It is the pipe that starts from your front manifold and crosses from right to left and the pipe continues to the back where it bends down to connect to your CAT converter. Hope that helps.
On the lower intake by the crossover pipe for the exhaust
Is the engine a 3.1? If so it is easist to remove the crossover pipe, then the thermostat housing.
if its got the 2.4, its not so bad, on a 3.4 such as in the Grand Am GT, its underneath the crossover pipe for the exhaust, and you need to remove the whole shebang just to swap the t-stat out.
it is on the driver's side of the vehicle behind the exhaust crossover pipe. follow the radiator hose from the radiator to the engine on the driver's side. removal of the crossover pipe would be best but it can be down without removing the crossover pipe. if you choose not to remove the crossover pipe, it will be considerably harder. you will have to use a cresent ( adjustable) wrench to loosen the bolts on the thermostat housing and you will not be able to see the bottom bolt or gasket. you will be working blind.
in back of head firewall side close to crossover pipe fo exahst. it has a green wire
To remove the crossover pipe on a 2001 Pontiac Montana, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the battery. Then, locate the pipe connecting the exhaust manifolds, and remove any bolts or clamps securing it in place. You may need to detach any associated components, such as heat shields, for better access. Finally, carefully pull the crossover pipe out from its position, taking care not to damage surrounding components.
The crossover pipes on a 7.3 ford diesel engine are the pipes connecting the exhaust manifolds to the turbo compressor inlet.
To remove the heat shield and amp crossover pipe on a 2004 Chevy Venture, start by safely lifting the vehicle and securing it on jack stands. Remove any bolts or fasteners securing the heat shield, typically using a socket or wrench. Next, detach the crossover pipe by loosening the clamps or bolts that connect it to the exhaust system and carefully pull it away. Ensure you have replacement gaskets if necessary, and reassemble everything securely after completing your work.
They are in the exhaust pipe on either sides of the catalytic converter or converters.
No they can have a crossover pipe joining both sides together. Then one pipe running back the auto.
information you can find all says to remove the crossover pipe, but i have found it is much easier to remove the throttle body instead.
head gaskets are probably bad and leaking oil onto crossover pipe .