[DeTomaso] Radiator Grommets
Al C
pantera at cox.net
Sun Nov 13 09:40:54 EST 2022
Try soaking in this stuff, available on Amazon
it works by replacing lost plasticizers in rubber which has been left on
the shelf.
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<https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NVW1LM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1>
Good luck, Al (3915)
On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 12:14 PM Richard Greenblum <
richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
> I’m trying a new technique with them cold. If it doesn’t work I’ll boil
> them and try again, then contact Ken.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Nov 12, 2022, at 13:18, Gray Gregory <rgg at gregorycook.com> wrote:
> >
> > Did they give any reason as to why they are so hard? It seems ordinary
> rubber gromets would be just fine? The only idea I can think of is maybe
> let them steep in simmering hot water for an hour or two? Maybe that might
> make them more pliable?
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > Gray
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On Behalf Of
> Richard Greenblum
> > Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:17 PM
> > To: Gray Gregory <rgg at gregorycook.com>
> > Cc: Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.com>; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
> > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Grommets
> >
> > Thanks Gray. I did that. I now have grommets from both PPCs and they are
> identical. Adam didn’t respond to my cry for help, Larry said I did what I
> should be doing. I’m going to keep trying and see what happens—like I have
> a choice….
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Nov 12, 2022, at 12:02, Gray Gregory <rgg at gregorycook.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hmmm that seems odd. I was going to reply; if your old gromets are to
> hard to get back in then maybe you should order new ones.... I would
> contact the vendor and ask if they are supposed to be hard? And if so, how
> do they suggest you get them in.
> >>
> >> Good luck,
> >>
> >> Gray
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On Behalf Of
> >> Richard Greenblum
> >> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:24 AM
> >> To: Mike Drew <mikeldrew at aol.com>
> >> Cc: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
> >> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Grommets
> >>
> >> I haven’t measured anything because the new grommets and the old are
> identical in size and shape. The only difference is the old we’re soft, the
> new hard.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>>> On Nov 12, 2022, at 10:10, Mike Drew via DeTomaso <
> detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Richard,
> >>>
> >>> Have you measured the inside diameter of the hole in the metal
> >>> support bracket vs the outside diameter of the groove in the middle
> >>> of the grommets? If the hole is smaller than the groove it will never
> work.
> >>> If the hole is larger than the groove, then you aren’t trying hard
> >>> enough. :)
> >>>
> >>> Mike
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPad
> >>>
> >>>>> On Nov 12, 2022, at 08:04, Richard Greenblum <
> richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Anyone have any tips on installing the lower radiator grommets?
> I’ve tried everything I know. Boiled into oblivion, silicon on the grommet
> and the bracket, screw drivers, pliers, even a ¼ inch to ⅜ inch socket
> converter with extensions to push it in with the help of a rubber mallet.
> I’m not getting close because the rubber is so hard, even after 20 minutes
> in boiling water.
> >>>>
> >>>> Richard
> >>>> Austin, TX
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>>
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Try soaking in this stuff, available on Amazon
it works by replacing lost plasticizers in rubber which has been left
on the shelf.
[1]ATP AT-205 Re-Seal Stops Leaks, 8 Ounce Bottle
Good luck, AlA (3915)
On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 12:14 PM Richard Greenblum
<[2]richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
Iam trying a new technique with them cold. If it doesnat work Iall
boil them and try again, then contact Ken.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 12, 2022, at 13:18, Gray Gregory <[3]rgg at gregorycook.com>
wrote:
>
> i>>?Did they give any reason as to why they are so hard? It seems
ordinary rubber gromets would be just fine? The only idea I can
think of is maybe let them steep in simmering hot water for an hour
or two? Maybe that might make them more pliable?
>
> Good luck,
>
> Gray
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso <[4]detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On
Behalf Of Richard Greenblum
> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:17 PM
> To: Gray Gregory <[5]rgg at gregorycook.com>
> Cc: Mike Drew <[6]MikeLDrew at aol.com>;
[7]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Grommets
>
> Thanks Gray. I did that. I now have grommets from both PPCs and
they are identical. Adam didnat respond to my cry for help, Larry
said I did what I should be doing. Iam going to keep trying and see
what happensalike I have a choicea|.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Nov 12, 2022, at 12:02, Gray Gregory <[8]rgg at gregorycook.com>
wrote:
>>
>> i>>?Hmmm that seems odd. I was going to reply; if your old
gromets are to hard to get back in then maybe you should order new
ones.... I would contact the vendor and ask if they are supposed to
be hard? And if so, how do they suggest you get them in.
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Gray
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: DeTomaso <[9]detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On
Behalf Of
>> Richard Greenblum
>> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:24 AM
>> To: Mike Drew <[10]mikeldrew at aol.com>
>> Cc: [11]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Grommets
>>
>> I havenat measured anything because the new grommets and the old
are identical in size and shape. The only difference is the old
weare soft, the new hard.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Nov 12, 2022, at 10:10, Mike Drew via DeTomaso
<[12]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> i>>?Richard,
>>>
>>> Have you measured the inside diameter of the hole in the metal
>>> support bracket vs the outside diameter of the groove in the
middle
>>> of the grommets? If the hole is smaller than the groove it will
never work.
>>> If the hole is larger than the groove, then you arenat trying
hard
>>> enough. :)
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>>> On Nov 12, 2022, at 08:04, Richard Greenblum
<[13]richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> i>>?Anyone have any tips on installing the lower radiator
grommets?A Iave tried everything I know.A Boiled into oblivion,
silicon on the grommet and the bracket, screw drivers, pliers, even
a A 1/4 inch to a inch socket converter with extensions to push it
in with the help of a rubber mallet.A Iam not getting close because
the rubber is so hard, even after 20 minutes in boiling water.A
>>>>
>>>> Richard
>>>> Austin, TX
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>
>>>>
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