HiMark
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 string slowlyand see
the lip seat itself as the string comes out all the way around.
Sometimes a little lubricant helps to soften the rubber.
Hope this helps.
Terry
"Evans, Mark" wrote:
>
> Listers,
>
> 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 to 'persuade' the new ones to fit their new home?
>
> Sometimes, I'd rather remove a U-Joint than install a plug or grommet! These
> things go in about 90% then you chase the wrinkle 'round and 'round. Then it
> pops out and rolls underneath the car, or workbench or the pile of trash you
> just created with a broom. I'm afraid to empty the shop vac because there's
> probably a missing grommet or plug in there.
>
> Mark A. Evans
> 1966 TR4A IRS CTC63970 LO
> markaevans@mindspring.com
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