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• Re: [SPAM] Wahhh!!! The flood gates are open - gas everywhere!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:45:58 -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...
• Fwd: Fuel Tank Overflow Hoses//EXPANSION TANK LINES
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 16:08:53 -0500
  ...Mount the grommets to the "Y" fitting before you attempt to insert the "Y" fitting into the tank holes. You could drop the grommets...
• Re: Hose cover at top of rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:46:25 -0700
  I have a few of these rear hatch wiring grommets coming in from Germany in a few days. I will only have five available...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:20:12 -0800
  ...Found some 200 psi thick walled fuel line and was careful to use rubber grommets and tie downs to eliminate movement. On the low...
• Re: New Product - Fuel Tank Crossover Pipe Assy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 19:59:37 -0600
  ...I'm gonna install one of these on > my 84 GL that so desperately needs one (& two grommets - Airhead/VWG makes > those too!). No...
• Power Window Switch All of Sudden Dead? 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:16:01 -0400
  ...The engine is back in the van, all new fuel lines (run through the special grommets that Ben uses), new coolant hoses, new heads...
• Re: Radiator mounting gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 01:16:28 -0600
  ...21/2007, Paul Guzyk wrote: > >>They are more like coned rubber grommets/donuts. Mmmm....donuts. >> >>Anyway, they are often broken/worn, if they are...
• Re: Where is the dust coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 25 Jun 2023 09:00:54 -0500
  ...you have decommissioned the back seat heater, put corks in the grommets > where the heater hoses used to be. it's a good look...
• Re: gasoline odor
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 10:44:49 -0700
  ...The grommets get old & the plastic line accross the tank sometimes breaks. I had real bad lines. Droped the tank & replaced everything excpet the...
• 82 Westy for sale (again)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:53:20 -0800
  ...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: Replacing Gas Tank Cross-Over Pipe on 84
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 13:01:26 -0400
  ...Drop the tank, take care of any rust and replace the grommets and vent lines. Fairly cheap and can be done by one person...
• Re: Wire routing
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 22 May 1998 13:32:38 -0700
  ...When I get a new battery, I'll run the wire properly through one of the existing rubber grommets in the bottom of the...
• Re: Dropping the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Wed, 3 May 2000 21:33:31 -0600
  ...I replaced all the grommets, seals, and hoses at that time because it leaked. Only thing I did not replace was the fuel sender...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:41:27 -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...
• Fuel Tank Expansion Idea
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:58:20 -0700
  ...sure what, if any, would be the consequences on the rubber grommets, especially around the filler neck. Have fun. Jeff www.vanagonparts.com www...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Jun 2001 - Special issue (#2001-746)
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 07:51:53 +0200
  ...Runs about 100 bucks, easy to > replace, feel free to ask for details. > Other spills --> check / replace grommets on top of tank, i.e...
• Re: need advice on repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:56:57 +0000
  ...They did, but then had to >order grommets from Germany. So 2 weeks later - they have it all put >together. >I call today and...
• Re: Gas Tank Success! Fuel tank question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:03:07 -0400
  ...Fingers crossed the sender is working! Old tank seems clear when blowing or pulling air so I suspect the problem was the rubber grommets...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 14:45:37 -0500
  ...The online vendors sell appropriate grommets if you don't have a local source. ---- Scott Chapman <scott_list@MISCHKO.COM> wrote: > you mean this...
• fuel tank reseal and fuel line kits
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:19:03 EDT
  ...I need to replace all of the seals from the tank filler neck seal, plastic connector, grommets, low and high pressure lines, firewall plastic...
• Re: New Product - Fuel Tank Crossover Pipe Assy
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:58:36 -0500
  ...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: Burping gas tank filler problem solved!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 15:47:16 -0700
  ...windshield sealer or roofing tar (wet-patch) Vanagon fuel tank - new grommets and so on. If you have questions, look in the Yellow Pages...
• Re: Gas tank install driving me nuts!! - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 05:45:38 -0800
  ...Dang those tight grommets!! BUT.... It's now leaking at the filler neck seal. It's a slight gradual leak - not enough to cause...
• Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:44:11 -0700
  RE: Grommets for rear table leg I just looked at the Rockler website. I'm going to have to measure again but it looks...
• Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:55:07 -0400
  Buy the two grommets for the top of the expansion tank as well as the replacment kit. I found in mine that those two...
• Crossover Pipe HELP
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 08:23:42 -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: Easy Way to R/R Tank for new lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:30:41 -0400
  Jonce, I removed my tank wnen I replaced the grommets and replaced the fuel gauge sender at the same time. I did it in...
• Re: Air cooled to Water cooled
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 23:43:52 -0600
  ...You can either drop the gas tank (good time to replace those rotten rubber fuel lines and grommets), or just run the lines under...
• Re: Re.Spillage when filling the gas
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 11:27:52 EDT
  ...Replaced crossover pipe, grommets, hoses a la > Wilfy kit. Smell went away, but a couple tanks of gas later the filler pipe > belching started...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:09:02 -0500
  ...What do you folks think of getting some brass fittings brazed in there, instead of the plastic wye and rubber grommets (no I won...
