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  • Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 07:04:17 CDT
    ...1.9L Waterboxer flywheel and Air Flow Meter Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, cat. convertor,tailpipe 2.1 crossover pipes and collector...
  • Need your opinions: stainless exhaust opportunity
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 18 Feb 2000 19:40:54 -0500
    I have the opportunity to import '86-up crossover pipes (header pipes) in stainless steel, from a well established and reputable manufacturer. Price would...
  • Vanagon coolant hoses!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Jan 1996 12:37:13 -0500
    ...251-121-072 37.00 Bottom/right of thermostat housing to lower crossover pipe. Used part of a (E)71228 that cost $15.99...
  • More Gas Leak
    Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
    Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:39:49 -0700
    ...how often does the crossover pipe need replacing? Is it >a really good idea to replace it just because the tank is off and...
  • WANTED: Aircooled Vanagon Exhaust parts
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Tue, 5 Jul 2011 09:19:18 -0600
    ...Does anyone know a place that could make the custom crossover pipe or know where I might acquire a suitable set up. Here in...
  • Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 19:14:33 -0700
    ...Accordingly, I installed an 18mm spark plug "anti-fouling" device in the exhaust in the crossover pipe. The only thing is, since the anti...
  • Re: FUEL TANK
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:05:39 -0600
    ...00:44, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > CAN THE TANK CROSSOVER PIPE ON TOP OF THE TANK BE CHANGED > > WITHOUT HAVING TO REMOVE...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:20:43 -0500
    ...Picked up a replacement crossover pipe. This afternoon, Matt Lester, a friend and Subiegon driver came over. We attemped on more time to remove...
  • Re: Fuel tank ??
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:54:27 -0500
    ...There are return lines which go bad, plastic pieces which break, a crossover pipe, and various grommets. Not wanting to do the job again...
  • Exhaust system
    Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
    Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:10:57 -0700
    ...I removed the crossover pipes� studs from the cylinder heads. I had to wrestle with one of them, but the others came off easily...
  • Westy Center Single Seat, Trailer hitch, Mud flaps, Diesel exhaust system, etc. For Sale
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Sun, 18 Jun 2000 06:30:24 CDT
    ...1.9L Waterboxer flywheel Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, cat. convertor, tailpipe. 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. Radiator...
  • Running hot Update. How hot should it be
    Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
    Sun, 7 Apr 2002 18:57:58 EDT
    ...The crossover coolant pipe was at 199 degrees, the top passenger side of the radiator was at 185ish, and the best reading I got...
  • Re: Gas tank fittings
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 14:31:36 -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...
  • STAINLESS STEEL Exhaust is HERE!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 15 May 2000 10:20:05 -0400
    I now have STAINLESS STEEL header (crossover) pipes for 2.1 liter, 2 wheel drive Vanagons! These are true 409 stainless construction, and priced...
  • Re: WANTED: Aircooled Vanagon Exhaust parts
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Tue, 5 Jul 2011 11:55:29 -0600
    ...from VW. (IE the cossover pipe). � Does anyone know a place >> that could make the �custom crossover pipe or know where I might >> acquire...
  • Re: jbweld on exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
    Sun, 31 Dec 2000 19:55:34 -0800
    I tried JB Quick Weld on the exhaust crossover pipes or the header. A terrible smell came from it. The hole came back. Alan...
  • Re: Why remove the crankshaft pulley?
    Historical mailing list - Dave C
    Mon, 24 Apr 2000 16:57:26 -0400
    ...TIA, John '84 Westy John, I replaced that crossover pipe this past January without removing that ole' pulley. It was a real B*@$H...
  • 1.9L engine parts
    Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
    Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:46:03 -0500
    ...Includes waterpump hoses, crossover pipe hoses as well. All new engine belts, spares never installed. All new metric rubber fuel hoses on engine; injectors...
  • Re: Coolant Hoses (was Coolant - What color?)
    Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
    Tue, 9 Dec 1997 02:38:48 EST
    ...251-121-072 37.00 Bottom/right of thermostat housing to lower crossover pipe. Used part of a (E)71228 that cost $15.99...
