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• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:13:28 -0500
  ...I've already > purchased a kit for this and will see about returning the un-needed > firewall piece and using a grommet instead. > > Roger...
• 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: Part # Help.. For 91 Vanagon/ new gas tank install?
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 16:48:06 -0400
  ...This is not the plastic "Grommet to Body" I ordered what I thought was the part from Bus Depot and got a plastic "Grommet...
• Re: Where is the dust coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sun, 25 Jun 2023 08:50:08 -0400
  if you have decommissioned the back seat heater, put corks in the grommets where the heater hoses used to be. it's a good...
• varmit update
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 18 Oct 1996 08:17:01 -0700
  ...There's a rubber grommet here, but mine has deteriorated leaving a nice 1" hole. I'm in the process of sealing the fresh...
• aftermarket gauges
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 12:05:28 EDT
  ...Any- way, with the pipe in place of the oil pressure sender you need a new big grommet, or the oil pressure sender's...
• Re: speaker wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:11:04 -0700
  Shove a heavy straw or stiff plastic tubing through the grommet. Pass the wire(s) through the straw, pull the straw out when you...
• Re: 85 gas tank removal
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 00:12:14 -0700
  ...Check to determine if the leaks may be caused by both the grommets and by the failure of the crossover pipe with the "Y...
• Re: replacing gas tank crossover tubes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 10:52:56 -0700
  ...A > plastic tee fitting was broke, other was close to breaking, my grommets were > fine. Put back up the next weekend. > I found, as...
• Re: Fix tank expansion system without a complete rework?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:46:56 -0800
  The right side grommet on top of the expansion tank was not sealing at all, judging from the dirt packed under it, and some...
• Re: What do you call this piece???
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:15:22 -0600
  ...Remove and discard 'Fire Starter,' install grommet in hole and run one continuous hose. Very slick and it feels so good............ Gracias, Miguel
• Re: Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:35:55 -0400
  ...Last time I stuck my head under = > there it appeared more complex than I was expecting. > > GoWesty lists two grommets (for the pump and...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 18:16:14 -0700
  ...Put a rubber grommet in the hole in the firewall, > > and run fuel tubing through it. You can eliminate two connections > > including that connector...
• Re: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Willie T. Lafrades
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 23:53:25 EDT
  Speaking about rubber hoses, I recently replaced the grommets on the fuel tank in my 90 GL. My question is about the clamps that...
• Gas Tank Groms
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 15:19:54 -0700
  I have gotten all the parts to do a gas tank re seal but have hit a wall trying to find the three grommets...
• Re: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:41:04 +0000
  ...A threaded pin goes through the hole in the mud flap and into the grommet.  They sell the grommets for $1.95 each. The...
• Update on Power Steering Boot SNAFU
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:32:12 -0400
  ...Hmmmm..so anyway , the nice mechanic informed us that the repalcement boots for the '85 Westy neeed a rubber GROMMET that fits into the...
• Re: Fuel injector electrical terminal rubber grommet replacement
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 13 May 2004 08:02:59 EDT
  ...writes: << Does anyone have any idea how to replace the rubber grommet that seals the fuel injector electrical terminal? >> Pascal, There are two parts...
• Re: Looking for supplier for long grommets used on German canopies
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:25:26 -0700
  ...Do you sell the grommets separately? I take this to mean you are willing to make a T3 canopy if not of the original...
• Re: Puzzling water drip
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:21:30 -0700
  ...The tank lid and pump hose grommet, 12v pump > lead grommet, too. > > Keith O >
• Re: brake resevoir replace?
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 00:07:16 -0800
  Sean If I recall,the brake reservoir fits into 2 rubber grommets.It appears to have been permetexed to stop the leak.Empty reservoir...
• Re: Replacing the grommet, sleeve, washer and nut
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 May 2013 09:47:07 -0700
  ...tonight or early tomorrow morning. > > I�m going to replace that grommet that fell off the link stabilizer. I�m not near the van...
• Re: Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:47:42 -0700
  ...It and a tight grommet are safety devices best kept functional. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: windshield washer reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 19:27:57 -0600
  ...the FillerNeck you Loose all the Fluid that is above that Grommet ~ Makes a PrettyBigPuddle on the ground ~ So 1st just drop the Tank...
• Re: Gas tank leaking
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:43:36 -0500
  ...The grommets were the culprits and my crossover tube and the plastic fittings were not broken. I replaced the crossover anyway in that it...
• Re: Puzzling water drip
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:46:54 -0800
  ...Puzzling water drip Replace the grommet that those wires go through, seal the surfaces between the grommet and tank hole with clear silicone, and...
• Re: Ryan - 2 Gas Tank - 1 (seal replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:06:50 -0700
  ...it easier to insert the grommets in > the tank and then pop the spit covered fittings into the grommet. > > > > I took the opportunity to...
• 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: Gunky gas (was 84 digijet misfiring)
  Historical mailing list - JAnet Andersen
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 19:14:44 -0800
  Remember all the little rubber grommets and hoses on the top of that puppy or you will wind up like me, trying to figure...
• Re: Looking for fuel system parts, 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 19:15:04 -0700
  ...Looking for fuel system parts, 81 Vanagon > Hi All: > > I am in the process of replacing the grommets and vent lines on my 81...
