Fuel tank straps.

[rbertnitro 0]

Hi.wondering if anyone can help me with some info with my mk3 fuel tank problems. Friday the middle of the 3 fuel tank straps snapped.the other 2 look rotten and worse for wear too, so far ive managed to rig up sum sort of temp fixing using multiple bungee straps and 2 lengths of thick guage earth cable round the rear beam and round the rear bumper steel.question being is these 3 straps the only thing that stops the tank falling out the car and would holding it up with wire/straps etc round the rear beam and bumper iron secure it enough for me to get it (10mile) home for proper fixing. also does anyone have a recomendation for permanent fix as i believe some of these straps are now obsolete and in any case the bolts and fixing points are looking rotten and past it.was thinking using 2mm stainless strap simply drilled and drilled right thru to the boot spare wheel area with a long stainless bolt at each end and fastened up. Anyone been in a similar situation? Thanks

[Surreyvr6 199]

I've seen straps on the net for £10-20 I'll have a look see if I can find the site again, unsure of the quality, was just a random search as I'm going to replace mine at some point so just wanted to know how hard they are to find

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[Surreyvr6 199]

Vw heritage do mk2/3 straps for £23.20, saw a post with someone saying they paid 60 for straps off tps, stainless straps on the bay for £40

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[rbertnitro 0]

thanks i will check them out. gonna inspect the original mounting points see if they are up to the job as they look very rusty and flaked away

[paceo 22]

there are genuine new ones on ebay! just buy some stainless ones and have them powdercoated black mate!