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  • Re: Remember those converter thieves?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sat, 1 Oct 2011 13:57:37 -0600
    ...I had isolated my exhaust leak to the collector where the front crossover pipe joins it. Began the task of removing the old system...
  • Westy single center seat, AC, other Parts For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
    Sun, 12 Aug 2001 02:36:10 -0700
    ...Waterboxer flywheel $50 Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes and collector $125, catalytic converter for above $50 2.1 cast iron collector (connects header...
  • FS 75-78 Bus Parts
    Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
    Wed, 21 Aug 2002 19:00:15 -0500
    Complete exhaust systen with crossover both heater boxes, both headder pipes with both good U bends (no muffler) Price $120.00 Heater flappers with...
  • Re: Lowering Cooling Sys pressure
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Mon, 3 May 1999 15:27:58 -0700
    ...In a Syncro the two radiator pipes have to come up to > the > > > >engine > > > > > > compartment on the right side and the "crossover" through metal...
  • Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:40:00 -0400
    ...o-ring cooling crossover tube In a message dated 9/3/05 8:07:19 PM, lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET writes: << Disagree. When I installed...
  • Re: fuel tank sealing
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 17 Dec 2006 10:39:39 -0700
    ...While getting > the tank out, I broke one of the white "T" things that connect the > crossover pipe. I know I need to replace...
  • Re: replacing gas tank crossover tubes
    Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:39:05 -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: fuel tank sealing
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:49:38 -0500
    ...While getting > > the tank out, I broke one of the white "T" things that connect the > > crossover pipe. I know I need to replace...
  • Air Cooled parts- Last chance
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:37:23 -0500
    ...Tranny, Heater Boxes, Crossover pipe, rear bumper, engine, FI system. Everything else is there and If I don't have to hold, clean it...
  • Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:13:37 -0700
    ...They >>can really gettcha. > > OH YES! And one sneaky place, on the 1.9 anyway, is where the coolant > crossover pipe is bolted to...
  • Burping gas tank filler problem solved!!
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 26 Jun 2001 16:54:53 -0500
    ...Now when I did the Wilfy fix for the crossover pipe, I vaguely remember putting a "dab" of rtv to help seal the nipple...
  • Re: Burping gas tank filler problem solved!!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 26 Jun 2001 15:47:16 -0700
    ...Now when I did > the Wilfy fix for the crossover pipe, I vaguely remember putting a "dab" of > rtv to help seal the nipple...
  • Re: Head (gasket) question
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:55:29 -0700
    ...You'll probably want to replace the yellow o-ring that fits on the end of the crossover pipe which carries coolant to the...
  • Re: Water pump?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:25:45 -0500
    ...A leak at the crossover pipe is usually a bad gasket, bent flange or cracked or rusted-pitted pipe. The proper way to get...
  • Re: Wheres Waldo (EGR or no EGR)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 6 Dec 2003 20:50:08 -0500
    ...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: Fuel Tank Replaced..
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 4 Apr 2016 16:24:51 +0000
    ...The crossover pipe was > > completely broken.. > > > > Now, off to get some frozen yogurt and go shopping at REI for some > camping > > gear! > > >
  • Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:08:01 -0700
    ...crossover pipe, thereby cooling the mixture. > > Accordingly, I installed an 18mm spark plug "anti-fouling" device in the > exhaust in the crossover pipe. The...
  • Clunking gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 25 Sep 2001 17:38:17 -0500
    ...Tank fills up just fine, not belching of gas, and the crossover pipe and grommets are maybe 6 mo. old. I'm going to...
  • Re: Exaust Systems
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 27 May 2002 22:43:29 -0500
    ...before you start buying. #1) Heat Exchangers $199.00 each #2) Crossover Pipe $229.00 or more #3) Catylitic Converter $120 - 159 #4) Muffler...
