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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

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.

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

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

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