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Old 04-20-2017, 01:34 PM
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How do you get a new speedo cable through the new grommet? Why don't they make the cable with the grommet on it? Do I silicone the s#%$ out of it?

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Old 04-20-2017, 02:32 PM
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Hello Wilcox. You guys sold me the dann thing.
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why dont you call them rather than hope they are going to notice your comment.
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little grease and it will go through i just did mine ,, getting it to pop in the fire wall is another story
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...grommet-2.html
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-grommet.html

For earlier cars, but gives some good ideas.
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Originally Posted by MelWff
why dont you call them rather than hope they are going to notice your comment.
I did and their response..."We do not handle such questions over the phone. Email our tech department".

Meanwhile, I took a plastic, cone-shape object and dish detergent and slid that puppy right on to the cable. No problem.
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Dawn dish soap. That's how I did mine,

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