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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: stevegant on 25 May 2005, 10:40
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Does anyone know where to get a new filler neck for a 1992 Cabby at a sensible price ?  Thanx.
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Nope, but if you find out can you let us know. :wink:
I rang round the other week, GSF do them for about £93 but they are OEM and are not stainless steel, dont even bother with VAG they were ridiculously priced :shocked: . Considering you can get a mk1 tintop from ECP for about £25 it's a right rip off. :smiley: Apparently you can get the mk1 tintop to fit the cabby with a bit of a tweak. Crazyquiff's website here ----> http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/ can do you one with clips and some hose for £50 I think he said but I've been after a proper mk1 cabby one. :smiley:
If you find out anymore info then let us know as there are a few on here that are interested. :smiley:
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^^^ totaly agree with you, mine cost £80 a couple of years ago and it's going rusty again :angry: Tried everywhere and that was the cheapest from Gwent VW and no one did a s/steel one for a late cabbie :shocked: :cry:
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I've just replaced mine, got it from GSF £90 odd pound, doddle to fit.
You really need to Hammerite the new filler pipe first, then make sure you clean under the wheel arch really well, then apply some Waxoyl or other underbody paint around the inside of the rear wing then fit the new filler neck.
Should last for years :-)
Otherwise, you can buy the tin top version of the filler neck. Its the same shape, but its just a bit to long, which means you can cut it to the right length with a hacksaw.
The only stumbling block is the bracket that is welded onto the side of the filler neck. Its at the wrong angle for the convertible, and needs to be cut/removed, then welded back on in the same position as the old filler neck.
If you know someone who welds, then buy the tin top version, modify it and save yourself a few quid.
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I bought one from Ebay some months ago. Cost me 28 quids.