Way more trouble than it's worth IMHO. I think vibration could be an issue with this too. 

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike South
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:08 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank

Have you guys seen this thing on the samba where a guy came up with a way to put metal fittings with crush washers in place of the stock grommet system?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=481975&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20

Anyone on list tried these?

mike