Fuel pipe piece Replacement

Hi all.

Ive been under my 86 Cabriolet GTI and have noticed the steel hard line that goes from the Fuel Reservior/Swirl pot to the fuel pump is corroded and for safety i'd like to replace it .Has anyone here know or have done a replacement.Or can you source the piece?

Would it be a removal of the tank or can i just lower the tank?

Ive red arrowed the part and its part 15 on the second photo.

Thanks people in advance

part number is 533201297, been NLA for a while unfortunately.

pull it off the car and take a good look at it after buffing off all the rust, if its only surface a clean up and paint may be all it needs, its not under pressure.

worst case measure the i/d and look into bending up your own out of copper or kunifer pipe. With patience and a decent pipe bender shouldnt I'm sure you'll get there!

You can buy new ones from the USA?
I need to replace mine so if you do order one let me know what you think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Scirocco-II-Expansion-Tank-Fuel-Pump-Hose-S-S-/270603524013?hash=item3f013a17ad:m:mWkOH8VheZ-wW7Ao3G8EUig&vxp=mtr

Thanks for the advice JonnY.I will plan to do what you've suggested.Also good to know that part is NLA here.

Thanks Mark If plan A and B dont go well i will have to source one from your link .

Thanks ChapS

Do you know what diameter the pipe need to be? 

You mean this ?

https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/533201297-metal-fuel-pump-supply-pipe-for-1-8.html

Yes