One-way flap in filler neck on early Mk2's?

[narge]

I have an 86 Mk2 Golf GTI which I am attempting to get on the road after sitting in my garage for 2 years or more.

I was about to siphon out the old petrol when I noticed that there is NOT a one-way flap in the petrol filler neck. I cannot remember if there ever was one! I just hope that if there was one that I have not pushed it down inside the tank and it is now blocking the hosepipe I am attempting to use - as the end of the hosepipe is not damp with fuel even though the petrol gauge shows it to be half-full. Maybe the float has got stuck and is giving a false reading.

Did that model ever have a one-way flap? Next time you go to fill your K-jet model please have a look and let me know.

Many thanks!

[Dolly]

be easier to lift the rear carpet up and remove the fuel pump, youll have plenty access then

[narge]

Thanks for that.

I have just been told on another forum that there is not meant to be a one-way flap in filler neck on K-jet Mk2's.

I have just emptied the tank by running 12 V direct to the lifter pump.

Sorted.