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• 2WD Want a bigger fuel tank?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 15:47:52 EST
  ...Get all the parts from a donor and get new grommets and double the fuel capacity. 32 plus gallans. How big is a syncro...
• Front Speakers Re-wiring - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:40:13 -0800
  ...I want to keep the grommet and "wire sheaths" that pass through the door and door frame. Can I simple pull news wires through...
• Re: Radiator rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 13 May 2003 11:25:09 -0700
  ...Radiator rubber bushings > Anyone know where I can get the little quarter sized rubber grommets for the > radiator ? (1987 Syncro) > > TIA > > Sean Garrett > 1981...
• Re: Thoughts on antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:06:25 -0400
  ...In my case, 85 and 84 vanagons, the grommet has a hole for the antenna. Eric Caron > On Jun 30, 2023, at 8:42...
• Re: Headlight relays and wire routing
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 13:16:17 -0700
  ...There are lots of grommets there, my favorite being the speedo cable grommet--lots of room to run stuff through. Best, bmc :) Ben McCafferty...
• Re: Which gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:12:51 -0700
  ...I put grommets in the holes and wires through the grommets to the gauges. Used velcro to attach the gauges to the top of...
• Re: gas tank leak - long
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 11:29:22 -0500
  ...The cross over pipe will have to be popped out of the two grommets on either side of the "saddle"of the gas tank...
• Re: Interesting MPG numbers
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:13:34 -0600
  ...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: leaking
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 17:10:40 +0200
  ...that or MAJOR rust-through! Don't forget the wiper shaft grommets. They enter under the dash, and if they are loose, water can...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:30:41 -0500
  ...I removed it, installed a grommet and > ran my new fuel line though the firewall, just like on the return side. > It's a...
• Re: Start/No Start 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 09:07:25 -0700
  ...My bad one turned out to be full of water through the little rubber grommet where the wires enter the unit. Chet -- Chet Douglas...
• Re: Electrical question - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 02:50:53 -0400
  ...in my van > with several terminals where wires coming from a grommet (from outside) plug > in. What is this thing and what to the...
• Re: Evaporation tanks help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 4 May 2022 19:21:34 -0700
  ...https://vancafe.com/fuel-expansion-tank-grommet/ https://www.buslab.com/product-p/n90100401.htm On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 7:10 PM...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:27:25 -0500
  ...Just put in a suitable grommet and run one continuous hose from the fuel pump/filter to the engine. If the sizes don't...
• Re: How long should fuel tank grommets last? (a little long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:43:52 -0800
  ...I had all soft lines replaced and the tank dropped and all grommets and hoses replaced in Dec 2005, complete with new (now NLA...
• Re: Part # Help.. For 91 Vanagon/ new gas tank install?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 16:18:18 -0500
  ...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: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:39:53 -0700
  Enter "gasoline" in the search box on the Permatex site. There you go.... Jim Never to wrong others takes one a long way towards...
• speaking of seattle junk yards...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 07:59:59 -0800
  ...Many a time I wished to roam through a bunch of vans looking for replacement seats, random parts, transmissions, rubber grommets, etc. thanks for...
• Electrical question - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 19:40:53 EDT
  ...in my van with several terminals where wires coming from a grommet (from outside) plug in. What is this thing and what to the...
• 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...
• Re: sliding door handle grommet needed
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:55:58 -0400
  ...ago while surfing the Samba I saw a Sliding door handle grommet sold new. Does anyone know where to get a new one at...
• Re: Grill for vent at front door on B pillar
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 02:10:04 EDT
  ...supposed to be a grill there that meshes with the rubber > grommet/gasket on the edge of the door. It's the called rear...
• Westfalia LP tank question
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:46:08 -0800
  ...post the hilarious tale of "Brian uses power tools" I'm sure it will be along the lines of a Wallace and Grommet episode
• Re: Speedo cable install question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:46:40 -0800
  ...Cable was quite stuck to grommet. Apply penetrating fluid to speedo cable where it passes through grommet at steering knuckle. Neil. On 2/19...
• Re: Filled gas tank leaking a common prob?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:13:43 -0500
  ...It doesn't do it for Nearly always leaking from the grommets on the top of the tank that seal the side to side...
• Re: Fuel tank pieces
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 23:21:18 +0100
  ...It is custom bent, and does not come with the rubber grommet/gaskets that you need in the tank holes (P/N N 901...
• sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:23:36 -0500
  ...It came with the grommets to attach but no suggestion as to placement in the openning. I think it should allow the sliding door...
• Re: Steering rack leak....rebuild or trash? 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:22:56 -0400
  ...little flex plates(3 of them @ $15 each, and 4 mounting grommets $6 each X4), and por- 15 to make it look cool? My...
• Fuel Tank Reseal Kit Update
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 22:58:11 -0500
  ...Guess what I discovered??? The grommets on top of both (around the gravity vent valve) were completely rotted out and a good bit of...
