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• Re: Gas Tank Blowing Fuel Out When Filled
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:40:41 -0400
  ...about several cases of 'drop the tank and >> install all >> new grommets' and it still leaks or smells when filled. >> Things that pop to...
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:17:26 -0500
  ...New rubber grommets and a new hose should > work. > regards gary > Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:13:43 -0500 > From: ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1...
• Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:17:22 -0800
  Ace hardware also has a selection of grommets. Generally they are stored in boxes in the hardware section. May be worth a shot. It...
• Re: OEM rubber covered waterproof crimpon connectors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 May 2015 23:08:27 -0400
  Most of those OEM grommets are still available from the (st)dealer. There are very good push on/ring terminals available aftermarket. Some have...
• Re: Fuel Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 3 Aug 2011 11:19:47 -0700
  ...has broken? �When I > resealed all my tank fittings with new grommets, the sender did not appear > damaged and worked but historically, it's...
• Gas Tank Vent "T" fitting needed
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 13:59:33 -0800
  ...I'm going to replace all the grommets, vent lines and the seal around the fuel level indicator, but I can't find anyone...
• hose connections @ front heater core
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 10:21:34 -0700
  I'm getting ready to drop the fuel tank and ( along with resealing its connections/grommets ) am going to replace the long plastic coolant...
• Re: Fuel Tank Re-Seal Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:10:58 -0400
  ...the grommets, cross-over pipe, etc., and the additional > quality parts aren't getting any less expensive these days. > > Here are the grommets: > > Breathers...
• Excessive fuel tank pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Tue, 14 May 2013 20:16:02 -0400
  ...The engine/ trans and fuel tank were removed and all fuel lines, grommets, rollover vents, seals were replaced along with fuel filler neck, fuel...
• Re: lowest mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 09:20:19 -0700 (MST)
  ...lack* of use and dried up in the Desert heat. (Wall paper effect, overflow tank and grommets, misc squeaky suspension rubber bushings, whatever. -Ellis\
• Re: Gas pipe grommet
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:47:40 -0800
  On 26 Feb 2006 at 15:38, Green Westy <thegreenwesty@NETSCAPE.NET> wrote: > I am about to replace the grommets and hose on my...
• Re: Water in fuel. (85 westy)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 15:42:12 -0800
  If the tank was replaced properly - that is, using new seals, grommets, and hose - the next place to look might be the vapor tanks...
• Re: aftermarket gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 11:12:30 -0400
  ...Any opinions? Also, who sells a complete kit, with a tank, all needed hoses and grommets, etc? Bill in the Southwest
• No leaky, no smelly, gauge worky, me happy!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 08:38:08 -0700
  ...I wiped the rubber grommets with a little bit of soapy water before I installed them and they popped right in to place. An...
• Re: I'm in trouble again....fuel tank leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:04:53 -0500
  ...tank on the 81 Westy this weekend > and installed new seals, grommets and ventilation hoses. Everything was new > except the fuel gauge seal and...
• Working on ...
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:34:49 -0800
  ...passenger seat - basically, a piece of finished cloth with two big grommets that you put the headrest through. Instead of or in addition to...
• Re: 82 Vanagon Gas Tank Seal/Installation Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:26:17 -0400
  ...this job, so I have a set of the breather valve grommets. Thanks though for the part numbers. Taking a closer look at the...
• Re: Gas tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 14:31:36 -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...
• Dual battery relay blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:08:15 -0800
  ...the wiring, and it's all nice, new and clean, with grommets going through all the metal. Would the fuse be on the battery...
• Re: reinstalling gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 09:58:37 -0800
  ...that I used engine oil was a bad idea since my grommets are probably bad in a couple years. Oh well. Thanks a lot...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Wed, 7 Dec 2016 10:23:43 -0800
  ...the expansion tank rubber >> grommets on my 84 were useless, and those expansion tanks are >> perfectly positioned in the wheel wells to collect water...
• Re: Fuel filler tube grommet
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:06:05 -0400
  ...Fuel filler tube grommet > I'm in the process of replacing the grommets for the check valves in the > expansion tanks. It appears to...
• Re: Interesting MPG numbers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:04:23 +0000
  ...Not necessarily true ~ Back in 2014 I replaced the Gravity Valves and Grommets & also did extensive plastic welding of Cracks in the Tank around...
• Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:34:47 -0600
  Put new Grommets in both expansion tanks, replaced drivers side door switch for interior light & replaced light bulb with an LED"Bulb". Also did...
• Re: Fuel Tank Grommets/Plastic Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Peter R. Guerzenich Small
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:30:56 -0600
  Try Ken Wilford at www.vanagain.com. He sells the complete grommet/ tubing kit and has instructions: http://www.vanagain.com/gastank1.htm On...
• Re: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 15:42:39 -0800
  ...Plastic grommets. <http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_376_167/mudflap-hardware-kit.html> Jim On Feb 22, 2014, at 3:14...
• Re: Shop experience gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 14:00:30 -0700
  ...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: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:09:00 -0500
  ...My vent and filler grommets were fine; I just cleaned and lubed them with silcone grease. I reinstalled it all back together and it...
• Re: Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
  Historical mailing list - Clay N' Play Art Studio
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:26:57 -0400
  ...Did you get a kit of grommets, seals and hoses to replace the worn ones? Or, just individual pieces. If so, where/what did...
• Re: cold start skipping
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:09:19 -0500
  ...Rather, the problem was that the various rubber >grommets on the tank, including the two that the crossover fits into, were And both of...
