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Subject:Re: tips needed for grommet install
From:Marc Perdue
Date:Wed, 17 May 2017 16:30:25 -0400

I need to know the same things, so please reply to the list. Eric and I
seem to be on the same maintenance schedule! :)

Marc Perdue

On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 4:11 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi listers,
>
>         While waiting for my front washer pump to arrive I’ve been doing
> some work on the rear washer.
>
> I’ve replaced a broken hose from pump to sprayer.
>
> i’ve gotten all wires and hose into position and now face a problem.
>
> I purchased a replacement grommet for the hatch where the spraer hose and
> wiper motor wires go.
>
> I can’t for the life of me, even using dish soap get the ends of the
> grommet into place.  Has anyone successfully replaced one of these?
>
> All is in place but I can’t get the ends to match the holes in the van and
> hatch.  Is this some special string trick again?
>
> Next I can’t see how I’m going to get the new hose on the rear sprayer
> nozzle.  I don’t have a spare so need to be gentle?
>
> Is there a way to remove it so the hose can come through the hole then be
> placed on the sprayer nozzle?
>   Just don’t see how I can get my hand in there to fix it.
>
>
> so, two things needed.
>
> Tip for grommet install
> Tip for wiper Nozzle removal or trick to install hose while in place.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia.
>