Date: Thu, 18 May 2017 22:12:33 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: tips needed for grommet install
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Hi Mark and others,
Oops,
Mark I just read my post over and I got my sides reversed so we do match.
Oval holes with defrost wires on the driver’s side, Round holes with washer hose and wiper wires on the passenger side.
I need the passenger side round grommet. mine was destroyed by the hose leaking there in the grommet. My Driver’s side is in great shape.
Sorry for the confusion.
Still, so strange that the holes are a different shape.
Is your 87 the same way? round holes on the passenger side and oval on the driver’s side??
Eric Caron
only slightly confused tonight!
85 GL Auto
> On May 18, 2017, at 9:57 PM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=275225>
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com <mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>] On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 1:12 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto: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.
> >
>
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