In a message dated 19/12/2006 12:07:47 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Sure i  could have replaced both of the "Y"'s and the crossover tube,
but my tube  was fine, and i took the advice of Kim and took it a step
further. Behold,  the custom machined replacement part. Fits perfect,
should work fine.  Cost....nothing.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/phishman068/album?.dir=4d86re2&.src=ph&store=&pr
odid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/phishman068/my_photos%3furlhint=ac
tn,del%253as,1%253af,0

I  figure...thick machined Brass is slightly stronger than 20 year old
cold  thin plastic right?

Kim, thanks for this !  I vote this the best  repair project of the week !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa  Valley
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