Filler pipe...

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4078

after reading this it seems a bit vague.

1.  should i maybe jack up the back end so i dont get covered in fuel?

2. it says remove the rusted one….do i just grabbed it and yank/force it out?

3. do i need to treat the body work aroung the filler cap with anything in particular?

Thanks.

Hi,

Yes, jack up the rear off-side, take off the wheel and wang and axle stand in there. Remove a bolt that connects the pipe to the inner arch, remove the three screws in the shell that keep the filler pipe attached to the car body, and loosen off the rubber hose that connects the pipe to the tank.

If the body's coroded around the filler pipe hole, you'll need to treat this however you see fit given the condition. Search in the forums for "rust" and you'll find some good guides. Here's one i just found:

http://www.vwgolfmk1.o…ic&t=22765&highlight=rust

There's a pictorial guide (in french) for the filler pipe job, stick it through google translate if you want to read the guide, it does an ok job…

http://www.passiongolf…rticle.php?id_article=175

Is your's a tintop or a cabby? If it's a tintop, you've got no problems as replacements are cheap enough from crazyquiff of gsf, but a cabby one will cost you ???. Most people buy the tintop filler pipe and modify it (it's a bit too short, basically)

Hope this helps

cheers matey!

its a tintop, and i got the filler pipe for ?35 from GSF.

my mate says the axel stand is for pussies….is it needed or can i just use my trolley jack? or will it roll off of it?

Axle stands are alot safer and I would use where and when you can over an trolley jack.

Plus, they are only ?10 or so at Halfords so there really is no excuse to risk your (and your car's) safety!  

YEAH I THOUGHT THAT BUT I ALWAYS NEEDS SOMEONE TO CONFIRM IT.  I'M A BIT SILLY THAT WAY…HENCE MA NAME

wen i did mine i painted the new filler pipe with hamerite and cleaned where the pipe sits in  the arch then slaped loads of copper grease on just to cover it