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04-29-2003, 11:04 AM | #1 |
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Help With Filler Neck Grommet
Do these things come off easily? I want to pull it off before I paint. Will it come off without pulling the tank neck?
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04-29-2003, 11:07 AM | #2 |
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You will have to pull the tank befor you can get it out. If it is verry old it would probly be a good idea to replace it also. We have both the 1 1/2" and 2" grommets in stock. (Genuine GM) WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com
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04-29-2003, 11:16 AM | #3 |
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I have had people come by the house and buy a new grommet and we have replaced it right then in the driveway. Just takes a little time putting the new one on with the lip of the grommet.
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04-29-2003, 11:22 AM | #4 |
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So, Dave, you are telling me that I CAN put it on without pulling the tank neck? Mine is a non-ECS tank (came from WA originally).
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04-29-2003, 11:52 AM | #5 |
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PM sent.
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04-29-2003, 12:38 PM | #6 |
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i wana hear that answer!
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04-29-2003, 02:50 PM | #7 |
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I just popped my old one out by pushing it in with a screwdriver. Probably not the ethical way of doing it but it made pulling the gas tank alot easier.
I would think that with some dish detergent and patience, you might be able to install one with the tank in.
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04-29-2003, 03:11 PM | #8 |
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The way I do it is use a pair of needle nose pliers to grab the grommet and pull on it until it is breaks free in one area of the grommet from the hole. Then I just pull it free with my hand. If the grommet is hard, cut a small slit and pull it with the pliers until it bascially tears off. To put the new one on I work it in the hole and use a long narrow screwdriver to work the inner lip in the hole. I have not had any problems doing it this way. I have heard of people using some kind of lubricant to make it go in the gas filler hole. I have never chipped the paint because you need to be really carefull and take your time.
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04-29-2003, 06:04 PM | #9 |
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I've installed a couple with the tank still in the truck. If I can do it - you can too.
Just get some KY Jelly and ... never mind. |
04-29-2003, 06:44 PM | #10 |
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04-29-2003, 06:54 PM | #11 |
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I had to loosen the bolts up on my tank and had a heck of a time changing mine, the filler neck wasnt centered in the hole.
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