Gas tank filler Grommet - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lanman1972 · 03-05-2015, 09:51 AM

I replaced the filler neck grommet 6 months ago when I had the tank out. It has already degraded and falling apart. I bought a new one that is suppose to be better from GMCPaul. Question is: Has anyone removed/replaced the grommet without removing the tank or do I already know the answer? Thanks

adzz · 03-05-2015, 09:58 AM

pull the tank

Lanman1972 · 03-05-2015, 10:00 AM

That's what I expected to hear!

Lee H · 03-05-2015, 10:13 AM

You can replace the grommet with the tank in place. Use masking tape and plastic tools to work it in place to avoid scratching the paint. Helps to lube it up with some soap or windex.

WyoCustomC10 · 03-05-2015, 10:17 AM

I just installed one with the tank in place, place the gasket in hot, soapy water (lots of soap), and I gently worked it into place with a flat screwdriver.

**leddzepp** · 03-05-2015, 11:45 AM

You can remove an install a gasket easily with the tank in place.

Lanman1972 · 03-05-2015, 10:01 PM

Awesome, thanks for tips!

Matt Cramer · 03-06-2015, 09:38 AM

I installed one with the tank in place, and it didn't seem too difficult - but then I realized I'd put the thing on inside-out. Oh well - it still looks OK that way, and it's easier to get that thing installed inside-out if you are installing it from the "wrong" direction.

Katrina/10 · 03-06-2015, 10:32 AM

And buy a grommet from Wes here on the board and it will not crack.

Lanman1972 · 03-06-2015, 01:48 PM

Yep bought the Grommet from GMCPaul that's not suppose to crack. Put it on this morning, no problem. Thanks guys!

**cericd** · 03-06-2015, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lanman1972

Yep bought the Grommet from GMCPaul that's not suppose to crack. Put it on this morning, no problem. Thanks guys!

Which method did you use? Any special tools? Any difficulties?

Lanman1972 · 03-07-2015, 09:06 AM

All I had was some WD40 and a plastic trim tool. Went in fairly easy, no problems.

**desertnick69** · 03-08-2015, 04:31 AM

If all that fails heat up the gromet and use some KY jelly. but you got it on.

03-05-2015, 09:51 AM	#1
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Gas tank filler Grommet I replaced the filler neck grommet 6 months ago when I had the tank out. It has already degraded and falling apart. I bought a new one that is suppose to be better from GMCPaul. Question is: Has anyone removed/replaced the grommet without removing the tank or do I already know the answer? Thanks

03-05-2015, 09:58 AM	#2
adzz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: mississauga ontario Posts: 2	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet pull the tank

03-05-2015, 10:00 AM	#3
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet That's what I expected to hear!

03-05-2015, 10:13 AM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet You can replace the grommet with the tank in place. Use masking tape and plastic tools to work it in place to avoid scratching the paint. Helps to lube it up with some soap or windex. __________________ 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

03-05-2015, 10:17 AM	#5
WyoCustomC10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 46	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet I just installed one with the tank in place, place the gasket in hot, soapy water (lots of soap), and I gently worked it into place with a flat screwdriver. __________________ 1970 Chevy Custom C/10 Dark Bronze & White, 406 C.I. SBC, Edlebrock Cam, Intake, TH350 Trans with cooler, Headman Headers, 2.5" dual exaust with 28" glass packs, 3:73 gears, Original Oak bed, Pace Edwards Roll Top Toneau Cover, Resounds Bluetooth Radio, Chevy rally wheels, 265/75R15 General AT2's

03-05-2015, 11:45 AM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet You can remove an install a gasket easily with the tank in place. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

03-05-2015, 10:01 PM	#7
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet Awesome, thanks for tips!

03-06-2015, 09:38 AM	#8
Matt Cramer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 386	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet I installed one with the tank in place, and it didn't seem too difficult - but then I realized I'd put the thing on inside-out. Oh well - it still looks OK that way, and it's easier to get that thing installed inside-out if you are installing it from the "wrong" direction. __________________ Matt Cramer 1972 Chevy C10 - 4.8 swap, long bed, and maybe one dent free body panel somewhere - SOLD 4.8 LS build thread

03-06-2015, 10:32 AM	#9
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet And buy a grommet from Wes here on the board and it will not crack. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

03-06-2015, 01:48 PM	#10
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet Yep bought the Grommet from GMCPaul that's not suppose to crack. Put it on this morning, no problem. Thanks guys!

03-07-2015, 09:06 AM	#12
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet All I had was some WD40 and a plastic trim tool. Went in fairly easy, no problems.

03-08-2015, 04:31 AM	#13
desertnick69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 498	Re: Gas tank filler Grommet If all that fails heat up the gromet and use some KY jelly. but you got it on.



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