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• Re: saga water pump 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 4 May 2006 11:10:43 -0400
  ...You should be able to remove that pipe without removing the pump, though I don't remember if there was much play in it...
• Re: More Gas Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:42:34 -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: Water pump?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 15:49:04 -0800
  ...This includes filling and bleeding the > cooling system. > > A leak at the crossover pipe is usually a bad gasket, bent flange or > cracked or...
• Re: !#?*@? Exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jul 1995 11:37:33 -0400
  Thanks to all who responded with suggestions on what to do about the hard to find exhaust crossover pipe on my '80 Vanagon. Do...
• Re: Gas Tank Leak!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:17:57 -0500
  ...We have a kit that has all of the hoses and seals in kit form for $54 without the plastic crossover pipe. If you...
• Re: T-Pipe at the gas intake
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 11:49:44 -0700
  Not sure what you are referring to as the T-pipe, but this leaking fuel on fill-up and/or venting vapors is a...
• Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:56:13 -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...
• !#?*@? Exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 11:27:36 -0400
  ...I guess this time I better fix it for good, right? Yeah, right! The crossover pipe that attaches to the heat exchangers and hooks...
• Re: I'm back and loving it...but smell gas in the front...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:24:11 -0700
  ...I found the firewall hose completely discoed and repaired. > Five or more years ago I replaced the crossover pipes and resealed the expansion tanks...
• Re: Paulchen Racks Paucity
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 21:38:25 -0600
  ...get one on an airplane (and I've brought bumpers, exhaust crossover pipes, dashboards, Westy footstools, Westfalia towbars). Shipping is gonna be a major...
• Update - Air Cooled parts- Last chance, Location Added
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 21:20:42 -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: More Gas Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:39:29 -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...
• '80 exhaust (California vs. Standard)
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:37:51 -0500
  ...I pulled the exhaust system to examine/fix a small hole in the crossover pipe and noticed that the whole exhaust system is about...
• Re: painting exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 18 May 2003 11:30:15 -0700
  My new $58.00 bug pack muffler rusted the exposed steel pipes in three days. The paint burned off after my first 30 mile...
• Leaking automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 10:22:54 -0500
  ...However when the transmission is very hot, a massive ATF leak occurs in the torque housing, leaking down on the forward crossover exhaust pipe...
• Re: exhaust studs/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 08:24:12 -0800
  ...and a pipe wrench but the other (#4) required head removal and a machine shop.� Since there's a crossover pipe connecting #1 and...
• WTB: Air-cooled engine compartment seal
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:37:33 -0400
  ...No mid-pipe, crossover, etc. I assume it is >> from a Bus, and I really would like to get ahold of a new >> replacement...
• Re: FUEL TANK
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:35:06 -0500
  ...00:44, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> CAN THE TANK CROSSOVER PIPE ON TOP OF THE TANK BE CHANGED >>> WITHOUT HAVING TO REMOVE...
• Gas Tank is In!!(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:38:38 -0600
  ...Did the overflow pipe first, but the slack in the crossover pipe now was severely restricted( in the future, I would buy more hose...
• Re: UPDATE #1: Vanagon auxiliary fuel tank build
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:55:55 -0800
  I really don't want to modify my OE tank.� Also big pipe gravity feeding the aux tank would only work on a Syncro...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:47:07 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > When replacing the crossover pipe seals, it's WAY easier to install the > grommet (seal) into the hole first, then...
• Re: Fuel Hose Replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:10:04 -0700
  ...steel pipes/nylon stuff with fuel hose, I see 8 clamps needed for hoses to/from the expansion tanks, crossover pipe and pipes on...
• 1.9 parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - McBryde, Connor
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:30:33 -0800
  ...this includes the long rubber lines from the plastic hard lines to the waterpump, all waterpump hoses, crossover pipe hoses, and the hoses attached...
• Re: fuel tank sealing
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:22:41 -0800
  ...While getting > the tank out, I broke one of the white "T" things that connect the > crossover pipe. I know I need to replace...
• Cold blooded
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 18:23:09 -0800
  ...The engine will get warm to the touch, but the "crossover pipes" stay cold, and the heater blows cold air. The only thing I...
• Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 19:47:26 -0500
  ...At the moment I am planning to just remove the front crossover pipe > and > therefore dealing with only half the fasteners. > > I may try...
• Re: 80 Vanagon Camper Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 15:18:52 -0400
  ...Replacing all the rubber gaskets on the crossover pipe, vent pipe, filler pipe, always a good idea, or at least lubing them with some...
• Re: At the pump fueling issue - solved
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:54:40 -0500
  ...At the pump fueling issue > > > > > > > > Is your fill pipe one with the ball check on the end? The cage may be bent or collapsed...
• Re: [Marvel Mystery Oil Muffler Warning...]
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 19:04:41 -0500
  ...gone > and the > mufler has now separated itself from the crossover / straight pipe. > > Nothing looks broken, just some bolts that are rusted closed... I...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 09:43:07 -0700
  ...The crossover pipe was > > completely broken.. > > > > Now, off to get some frozen yogurt and go shopping at REI for some > > camping gear! > > > >
• Re: Cooling hoses and what else?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 11:17:55 EST
  ...The weakest point in my opinion is the small diameter (7mm?) hose hook up that runs a hose over to the metal crossover pipe...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 22 May 2007 23:27:48 +0000
  ...One tip, you might want to leave one end of the crossover pipe not set in the grommet until you are installing the tank...
