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03-15-2008, 09:20 AM
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gas tank grommet question...
Can you replace the grommet without pulling the tank out? Stupid question, maybe, but I've never done it before and don't want to cut the old one out before I realize what's involved.
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03-15-2008, 09:53 AM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
Yes, but you have to be very careful. Cut it out from the backside with a razor knife. Try warming the new gromet up under a spotlight or something to make it softer. I've replaced them without removing them, so i know it's possible
Justin
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03-15-2008, 01:55 PM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
Interesting...That happens to be about exactly where I am at..even looks like your truck was the same yellow as mine. Let me know how it works for you, but since I have the seat out, I will probably pull the tank anyhow.
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03-15-2008, 05:22 PM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
Is this straightforward when the tank is out? Or is there a trick to doing it then too?
Getting ready to upgrade fuel system, and might as well do a new gromet while swapping tanks. |
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03-15-2008, 06:43 PM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
Cut it out and smear dish liquid to the new one and slide it on. Easy! No need to pull the tank for a 2 minute job.
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03-15-2008, 06:45 PM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
I'll let you know how it turns out - I'm gonna do it this weekend.
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03-15-2008, 07:05 PM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
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03-15-2008, 07:56 PM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
Thanks
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03-17-2008, 06:48 AM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
I looked at it and I chickened out - The grommet is rock hard and hard to get to, and I have to take my seat out again anyways, so I'll wait.
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03-17-2008, 08:32 AM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
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Been there done that!!!!!
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03-17-2008, 08:36 AM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
its a easy install just replaced mine a few months back
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03-17-2008, 09:03 AM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
Well, now you got me thinking - maybe I'l try tomorrow. If I can't get it I can always pull the tank, I have to pull the seat anyways. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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03-17-2008, 10:51 AM
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Re: gas tank grommet question...
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Aerostotle be my name!!!! 
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