1985 VW Scirocco Mk2 | Part 4 - How to Remove the Gas Tank

[@heribertmueller9613]

If I may mention, for beginners, when disambling a fuel pump like that one put a piece of cloth around at connecting parts as the fuel could be under pressure and go in your eyes. Maybe here was not the case as the pump was not in use. I just love your videos. You do not shout and pretend, still funny, nice character.

[@ParksandRecYT]

Thank you - great tip. Appreciate your insight!

[@SadChadrick]

Great video! I’ve got a 92 Cabbie my wife and I are restoring. Good work!

[@LAVUD_]

This was a great vid . Loved the insight and over all detail you were able to capture . Love our Rocco’s

[@ParksandRecYT]

Thanks! Long live the Scirocco!

[@russellrobson7632]

Great content thank you! I have a 1982 1.6 GL Auto Mk2 Scirocco. One of 2 left on the road in the UK. Had the Pierburg carb refurbished and now 100% original. However. Now it was drivable, The s**t in the fuel tank has blocked my carb and fuel filter with more rust than I thought possible. Meh... 😖🤬 So, new tank from VW Heritage, and you just happened to post this a couple of weeks ago! Great timing! Keep posting, your GTI in great condition like mine is. Only 50k on the clock.

[@ParksandRecYT]

Good luck on your project! I can't wait to get mine started.

[@PedroPlckle]

Nice one Russell. 50k. That's very very low. Yep certainly been in the shadow of the Golf practically all its life, but the Scirocco residuals are now finally starting to move northwards. I've had my reconditioned (Bromyard VW) Pierburg 2E2 sat in the garage for nearly 15 years. The Weber gives it more top end, but loses out on mid range to the 2E2. Despite what nearly every (totally unqualified) person says, you can't beat the original carb's smoothness of throttle transition. The Weber is harsh at best by comparison, although does carburate nicely under hard acceleration and through the gears. But race car application only.

[@russellrobson7632]

@@PedroPlckle Thanks Pedro. You're quite right, values of unmolested Mk2's are starting to catch up with the Mk1 Golf prices now people realise that actually, the Golf wasn't the first hot hatch. No, it was our dear old Scirocco's!! Only by 4 months or so, but still.... What a small world, John at Bromyard VW did my 2B5 carb refurb and refit back in August this year. What a gent! You're right there too, the original Pierburg has a way better pick up and smoothness compared to the Webber. She got her mojo back until the rust from the tank foiled me. Sorting that with a new tank in Jan. Which is where our Park and Rec chap comes in!!

[@PedroPlckle]

Thank you for beginning a Scirocco MK2 project on your channel that I've only just discovered. I've had my MK2 Scirocco now for just over 23 years and I can say with a level of certainty that this channel is already the very best one out there! You have my attention. :-) hmm. Original Exhaust. Same as mine. I just replaced my OE item 5 years ago (the car doesn't do many miles) with a full stainless unit.

[@ParksandRecYT]

Hello! Thanks so much for stopping by and the nice comments - I really appreciate it.

[@PedroPlckle]

@@ParksandRecYT ​ You're welcome. One fast, easy (and sometimes priceless) preparation for remembering how stuff fits together when you haven't ever taken it apart before is to (CHARGE YOUR PHONE UP!) take multiple, very short videos - treat them as photos - of your progress, so you have a running commentary of stuff you did and moving shots (auto exposure helping you out!!!) of stuff before you thoroughly strip it to nothing. Have your small cardboard boxes ready to group fasteners, bolts and nuts together by component, if you're taking more than one component down at once. My aim is to avoid ALL reliance on memory for reassembly. It might be weeks before you get back around to it, and critical detail is captured rather than having to re-interpret (or even find!) that drawing you did 6 weeks ago! :-)

[@ParksandRecYT]

@@PedroPlckle Perfect! Will do more of this!!!

[@jimmhb1986]

This was fantastic! It helped me on my own car quite a bit!

[@ParksandRecYT]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@demcomusic355]

This is why i love my rocco...good video

[@ParksandRecYT]

Thanks, I appreciate you stopping by!

[@florianburr9002]

The spring inside the tube is pretty sure for slowing the fuel down if it gets into the tube when the car turns upside down.

[@ParksandRecYT]

Thanks - I learn something new every day - I appreciate it.

[@Jcjc904]

Very helpful content! Thank you for making this videos available.

[@ParksandRecYT]

Thanks! More to come

[@charliemorris26]

I just came across your video. I have a 1987 VW scirocco 16 valve the gas tank will need to be replaced your content will be very helpful. If you could please I would like to know any websites you use to find your parts. Thanks for your help

[@ParksandRecYT]

I have used several and each have their plusses and minuses. In rough order of frequency: AutohausAZ, PartsPlaceInc, RockAuto, HeritagePartsCentre, classic-vw.co.uk, Mk1Autohaus, and TechtonicsTuning. Hope that helps. Thanks for stopping by and Good Luck on your project!

[@charliemorris26]

@@ParksandRecYT thank you for the info much appreciated!

[@jeffundieme4830]

I hear that gas is enough to make someone puke, lol. Glad I finally found the channel! Look forward to the progress!

