Rotten around the fuel filler

[Wayne]

I dont mind if the the tank has got to come, out, as its going back to a bare shell for a rebuild.

Still think finding another shell is going to be easier

Hard to say, is anywhere rusted badly if not could be worth saving.

[VeeDubGTI16v]

is it the mk2 in your pic? you have to repair it, there cant be many monza blue early valvers left!

[Llewellyn]

is it the mk2 in your pic? you have to repair it, there cant be many monza blue early valvers left!

Fair point!

[VeeDubGTI16v]

imo the only cooler mk2 than yours is an early valver in german racing green

[wil0]

do you have to take the fuel tank out to repair it? or can you take the pipe out instead then block off the hole?

[Mr Blue]

Unless the tank is empty i cant see why not or your just asking for trouble there mate. Its likely to catch fire/explode if your going to weld in that area!

A relative of mine had a car pit. The tank blew up because of a static charge that came off his clothing...with him in the pit! not worth messing around with fuel tanks, He nearly died and his garage burnt down.Scared for life.

[wil0]

yeah, fair. f**k getting roasted alive. il drop it out then. it should be a laugh welding it in, ive never welded before, and my mate greg says he can just about weld, so fun will ensue!

[DarnPB]

Yup. Remove the tank completely. And an empty tank is more prone to explosion than a full one. Empty tanks explode. Full ones burn savagely.
If the rest of the car is structurally sound, then I would say that a proper repair is worth the effort.