  • Re: Re.Spillage when filling the gas
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 11:27:52 EDT
    ...Replaced crossover pipe, grommets, hoses a la > Wilfy kit. Smell went away, but a couple tanks of gas later the filler pipe > belching started...
  • Re: Need "obsolete" and rare bleeder for 83.5
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Mon, 7 Aug 2000 20:50:32 -0500
    ...lack of a better term--flow and return?) > to the crossover metal pipe and I guess lets the air purge into the expansion > tank...
  • Re: replacing gas tank crossover tubes
    Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 09:05:34 -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: Oil Pump Replacement.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 5 Nov 2015 22:05:30 -0500
    ...You will need to remove the rear engine carrier and the mounting bracket, the water pump crossover pipe and the crankshaft pulley. To get...
  • Re: reinstalling gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 4 Feb 2007 07:02:32 EST
    ...I installed the grommets in the tank, the crossover tube to the chassis, mounted up the tank, then pushed the crossover pipe connectors through...
  • Re: More Gas Leak
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:26:46 -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...
  • Re: If you ever have a water pump changing party,ya can b sure no one will come
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:14:07 -0500
    ...I can reuse that plastic o-ring on the upper water >crossover pipe?Cant find a new one anywhere , or any vendor who knows...
  • Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 4 Apr 2016 09:42:13 -0700
    ...The crossover pipe was > completely broken.. > > Now, off to get some frozen yogurt and go shopping at REI for some > camping gear! >
  • I'm back and loving it...but smell gas in the front...
    Historical mailing list - Fjazzbass
    Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:36:41 -0400
    ...Five or more years ago I replaced the crossover pipes and resealed the expansion tanks...bought the kit. I am wondering if its time...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:56:13 -0600
    ...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: '88 Exhaust help
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:23:12 -0700
    Mine was like this when I replaced it this time last year, the flanges of the two header crossover pipes met the collector flange...
  • Re: fuel tank source
    Historical mailing list - Greg S
    Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:10:27 -0400
    ...They also sell a reseal kit with the crossover pipe included. Greg S. 87' Wolfsburg Hardtop Ottawa ON On Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at...
  • Calif Smog Issues
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:07:23 -0700
    ...I'd installed an O2 sensor in the crossover pipe but was getting very funky readings from the sensor so after failing Smog I...
  • Re: FW: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:41:09 -0400
    ...Keep in mind that the crossover pipe is secured to the body in the > middle with a single screw and hook. > > Yeah I thought...
  • Re: FW: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:57:24 -0700
    ...Keep in mind that the crossover pipe is secured to the body in the >> middle with a single screw and hook. >> >> > Yeah I thought...
  • Parts for Sale
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Sat, 19 May 2001 03:20:12 CDT
    ...1.9L Waterboxer flywheel Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, cat. convertor. Also 2.1 crossover pipes and collector. Chrome front bumper Good...
  • parts are parts?
    Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
    Fri, 9 Oct 1998 13:09:25 -0400
    ...comment from another air-cooled owner who posted requesting an exhaust crossover pipe, the same part I had problems finding for our 82. I...
  • Re: fuel tank seals
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 7 Jul 2012 21:52:53 -0700
    ...I'm not pointing fingers, but maybe the mechanic dropped the tank far enough that the crossover pipe came loose? This pipe is installed...
  • Re: UPDATE #1: Vanagon auxiliary fuel tank build
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:40:17 +1300
    ...For diesels frothing could be a problem, of course, unless there's a really big connector pipe and/or big breathers. Filling my diesel...
  • Rust factors was..POR-15
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 13:23:23 -0800
    ...The last thing to rust out is the down or crossover pipe. They may crack (bad motor mounts), but very seldom rust out. Has...
  • '73 Westy parts - want list
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 02 May 1996 10:34:48 -0400
    ...Pop-top canvas, Cot/hammock, Vent tube from sink to roof, crossover pipe under sink to drivers door, Hold down rubbers for pop-top...
  • Re: gutless AND unreliable...
