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• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 7 Dec 2016 10:07:13 -0800
  Thanks, Since I've recently replaced the fuel tank, all the hoses and grommets and lines and FP I'm gonna assume, unless i...
• Re: [SPAM] Wahhh!!! The flood gates are open - gas everywhere!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:33:07 -0500
  ...My rubber grommets were in great shape, I used a small amount of grease to put the grommets back in. Mine pulled out when...
• Re: fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 00:25:32 EST
  ...to raise lower and hold the tank while I replaced the grommets and hoses. make sure you have enough clamps too! While down there...
• Re: fuel line kit
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:51:53 -0400
  ...There are three grommets on top you should definitely do. My plastic cross-over tube was fine. I replaced the neck gasket and all...
• Gas tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:32:59 -0400
  ...my gas tank leaks when filled completely so i want o renew the grommets, hoses etc... thanks, eric henning@fp.com 80 westy ps...
• Re: 2WD Want a bigger fuel tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:04:25 -0800
  ...Get all the parts > from a > donor and get new grommets and double the fuel capacity. > > 32 plus gallans. > How big is a syncro...
• Re: cold weather insulation idea...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 08:22:57 -0800
  ...loose and held there by > the > bungie cord which is attached to the two "Oeillets" (metal grommets) > in the > ends of the big piece.
• 2WD Fuel Filler neck parts / Saddle Tank install tips
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 22:57:47 -0400
  ...Bus Depot lists several fuel filler grommets do I need a "Grommet To Body" 251201117C and a "Fuel Filler Grommet" 251201139 to attach the...
• Re-Engineering Vapor Recovery
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:44:10 -0700
  ...The plastic tanks crack, the plastic parts break, and the grommets leak. There have been few times in the last 20 years that I...
• Re: Gas tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - steve bergin
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 22:47:40 -0500
  ...my gas tank leaks when filled completely so i want o renew the grommets, hoses etc... > > Hi All, > > Please add me to the list...
• Re: 80 Vanagon Camper Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Janet Andersen
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 20:51:01 -0700
  ...donut going into the tank around the gas filler, or the grommets in the top of the tanks before you buy a new tank...
• Re: Restoring Vanagon Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:48:18 -0400
  ...The rear emblems, I think, use two grommets each to attach. If I were ordering, I would go ahead and order the grommets. The...
• gas tank and jump seat questions
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 08:30:54 -0800
  ...without dropping the gas tank? (I know, I should have all grommets replaced and the lines as well and I will.......as soon as...
• Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:08:22 -0700
  ...Plugs and Grommets Wow Matt, a couple of those are obscure sources that I'd never have found. And your tips on where 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: cold start skipping
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:29:31 -0800
  ...Rather, the problem was that the various rubber grommets on the tank, including the two that the crossover fits into, were all rotten. The...
• 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...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:58:39 -0500
  ...And it is costly to fix, the repar kit is $100 for what? A few grommets, tee fittings, a couple of feet of tubing...
• Re: 85 gas tank removal
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:00:44 EDT
  ...Replace ALL the rubber grommets (3 small, one large for the filler pipe.) It is not necessary to remove the overflow tanks (inside the...
• Re: Gas Tank Blowing Fuel Out When Filled
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:23:01 -0400
  ...Using his suggestion we removed all the rubber grommets (minus the cross over tube units as those were in very tightly and we did...
• Re: Ryan - 2 Gas Tank - 1 (seal replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:08:30 -0500
  Another tip for getting the rubber grommets and other rubber parts to more easily slip on/in place is to use just a small...
• Re: Patio mat
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:14:53 -0700
  I bought a ten foot length of AstroTurf and installed brass grommets in the corners so I could use tent pegs to keep it...
• Re: replacing gas tank crossover tubes
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 09:32:48 -0700
  ...Finally >bought a replacement > I believe that any gasoline leaking from bad grommets, etc. can wash > away the >rustproofing, so that then the tank...
• Re: Fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 11:34:41 -0500
  Steve, Sounds like you have the same problem I have in my 90 Westy - bad grommets and hoses at the top of the fuel...
• Re: Removing Badging question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 23:59:19 +1200
  ...There are small studs which are then pushed onto plastic >grommets. That is all. You can carefully pry the emblems off. I find they...
• Re: New Gas Tank Install on '85
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 18:15:49 -0700
  ...No trouble with the grommets (as long as you remember to put them all in, I forgot the big one for the filler neck...
• Re: reinstalling gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 11:57:54 -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: fuel tank sealing
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:01:18 -0800
  ...I really think tanks should be modified to have steel tubes brazed into all holes where grommets are used, just like the tanks have...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:15:34 -0400
  ...It usually involves the grommets and the hoses > and/or crossover piece. Repair kits are available from several on > line vendors. If you really...
• Re: German Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 09:52:48 -0700
  ...I've forgotten how many times I've changed my gas tank grommets. Cost of doing business, I suppose. At least we don't...