  • Cooling hoses: generic
    Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
    Tue, 20 Apr 1999 00:58:37 -0400
    ...251-121-072 37.00 Bottom/right of thermostat housing to lower crossover pipe. Used part of a (E)71228 that cost $15.99...
  • Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 12 Nov 2005 22:34:21 -0500
    ...The kit I got had the new crossover pipe. I thought the same thing: my old one looks fine, why did I pay $30...
  • Re: Fuel tank
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:15:24 -0400
    ...04:57: > > Got to drop the tank, install new hardware, crossover pipe and new seals. > Any estimates on cost of the job or time...
  • Re: Gas Tank Fix - Update - Video
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:38:45 -0400
    ...things when I realized 24 hours before the job that my crossover pipe looked way more complicated than need be and turned out to...
  • O2 Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Ra�l Barreras
    Thu, 4 Nov 1999 22:25:36 -0500
    ...Apparently, the hole needs to be drilled in the Crossover Pipe. I wish to know the location in which the whole should go. TIA...
  • Coolant hoses for 87 Syncro
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Oct 1996 20:58:35 -0500
    ...251-121-072 37.00 Bottom/right of thermostat housing to lower crossover pipe. Used part of a (E)71228 that cost $15.99...
  • Re: FW: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:51:29 -0700
    ...On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Neil, the crossover pipe goes over the coolant pipes...
  • Re: FUEL TANK
    Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
    Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:26:03 -0600
    ...00:44, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > CAN THE TANK CROSSOVER PIPE ON TOP OF THE TANK BE CHANGED > WITHOUT HAVING TO REMOVE...
  • Re: How do I get this EGR filter on???
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 16:53:03 -0700
    ...Someone had put a very funky replacement on the "donor" engine for the port off the crossover pipe, but the crossover pipe itself looked...
  • Re: How I Closed Down A Gas Station Today
    Historical mailing list - t
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:01:30 -0700
    ...There are no clamps on that crossover pipe. If you try and pull it apart, you will destroy it. It probably came off at...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:54:39 -0500
    ...Picked up a > replacement crossover pipe. This afternoon, Matt Lester, a friend and > Subiegon driver came over. We attemped on more time to remove...
  • reinstalling gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Sat, 3 Feb 2007 17:24:19 -0800
    ...I installed the grommets in the tank, the crossover tube to the chassis, mounted up the tank, then pushed the crossover pipe connectors through...
  • Parts For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Sat, 6 May 2000 02:09:50 CDT
    ...Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, and cat. convertor. 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. 4. Radiator grilles-- lower and...
  • Operating Tempertures anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:33:24 EDT
    ...I am getting near 200 degrees in the crossover pipe, and have measured the bottom fins of the block at as high as 210...
  • Re: Waterpump replacement on '84 Westy 1.9L: 2 Questions
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 31 May 2001 19:31:14 -0700
    The crossover pipe uses a 25mm yellow o-ring. You MUST use the correct part, since it's made of a very soft and...
  • Re: Wheres Waldo (EGR or no EGR)
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Sat, 6 Dec 2003 14:23:04 -0800
    ...I spent a wad of cash on a new EGR filter and crossover pipe to get this system up and running again. Since I...
  • Re: Need crossover pipe for air-cooled Vanagon exhaust.
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Mon, 22 Jul 2002 19:53:07 -0600
    I >writes: >> You still have to pass a vehicle that old?!?! Ontario has an >> exemption after 20 years: In Utah, it doesn't matter...
  • Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 23:09:15 -0800
    ...crossover pipe, thereby cooling the mixture. > > Accordingly, I installed an 18mm spark plug "anti-fouling" device in the > exhaust in the crossover pipe. The...
  • Re: Auxillary heater part needed
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 13:55:11 EST
    In a message dated 1/30/01 8:53:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM writes: > It is the "crossover " pipe...
  • Re: Napa hoses for SYNCRO
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Sat, 1 May 1999 13:43:52 -0700
    ...251-121-072 37.00 Bottom/right of thermostat housing to lower crossover pipe. Used part of a (E)71228 that cost $15.99...
  • Re: Muffler Parts
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Fri, 24 May 2002 16:22:01 -0400
    ...For the crossover tube to the exhaust fitting, this means two gaskets. From the crossover to the catalytic converter, one gasket. Another from the...
