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| | | | Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 449 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 449 | I had a heckuva time removing the firewall grommet for the engine harness (1965 C10). Now I need to remove the plug and grommet that goes to the alternator/horn. Is there a trick to removing those things?
Thanks
Kevin
1965 Chevy C10 Longbed Fleetside
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,362 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,362 | I've always sprayed grommets with WD-40 for install and removal. Never tried it but I could see see a heat gun or even hair dryer helping with old crusty grommets.
One last thought, brake fluid. I've had good luck revitalizing old rubber by giving it a long bath in brake fluid.
RonR
RonR
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2021 Posts: 14 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2021 Posts: 14 | I've always sprayed grommets with WD-40 for install and removal. Never tried it but I could see see a heat gun or even hair dryer helping with old crusty grommets.
One last thought, brake fluid. I've had good luck revitalizing old rubber by giving it a long bath in brake fluid.
RonR Be careful with the brake fluid or as I call it "An Outstanding Paint Removal Fluid". | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,362 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,362 | Bob said; Be careful with the brake fluid or as I call it "An Outstanding Paint Removal Fluid"."
Yep, that's a fact. If you use brake fluid on old rubber, be sure to do a good job wiping it off and drying before placing it where it will contact paint.
RonR
RonR
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | If I'm reading the OP's initial post correctly he's trying to remove the grommet from the truck. It'll be difficult to put brake fluid on it and not get it on the paint. If I'm correct in how I'm reading it the rule of thumb I use is just cut the old one off and replace it with a new one if new grommets are available.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 449 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 449 | Thanks guys. Tiny I think I like your idea - cut out the old one
Kevin
1965 Chevy C10 Longbed Fleetside
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | War Eagle1 I suppose you have gathered by now that brake fluid is too dangerous,just use dishwashing soap,or silicon (ignition )grease not much. Also learned from Jim Carter himself that hydraulic jack oil wont hurt rubber brake parts. | | |
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