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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: bowdie on 18 January 2009, 00:26

Title: Rust around the petrol cap
Post by: bowdie on 18 January 2009, 00:26

Got the dreaded rot around the petrol cap and since I'm planning on keeping the car for the long haul, figured I should get it fixed properly.

Does anyone know if an off the shelf repair panel is available, or do I need to find a shell with no rust in this area (a challenge) and then cut out the part I need ready for rewelding into mine?

Any help/suggestions appreciated

Thanks
Ian

Title: Re: Rust around the petrol cap
Post by: Jay on 18 January 2009, 00:29

There were some 3door arch panels on the bay for £10 each, not sure if they had the petrol cap filler hole.
or you can cut out the rot and weld in a replacement steel plate.

Put up a pic so we can see how bad it is.

Title: Re: Rust around the petrol cap
Post by: bowdie on 18 January 2009, 00:31

will try and get a pic tomorrow (today!)

edit:
just found this http://www.panels.magnumcarpanels.co.uk/acatalog/VOLKSWAGEN.html (http://www.panels.magnumcarpanels.co.uk/acatalog/VOLKSWAGEN.html)

Title: Re: Rust around the petrol cap
Post by: Jay on 18 January 2009, 00:40

If it's only that part that's rust, it shouldn't be too bad cutting the old one out and welding the new one in, providing you know how to weld ofc  :grin:

http://www.panels.magnumcarpanels.co.uk/acatalog/info_95_25_52_2.html

Title: Re: Rust around the petrol cap
Post by: dTEA on 23 January 2009, 18:07

handy site that...might make a note of that un...you just never know  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Rust around the petrol cap
Post by: maplesyrup on 23 January 2009, 19:12

I've just found some on ebay from Imperial panels, about £30 posted.

Definately better to graft in a panel than fiberglass it.

Hope this helps.