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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mush on 13 October 2011, 11:55

Title: picture request
Post by: mush on 13 October 2011, 11:55

hi all

i need if possible a diagram of a 16v fuel tank, ive looked on google but unable to get any info,

Title: Re: picture request
Post by: mush on 15 October 2011, 14:51

anyone  :sad:

i need a new filler neck to replace the old rusty metal ring the fuel cap screws into,

vw want £280 for a new fuel tank when theres nothing wrong with tank and doesnt leak,

the part isnt sold separately either  :sad:

anyone know where i can get one??

Title: Re: picture request
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 17 October 2011, 13:48

If i remember rightly the fuel filler neck is plastic and all in one isnt it?
If not can you not just buy a second hand one and take the filler neck off?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-VW-Mk3-Golf-CL-Fuel-Tank-Sender-/330623241971?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cfaae4ef3#ht_1312wt_1037

Ive had a look for some repro ones but no joy.
Also According to ETKA it lists the same tank for all vehicles bar the estate so you might just be better off getting a good used one.

Title: Re: picture request
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 17 October 2011, 13:51

Just noticed they list the ring on its own.
(http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/7164/fueltank.png)

Title: Re: picture request
Post by: mush on 18 October 2011, 11:37

Quote from: LowlifeDubber on 17 October 2011, 13:51

Just noticed they list the ring on its own.
(http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/7164/fueltank.png)

perfect thanks, i've been to the scrap yard and there were a few mk3s there with no rust at all around this area so i got to work on trying to get this part off as mine does pull off but it's rusted to hell,

anyway an hour later and butchering two mk3's i couldnt get this part off and that was hanging off it as much as possbile with trying not to damage it at the same time (very difficult)

thanks for the diagram just what i needed i think it does show that part as well its just no one has a clue when i ring them up what i'm talking about LOL.

Title: Re: picture request
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 18 October 2011, 17:39

Ring up VW and give them the part number you require (1H0 201 255 in this instance) if they havnt discontinued them you should be able to get one :)

Title: Re: picture request
Post by: mush on 22 October 2011, 11:00

ive contacted VW and the part has been discontinued, but then again he said its moulded into the fuel fill neck so was it ever available as a seperate part  :laugh: i really dont have much faith in VW dealerships anymore

even with the part number they were scratching their heads and said no sir you need a whole complete fuel tank, why
would i do that or is it just me,

Title: Re: picture request
Post by: mush on 26 October 2011, 18:17

i'm still unable to sort this issue,  :angry:

so the tempory fix is that I've removed the old metal ring completely which leaves it with the plastic filler neck exposed but obviously no thread for the original cap to screw into.

ive got a emergency filler cap for now to go in the filler neck to at least block it off.

i still need to get this sorted so if i find out any more info i'll post it up.

looking like a used fuel tank may be the only option for this fix

Title: Re: picture request
Post by: Len on 27 October 2011, 08:52

Mine is all plastic and one piece with the tank!