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Rusty tank, need some work - MK2 GT '88

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:22 pm
by KB88
Sadly the guy who did a grand job last time on the tank has retired. I should have remedied it with plastic filler neck but couldn't source one for awhile and since gave up, replacing inline filters as i go.
I have no idea who could do this work again in my area (Cheltenham and Gloucester). Would any of you know someone you'd recommend to do this kind of work?

Cheers :hi:

Re: Rusty tank, need some work - MK2 GT '88

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:58 pm
by ianaudia4
Probably cheaper and easier to buy a new tank!

Re: Rusty tank, need some work - MK2 GT '88

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 3:26 pm
by the edmundator
I wouldn't bother trying to repair a tank, I agree with Ian. It's going to have to come off to be fixed, so why not just put a nice new tank and filler neck in. Well protected and maintained, you'll easily get 25 years service from them.

Re: Rusty tank, need some work - MK2 GT '88

Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 5:59 pm
by Nate
if you get a new tank and neck, bring it round and i'll give you a hand fitting it (just outside cirencester)

Re: Rusty tank, need some work - MK2 GT '88

Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:57 am
by KB88
Nate wrote:if you get a new tank and neck, bring it round and i'll give you a hand fitting it (just outside cirencester)
Sorry for the late reply here guys...thank for the advice, i think you're right.
Where would you go to get a new one? Ebay?
And thanks Nate for the offer of help...i think it could make it near ciren. :hi:

Re: Rusty tank, need some work - MK2 GT '88

Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:40 am
by Nate
Heritage, gsf, euro...

Re: Rusty tank, need some work - MK2 GT '88

Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:20 am
by KB88
Nate wrote:Heritage, gsf, euro...
Called GSF, £151 + VAT?! I had the work done for £90 all in last time :crying: Oh dear.
I think thats the right one anyway, he had a job finding it, came up with scirocco and Golf MK1 i think '84 onwards.

Re: Rusty tank, need some work - MK2 GT '88

Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 2:41 pm
by ianaudia4
Paid up membership would get you a discount at GSF, or why don't you ask for money off, I never pay full price at GSF or EXP. If you don't ask!!!

£151 May seem high but it should last 20+ years so a no-brainer really.

Re: Rusty tank, need some work - MK2 GT '88

Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 2:45 pm
by the edmundator
KB88 wrote:I had the work done for £90 all in last time :crying: Oh dear.
...and look where that got you.

Re: Rusty tank, need some work - MK2 GT '88

Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 4:27 pm
by Mr Funk
I know a bloke with one that's so new it's still got all the stickers. Not sure with version it is though, will get pics later and his contact details