Lower Speedo Cable Grommet question

[Topcat]

So I looked at my OEM cable and I see the lower rubber grommet that was put on prior before each end, installed by the factory.
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I could cut this in half and try to re-glue it on where it goes.
I have doubts this'll work doing that.
 
 
Any suggestions to make this work like it should be?

[dutch]

have you tried soaking it in really hot water and using soap to pull it off?  guess you did.... I have it somewhere in a crate so dont know exactely what it looks like   

[Topcat]

Hadn't thought of doing that. Worth a try.

thanks

[Chryco Psycho]

silicone lube , assuming the rubber is reasonably soft .

[swede-cuda]

  i bought a nos on ebay.when i recieved it i noticed it was cut through the radie,radious??anyway,i asked the seller and he said the replacement grommets where like that? i bet if you cut the grommet with a razor,it will settle fine in the hole in the firewall when you install it.