Hi All,
I need new grommets for the engine tin. Where can I buy them?
Part#'s??? Thanks,

LH

Rear

McMaster.com has rubber grommets that go up to 1.5" ID

You can always use rubber hose and cut it down the middle and fit it over...

Not as good as a grommet.. but it gets er done.

look in an electical store, like Radio Shack, or Fry's, they have a selection of rubber grommets in all kinds of sizes. Orchard Supply also I think has them. (in the mics. hardware section). Otherwise scavenge at a wrecker, or check out a VW store ofr some of them (should be same as that on a bay window Type IV bus)

For that matter, check out West Coast Metric, they have engine rubber parts for VW's might have some 914 parts.

i have had good luck at the electronics or hardware stores.



good luck

I've been able to order most of them (by part number) from Pelican. Helps if you have a copy of the PET or a factory parts manual...

--DD

QUOTE (Dave_Darling @ Jan 17 2006, 01:30 AM)

I've been able to order most of them (by part number) from Pelican. Helps if you have a copy of the PET or a factory parts manual... --DD

Like Dave said, a copy of the PET will help you get the part numbers and you can take these to a VW dealer and order the parts from them. This is what I did and was able to get most of the grommets you have highlighted. I was lucky to have a friendly technician help me at the VW parts counter. He had to order all of the parts, I guess the T4 market has pretty well dried up.

I found suitable replacements at my FLAPS.

Don't forget the plastic "cable-tie" studs that fit into the small holes at the top of the rear shroud that secure the starter cable. i was able to find NOS ones at AA, as I did most of the other grommets that you point out. Nice touch for just a few bucks.

i have THE most excellent grommets for the J tubes. $10 shipped. will try to post pix "soon"

QUOTE (auggie91420 @ Jan 17 2006, 07:18 AM)

Don't forget the plastic "cable-tie" studs that fit into the small holes at the top of the rear shroud that secure the starter cable.  i was able to find NOS ones at AA, as I did most of the other grommets that you point out.  Nice touch for just a few bucks.

Huh? I think I may have clipped those puppiez off.
Got pics? I need 'em. I started this lil' 3 month project 2 years ago... or
Not sure. Can't remember.
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BTW - I ended up getting the rubber bushings/grommets I needed from a friend who works for some aircraft co. in L.B.C.A. @ a great deal. Something about a cure date issue -

your close to santa ana?


mcfadden dale hardware

Also a Mc Fadden Dale in Anaheim and Orange

QUOTE (spunone @ Jan 19 2006, 07:28 PM)

Also a Mc Fadden Dale in Anaheim and Orange

and corona and ontario

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QUOTE (auggie91420 @ Jan 17 2006, 07:18 AM) Don't forget the plastic "cable-tie" studs that fit into the small holes at the top of the rear shroud that secure the starter cable.  i was able to find NOS ones at AA, as I did most of the other grommets that you point out.  Nice touch for just a few bucks. Huh? I think I may have clipped those puppiez off.

I picked these up from AA about a year ago. The part number is B999 513 021 40. They hold the fuel line and battery positive cable to the rear shroud.

Moot point now, but for future reference, any good hardware store should have a good selection of grommets.

Also, Harbor Freight has a grommet kit for about six bucks. Several sizes but the largest is only 1" ID.