In a message dated 03/02/2007 11:05:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

just  dropped the gas tank and put the reseal kit in, and while there,
exchanged  the long radiator and heater lines. put it back together again,
but really  have the following problem:

I installed the grommets in the tank, the  crossover tube to the chassis,
mounted up the tank, then pushed the  crossover pipe connectors through the
grommets. this was really hard, i was  reaching in through the side wheelwell
over the frame. I got those two in,  but the third one, the overflow from the
filler tube, I cannot push in as  it is not a t piece and therefore harder to
push in at this angle (harder  to get a grip.)
any trick and tip what to do here? is it easier to put the  grommet on the
line and then push the grommet in with the line? any tools  of help?
thanks

Flo,  bet your trying to put them in dry.  I coat the joint with Krown Rust
proofing Oil before trying to push the nipples in the grommets.  I  suppose
any type of oil or grease would work as well.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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