Blanking grommets to plug exposed threaded holes after ladder removal.

[Happyoldgit]

I'm thinking about removing the OEM rear ladder from the rear door of my station wagon. According to my Ineos parts app the part number for the OEM blank plugs to screw into the vacated threaded holes is GRA-8F05-006320, the price I've been quoted for these is just over 14 smackers each, and there's six holes to fill. I can't imagine that the OEM blanking plugs are any more than a pretty standard metric threaded plastic grommet but with an oversize mushroom head. Just wondering if anyone has an alternative, hopefully more economical UK supplier.

 

[landmannnn]

I'm thinking about removing the OEM rear ladder from the rear door of my station wagon. According to my Ineos parts app the part number for the OEM blank plugs to screw into the vacated threaded holes is GRA-8F05-006320, the price I've been quoted for these is just over 14 smackers each, and there's six holes to fill. I can't imagine that the OEM blanking plugs are any more than a pretty standard metric threaded plastic grommet but with an oversize mushroom head. Just wondering if anyone has an alternative, hopefully more economical UK supplier.

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I added a ladder to mine, I might still have the blanks, as you say just a threaded plastic thing.
Alternatively if you intend selling your ladder ( they ain't cheap) you could do a deal with the purchaser.

 

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A large stainless fender washer, larger rubber fender washer, and the appropriate bolt did the trick for me. Be careful though. It's easy to put too much torque on the bolt and bend the door.

I don't believe the blanks are completely water tight. The interior of the small door has a healthy coating of wax inside and drain holes at the bottom.