• Re: Steering rack leak....rebuild or trash? 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 09:15:13 -0700
  ...little flex > plates(3 of them @ $15 each, and 4 mounting grommets $6 each X4), and por- > 15 to make it look cool? My...
• gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 11:23:09 -0700
  ...It doesn't leak, except that we get the gas smell right after a fillup, which I understand is the top grommets. However, there...
• Re: Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:25:36 EDT
  ...After a time, all those rubber grommets, hoses & gaskets for the fill pipe, overflow hoses, etc., do go bad. For those in the rust...
• Re: Fw: Spillage when filling the gas
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 10:06:21 +0200
  ...Other spills --> check / replace grommets on top of tank, i.e. drop tank = more pain. Michael, Germany w/gas at 4 US$ 80 Westy...
• Re: aftermarket gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 06:42:29 -0400
  ...Any opinions? Also, who sells a complete kit, with a > tank, all needed hoses and grommets, etc? > > > Bill in the Southwest >
• Re: Fuel Tank Reseal Kit Update
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 13:51:38 -0700
  On 12/1/04 8:58 PM, "Nick Feickert" <thesuperflydisco@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Guess what I discovered??? > The grommets on top of both (around...
• Coolant bottle sensor leak?
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 07:47:13 -0400
  Volks, So whilst looking for other things to replace on my 85 (since I am already ordering the new rubber grommets from BD) I...
• Re: Gas Tank Blowing Fuel Out When Filled
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:51:51 -0700
  ...about several cases of 'drop the tank and install all > new grommets' and it still leaks or smells when filled. > Things that pop to...
• Evaporation tanks help
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 4 May 2022 21:17:37 -0400
  ...The grommets are physically loose letting in air, and likely dirt and water. They are just barely lying over the openings. To rehab this...
• Re: Where to buy a replacement gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:46:13 -0400
  ...I also have the gas tank kits in stock with all of the additional hoses, grommets and gaskets you are going to need to...
• 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: Engine Bay Wiring Harness: Heat Damage? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:46:15 -0700
  ...I'm still going for plasticisers in the harness cover leaching > plasticiser/whatever out of the grommets. As an experiment, set a clothes > iron...
• Re: Looking for fuel system parts, 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:23:23 -0400
  ...I was able to get the vent tank grommets at VW (as no one else seems to have them), only four left in their...
• Re: New fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 22 May 2002 18:57:06 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I've just received my new fuel tank and sending unit with all grommets >and seals from Bus Depot for...
• Fuel Tank R&R
  Historical mailing list - Christopher
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 23:17:53 -0700
  I did my fuel tank R&R this weekend and replace all the seals/grommets that I received in the repair kit. All in...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 14:52:37 -0600
  ...Hands I have actually performed a Replacement of a Few C'O's & Grommets from the WheelWells with out dropping the Tank ~ ORR~ DeanB
• 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...
• For Sale: Seat swivel/s
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 2 May 2008 09:25:38 -0700
  ...BTW, what's the consensus for the aux battery, in the driver or passenger ped? My pass ped has rubber grommets for the cables...
• Vanagon fuel tank r&r
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 09:56:54 EST
  ...make sure the rubber grommets on the the breather hoses on top are seated real well. One of mine popped off under the pressure...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 14:52:32 EDT
  ...I got some braided for a 71 T2 years ago and had to use rubber grommets and wire ties to secure it. I would...
• Looking for fuel system parts, 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 12:33:30 -0400
  ...I am in the process of replacing the grommets and vent lines on my 81 Westy's fuel tank. I am looking for a...
• Fuel recovery system overhaul Parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 08:59:25 -0400
  ...Pressure Equalization Tube [1] 251 201 147 B $25.25 Grommets for pressure eq tube and filler neck small tube [3]: N 901 004...
• gas heater
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 17:01:01 -0500
  ...Is this the same problem that was described before (worn expansion hoses and grommets or something) or is this something separate? Any suggestions? If...
• I want to pull my tank... HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Hill
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 18:15:55 -0500
  ...Had the tank on my 81 out three times before I realized that is wasn't the grommets or hoses (actually it was at...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 23:20:48 -0700
  ...It usually involves the grommets and the hoses > > and/or crossover piece. Repair kits are available from several on > > line vendors. If you really...
• Re: Wet Weather Leak
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 01:41:26 -0700
  Don't forget the rubber grommets around the wiper axle mechanism, or the window washers. A friend of mine recently got a brand new...
• Re: Evaporation tanks help
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 4 May 2022 22:10:13 -0400
  ...The grommets on the top are available many places, I got mine from Van-Again. I had to replace one tank as I snapped...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 22 May 2011 19:09:04 -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: WTB Westy gas line floor plate
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:09:17 -0700
  Well, it just looks like a piece of sheet metal screwed to the bottom of the floor, with rubber grommets where the lines go...