[Wanted: Parts] '74 bay fuel tank filler hose

[trev]

this:

http://en.serial-kombi.com/volkswagen-bay-window-1968-79-filler-neck-hose-diameter-57-mm-N34039.html

VAG part number "211 201 125 D" but NLA from the dealers.

my inner tight-wad won't allow me to spend that kind of money on a rubber hose unless I really have no other option. Has anyone found a cheaper source? I was down with Jon White yesterday and he hasn't any in stock but can get them at around the same price but he suggested seeking out something from a farm-supply shop maybe?

Anyone cracked this nut in the past without spending big?

 

[Aidan]

Have you tried Hoseworld in the UK? They're good value for oil and servo hose

 

[trev]

never heard of them but I'll see what's on offer. Thanks Aidan

 

[Rez]

Mine is a metal pipe Trev. Maybe you could source a second hand metal one from someone breaking a bay?

 

[Aidan]

More options (not sure if you're looking for 57mm ID or OD):

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/Ultra_Flexible_Fuel_Filler_Hose_57mm_(2_1|4")_FFF57

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/Budget_Flexible_Fuel_Fill_Hose_57mm_ID_x_500mm_long_FFHO6

https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/fuel-filler-hose-57mm-2-1-4-x-150mm-ffh-225

 

[trev]

wow, thanks Aidan, certainly a few options there. I have an email sent to the very first crowd above, I'll wait and see.

@kev, from what I've seen, the '74-on bays have a rubber elbow just inside the filler cap, then a steel pipe down most of the way to the tank and then the expensive rubber hose connecting that to the tank.