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• How long should fuel tank grommets last? (a little long)
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:33:41 -0500
  ...Mainly the breather grommets, filler neck seal and fuel tank sending unit O-ring. Other receipts are for vast a arrays of fuel lines...
• Re: Vanagon fuel leak
  Historical mailing list
  28 Mar 97 05:17:26 PST
  ...The earlier ones had a rubber grommet and an inline connector to the hose. The inline connector protruded into the tank through the grommet...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:26:54 -0500
  ...Both fuel expansion tank gravity vent valve grommets were so dry and hard they split in half. The bottom half of each grommet was...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2001 (#2001-246)
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 23:07:59 -0600
  ...Also remove them and check the grommet seal on top. The grommets on mine were hardened and cracked, letting water in when it spashed...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:34:33 -0400
  When replacing the crossover pipe seals, it's WAY easier to install the grommet (seal) into the hole first, then push the pipe fitting...
• Re: Team effort, vanagon NLA part
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:20:36 -0400
  ...https://www.vanagain.com/shop/rear-hatch-grommet-tube-for-rear-washer-hose-on-all-vanagon On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 10:14...
• I'm in trouble again....fuel tank leak
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:04:36 -0500
  ...I could feel gasoline around the tank grommet that is just beneath the drivers seat. As this is the highest point on that side...
• Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:59:57 -0600
  To make everything more or less bullet proof, I would rig a grommet in the existing hole and then go to NAPA or your...
• Re: PVC pipe awning trick
  Historical mailing list - Rusty VanBondo
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 12:59:31 -0700
  ...The pipe does not come in contqct with the grommets. grommet | --V---\ O <- pipe with cut out at the six oclock posn. \--------------------------------- <- tarp || -------\ || \/ <- raingutter...
• Re: Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:46:25 -0400
  ...If you need a tank definitely also get the grommets. If I could figure it out by touch you will have no trouble. Inspect...
• gas tank and jump seat questions
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 08:30:54 -0800
  ...1) Can the large grommet between the gas tank and the neck of the filler tube be replaced without dropping the gas tank? (I...
• Ryan - 2 Gas Tank - 1 (seal replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:55:38 +0000
  ...Two of the old grommets were all gummy and tore up, one was intact. If I could offer any tips it would be to...
• Re: Fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 07:26:06 -0400
  ...There are three small rubber grommets, the fuel sender gasket, and the big fuel filler grommet. If I can find my receipts I'll...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:20:16 -0500
  The Diesel fuel may have something to do with the grommet breaking down inside the tank when I thought it was on top somewhere...
• Re: replacing fuel tank - Using different filler neck
  Historical mailing list - Jason Weisberger
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:42:37 -0700
  ...There is a >> grommet >>> you can get that enables you to add a narrower filler tube from a later >>> model that has the "floaty...
• Re: New filler tube in, grommets and gas line replaced, still smell gas....
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 26 May 2012 07:34:31 -0400
  ...the top, joining the plastic gizmo's that plug into the grommets in top of the tank. That cross-over vent/ evap line is...
• Re: Leaky Master Brake Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 14:49:54 -0700
  When I had this problem,the cause were the grommets that the reservoir sits in. Drain reservoir,put lots of rags under master brake...
• Re: vanagon to Westphalia mud Phlap
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 08:23:03 -0700
  ...How do I locate the > holes for the grommets, which accept the pins on the mud flaps. I'd really > like to do this...
• speaking of parts failing too soon,
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:27:45 -0600
  ...This winter I had to do the reseal again, the tank was leaking at two of the grommets and from all the hoses associated...
• sliding door handle grommet needed
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:29:59 -0400
  Hi all A bit ago while surfing the Samba I saw a Sliding door handle grommet sold new. Does anyone know where to get...
• Re: Gas tank install driving me nuts!! - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 05:45:38 -0800
  ...Is this off? The filler grommet is brand new. Should I go back and use the old grommet?? Man, I went to my local...
• Re: Grommet for fuel hole in fire wall
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:49:25 -0400
  ...Robert NY On Jun 3, 2009, at 10:05 PM, Robert Fisher wrote: > I was in Autozone looking for a PVC grommet that would...
• Re: firewall plastic fitting/grommet
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:12:14 -0400
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• Re: FUEL TANK
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:35:06 -0500
  ...But it will not be easy and you have the chance of loosing the old grommets into the tank. And, as you know I...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:40:29 +0000
  Ken is right, about the plastic tank grommets - mine were toast! I did not bother pulling the sender though, but yes, you want to...
• Re: Shop experience gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 13:52:45 -0400
  ...point that the grommets connect to the tank it's rusted". > I said " you mean there is nothing for grommets to hold to". > He...
• Re: Driver's side fuel expansion tank rollover valve nipple orientation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 12 Nov 2017 11:14:00 -0700
  ...Got new grommet, but not sure which direction the tubing is supposed > to be routed. > > If I'm looking at the tank from the...
• Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 22 May 2011 18:06:19 -0400
  ...He used some special RTV silicone on all the rubber grommets before installing it. Now it's a year later and the smell of...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:50:10 -0500
  ...Why make two connections, when you can run the line through a grommet placed in the hole, leaving no place for a leak to...
• Re: Grommet for fuel hole in fire wall
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 23:36:45 -0400
  ...little �loose, so no forces can generate on it. � - - � , FWIW, The grommet Robert sourced fits the hole in the firewall perfectly while allowing plenty...
