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• Re: Where is the water comming from?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 10:25:01 -0500
  ...It's probably a good time to check all the grommets that go through to the front, too. Mike BJ Feddish wrote: > I started...
• When little Jobs Go Wrong
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:56:40 +0000
  ...Now the original wiring was run through rubber grommets and tubes from the doors into the dash area. I'm thinking maybe it is...
• Re: Suggestions for Fuel expansion tank hose repair?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 09:36:13 -0700
  ...in) with a small screw driver and remove the grommets and put in new grommets and put and use a little dish soap to...
• Re: Gas tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 21:41:57 -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...
• steering column woes
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
  Wed, 8 May 2002 21:28:32 -0700
  ...There is about 1/4" of space between the flange with the two rubber grommets/holes of the upper column, and the two shafts...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Wed, 7 Dec 2016 10:21:20 -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: 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...
• Re: home-made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:18:15 -0600
  ...Should work fine..May have to watch and see how the grommets are holding up > before trying more pressure..Start withj 10 psi and...
• Re: Rusty coolant pipes on '83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 1997 11:12:56 -0300 (ADT)
  ...You should check/clean-up the top of the gas tank and replace the two little rubber vent hole grommets while there. Tim
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:19:46 -0800
  ...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: fuel sender: replace with tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:50:05 -0400
  ...When I dropped the tank to replace hoses and grommets I replaced the sender, too. The old one had worn slick where the wiper...
• Re: Westy Shower Solution --- now on Sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:59:18 -0700
  ...The floor can be staked into place using its corner grommets, or just placed in the tent. Keeps the feet from getting muddy. If...
• Re: Gas tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:43:29 -0600
  ...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: need advice
  Historical mailing list - Mary Holbert
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:48:56 EST
  They have installed the tank(the grommets had to be ordered because they were not included with tank). It is all put back together...
• Re: Cargo area cover
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 18 May 2010 16:46:47 -0700
  ...A heavy grade canvas cover that is secured around the perimeter with elastic cords through grommets. Kinda like a canopy you'd see on...
• Re: [shifting woes]
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 17:43:08 PDT
  My first and easiest diagnosis would be to grease the "pipe" linkage that goes from the front to the transmission through rubber type grommets...
• Re: rubber loom
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 19:44:21 -0800
  ...Is this a dealer item and do you think it is still available? I figured I could make one with two rubber grommets and...
• Re: replace gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:41:25 -0400
  Of course, it depends on many factors but, about 2 years ago I replaced the grommets, crossover tube and fuel gauge sender on my...
• Re: Fix tank expansion system without a complete rework?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:46:56 -0800
  ...Wonder why they did that? Tried some silicone...not pleased so I ordered some new grommets. The way that is built, it must take...
• Re: Fw: Spillage when filling the gas
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 13:52:33 -0700
  ...I;'d go to the dealer (maybe online too) and get some new grommets and cross member. -matthew Matthew Pollard http://www.uidaho.edu...
• Re: Instructions for reinstalling gas tank in 84 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 23:04:25 EST
  ...rail and fumble/press the plastic "tee" fiting into the tank grommets (silicone spray) it takes a tiny hand (I'll bet thin women...
• Re: Removing Badging question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 16:12:27 EDT
  ...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: car covers
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Fri, 23 May 2003 22:05:31 -0400
  ...high = > winds or thunderstorms (even when secured, I've had the grommets tear = > out). If you live in an area with freezing temps in...
• Re: Fuel Tank Reseal Kit Update
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 14:54:30 -0800
  ...Fuel Tank Reseal Kit Update On 12/1/04 8:58 PM, "Nick Feickert" <thesuperflydisco@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Guess what I discovered??? > The grommets...
• Wire length, engine to dashboard is 26'
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:46:32 -0400
  ...headlight, through the "firewall" (it's an easy spot to drill; grommets available at Home Despot), and over to the instrument cluster. With a...
• Re: Water in the Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:29:56 -0400
  Eric, Grommets, and other gas system components!!! I got them all from Eric Ley, Elm Garage. Per someone's recommendation. And I think you...
• Re: Westy Awnings?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 12:15:46 -0400
  ...A couple of grommets in the opposite edhem and you either tie it to trees or scrounge 2 old tent poles. Downside is that...
• Re: New Gas Tank Install on '85
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 23:31:46 -0400
  ...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: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:35:33 -0400
  ...It appears there are two rubber grommets that go in the holes on the wheel arch. A threaded pin goes through the hole in...
• Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:37:38 -0700
  ...I haven't driven the car in rain for months, and all of the hoses, grommets, and expansion tanks are fine. But the suggestion...
• awnings cheap, leveling blocks and a Fan
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 01:03:54 EDT
  ...My innovation was to add a couple more grommets at about the 2/3's point out from the rain gutter so I can...