[@ParksandRecYT]

You Found us! Awesome! thanks a lot

[@BradMeehan]

I have a new expansion tank on order. It looked like you had a struggle to get out. Tips on removing it now that it's out? How is it mounted?

[@ParksandRecYT]

If you are willing to sacrifice all the lines, i'd suggest just cutting them and pulling the expansion tank out - its mostly held in place by the tension of the fuel lines and a clip to the gas tank itself. Obviously easier to remove if you drop the gas tank. Installing it was more problematic than removing it because the tank will be in place. I suggest replacing all the lines if you have a new tank. Hope this helps - Good luck!

[@derrickmd18]

interesting. i owned a (2) 87 scirocco 16vs one 16v and another I turbo charged. also owned a 84 scirocco 8v. now I own a 91 vw passat 16v and i just turboed. when I saw the previous video I was wondering why you didn't just go in through the rear seat to remove the gas. also check for crackes on the front motor mount at the cross member. if its cracked you might want to invest in a front brace.

[@ParksandRecYT]

Thanks for the advise on the motor mount and cross member. I did actually take out a few gallons of gas before removing the tank but the siphon I was using was not very good and I was in a confined space -the smell was really bad. It got to the point where I just wanted the tank out.

[@CS-sy3ms]

where can i find a 4 point lower brace from a 16 v. i had one on an 84 i had years ago and now need another

[@heribertmueller9613]

Great content definitely. I am surprised by low number of views.

[@ParksandRecYT]

Thanks! Hope you come back again. Appreciate the support.

[@sorinNecula8954]

Is this an injection 95hp, JH engine? I'm trying to restore this 89 Rocco scala white cat which I bought with the fuel system entirely removed, hoses cut, parts missing etc. That photo with the parts alignment sure helps, just wondering if I have the same engine code so I can use this setup. Thanks

[@ParksandRecYT]

Yes, this is a JH. Good luck!

[@sorinNecula8954]

@@ParksandRecYT I mounted new hoses like shown in that photo, new external fuel pump and I managed to start the car. Engine runs perfectly! Million thanks for this video.

[@ivantapia289]

Amazing job my friend. My 16V is having a tough time passing evap (California). Found the evap lines are no longer clamped to the top of tank and now going to drop it to repair. My question, how much of the rear end did you free up to drop the rear beam? Free up suspension?

[@ParksandRecYT]

If I recall, once the bolts are loose, the beam swings out of the way enough to get the tank out. Just be wary of stretching brake lines.

[@joshuaknabenhans5396]

how do you remove the tank float? I don't want to break anything trying to find out.

[@ParksandRecYT]

The actual float (the plastic ball) is just a friction fit. Just pull it out. Getting the whole fuel pump and sender out of the tank takes a little patience. Just go slow.

[@davidmorew586]

Hey. I got the same problem with mine. The Gas tank is leaking. Must the brake hoses disconnected to get the rear axle off? Or can they stay attached? Sorry for my bad English!

[@ParksandRecYT]

You do not need to remove brake lines to drop the axle, but if you remove the axle to refurbish it you must. If you see in this video, I left the rear wheels on when we dropped.

[@subsidiarity8839]

Emptying your gas tank before trying to remove it will make it a bit easier.

[@mmiracastro2347]

Where is the Evap canister located ??

[@ParksandRecYT]

The expansion tank is up in the rear passenger (left drive models) wheel well. Its a pain in the butt to replace.

[@dafun1]

Thank you for making this video! I am replacing everything you've replaced on my 85 scirocco and am able to loosen only 3 of the 4 nuts on the rear suspension. I've sprayed PB BLASTER like there is no tomorrow and can't seem to get this last nut loose :( Did you have any problems loosening the nuts on yours? Any suggestions? I watched your last vid on the dash board, some like the flocking, I am with you too about putting the dash cover back on to keep it from cracking in the future :)

[@ParksandRecYT]

Glad these are helpful. No, I really did not have any issues with any of the rear hardware - probably the benefit of living in dry area. I was able to get wrenches / sockets on all and loosen with no real issues. If penetrating oil is not working, some might suggest applying heat, but being close to fuel lines, pumps, expansion tanks, and the main tank you will have to assess the risk. I wont advocate one way or the other.

[@dafun1]

@@ParksandRecYT I did siphon most but not all the gas out of the tank, the rust came out in coffee grounds. Instead of heat I may try a nut splitter. Thanks for replying back! Love your Rocco videos!

[@LigerWrestler]

Did you need to disconnect the brake lines to drop it completely?

[@ParksandRecYT]

Just move them out of the way

[@kennethwillits374]

What is the part # for the expansion tank?

[@ParksandRecYT]

533201511A Got mine at heritage parts centre

[@user-zc4pv8un3p]

what, just 16 year old gas? In my '87 16v, which I took out in 2024, it was from mid-1995... Please tell your son to put his shoes on in the garage. Greetings from Germany

[@user-zc4pv8un3p]

what, just 16 year old gas? In my '87 16v, which I took out in 2024, it was from mid-1995... Please tell your son to put his shoes on in the garage. Greetings from Germany