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 15:54:24 -0500
    ...The exhaust crossover pipes have rotted through more times than I can count, but that's the salt's fault, not the WBX's...
  • Re: Remember those converter thieves?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 1 Oct 2011 13:54:03 -0700
    ...I had isolated my exhaust leak to the collector where the front crossover pipe joins it. Began the task of removing the old system...
  • Replacing Gas Tank Cross-Over Pipe on 84 Vanagon - Without Removing the Gas Tank!
    Historical mailing list - George Averill
    Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:54:07 -0400
    ...the crossover pipe.) 9. Use hands and/or small pry bar to pop out the plastic fittings on the cross-over pipe that go...
  • Re: Exhaust Pipe Q?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:05:57 EDT
    ...is there a certain configuration of the studs/nuts and bolts that hold the crossover pipes on the cylinders? Right now, Cylinder #1 has...
  • What is lurking under you fuel expansion tank?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sat, 27 Jul 2002 20:48:16 EDT
    ...fit into the grommet, the pipe seemed too short, well it turned out that I had the crossover pipe on backwards... I just bent...
  • Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw - PROBLEM SOLVED
    Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
    Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:03:58 -0800
    ...The crossover pipe will be replaced as soon as I can afford it, I plan to just swap out the whole system in front...
  • Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
    Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino Sr
    Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:03:47 -0400
    ...Just finished doing mine with a crossover pipe from Airhead parts. It's nice to finally be able to top off my tank again...
  • Ryan - 2 Gas Tank - 1 (seal replacement)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:55:38 +0000
    ...I save the old crossover pipe as it was in pretty good shape (same w/ filler grommet). Ryan _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft�s...
  • EGR Filter
    Historical mailing list
    01 Aug 96 11:09:29 PDT
    ...I have the crossover pipe and a supposedly functioning EGR valve. Any bits and pieces laying around or sources for inexpensive parts? I know...
  • Re: Question about removing fuel tank
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 11 Aug 2012 09:15:24 -0700
    ...The crossover pipe is above the radiator hoses/pipes so it has to be removed to drop the tank. You might save a nickel...
  • Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
    Wed, 8 Sep 2004 04:21:06 -0500
    ...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: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:23:54 -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...
  • value of 87 Vanagon (non-camper) ?
    Historical mailing list - k1cajun
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 07:47:57 -0600
    ...It has an exhaust leak which I traced to the flange on the front crossover pipe where it joins the collector pipe. He was...
  • Re: passing CA emissions?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Fri, 3 Sep 2004 17:18:52 -0700
    ...I have a > few holes in the crossover pipe as well, but maybe between that and the > hole for the EGR, enough exhaust gets...
  • Trailer Hitch, diesel oil pick-up, other Parts for Sale
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Sun, 10 Jun 2001 02:44:46 CDT
    ...50 Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes and collector $125, catalytic converter for above $50 2.1 crossover pipes and collector $135 Chrome front...
  • Head (gasket) question
    Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
    Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:09:48 -0700
    ...Anyhow, I have the exhaust system completely off and took off the bolts that hold the the crossover pipe to the right head. On...
  • Re: oxygen sensor on CAT?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 18:21:36 -0500
    ...be a threaded hole on >the end that connects to the crossover pipe, but in the ETKA software and my >bentley I cannot find...
  • T-Pipe at the gas intake?
    Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
    Fri, 30 Dec 2005 13:06:06 -0600
    ...T-Pipe at the gas intake Not sure what you are referring to as the T-pipe, but this leaking fuel on fill-up...
  • replacing the waterpump, opportunity to replace hoses
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Wed, 30 Oct 2002 12:12:24 -0800
    ...In the case of the crossover water pipe I would go with the screw clamps using a clamp that will accept a socket.. I...
  • Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:29:17 -0500
    ...I believe the crossover pipe must be bought separately from the reseal kit, and that it is available in aluminum to get away from...