how to replace gas tank filler tube grommet?

chaos · 08-14-2002, 04:38 PM

Hey, i'm trying to replace my grommet but I can't seem to figure how to get the new one on or the old one off(well i could cut it off but i wanna do it the right way). How should I go about replacing this? This is for my 95 gt convertible if that makes a difference. Thanks a lot.

Conman · 08-14-2002, 08:14 PM

I'm not sure about a 95 but on my 88 I'm pretty sure you have to drop the tank
I had the tank out and put it back in and after that the grommet started leaking and I dropped the tank again to change it, couldn't figure any other way to do it

Hope there is an easier way but I wouldn't count on it

Hozer 88GTConv · 08-14-2002, 10:10 PM

Yeah, I have to agree. The easiest way to tackle that one is to drop the tank. It's only the 2 retaining strap bolts. Just make sure you get as much gas out of it that you can. Otherwise it becomes difficult to handle.
Good Luck.

Hethj7 · 08-15-2002, 01:06 PM

Yup, I just replaced mine last week. Drop the tank and the filler neck just slides in and out. Pop out the old grommet and put in the new one. Btw, I used a floor jack under the tank to help lower and raise it back into place. It works really well....I have even dropped the tank before by myself using this method.

drudis · 08-15-2002, 01:43 PM

I cheated...
Mine was leaking on left-handers, and I got black flagged (must pull into pits) when I was at the track.

I simply used and ENTIRE tube of RTV around the gasket, and voila!

Conman · 08-16-2002, 09:37 AM

it's funny some of the **** you can come up with when black flagged in the middle of a race. Just rig it up and get back out there!

08-14-2002, 04:38 PM	#1
chaos Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scotrun, PA Posts: 4	how to replace gas tank filler tube grommet? Hey, i'm trying to replace my grommet but I can't seem to figure how to get the new one on or the old one off(well i could cut it off but i wanna do it the right way). How should I go about replacing this? This is for my 95 gt convertible if that makes a difference. Thanks a lot. __________________ -1995 Mustang GT Convertible -1970 Dodge Challenger(440ci)

08-14-2002, 08:14 PM	#2
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	I'm not sure about a 95 but on my 88 I'm pretty sure you have to drop the tank I had the tank out and put it back in and after that the grommet started leaking and I dropped the tank again to change it, couldn't figure any other way to do it Hope there is an easier way but I wouldn't count on it __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

08-14-2002, 10:10 PM	#3
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Drop it... Yeah, I have to agree. The easiest way to tackle that one is to drop the tank. It's only the 2 retaining strap bolts. Just make sure you get as much gas out of it that you can. Otherwise it becomes difficult to handle. Good Luck. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

08-15-2002, 01:06 PM	#4
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Yup, I just replaced mine last week. Drop the tank and the filler neck just slides in and out. Pop out the old grommet and put in the new one. Btw, I used a floor jack under the tank to help lower and raise it back into place. It works really well....I have even dropped the tank before by myself using this method. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

08-15-2002, 01:43 PM	#5
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I cheated... Mine was leaking on left-handers, and I got black flagged (must pull into pits) when I was at the track. I simply used and ENTIRE tube of RTV around the gasket, and voila! __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

08-16-2002, 09:37 AM	#6
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	it's funny some of the **** you can come up with when black flagged in the middle of a race. Just rig it up and get back out there! __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

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