Huh... I didn't realize they changed the location of the washer hose.
Mine's an '87 and the washer hose is on the passenger side. The grommet I
got from Chris is the oval one. It hadn't occurred to me that they might be
different...

Marc

On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 6:25 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Stuart, Mark and others,
>
> Well, A sighted VW experienced friend just stopped in for a quick hello.
> I showed him my grommet and he determined my problem.
>
> the hatch on my 85 has two grommets.  on the passenger side with the
> defroster wires the holes ar oval and the grommet ends are oval.  On the
> drivers side with wiper pump and hose the grommet holes are round.
>
> My new grommet is for the passenger side.
>
>         I think the thought was they were identicle but they are not.
>
> So, I wrote to Chris at T3 with my fingers crossed he has a round version.
>
> anyone else have a driver’s side grommet in good shape.  I hate to cobble
> it together, especially after all the work I put into it.
>
> Best.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>
>
> > On May 17, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > I've found silicone spray better than dish soap. Work as much of the
> grommet's slot into the opening as you can, then use a small flat blade
> screwdriver in the slot to work the remainder into the hole. Not sure you
> can get the nozzle out without breaking it, but it has to come out to
> connect the hose, so you may need another one.
> >
> > This is discussed on The Samba: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/
> forum/viewtopic.php?t=275225
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Eric Caron
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 1:12 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: tips needed for grommet install
> >
> > 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.
> >
>