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Date:         Thu, 1 May 2014 22:21:16 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike South <msouth@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike South <msouth@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of
              gas tank
Comments: To: Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <B82FA412-AE58-40F9-92D1-2805CFD7A1AD@gmail.com>
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That's good to hear--the samba threads around this had people talking about having to re-do their grommets pretty frequently. Are they just using bad stuff?

What kits/parts do you use?

mike

On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 8:56 PM, <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:

> I tried fabricating some out of brass on my first set. They were gorgeous, > but overkill. > > I have done at least a dozen tanks since with the available replacement > parts. They're the right way to go and will last you another 20 years. > > -craig > > > On Apr 30, 2014, at 9:07 PM, Mike South <msouth@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > Have you guys seen this thing on the samba where a guy came up with a way > > to put metal fittings with crush washers in place of the stock grommet > > system? > > > > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=481975&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20 > > > > Anyone on list tried these? > > > > mike >


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