Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Katrina/10 · 07-09-2011, 03:44 PM

I purchased a fuel filler grommet from Classic Parts less than a month ago, and it has already started cracking and falling apart. Can anyone tell me where I can get a good quality product not made from crappy chinese rubber??

Thanks,
Gary

bosco200 · 07-09-2011, 04:19 PM

I got mine from LMC about 2 years ago and its still like new.

Frkypunk70 · 07-09-2011, 04:50 PM

Mine is from LMC also. I like the quality plus it's only 4 bucks. After shipping though it came to about 12 dollars

Oh Well
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Katrina/10 · 07-09-2011, 05:18 PM

LMC is looking good so far, anyone tried others?

Lee H · 07-09-2011, 08:07 PM

I got one from GM, yes it's still available. It started cracking after about 6 months.
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Billhilly · 07-09-2011, 10:48 PM

Wes Hepp (Classic Heartbeat) was getting these (and firewall grommets) specially made out of some decent rubber. Give him a call.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

usmcchevy · 07-09-2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billhilly

wes hepp (classic heartbeat) was getting these (and firewall grommets) specially made out of some decent rubber. Give him a call.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

x2

**70cst** · 07-09-2011, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billhilly

wes hepp (classic heartbeat) was getting these (and firewall grommets) specially made out of some decent rubber. Give him a call.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

x3 This is a case where NOS is not better than repop and WES has these made so they will last much longer.

Katrina/10 · 07-10-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billhilly

Wes Hepp (Classic Heartbeat) was getting these (and firewall grommets) specially made out of some decent rubber. Give him a call.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

Thanks, I will give him a call.

**Tim Christian** · 07-10-2011, 11:43 AM

Are you all using some kind of lube to install these? If so don't because it will cause them to break down. If you need lube use some kind of liquid dish washing liquid.

Katrina/10 · 07-10-2011, 11:54 AM

All I used was Windex!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-10-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

x3 This is a case where NOS is not better than repop and WES has these made so they will last much longer.

x 4

Sillyoldman · 07-10-2011, 12:07 PM

Mine also deteriorated surprisingly fast too.

68gmsee · 07-10-2011, 02:17 PM

Here's my post from January of 2010. If you want to peruse.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382211

It's been 1 year and 7 months since I got it from Wes at Classic Heartbeat. I park my truck outside and it's been two winters and 2 extremely hot and dry summers and the grommet is still pliable like when I got it. And also not rubbing off like the old one I had.

Katrina/10 · 07-10-2011, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Here's my post from January of 2010. If you want to peruse.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382211

It's been 1 year and 7 months since I got it from Wes at Classic Heartbeat. I park my truck outside and it's been two winters and 2 extremely hot and dry summers and the grommet is still pliable like when I got it. And also not rubbing off like the old one I had.

Thanks, read the whole thing. Sounds just like the problems I have had, this might be the cure!

07-09-2011, 03:44 PM	#1
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed I purchased a fuel filler grommet from Classic Parts less than a month ago, and it has already started cracking and falling apart. Can anyone tell me where I can get a good quality product not made from crappy chinese rubber?? Thanks, Gary __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-09-2011, 04:19 PM	#2
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed I got mine from LMC about 2 years ago and its still like new.

07-09-2011, 04:50 PM	#3
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed Mine is from LMC also. I like the quality plus it's only 4 bucks. After shipping though it came to about 12 dollars Oh Well Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

07-09-2011, 05:18 PM	#4
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed LMC is looking good so far, anyone tried others? __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-09-2011, 08:07 PM	#5
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed I got one from GM, yes it's still available. It started cracking after about 6 months. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-09-2011, 10:48 PM	#6
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed Wes Hepp (Classic Heartbeat) was getting these (and firewall grommets) specially made out of some decent rubber. Give him a call. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

07-10-2011, 11:43 AM	#10
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed Are you all using some kind of lube to install these? If so don't because it will cause them to break down. If you need lube use some kind of liquid dish washing liquid.

07-10-2011, 11:54 AM	#11
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed All I used was Windex! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-10-2011, 12:07 PM	#13
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed Mine also deteriorated surprisingly fast too. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-10-2011, 02:17 PM	#14
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Fuel Filler Grommet advice needed Here's my post from January of 2010. If you want to peruse. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382211 It's been 1 year and 7 months since I got it from Wes at Classic Heartbeat. I park my truck outside and it's been two winters and 2 extremely hot and dry summers and the grommet is still pliable like when I got it. And also not rubbing off like the old one I had.



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