rear crossover pipe. The other pipes seem good but then I would...
• Re: EGR Filter (82 Westy) LONG
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 22:16:13 -0400
  ...A previous owner welded the tube from the EGR filter to the Crossover pipe. The whole system from the crossover pipe to the tailpipe...
• Re: Coolant pipe connection
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:25:03 -0700
  ...pipe" I thought he > was talking about that small hose from the bleeder on the big hose > connector to the heater crossover pipe that...
• Re: Instructions for reinstalling gas tank in 84 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 20:17:31 -0800
  ...tank in an 84 >camper? The problem lies with the plastic crossover pipe at the top of the >tank. It goes through a strap...
• Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Fri, 26 May 2000 08:58:12 CDT
  ...Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector pipe, and cat. convertor. 2.1 crossover pipes, collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. 3. Radiator grilles-- lower and...
• Gas tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:32:59 -0400
  ...what if all crossover exhaust pih pss - try again - d*mn editor - does anybody know if all crossover exhaust pipes are the same for...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:26:16 -0400
  For the crossover pipe you really want the allen socket. Yes a 2omm will work fine. For the large pipe for a 25mm. Dennis...
• Re: passing CA emissions?
  Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 13:47:12 -0700
  ...The pipe I thought was supposed to go to an EGR filter appears to be a connection from the crossover pipe to the left...
• If you ever have a water pump changing party,ya can b sure no one will come
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 14:50:02 -0800
  ...Can any one tell me if I can reuse that plastic o-ring on the upper water crossover pipe?Cant find a new one...
• Re: Oil pump removal question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 18:57:30 -0700
  ...oil pump on a 2.1 be removed and replaced without removing the water > pump crossover pipe and avoiding opening the cooling system? > > > > Stuart
• Thanks to all
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 22:41:35 -0500
  A special thanks to all who replied to my request for information on the fuel tank crossover pipe problem. Will try and respond to...
• How to tighten loose alternator bracket?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:21:10 -0400
  ...What wrench/approach do I need to get bolt tightened without need to remove crossover pipe? John Macon, GA '84 7-passenger
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 10:34:02 -0500
  ...and dipped in an epoxy mix, then painted) That is THE Crossover metal tube on 1.9L, it's the only one... This tube...
• Re: Fill fuel above 7/8 - overlows?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 18:13:42 -0700
  ...It turned out that the crossover pipe, a t-shaped affair with fittings on both ends, had been installed incorrectly in relation to the...
• Re: WANTED: Aircooled Vanagon Exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 10:29:04 -0700
  There are two different crossover pipes used, a California Model and a Federal Model. Need to know that to get the RIGHT one. Once...
• Re: Exhaust Parts -- Aftermarket sources?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 14:23:43 EDT
  ...weekend a 1inch -square section of the crossover pipe blew out...the sides > of the pipe are just too corroded to hold in the...
• Re: front exhaust crossover pipe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 07:02:40 EDT
  ...VANAGON.COM writes: > I'm looking for a used front crossover exhaust pipe for a 85 1.9 > vanagon. If you have one let...
• Re: Looking for rear crossover exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 17:45:21 -0400
  > For a syncro. If anyone (preferably on the west coast) has a cheap one, > holler. New is only $109 thru me. Frankly, considering how...
• Re: passing CA emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 16:07:47 -0500
  ...The pipe I thought was supposed to go to an EGR filter appears to be a connection from the crossover pipe to the left...
• Re: Exhaust don't fit.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:15:10 -0500
  ...The system that was on this van was the one with the crossover pipe and cat (US federal style). I brought the van from...
• Re: How to tighten loose alternator bracket?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:19:31 -0400
  You need to remove the crossover pipe. You need to find out why it loosened. Most likely bad hardware. Nut and stud are PC...
• aircooled exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 18:32:53 -0700
  ...I have studs for the crossover pipe flanges. Should I put them in with Loktite or something like that? Or just screw them in...
• Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 18:09:40 -0400
  At 05:45 PM 8/4/2008 -0400, David Beierl wrote: >coolant crossover pipe is bolted to a little M6 stud rising from the...
• Re: Fwd: Re: 86 GL - Gas Tank Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tim Wise
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 10:24:15 -0500
  ...I just replaced the "crossover pipe" on my 87 van with help from the archives for this mailing list. One of the Y plugs...
• Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:52:43 -0500
  ...The crossover pipe is broken at the end! And I know that they are currently unavailable from several sources. Including VW, as I called...
• Re: 72-74 exhaust on an 80-83 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 20:03:12 EST
  ...74 buses fit on 80-83 > vanagons? > > the 76-79 muffler will work on the aircooled vanagon but the crossover pipes is different chris