- 1. Grommets etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 13:01:35 -0500 charset="iso-8859-1"
- As I sit here and work (really) I keep coming up with questions... I am replacing many dry rotted grommets and plugs on the '4A. They're pretty easy to get out - they crumble! Who knows an easy way
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- 2. Re: Grommets etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:22:26 EDT
- A bit of liquid soap (dishwashing detergent, etc.) might help; or glycerine (if it's still available) or Cornhusker's Lotion (if it's still available; has or had glycerine in it and it's really good
- /html/triumphs/2000-08/msg00383.html (7,268 bytes)
- 3. Re: Grommets etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 14:37:40 -0400
- This seems to work for me. Wrap some thin string or wire once around in the groove . Push the ends of the string along with part of the lip into the opening. Now, while applying pressure, pull the s
- /html/triumphs/2000-08/msg00384.html (8,814 bytes)
- 4. Re: Grommets etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 21:15:15 -0700
- Try a little WD40... makes nearly anything rubber slippery while wet & loses the slipperiness when dry. Old trick to get motorcycle grips on the handlebars. Also works for golf club grips (with doubl
- /html/triumphs/2000-08/msg00420.html (8,535 bytes)
- 5. Re: Grommets etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 12:45:08 EDT
- << A bit of liquid soap (dishwashing detergent, etc.) might help; or glycerine (if it's still available) >> glycerin is definitely still available - but you probably won't find it on a shelf anywhere
- /html/triumphs/2000-08/msg00463.html (7,042 bytes)
- 6. Re: Grommets etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 21:00:33 EDT
- If you need glycerine, try Sav-On Drugs, they carry it on the shelves. Michael
- /html/triumphs/2000-08/msg00484.html (6,871 bytes)
- 7. Re: Grommets etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 22:25:58 -0700
- You might also want to check into KY Jelly. You can find it in the feminine hygiene section of the drug store/market. It is water soluble, so it cleans up very nice with a damp paper towel and doesn'
- /html/triumphs/2000-08/msg00492.html (7,693 bytes)
- 8. RE: Grommets etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 07:23:20 -0500
- cleans up very nice with a damp paper towel and center of the grommet. Thanks for the response. I like this suggestion the best considering K-Y is water soluble. It would seem that using other petrol
- /html/triumphs/2000-08/msg00497.html (7,425 bytes)
- 9. Re: Grommets etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 00:24:36 +0930charset="iso-8859-1"
- there are much cheaper substitutes; under the title of surgical lubricants. again generic brands can be cheaper. also KY left laying around, exposed to the air in a damp environment, goes OFF. i hav
- /html/triumphs/2000-08/msg00579.html (7,574 bytes)
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