Mk 1 Cabriolet Fuel Filler Neck

[CAZ1407]

The fuel filler neck on my 1993 MK1 Clipper has now completely rusted away and is hanging on by a thread. I need to put fuel in but am worried that it'll fall off completely when I try to put the pump nozzle in.

I'm not really willing to pay the hugely inflated price for the proper cabriolet neck and have heard that it is a simple as cutting 6 inches off the end of the standard one. Does any have experience of doing this?

Any tips on doing this and fitting it myself would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Caz

[stuart]

Hi

Very common fault on MK1 Golfs :(

From past experiance, I belive that you can use a hatch filler neck, but may also need to adapt the bracket, in addition to cutting the neck.

Have you tried GSF of Euro Car Parts? may be able to get a proper one cheaper.

Stuart

[CAZ1407]

Thanks for the advice Stuart,

Can't seem to find the Cabrio neck for less than £100 so going to give modding the hatch one a go. Seems worth risking the £35 I can buy one for.

Will let you know how I get on.....

Thanks again,

Caz