• Re: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:09:09 -0700
  ...It appears there are two rubber grommets that go in the holes on the wheel arch. A threaded pin goes through the hole in...
• Shift Linkage Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 14:06:47 -0400
  Hi all, I am planning on doing the "replace all the grommets / hoses over the gas tank" drill this weekend. I noticed somone else...
• Re: Aux Oil temp gauge wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 09:30:03 -0400
  ...Then you can sneak them through on of the grommets for the multiple wiring harnesses there. Remove the instrument cluster for easy access on...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 25 May 2011 23:20:18 -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: fuel tank replacement
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 22:44:37 -0600
  ...In most cases, the three rubber grommets on top(one on the drivers side and two on the passenger side) need replacing, as they...
• INFO needed: Anybody have one of those SA 85 liter tanks? These are the longer version of our 2wd tanks.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 17 May 2007 01:25:05 -0700
  ...Someone posted a few weeks ago that they replaced all the rubber grommets with metal nipples and hoses instead. I might as well do...
• Re: Fuel Expansion Tank Valve Grommet: Use PCV Grommet?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:49:29 -0700
  ...I'm looking at Dorman products (Some Dorman products sold as "HELP") and see various PCV grommets that might work: http://www.dormanproducts.com...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:26:24 -0600
  ...too much pressure can cause issue with aged resevoir to MC grommets. Probably can't blow a clutch line off as they are usually...
• Re: Westy screw caps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 14 May 2003 09:40:08 -0400
  ...the latch mechanism on the > wing windows, various stainless steel fittings, > grommets for passing electrical wires thru bodywork > bulkheads, etc.. > > Good reasons to shop...
• Re: Fuel injector electrical terminal rubber grommet replacement
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:52:27 -0400
  ...dust out of the >connection but would rather put on the grommets. > >Thanks > >Pascal >1984 Westfalia I ended up bying the special tool to...
• Re: aftermarket gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 07:37:18 -0400
  ...Any opinions? Also, > who sells a complete kit, with a > tank, all needed hoses and grommets, etc? The aftermarket tanks are all made in...
• Re: Gas Tank Groms
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 17:08:49 -0700
  ...seal but have hit a wall > trying to find the three grommets I need, or that the mechanic doing the > job > needs. Any Ideas...
• Heat Shields
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:17:50 -0500
  ...The shifting is a bit balky, might need some oil on the grommets..? We will put insurance on it tomorrow, and I've worked...
• Re: Engine cover, History
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:23:36 -0700
  ...Worn grommets between metal line and engine tin (air cooled) Little plastic transitions from fuel supply hose to fuel hose in the engine bay...
• Re: Don't top off gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:21:58 -0500
  ...Before, there would be an odor, which turned out to be because the vapor system AND a couple of grommets on top of the...
• Trip stats - added info
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:09:30 -0700
  ...All grommets, including the crossover; the 20 year old fuel level sending unit was also replaced. In Arizona, we don't believe in rust...
• Looking for Grab handle packing ??
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:42:55 +1000
  ...There are four holes pressed into the sheet metal above the window that can accommodate the packing pieces ( screw grommets )that you screw the...
• Re: New Westy Product
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 06:14:11 EST
  ...They added bunting to both vertical sidess and grommets in each corner for me for a couple of extra $$$. It does keep the rain...
• best prices for complete tank reseal, fuel line and injector seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:26:21 -0400
  ...I need to replace all of the seals from the tank filler neck seal, plastic connector, grommets, low and high pressure lines, firewall plastic...
• Rear hatch grommet update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Jun 2017 11:38:00 -0400
  ...I found some round rubber pieces Grommets just for the holes no tube attached. I have some auto tubing from wires that fits the...
• Re: Adding Aux Driving Lights Questions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:20:08 +1200
  ...John You ought to be able to run the wires in via the headlight wiring grommets. My Caravelle had drivinglights on the now-removed...
• Re: Fuel tank remove / replace
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:21:53 -0400
  I pulled the tank on my '85 a few years ago to replace the sender and all the lines and grommets on the top...
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:22:08 +0000
  ...after 33 years the foam was still pliable, and the grommets were mostly still there. No dirt/dust had invaded the cupboard. Two plates...
• Re: 85 gas tank removal
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 00:11:00 -0400
  ...Gas POURS out of the top. > I understand there are grommets on top that dry out. > I HAVE to get it fixed. The smell...
• cheap Westie FS Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
  Sat, 17 May 2003 12:18:22 -0700
  ...Clutch was replaced 1/2001 so mechanic says probably is motor mount issue * rubber grommets on gas tank need to be replaced - these parts...
• Re: Vanagon Cover?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Tue, 15 Aug 2017 23:17:45 -0700
  ...My mistake was to use the lock grommets as the cinch points for an underbelly rope. I thought it would flap less if I...
• Re: Water leak below dash
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:32:21 -0600
  ...If it occurs only while driving, I would suspect one or more of the rubber grommets that seal the passages for several wires and...
• 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: vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again......
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 10:32:17 -0700
  ...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: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:51:29 -0500
  ...lines don't block area where fuel fill tube goes in, replace crossover tube, all fuel tank grommets and large one for fill tube...