• Re: UPDATE #1: Vanagon auxiliary fuel tank build
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:49:37 -0500
  ...For diesels frothing could be a problem, of course, unless there's a really big connector pipe and/or big breathers. Filling my diesel...
• FS '82 Air cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - David L Chasteen
  Wed, 5 May 1999 17:18:33 -0500
  ...Exterior Dents Some Surface rust Canvas needs to be replaced Gas tank crossover pipe leaks Clutch master cylinder leaks Front windshield cracked Starter is...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:00:19 -0700
  ...Crossover Breather (VWG/Airhead made in-house) http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8869 3 Breather Grommets (VWG/Airhead made) http://www...
• Re: FUEL TANK
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:10:24 -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: Trailer hitch, other Parts For Sale...
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 10:00:12 -1000
  ...1.9L Waterboxer flywheel Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, cat. convertor,tailpipe. 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. Chrome...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons (clarification)
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:09:40 -0600
  Will this system work on air cooled models?and if so does it eliminate the crossover pipe? TIA Rob Wright 82 westy KENWILFY@AOL...
• 80 Vanagon - Exhaust/Shifter/Sanity
  Historical mailing list - M LaMuniere
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 14:52:35 PDT
  ...Of course, the crossover pipe is no longer availabe via VW either. Again, anyone wanting to part with an exhaust system for my 2...
• Need "obsolete" and rare bleeder for 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 21:32:17 EDT
  ...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: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino Sr
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:09:51 -0400
  And as I have said before, it is essential for proper clog-free venting, the crossover tube must be above the coolant lines and...
• FS: 2.1L engine from 1987 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 2 May 2005 13:04:42 -0400
  ...022 ECU and idle stabilizer control unit; Syncro specific steel coolant crossover pipes; power steering pump, reservoir, and original hoses; A.C. compressor and...
• Re: Exhausting Problem
  Historical mailing list
  22 May 97 07:56:24 PDT
  ...1) top bolt - nearly impossible to turn (clearance > problemns - any suggestions?) This joint has studs mounted in the crossover pipe at the rear. The...
• Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 22:37:43 -0700
  ...At the moment I am planning to just remove the front crossover pipe and > therefore dealing with only half the fasteners. > > I may try...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw - PROBLEM SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:07:43 -0800
  ...I > managed to avoid opening the AFM for now. > > The crossover pipe will be replaced as soon as I can afford it, I plan...
• Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:03:50 -0400
  ...have access to a spare ECU?* Have you wiggled the heater crossover pipe to check for a pulled-out stud (mine was the single...
• Re: Newb Gets Hosed -- Coolant Pipes Retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sat, 13 Jun 2020 16:01:13 -0400
  ...Newb Gets Hosed -- Coolant Pipes Retrofit > > > > That 130 hose is the hardest working hose in a 2.1 van. > > > > It attaches right to the...
• Re: Getting at a bolt
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 17:59:48 -0700
  ...I don't have the CA exhaust, but I think the nut you are talking about is on the top stud from the crossover...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:09:00 -0500
  ...In fact, why > not replace the entire plastic crossover pipe with metal line? I > don't normally try to out-think the engineers but...
• Replacing Gas Tank Cross-Over Pipe on 84
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 08:50:14 -0700
  ...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: [T2] Re: Empi vs. Bugpack merged aftermarket exhaust for 77 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:50:10 -0800
  ...got the more convoluted > crossover-pipe system due to the federal requirement for a CAT. It will > indeed FAR outlast any of the aftermarket...
• Re: !#?*@? Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 11:40:45 -0400
  ...I guess this time I better fix it for good, right? Yeah, right! The crossover pipe that attaches to the heat exchangers and hooks...
• 2.1 crossover tube questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 10:47:15 -0500
  ...bolts to the head, then connects to a longer length of pipe that leads to the water pump with a short segment of rubber...
• Re: '88 Exhaust help
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 15:49:03 -0700
  ...it this time last year, the flanges of the two header crossover pipes met the collector flange at a slight V angle. I was...
• Re: '80 exhaust (California vs. Standard)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:30:29 -0500
  ...I pulled the exhaust system to examine/fix > a small hole in the crossover pipe and noticed that the whole exhaust system > is about...
• Minor tales of woe/new dead westy (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 16:19:16 -0700
  ...Another couple hours later, the crossover pipe decides to leave the van. The van got LOUD, but was still running -- considering that I was...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:08:48 -0800
  Tabe - 8)Yep, it's for the Water Pump 10) Fuel Pump Base Gasket - Carb Models in Europe 11) Yep, Coolant Crossover Pipe Gaskets...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw - PROBLEM SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:01:44 -0800
  ...I > > managed to avoid opening the AFM for now. > > > > The crossover pipe will be replaced as soon as I can afford it, I plan...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 19:44:33 -0800
  ...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: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:17:44 -0600
  One of the vendors, I don't remember which, offers the crossover vent piece in aluminum, which should be superior to the original plastic...