• Fuel tank crossover vent piping
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:35:29 -0400
  I seem to recall that someone here (Kim?) replaced the stock plastic fittings and rubber grommets with brazed-in brass fittings. I want to...
• Re: Removing mudflap from behind drivers side door
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 31 May 2006 09:50:34 -0500
  ...there are two metal prongs that fit into two holes in the sheetmetal, held in place with plastic grommets (like this: http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 16:26:11 -0400
  ...I battled this problem (water in gas) for a year before finding the bad grommets. A belt-and-suspender fix, IMHO, would be wheel...
• Re: Leaking Gas Tank and Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - s2
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 17:16:59 -0800
  ...The rubber grommets may be bad or a fitting has popped out of place. Also check the hose clamp that keeps the filler pipe...
• Re: Starter Motor Internal + Strap Replace?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 4 Mar 2014 19:57:14 -0500
  ...Or maybe solder a new braided copper wire to existing below > grommet? I can make a new eyelet out of copper or brass and...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:34:22 -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: 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...
• Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 22 May 2007 19:49:30 -0500
  ...Cheers, mordo On 5/22/07, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > On mine the crossover pipe had a crack and one grommet that...
• Bus Stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Mon, 6 May 1996 23:49:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Screen (sold one, have one left) NEW VW Wiring Harness w/ grommets for Alternator and starter (72-79) Steward Warner Gas Heater (perfect for...
• Vanagon Gas Tank R&R. (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 17 Aug 1996 14:36:43 -0700 (PDT)
  So Berry Kercheval says: > fitting into the graphite-laden grommet. If you can arrange to have done > hand-strengthening exercises for the last 6...
• Re: emergency--gasoline leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 27 May 2000 12:53:47 -0400
  ...Put the new grommets in the tank first, THEN put the plastic fittings into the grommets. If you put the grommets on the fittings...
• 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...
• Speedo cable interchange
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 20:08:41 -0600
  ...They list a EGR box to Speedo cable for a 82-85 ($17.95) (975 mm push on) They also list a grommet? Whether...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:47:25 -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: LARGE VW MECHANIC AUCTION
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:46:49 -0700
  ...Chores such as changing fuel tank grommets will require tank removal instead of just slipping dainty fingers in there. BenT sent from my electronic...
• Gas tank leaking
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:24:08 -0330
  ...up the tank? Does anybody know if you can replace the grommets and stop the leaking and just replace the breather tube when it...
• Re: Propane tubing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 May 2015 09:37:02 -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: Suggestions for Fuel expansion tank hose repair?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 09:36:13 -0700
  ...pull the string through with the new T-line attached, align, and use the flat bar to push into the grommet. 8. reattach vapor...
• 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: Shady Boy awning, US dollars
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 11:38:36 EST
  ...Now take another 24" from a grommet slightly aft of the forward end of the tent and carry it to the rear middle attachment...
• Re: Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:38:22 -0700
  ...Got grommets from VM Autohaus in Burnaby. http://www.vmautohaus.com/company.php And crossover pipe. Possibly their last one. (this was a while...
• gas smell
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:32:52 -0400
  ...Can anyone direct me to the latest & greatest fix for the fuel fitting/grommet dilemma? thanks, Ron Komoroski
• Re: 1988 Westy - fuel leaks upon fill up
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 12:51:39 -0700
  ...How hard is it to troubleshoot >and repair? > Keith '88 westy My '86 synco had recall for fuel leaking out the filler grommet. I...
• WTB Air Cleaner Housing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 17:01:28 -0700
  ...need the clip on the body it attaches to and the grommets for the bracket that's attached to the body. I don't...
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:08:04 -0500
  ...able to do this with a hole cut in the floor beneath the rear seat and a large grommet to pull the cord through.
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:17:32 -0800
  ...But have a needle nose plier or something similar for yanking the grommet out ready if it doesn't do so. Steven 91 Westy...
• Re: Firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:01:41 -0500
  Jack, the grommet is available from GoWesty, and I think from Bus Depot. GoWesty includes it as a part of the fuel line replacement...
• Re: 3rd brake light?
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:43:18 -0700
  ...I passed it to the engine compartment thru an available grommeted hole (possibly one for the A/C hoses). The light is shallow enough...
• Re: bus depot .. gas tank ... 82 diesel ...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 6 Jun 2015 22:13:33 -0700
  ...Fuel starting leaking at the fill pipe grommet. I managed to reposition the fill pipe so it sealed properly in the grommet but it...
• Re: [Re: leaky ... gas tank!]
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 08:47:22 EST
  ...I have a nice how-to on the gas tanks in 2wd Vanagons which includes all the part numbers for grommets, etc. Hope this...
• Re: 82 Vanagon Oil Filler Grommet Source
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 12:53:45 -0600
  I believe it is no longer available in the VW system. ------------------------------ Cut yourself;f a piece of heavy duty inter tube from a truck...