Fuel Filler Neck Dilemma 1989 Clipper

Hi There,

I have been told by our local VW specialist garage that the fuel filler neck pipe thing has corroded on my 1989 GTi Clipper, which in turn has sent a load of debris into the sender pump (the one in the tank?) and killed it.

Sourcing a replacement pump has been fine, but I've been told that the filler neck is now obsolete for this model of car and so a bit of a pain to find…..

After much trawling, the husband has tracked down someone who makes up stainless steel replacements at £130 each. Our local VW garage has said they can find me one for £40, but my internet research is making me think that the cheaper pipe may be from the tintop mark 2 and therefore may need some tinkering with to make it fit properly.

My question is…..is it worth the extra £90 for the stainless steel one (and the extra 2 weeks the car is off the road whilst waiting for the part), or is the cheaper one just as good?

Many Thanks!

personal choice but Id go for the stainless and then its fit and forget.

remember to get the gasket that goes between the neck and the body work.

I am with you,
Do it once, do it right.. forget about it

Enjoy it.