  • Re: exhaust pipes
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Thu, 9 Dec 1999 12:44:35 -0800
    ...Dealer price was a horrendous $25, but much cheaper than a replacement for a cracked crossover pipe, doncha think? dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel...
  • Re: WANTED: Aircooled Vanagon Exhaust parts
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 5 Jul 2011 10:51:27 -0700
    ...Aircooled Vanagon Exhaust parts There are two different crossover pipes used, a California Model and a Federal Model. Need to know that to get...
  • Re: Gas tank fittings
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 21:41:57 -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: Parting out 1980-1991 Vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 2 Mar 1997 22:20:58 -0900
    ...What do you have in the way of exhaust crossover pipe and/or outside sliding door handle for an '82 Vanagon? Love, Miz Lotus...
  • 2.1 to 1.9 oil cooler retrofit design Q (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:15:49 -0800
    ...This might effectively eliminate the crossover pipe altogether. 2) install an auto tranny coolant bleeder H-pipe (the one mounted to the fire wall...
  • Re: replacing gas tank crossover tubes
    Historical mailing list - Boroko
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 01:41:37 -0700
    ...replacing gas tank crossover tubes > Listees, > > Sometime this month Vanagonite told of replacing the gas tank crossover > tubes without dropping the tank. I can...
  • Re: Gas tank fittings
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:43:29 -0600
    ...what if all crossover exhaust pih > > pss - try again - d*mn editor - does anybody know if all > crossover exhaust pipes are the same for...
  • 87 syncro: replacing exhaust components
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 10 May 1997 09:41:21 -0700
    ...Bentley doesn't show it, but I've heard that the crossover pipe is specific to the syncro and very difficult to locate. Can...
  • FS 1987 VANAGON SYNCRO GL
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 14:22:40 -0400
    ...BRAKES & ROTORS, NEW STERING RODS, NEW EXHAUST, NEW CAT CONVERT, NEW CROSSOVER PIPES, 2 SETS WHEELS,CARAT ALLOYS & STEEL, NO LEAKS, RUNS GREAT, LOOKS...
  • Re: Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:38:22 -0700
    ...http://www.vmautohaus.com/company.php And crossover pipe. Possibly their last one. (this was a while ago) Van-cafe and/or Go Westy...
  • Auxillary heater part needed
    Historical mailing list - Tarheel
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 08:53:47 -0500
    ...It is the "crossover " pipe that goes between the 2 heat exchangers...the accordion tubes connect to it. What makes it different than the...
  • Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:59:32 -0400
    ...hole, and a hose clamp to secure the whole thing including crossover pipe together. Had to tighten the clamp a little after ten years...
  • Re: Fuel tank and sending unit
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:07:52 -0600
    ...Don't forget the new seals and crossover pipe! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf ...
  • Fuel Line Sizes
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Sat, 22 Jun 2002 11:27:01 -0400
    When my gas tank was out, the mechanic replaced the crossover T pipe and lines, but not the small vent lines that come off...
  • Re: How do I get this EGR filter on???
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:54:25 -0500
    ...Someone had put a very > funky > replacement on the "donor" engine for the port off the crossover > pipe, but > the crossover pipe itself looked...
  • Re: Fuel tank cross over
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 7 Jun 2012 12:37:46 -0400
    It goes up and over the coolant pipes. I know folks who ran it under purposely and as far as I know they haven...
  • Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 24 Jun 2006 18:26:52 -0700
    > My 3M tells me > the hottest pipe from the water pump to the thermostat housing is only > 196F Is that the large-diameter metal...
  • Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:40:04 -0500
    ...The fuel crossover pipe is broken at > the end! And I know that they are currently unavailable from > several sources. Including VW, as I...
  • Re: 87 syncro: replacing exhaust components
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 May 1997 23:20:07 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Bentley doesn't show it, but I've heard that the crossover pipe is specific to the syncro and very difficult to locate. Can...
  • Re: Need your opinions: stainless exhaust opportunity
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sat, 19 Feb 2000 00:43:42 -0500
    ...Depot wrote: > I have the opportunity to import '86-up crossover pipes (header pipes) in > stainless steel, from a well established and reputable manufacturer...