papasan1 4 #1 Posted May 29, 2014 I did a search for replacement instructions with no success. How do I replace the valve and the rubber gromet? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 488 #2 Posted May 29, 2014 As I recall, you grommet into the tank and push the valve into it. The expansion of the valve nipple makes the seal. I have kind of worked them into the tank together, half in/out vs grommet first and valve second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #3 Posted May 29, 2014 You need to pull the rubber grommet and valve out. I usually pull the valve out then the grommet. It's best to replace the grommet with a new one anytime you remove the valve. Putting the valve and grommet back in is not the easiest thing to do. I myself put the grommet in then push the valve in. You may need to lube up the valve with just a tad bit of grease just to make it go in easier. Don't use a bunch because grease eat's rubber. The last few I did I used plain ol water just got it wet enough to help get it in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papasan1 4 #4 Posted May 29, 2014 Thanks, the gromet and the valve will be here Monday. Sounds easy enough, I'm glad I don't have to remove the tank. Thanks, guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 479 #5 Posted May 29, 2014 I use good ole' natural lubricant when I need to push in a shut-off-vlave...SALIVA!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #6 Posted May 29, 2014 I'm sure your aware of this .. drain the tank 1st ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red-Bovine 334 #7 Posted May 30, 2014 soap will also work to lube it up. Red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papasan1 4 #8 Posted June 3, 2014 Changed the valve and gromet with no problems. I was really surprised at how corroded the old shut off valve was. Glad I had the leak. Thanks for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