• Looking for a part & have the number
  Historical mailing list - Joe Kearns
  Sat, 10 May 2014 13:39:01 -0400
  ...Anyone know of a source? It is a rummber grommet inside of the Master Cylinder on '86-'91 Vanagon's & Syncro's. Thanks in...
• aftermarket gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:04:09 -0700
  ...Any opinions? Also, who sells a complete kit, with a tank, all needed hoses and grommets, etc? Bill in the Southwest
• 1984 vanagon gas tank parts...
  Historical mailing list - Vco3
  Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:38:13 -0400
  ...cross over vent tube- part #-251 201147b grommet for the filler neck - part # 251 201 139 does anyone know if these are available after...
• Bus Depot awning
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 17:14:10 -0400
  ...camping in our Carat. - how well is it made (seams, stitching, grommets)? - Will the fabric repel water, or is it more of a sunshade...
• Left over parts....
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 13:05:04 -0400
  Greetings, I had two grommets leftover (N90100501) from the gas tank sealing kit. Are these for a different model (mine's an 86) or...
• Fuel recovery system overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:51:13 -0400
  ...I have already ordered the plastic pressure equalization tube, the plastic T, fuel injection hose, good clamps, and grommets for all places where a...
• Re: Ignition switch and gas tank questions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:40:48 -0800
  ...There's also grommets in the top of the overflow tanks which go >bad and can cause leaks with a fill-up. These grommets...
• Re: New filler tube in, grommets and gas line replaced, still smell gas....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 May 2012 20:28:42 -0700
  ...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: Poor man's awning
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 13:16:02 -0700
  ...I set two poles in the grommets at the corners furthest from the van, and the other two in the second row of grommets...
• Re: Baffles in Tanks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 09:51:04 -0700
  ...Baffles in Tanks > Interesting, > > When I did the vent hose / tank grommet job on my 90 Carat, I replaced the > fuel guage sending unit...
• Re: fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:50:43 -0700
  ...The abrasion cut on top of my RH took some time to heal! I don't know if this would compromise the grommet or...
• Re: Fwd: Need advice on a van cover...
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Fri, 2 May 2008 19:15:17 -0400
  ...Good fit overall, with a cable that runs under the middle of the vehicle and attaches to the cover's grommets to securely keep...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 13 May 2017 08:52:50 -0700
  ...It's better to replace the 2 little grommet seals for the pump and the big one on top of the tank to solve...
• Re: Fuel Tank Re-Seal Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:01:55 -0700
  ...the grommets, cross-over pipe, etc., and the additional > > quality parts aren't getting any less expensive these days. > > > > Here are the grommets: > > > > Breathers...
• Re: Propane tubing
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sun, 24 May 2015 09:22:25 -0400
  ...Protect all area of contact with grommets/sleeves. If you reuse an existing grommet that's no longer flexible can open it up a...
• Re: Fuel Tank Grommets/Plastic Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:56:54 -0400
  ...He sells the complete grommet/ > tubing kit and has instructions: http://www.vanagain.com/gastank1.htm > > > On Aug 14, 2007, at 8:59 AM...
• Re: fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:56:32 -0700
  If the fill tube grommet is in good shape, pulling out the tube shouldn�t hurt it. Heat up the hard plastic vent line...
• Re: Mouse Attack!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 19:50:21 -0500
  ...Mouse Attack! > What about the air intake in the front, and up through the shift box > and through the rubber shift lever grommet? Not...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:49:29 -0500
  ...the fuel sender opening are the grommets where the crossover tube inserts into the tank, or the grommets where the tubes to the overflow...
• 85 westfalia gas tank
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 10:14:55 -0800
  ...6) Reach over the top of the tank and insert the 2 overflow hoses and the vent hose into the grommet seals in the...
• Re: Gas overflow
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 08:52:55 -0800
  ...There are 4 grommets on the tank. One large one for the filler tube and 3 small ones for the others ie: overflow, and...
• Looking for supplier for long grommets used on German canopies
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:52:00 -0700
  ...The rectangular grommets are another story. I've seen at least one US vendor who makes canvas for early T1 & T2 Dokas offer these...
• Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:18:19 -0500
  ...If theres a > gap between the grommet and the coupler/union, then wrap some of that > stretchy heavy duty black 3M wire insulation around...
• Re: windshield washer
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 24 May 1999 10:58:05 -0700
  ...As it turns out nothing was broken but the rubber grommet between the filler tube and the tank is very loose. To use an...
• Re: Gas tank install driving me nuts!! - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:04:14 -0700
  ...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: Quick question: Removing the passenger expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:47:11 -0700
  ...If your grommets on > the vent valves are nice and firm, not gooey to the point you can gently > pull out the valve, leave...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:38:27 -0500
  ...Run the fuel line through a good grommet that will fit into the hole in the firewall. My fuel line from GoWesty (I know...
• Steering rack missing part
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 22:06:53 +0000
  ...The first thing I noticed was his driver side steering rack boot was loose and appears to be missing the grommet/bushing that the...
• Re: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:33:20 -0500
  > I think the insert/grommet to be used is this one > http://m.vwheritage.com/productDetails.cfm?iItemID=56003 We have it: http://www...
• Re: Good/bad vanagon design, waS - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:48:54 -0700
  ...Good/bad vanagon design, waS - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles > An interesting tidbit on gaskets/grommets/etc - > > You...