PodOne Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hi folks Just put my headlights together after having everything shot blasted and powder coated but the rubber grommets that keep the wiring in place as they pass through the side of the bowls have hardened and shrunk so they are not sealing. They are not the usual type but have a cone tail to better support the wires as they pass through the back. The hole in the bowl has an internal diameter of 12.5 mm but I can't see anything on e bay or the usual suspect to use as replacements just new pig tails/connectors. Anyone any ideas on where I can get some form or is there another option? Might as well as here my head lights are sealed types but an odd pair what's a good pair of lights? I'm not wanting LED. Thanks Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) These Andy? A bit smaller than 12mm though. https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/c-207-grommets/p-537-sleeved-grommet Edited March 29, 2020 by RobH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 28 minutes ago, RobH said: These Andy? A bit smaller than 12mm though. https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/c-207-grommets/p-537-sleeved-grommet Right track Rob but as you say too small a diameter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 I have tried the above items and they do not fit. So far I have had no luck in hunting the little devils down. I wonder if the above item will fit into a standard grommet and then glued in place. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 Superglue is very effective for glueing rubber. Try cutting a rubber band and then glueing it back together you will be surprised how strong it is Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 Boiling water will often expand rubber grommets that have shrunk. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 The original grommets also typically don't have a simple round ID, but seal tightly around all three wires. You'll probably have to get a new pigtails. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 Found these https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/bulkhead-small-grommet-pack-of-10 should be a perfect fit will inject some black silicone into the cone to seal the wires I'll update if they work out. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 They look promising. Keep us posted. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Hi all As requested by Roger I thought I'd update with regard to the grommets. They fit a treat threaded the wires through, fitted them and then filled the insides with black silicone so they are sloid and finished as per pics. Happy with how they have turned out just need some decent lights any recommendations? Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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