• Rust protection - Oiling - caution
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 11:17:15 -0300
  ...Aside from the stink, it will rot rubber (hoses, insulating pads, grommets, Door seals etc...) and some plastics. The conventional wisdom, here, is that...
• Gas tank reseal, how often?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 14 May 2022 11:34:09 -0400
  ...Would this require the full kit with cross bar or hose or just the grommets? Any recommendation on which kit to use? Which tends...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 13:58:25 -0700
  ...Hands I have actually performed a > Replacement of a Few C'O's > > & Grommets from the WheelWells with out dropping the Tank ~ > > > ORR~ DeanB >
• Re: Our first BIG trip, and a minor problem.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:56:57 -0700
  ...So now, I >must fix it... > >But how? One or more of the many rubber grommets or vent hoses on top of the tank...
• Camping and cooling
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:36:49 -0500
  ...campsite, and it comes with plenty of guys and pegs and grommets. The only problem has been how to attach it to the Vanagon...
• AC shops in Northern VA?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Fri, 13 May 2011 11:33:21 -0400
  ...My first step us to drop the gas tank this weekend and pull the AC hoses (replacing the gas tank grommets with a BD...
• Grommet install gas tank expansion ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 2 Dec 2016 10:22:51 -0800
  ...The grommets are solar heating as I type here. It's about 60f ambient temperature now. Anyone?
• Re: Ryan - 2 Gas Tank - 1 (seal replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:06:50 -0700
  ...line/ rubber line arrangement that was present. > Two of the old grommets were all gummy and tore up, one was intact. > > > > If I could...
• Re: metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 1 May 2014 22:21:16 -0500
  That's good to hear--the samba threads around this had people talking about having to re-do their grommets pretty frequently. Are they...
• Re: Fuel filler tube grommet
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:47:17 -0600
  ...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: vanagon Digest - 14 Jun 2001 - Special issue (#2001-746)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Small
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 09:13:08 -0700
  ...Other spills --> check / replace grommets on top of tank, i.e. drop tank = more pain. Michael, Germany w/gas at 4 US$ 80 Westy...
• 82 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 06:59:30 -0800
  ...Tires, AFM, cold start valve, front brakes(VW), small vacuum hoses, coil, Pertoronix, fuel tank vent lines & grommets, clutch slave cylinder, clutch, pilot bearing...
• Re: Coolant bottle sensor leak?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:07:48 -0400
  ...on my 85 (since I am already > ordering the new rubber grommets from BD) I popped open the hatch to find a > bit of...
• Re: double cab crash test
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:56:28 -0700
  ...As a tilt aficionado, I noticed that the side grommets on the tilt came loose but the tilt stayed in place! What a tremendous...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:43:29 -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...
• 82 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 19:20:32 -0700
  ...tube seals, all small vacuum lines, fuel tank sender, vent lines & grommets, front brakes with hardware kits, fuel filter, plugs, wires, Pertronix, air filter...
• 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...
• Re: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:49:49 -0800
  ...lines don't block area where fuel fill tube goes in, replace crossover tube, all fuel tank grommets and large one for fill tube...
• New Product - Fuel Tank Crossover Pipe Assy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:34:32 -0800
  ...I'm gonna install one of these on my 84 GL that so desperately needs one (& two grommets - Airhead/VWG makes those too!). No...
• Re: firewall plastic fitting/grommet
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:12:59 -0700
  ...I also looked at various PCV valve grommets at the same store but the entire assortment was cheaper than one PCV. The firewall hole...
• Re: Fuel Tank cross over vent/pipe
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 8 Oct 2022 00:55:46 -0600
  1st You need to be darned sure it is the CrossOver Grommets that are the source of the leak,,, The Filler Neck Grommet is...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2011 19:21:54 -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: Gasoline Smell
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:36:39 -0800
  ...I replaced all hoses and grommets on my fuel tank recently, and virtually every hose was cracked or crumbling. What a PITA it was...
• Re: Radiator mounting gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:46:12 -0600
  ...dm&fs At 10:37 AM 2/21/2007, Paul Guzyk wrote: >They are more like coned rubber grommets/donuts. Mmmm....donuts. > >Anyway, they...
• Re: gurus and fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 08:30:35 -0800
  ...Either way, it's a matter of disconnecting the battery, dropping the fuel tank, replacing the lines (all of them!) putting the grommets back...
• Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 08:22:13 -0800
  ...This means that it can not be inserted into the grommets until the tank is raised nearly to its final position. Hence lots of...
• Re: New Gas Tank Install on '85
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 17:19:32 -0500
  ...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: Best way from bumper mounted lights to under dash?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:34:43 -0400
  I have run a few wires through the existing grommets like Dennis mentions. Not knowing what I would need for future upgrades or additions...
• Re: Steering rack leak....rebuild or trash? 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 16:46:29 -0500
  ...little flex > > plates(3 of them @ $15 each, and 4 mounting grommets $6 each X4), and por- > > 15 to make it look cool? My...