Fuel Tank refurb parts

At the part in my build where the tank etc is almost going back in. Not sure what the correct name for it is but want to get some new tape/foam padding for the tank and tank straps? Any guidance on stuff anyone has used would be great.

Also the plastics which clip around the edge of the tank i don't seem to be able to find, think they're discontinued?

After taking the fuel level sender out of the tank the metal bar to the float is badly corroded. Planning on making a replacement but not sure what material would be best?

Any tips appreciated. Cheers

 

Just clean the float bar up with sandy paper or steel wool.

For padding the straps, I would use a product that you can get at a HOME Improvement Store.  It is Foil Backed Self Sticky roofer tape, it is about 6 inches wide.  

It is water proof and in strips on the top will deaden noise.  You can pad the straps or the tank where the straps go.

It cuts in strips and sticks well.

Have a look on ebay for some 6mm self adhesive closed cell foam. Used alot for vans to deaden the sound in the back.

I've got a similar thing with my tank sender unit, it's a bit corroded too, but after having a quick look around I can only find GTI style lifter pump / sender unit combo's and they're ridiculous money used. I'd use a bit of aluminium wire if you can find it for the float wire

I have the plastics on my tnak and can take some dims and pics if it'd help? Make something of a similar size from a block of HDPE if you can find some or use some blue water pipe and split it and clip it on.

Ian

Briano1234 - Cheers I'll have a look for some and see what i can find!

borednow - Thanks i'll check that out too. Mines an 83 GTI and just has the sender unit no lift pump? Should mine have the lift pump / sender unit combo as i thought that came in a little later?

nope

That's a relief, had me panicking then!

Lift pump/sender is cabby only. Tin tops had different fuel system arrangement at the tank  

Don't know if this will help, obviously pushing their product but still an interesting read. Perhaps your a bit further on!

How Do I Repair My Fuel Tank? - Frost Auto Restoration Techniques