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Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:24 pm

Question about this small rubber boot in the passenger lower front fender area behind the splash guard where the wire harness comes out of the tube in the heater channel and runs up the fender behind the splash guard and into the front trunk area. Didn't see this rubber noted in the Ghia diagrams and have not seen it in any parts list for my car. Any idea where to find it and if there is a part number for it that I can't find? It's for a 63 Ghia vert and I'm running a new wire harness for it. Found all the other grommets, but can't seem to find this small rubber boot. Appreciate any help you can provide.

Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:06 pm

The part number is 141 971 909
You will find it in the 58 low light parts book page 139 item 41
Grommet lower main harness

I looked at the more exotic supplier and none of them had it. It is a hard to find Ghia only part. I’d perfer to be wrong about that
Nicholas

Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:51 am

Thank you so much for the info. It's amazing the level of detail you know about these cars, very impressive. Really appreciate it.

Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:55 am

You're not the only person looking for them..
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2427346
You should contact Tylon and exchange notes on the topic
Nicholas

Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:22 pm

Will do, thank you. I did search all over the internet with no luck. You were correct it is hard to find.

Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:35 pm

I am also looking for this part. I have my old one, but it is nearly falling apart.

Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:35 pm

I am also looking for this part. I have my old one, but it is nearly falling apart. Any updates if anyone has found a source?

Fri Sep 16, 2022 7:59 am

is there anything here similar?
https://www.steelerubber.com/marine/grommets-plugs-bumpers?p=3

Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:34 pm

Quote: anything here similar

Forgot the metal hole diameter but these go up to 1" (25mm) just make your own inside hole.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/223617273753?epid=1503903...BMwIuLqOpg

Wed Jul 30, 2025 11:40 am

Trylon posted this as an option for the boot grommet for the wiring harness

Shifter boot

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2152186.jpg

Wed Jul 30, 2025 11:52 pm

Good idea. I was also considering a ball joint or tie rod end boot.

Thu Jul 31, 2025 11:01 am

Both tie rod and balljoint boots are larger by a lot.

A late style shift boot still seems to have the closest look.

I did just try on a 1966 vw bus shift rod boot and it fits nice.

I also tried on a boot from the vw aircooled master cylinder and it fit snug as well.

https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=211711183B

My concern with any choice s it lasting the lifespan of the restoration. I'm not yet ready to install the harness so I still have some time.

Thu Jul 31, 2025 4:38 pm

What about heat shrink? There are ones available with adhesive too.

Sun Aug 03, 2025 8:47 am

Does anyone have a picture of one in good condition, preferably from a couple of angles? I'd like to send them along to someone who has production capabilities.

Thanks
Mike

Wed Aug 06, 2025 8:28 am

I have temporarily lost my original one. I think they were mouse grey in color

I did find something that looks very very similar when looking at my Porsche 911 from underneath. I have not ordered it yet, waiting to place an order for 356 parts. If anyone beats me to it, please let me know what you discover

Porsche Rubber Cable Boot Sleeve - 356BT6/356C/911/912 62-83 911-611-921-00 | Sierra Madre Collection | Porsche Parts and Accessories
https://share.google/AmWyzhlp7U7FeJn5j

Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:20 am

That Porsche boot looks really close. I'm curious about the size too. Maybe I will order one to see. I have a good original one (I don't know how pliable it is though) in one of my parts boxes. I will try to find it in the next week or two. They were just black rubber.

Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:22 am

There is also this Porsche boot that looks the same as the one you posted. It is cheaper and for the starter cable sleeve. Wish they posted dimensions

https://sierramadrecollection.com/products/porsche...eq=uniform

Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:29 am

Maybe if asked nicely they will take measurements.

Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:53 pm

Thanks for the responses. Yes, please, if you have one in good condition, it'd be great if measurements could be provided.

All I was going to do was to reach out to International Mercantile, which makes rubber parts for the 356 and 911. They mention they can provide manufacturing capabilities for projects. Cost of course is the next question, but, it'd be good to see first if it could be done.

Mike

PS. The rear decklid seal is the other rubber piece I was considering inquiring about.

Sun Aug 10, 2025 4:56 pm

I dug through my parts bins and I found an original wiring loom boot. It appears to be NOS and in great condition. I ordered a Porsche rubber boot for the starter cable and it is the same boot! Here are some photos for comparison. The NOS boot is on the left and the new reproduction is on the right.

Here is the information for the one I bought from Pelican parts