Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TacBlade · 09-30-2013, 07:19 PM

When i got my truck, the grommet around the fill neck was dry rotted. I replaced it at the end of last summer and its now very dry rotted again? No fuel has been spilled on it, as i was very careful about that. Is there any way to preserve this longer than a year?
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Edit: It is dry rotting from the fill neck out?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-30-2013, 07:35 PM

The material that is used in most rubber now days has no ozone protection and is prone to decay. Keeping your truck out of the sun will help but most exposed rubber does not last long.

The origonal grommets were made with better rubber and lasted longer. I am not sure if any of the gas tank grommets will last but someone may have run across a brand that lasts longer then what you are experiencing.

Jim

**john** · 09-30-2013, 07:41 PM

Wes at classicheartbeat has some orignal 67-70 chevrolet grommets and 5 yr guaranteed 71-72 grommets. Sounds alot better than some of the foreign stuff.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/rubb...atherstrip.htm

weever82 · 09-30-2013, 08:22 PM

Grab an original from Wes and they will outlast the repo ones anyday. I purchased a cheap one from LMC and realized it was junk when the original bad one I was replacing was nicer. Lol.
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MikeyMan · 10-01-2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

The material that is used in most rubber now days has no ozone protection and is prone to decay.
Jim

I got a cheap grommet and it cracked in less than a year,

Also, noticed my new Made In Mexico Goodyear upper radiator hose seems a little dry and chalky.
I detail all the hoses with protectant, and that newer hose won't keep the shine like the rest.

ksshane · 10-01-2013, 07:40 AM

Good to know. Mine was never installed right by the PO. Just ordered one from Wes

jcis4me · 10-01-2013, 09:22 AM

Good prices but 16.90 for shipping less than 2 pounds? 2 small items.
Just saying, in the checkout there is no other option for shipping.
Marty

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-01-2013, 12:47 PM

Shipping is what it is. The prices are calculated right strait from UPS website. If you are in New Jersey, you are clear accross the country from me and is why the shipping is so high. I am in Washington State. If you want to purchase one of our grommets just place in the notes that you would like me to ship Priority Mail. That charge is only $6.00. My shopping cart does not have that option so you will have to place in that into the notes. WES

Side Note: I have offered these grommets to all of the catolog companies so that they would have a quality part instead of the pile of crap they sell. To date they all choose the cheaper part.

TacBlade · 10-01-2013, 01:14 PM

Just put in an order with you Wes. Yes, $19.00 and some change was a little high for what I ordered, but if you stuff will not rot, that saves me money for what I would pay to replace the others. Thanks!

ksshane · 10-01-2013, 01:21 PM

Tac, thats what I was thinking when I ordered mine

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-01-2013, 03:30 PM

Both orders shipped prioity mail. One had to go medium flat rate box and the other small. 6 and 12 $$ WES

ksshane · 10-01-2013, 03:33 PM

Just got your email.... Thanks a ton Wes

oklalawnboy · 10-01-2013, 10:21 PM

I bought mine from Classic Chevrolet in OKC and it is junk. I'm calling Wes when I get ready to replace it.

72jenny · 10-01-2013, 10:38 PM

I also would highly recommend ordering a quality grommet. The one I recently bought lasted me 2 weeks before it had dry rotted worse than the one I just replaced! I learned my lesson quickly...

**leddzepp** · 10-01-2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Side Note: I have offered these grommets to all of the catolog companies so that they would have a quality part instead of the pile of crap they sell. To date they all choose the cheaper part.

The division bar felt they sell is total garbage as well. It sheds like a cat in the summertime the first time you roll your window up or down. Absolutely worthless crap. The ones you and gmcpaul sell are WAY higher quality, and the felt does not shed at all.
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bigsnookmaster · 10-01-2013, 11:47 PM

Nothing like GM parts!!!

JCD · 10-02-2013, 01:25 AM

Here's a way to put these prices in perspective..
Ask yourself if YOU could make the part for the price you're about to pay..
Chances are ..NO.

A few more dollars for a quality part, doesn't seem as high then.

J.

09-30-2013, 07:19 PM	#1
TacBlade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 104	Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? When i got my truck, the grommet around the fill neck was dry rotted. I replaced it at the end of last summer and its now very dry rotted again? No fuel has been spilled on it, as i was very careful about that. Is there any way to preserve this longer than a year? Posted via Mobile Device Edit: It is dry rotting from the fill neck out?

09-30-2013, 07:35 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? The material that is used in most rubber now days has no ozone protection and is prone to decay. Keeping your truck out of the sun will help but most exposed rubber does not last long. The origonal grommets were made with better rubber and lasted longer. I am not sure if any of the gas tank grommets will last but someone may have run across a brand that lasts longer then what you are experiencing. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

09-30-2013, 07:41 PM	#3
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Wes at classicheartbeat has some orignal 67-70 chevrolet grommets and 5 yr guaranteed 71-72 grommets. Sounds alot better than some of the foreign stuff. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/rubb...atherstrip.htm __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

09-30-2013, 08:22 PM	#4
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Grab an original from Wes and they will outlast the repo ones anyday. I purchased a cheap one from LMC and realized it was junk when the original bad one I was replacing was nicer. Lol. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

10-01-2013, 07:40 AM	#6
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Good to know. Mine was never installed right by the PO. Just ordered one from Wes __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

10-01-2013, 09:22 AM	#7
jcis4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jersey shore Posts: 115	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Good prices but 16.90 for shipping less than 2 pounds? 2 small items. Just saying, in the checkout there is no other option for shipping. Marty

10-01-2013, 12:47 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Shipping is what it is. The prices are calculated right strait from UPS website. If you are in New Jersey, you are clear accross the country from me and is why the shipping is so high. I am in Washington State. If you want to purchase one of our grommets just place in the notes that you would like me to ship Priority Mail. That charge is only $6.00. My shopping cart does not have that option so you will have to place in that into the notes. WES Side Note: I have offered these grommets to all of the catolog companies so that they would have a quality part instead of the pile of crap they sell. To date they all choose the cheaper part. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-01-2013, 01:14 PM	#9
TacBlade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 104	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Just put in an order with you Wes. Yes, $19.00 and some change was a little high for what I ordered, but if you stuff will not rot, that saves me money for what I would pay to replace the others. Thanks!

10-01-2013, 01:21 PM	#10
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Tac, thats what I was thinking when I ordered mine __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

10-01-2013, 03:30 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Both orders shipped prioity mail. One had to go medium flat rate box and the other small. 6 and 12 $$ WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-01-2013, 03:33 PM	#12
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Just got your email.... Thanks a ton Wes __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

10-01-2013, 10:21 PM	#13
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? I bought mine from Classic Chevrolet in OKC and it is junk. I'm calling Wes when I get ready to replace it. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

10-01-2013, 10:38 PM	#14
72jenny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: St. Louis Posts: 19	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? I also would highly recommend ordering a quality grommet. The one I recently bought lasted me 2 weeks before it had dry rotted worse than the one I just replaced! I learned my lesson quickly...

10-01-2013, 11:47 PM	#16
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Nothing like GM parts!!! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

10-02-2013, 01:25 AM	#17
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: Gas tank filler neck seal/grommet dry rot? Here's a way to put these prices in perspective.. Ask yourself if YOU could make the part for the price you're about to pay.. Chances are ..NO. A few more dollars for a quality part, doesn't seem as high then. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.



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