Gridgway Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I'm looking for a new grommet for the scuttle on my xflow. Its the one on the driver's side that the speedo cable goes through. It's not a normal grommet as the OD is about 38mm (or imperial equivalent), but the inner hole is about 10mm, but stretchy to allow the speedo cable to go through.Normal 38mm grommets have a huge hole in the middle relatively speaking! I have tried Chris at Redline and looked on the Caterham parts website and done some googling.All ideas appreciated (you can tell my build is nearly over when I'm trying to replace the slightly old, tired, misshapen grommet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I made some similar things up for the cable to the LED rear lights that I fitted a while ago. I bought 38mm blank grommets and punched the correct size hole in the middle of them. From Amazon IIRC I already had a set of fabric punches, which are cheap as chips anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leics AR Ian Payne Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Its likely one from the triumph / British Leyland parts bin. I can find an MG loom grommet that looks about right but struggling to find a site with dimensions. Part is 2H2065.You need to do a bit more googling / research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Blind grommet and poke a hole in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Thanks for the suggestions, I can try to poke a hole, but the problem is that the hole needs be big enough to let the knurled nut through, but then return to the size for the actual speedo cable. I don't thinkk a blanking grommet with be rubbery enough as it were!#3, thanks for the pointer, I'll follow that line of inquiry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 10, 2023 Member Share Posted February 10, 2023 If I understand correctly:1 Find a blind grommet with the correct external size.2 Cut a cross at the centre that will just let the nut through. This makes four flaps.3 Punch a hole through the centre that's a bit smaller than the cable.4 Fit cable through grommet.5 If you aren't happy with the closure of the flaps on the cable then join their edges with rubber cement, avoiding getting any on the cable.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Title (minispares.com) Anything here any use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkeywood Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Classic Lucas rubber bulkhead grommets here. Check the bulkhead hole size. The 2H2065 (#3) is widely used but 1 5/8"A seals-it split firewall grommet is a neat, albeit expensive, solutionRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 #7 thanks, but nothing there the right size#8 thanks, this is it: https://www.autosparks.co.uk/electrical-components/grommets/lucas-rubber-grommets/lucas-rubber-grommet-hole-size-1-1-2-bore-size-1-2POBC is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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