Help with Resto Project

HI guys as part of the rest project im doing, 99% of parts are getting replaced but i need a little help with a few parts in trying to get.

Where the best place to get a MK1 Gti Fuel Tank , are VW ones still available if not how good are the replica parts?
Im also looking for a brake line solution, id prefer something a bit more durable and nicer looking that the copper pipes any ideas?

when I did my Mk1 I asked VW about fuel tanks, they were still available then (about 2 years ago) but at over ?250  8O

read somewhere about the GSF fuel tanks missing something internally and are not the best fit  :dontknow: but can't remember where and what was missing

certain items need not have to be new for a rebuild.

you can use a good condition recondition fuel tank. Just put a nice coat of paint over it and it'll last forever.

Cheers

id rather a new wun….. i like fitting nice shiney parts

don't use a renew service (cut open in four places, blasted,holes rewelded, then shutz'd) complete disaster - this was an ?80 quid mistake for me - but i sold the tank for ?50 so …still a ?30 mistake.

I then managed to get a really nice low mile tank for ?20!  8) no corrosion at all inside- see resto thread for pics….

i think some companies still do the tanks…. try euro or even better try your local parts shop - they have many suppliers…

for brake line you can either go entirely braided (look sweet - cost tonnes) or use Kunifer it is much better than steel or copper and shines really well when rubbed up with autosol…. (im i sad?)

I've heard some of the pattern tanks are painted on the inside which then lifts and causes more problems than rust!!!

loads of "new" tanks on ebay around ?80 but can't speak for there quality

cheers giuys seen the tanks on ebay, wasnt sure if the quality tho

These guys do them Chris

http://www.shopcreator…ueltanksdirect/vw5a/75941

?92.00

Or you could get a custom tank made for the spare wheel well and make a feature of it

http://www.ahfabrications.com/

That's a cabriolet tank

That's a cabriolet tank

Sorry my mistake…….

…..how about these guys - ?60.00 + VAT

http://bap.dominohosti…0GOLF%20GTI%20(1977-1983)

read somewhere about the GSF fuel tanks missing something internally and are not the best fit  but can't remember where and what was missing

They lack a baffle and the in-tank filter I think, although this is most pattern ones not just GSF. The lack of baffle means that you can get sprayed with petrol when removing the filler cap, particularly in hot weather. Also lost of people have reported the paint inside peeling off after a bit of use which can't be good. I'd go for a decent genuine 2nd hand one, or fork out ?300 for new one.

Cheers

markwon said

read somewhere about the GSF fuel tanks missing something internally and are not the best fit  but can't remember where and what was missing

They lack a baffle and the in-tank filter I think, although this is most pattern ones not just GSF. The lack of baffle means that you can get sprayed with petrol when removing the filler cap, particularly in hot weather. Also lost of people have reported the paint inside peeling off after a bit of use which can't be good. I'd go for a decent genuine 2nd hand one, or fork out ?300 for new one.

Cheers

Guys, I've just bought a GSF fuel tank for my MK1 tintop. It has a baffel and seems ok to me. Can't see anything that will peel off inside but haven't looked that closely. I don't know how to post pictures otherwise I would here. PM me if you want the pics I took of the outside of the tank as well as the inside so you can see the baffel.

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i have a haidrian one from dingbro and its fine it was ?65 including the vat. it has the baffle and touch wood all is ok and thats been 9 months.

Funny, my mate brought a couple of months a go and it had no baffle or plastic housing for filter/gauze :dontknow:  I say baffle, I mean a little metal flap that stops petrol going back the way it entered. People have reported the paint inside starting to peel after a couple of weeks of petrol sitting inside it.

Cheers

Thought I recognised the X5.  Just been on scottishvag myself.
The part number for the Hadrian tank is 91 22 382.
 Don't know what there like though. It's lookin like its going to be some time before I need to refit mine.
 :cry: