replacing brake MC grommets

herr_sparky · Post by **herr_sparky** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 3:33 pm

my parts list shows 311 611 817 does that mean i can use a type 3 part? cant find anything online with that #...

cip1.com lists a grommet with the part # 113 611 817 A as a replacement for late model beetles, ghias, and T3s that looks about right, but its OD of 16.75mm is smaller than the leaky one i've got.

https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.as ... A&CartID=1

does anyone know if these will work? if they wont, where can i find the right one?

Post by **Piledriver** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:05 pm

The Porsche 914 & 911 take the same size grommet as a Bug/Bus/T3...
(As well as ~ every other European car I have ever worked on...)

Spend $10 and see if they fit.
(That seems a bit steep, actually)

The link you provided lists the critical dimensions...

Bill K. · Post by **Bill K.** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:21 pm

The correct 311 part is available at BusDepot for <$3
http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?par ... =311611817

raygreenwood · Post by **raygreenwood** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:42 am

That should be it. It takes the same part as type 3 cylinders. Thanks Bill! Ray

herr_sparky · Post by **herr_sparky** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:57 am

AHA! thank you Bill!

hopefully this is the last thing i need (not much else to replace, really...)

herr_sparky · Post by **herr_sparky** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:43 pm

grommets from busdepot.com finally showed up today... at first i thought i got the wrong part, but all the critical dimensions were right, and the "new" shape actually prevents it from being inserted too far and blocking the ports:

installed:

at the last minute i remembered to clean off the mold release...it started to booger-up once i dabbed some brake fluid on it to help slip it in:

so far no leaking...

raygreenwood · Post by **raygreenwood** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:01 am

Nice parts! I will have to get me a few of those. Ray