• Re: New fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Wed, 22 May 2002 23:42:42 +0100
  ...New fuel tank > >I've just received my new fuel tank and sending unit with all grommets >and seals from Bus Depot for my...
• Re: Mystery drip
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 01:07:03 -0500
  ...Besides the windshield, there is/are the antenna, wiper shafts, washer nozzles, and wiring grommets. There are also screws like the ones that hold...
• '56 kombi brakes - yes, again!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 23:11:16 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I wonder how they get those frame-grommets on, tho... Thom -- > Pentiums melt in your PC, not in your hand. Thom Fitzpatrick & Amy Burgess...
• Re: Anyone pulled a Wiring Harness?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:32:14 -0700
  ...The best way seems to be to remove the dash and pull everything down and out through the main grommets in the driver's...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 May 2007 00:14:14 +0000
  ...connect to > the overflow tanks have died. > > You may also want to do the rubber grommets for the overflow tanks at > the same time.
• Re: fuel tank replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:29:50 -0400
  ...Or you can bite the bullet and drop the tank to have a better look at everything (hose, fittings, fill and vent grommets, sender...
• Re: Oh Crap, busted my fuel expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:58:51 -0400
  ...86 Westy 2wd, in western PA Oh yeah I was replacing seals and grommets and low pressure lines to hopefully remedy the gas smell...
• Re: Evaporation tanks help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 4 May 2022 19:21:34 -0700
  ...The > grommets on the top are available many places, I got mine from Van-Again. I > had to replace one tank as I snapped...
• Gas Tank Vibration
  Historical mailing list - George Becker
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 07:38:01 -0800
  ...Am I missing some tab-end grommets and other noise insulating stuff? I am considering cutting up a tire-tread door mat to use...
• Re: Small Parts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 13:35:35 -0800
  ...Springs, grommets, knobs, metric fasteners, circlips, O-rings, you name it. I found it to be a valuable resource for this kind of thing...
• Re: Radiator mounting gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:37:51 -0800
  They are more like coned rubber grommets/donuts. Mmmm....donuts. Anyway, they are often broken/worn, if they are cheap, order new ones. If...
• Fuel filler pipe(s) info needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 07:08:11 -0800
  ...I see there are two size grommets for the big hole in the tank. The early vans used a grommet with a 70mm hole...
• Re: 85 gas tank removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 14:36:00 PDT
  ...I understand there are grommets on top that dry out. I HAVE to get it fixed. The smell alone is irritating enough. THANKS. steve...
• Re: rubber grommets and paypal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 14:32:43 EDT
  I have removed the gas tanks many times, and it is easier and faster to drop the tank than to fiddle for what can...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Tue, 22 May 2007 17:48:33 -0600
  ...Grease the grommets so the barbs slip in. If you don't, you risk pushing the grommet into the tank (tank comes out again...
• Clunking gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 17:38:17 -0500
  ...Tank fills up just fine, not belching of gas, and the crossover pipe and grommets are maybe 6 mo. old. I'm going to...
• Re: Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:41:30 -0700
  ...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: Fuel expansion tank float valve
  Historical mailing list - raymond markett
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 23:30:25 -0700
  ...I bought the grommets separately. Maybe an email or phone call to one of the suppliers will help to locate the part. Raymond ________________________________ From...
• leaky gas tank, wasabi
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 15:24:07 -0400
  ...could be rusted top or just dried out and cracked rubber grommets and plastic tubing bits. if you look in thru the passenger wheel...
• Re: 82 Vanagon Gas Tank Seal/Installation
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 06:35:01 -0700
  ...I took my tank down this weekend and found that the bottom half of one of the grommets had had turned to tar. I...
• vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again......
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 01:54:20 EDT
  ...what else is there to change?? the fuel tank has all new lines, new grommets, everything in ken's kit from the tank to...
• Re: New Westy Product
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 08:45:10 -0800
  ...They added bunting to both vertical sidess and grommets in each corner for me for a couple of extra $$$. It does keep the rain...
• Re: Engine Bay Wiring Harness: Heat Damage? PIC
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 02:11:31 -0400
  ...Sure looks like a burn, but I suspect it's really interaction between the harness cover and the grommets. If it were hot wires...
• Re: WTB Sliding Door Handle Spacer that BD didnt include
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 1 May 2007 15:48:20 -0400
  ...offhand recollection is that while the handles are somewhat similar the grommets are quite different. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com...
• Re: Fuel tank grommets, fittings and hardware change out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:10:51 -0600
  Jim Arnott wrote: > On Jan 31, 2009, at 5:29 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > >> My van's tank is leaking when filled and I...
• Awning (was Refrigerators, alarms, fans and other toys)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 95 13:30:37 -0400
  ...Now raise the far end of the tarp by inserting the telscoping poles (or equivalent) into the grommets at the corners of the tarp...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:10:50 -0600
  ...My vent and filler > > grommets were fine; I just cleaned and lubed them with silcone > > grease. I reinstalled it all back together and it...
• Re: Rust protection - Oiling - caution
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 17:05:24 -0400
  ...Aside from the stink, it will rot rubber > (hoses, insulating pads, grommets, Door seals etc...) and some > plastics. The conventional wisdom, here, is 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
  ...If one is broken, your VW dealer will sell you one for about $32.00, including grommets. To install, there is no need to...
• EZ UP Canopy parts> Who needed parts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:02:21 -0700
  ...Most/all of the grommets and hardware is available. Available as a "kind deed- friend in need" sort of a deal. You need some...