• Re: Replacing the grommet, sleeve, washer and nut
  Historical mailing list - b1levi
  Fri, 10 May 2013 13:49:01 -0700
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• Re: OEM mud flap question
  Historical mailing list - lloyd
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:10:59 -0700
  ...I did not have nylon grommets and just used some Beetle chrome molding grommets that are soft rubber so they won't last as...
• Re: Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:02:24 -0700
  ...Instead of installing a new grommet and valve on the repaired old tank, it seems I could cap off the expansion tank hoses (they...
• Re: Wire harness grommet at Firewall
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:22:10 -0700
  ...I also pulled out the grommet on the firewall > where the wire harness goes from the ECU to the engine. .... The new ECU is...
• Re: Fuel injector electrical terminal rubber grommet replacement
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:52:27 -0400
  ...wrote: >Does anyone have any idea how to replace the rubber grommet that seals the >fuel injector electrical terminal? I looked in my Bentley...
• New filler tube in, grommets and gas line replaced, still smell gas....
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 23 May 2012 20:09:57 -0400
  So I took the tank out again and replaced the grommets and gas lines. I found a bad leak in one of the larger...
• Re: replacing fuel tank - Using different filler neck
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:01:17 -0400
  >> Anyone have a link to the grommet? << Here you go: http://www.busdepot.com/251201139b Bryan
• Re: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:42:17 -0700
  ...On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 2:02 PM, Richard A Jones <Jones@colorado.edu> wrote: > > Anyway, I have a new grommet to install...
• F.S. '84 fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 12:15:30 -0500
  For sale: Fuel tank from 1984 Vanagon. Grommets are good. Needs all hoses and tubes. Best offer, plus shipping. Woody
• Re: reinstalling gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 10:14:49 -0800
  ...put it back together again, > but really have the following problem: > > I installed the grommets in the tank, the crossover tube to the chassis...
• Re: Rear hatch grommet update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:57:24 -0400
  ...asking for a rear hatch grommet update. >> > >> > Chris from T3 wrote me and only had the oval grommet for the driver’s >> > side. round...
• Gas tank fun
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 14:37:46 -0500
  ...I put the new tank grommets in the top of the tank first before raising it. I scraped up my arms pretty good reaching...
• Re: Dirty Fuel and Poor Performance
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:02:55 -0500
  ...I'm dealing with that very issue, in my case it does not appear to be the grommet but the platic "tee" fitting that...
• Fwd: Gas tank leak-'TOP LEAK' may be "Y" fitting to expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 19:04:20 -0500
  ...That technique will prevent first installing the grommet into the tank orifice and then using the "Y" to force the grommet into the tank...
• Re: Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:50:52 -0500
  ...I don’t believe it’s holding any fluid so I suspect the entire tank is kaput not just grommets or hose. >> >> How hard...
• Re: gas smell
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:22:59 -0700
  ...Not suggesting that you did things wrong, but if I"m not mistaken, the grommets should last several years at least before a reseal...
• Re: metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:56:58 -0400
  ...put metal fittings with crush washers in place of the stock grommet > system? > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=481975&postdays...
• 70mm to 50mm fuel tank conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 08:43:00 -0500
  ...The 50mm grommet, 50mm filler neck, breather tube and 50mm grommet to body. Is it possible to do it? Or should i just get...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:36:11 -0500
  ...The grommets on the recovery tanks in each wheelwell can be bad, the grommets on the top of the tank can be bad, or...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:12:41 -0500
  ...Their fuel line kit includes the grommet. DMc ---- Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I think there's some confusion here... the link below...
• Re: Gas tank reseal, how often?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 15 May 2022 20:29:32 -0400
  Well, I’m starting to get into this project and luckily I first got my fingers on the grommet where the small line off...
• Re: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:53:48 -0400
  ...fuel filler grommet seal I suspect that finding an RTV sealant that will stand up to the witch's brew that's currently sold...
• front mudflap installation tip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 08:17:22 -0700
  ...In frustration I tried what was suggested earlier, rubber grommets. Size: 1/8" wire, 1/4 chassis (ie the hole in the grommet is...
• Re: FUEL TANK
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:10:24 -0600
  ...But it will not > be easy and you have the chance of loosing the old grommets into the tank. > And, as you know I...
• Re: 85 Westy front left antenna missing rubber grommet?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 07:21:11 -0400
  ...85 Westy front left antenna missing rubber grommet? Is the antenna on this rig supposed to have a rubber "washer" between he black plastic...
• Re: Spillage when filling the gas
  Historical mailing list - Peter Small
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 17:00:35 -0700
  ...Where is the vent located? Can you tell me which grommets and what cross member? I'm not that familiar with how the gas...
• Re: Leaky gas tank fix?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 00:54:18 EDT
  JJ, Search the archives under "leaky gas tank" and you shall be rewarded. Rubber grommets, hoses, etc. those are the culprits. BenT
• Re: Grommet for fuel hole in fire wall
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 19:27:19 -0700
  ...mchsi.com> wrote: > I was in Autozone looking for a PVC grommet that would fit in the firewall > hole where the plastic fuel line...
• Re: Replacing expansion tank hoses
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 14:11:47 -0400
  ...While there replace ALL the rats nest of hoses AND the grommets that fit into the top of the tank. In my case one...
• Re: Gas tank leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:21:30 -0500
  ...The grommets are all the same size (about $3 from the dealer), the crossover tube is about $25 (dealer), and you might as well...