Maillemann
Veteran Member
I recently replaced the fuel tank straps on my '96 Passat, which were completely rotten (one had broken previously). I had searched here on the forums for a definitive source for replacements, but found no satisfactory answer, so I'm passing along what I discovered.
For whatever reason, every domestic search for these parts I did only ever turned up two straps, not the three I needed, so I went through the Spectra Premium catalogue and found what I thought would work based on the measurements of the existing straps. While not listed for this application (they're supposedly for the Corrado), they certainly do fit. These are Spectra Premium ST202, which also includes the fastening bracket. They're only $30-40 shipped.
You'll undoubtedly want new bolts as well, and these are M8-1.25x20
For whatever reason, every domestic search for these parts I did only ever turned up two straps, not the three I needed, so I went through the Spectra Premium catalogue and found what I thought would work based on the measurements of the existing straps. While not listed for this application (they're supposedly for the Corrado), they certainly do fit. These are Spectra Premium ST202, which also includes the fastening bracket. They're only $30-40 shipped.
You'll undoubtedly want new bolts as well, and these are M8-1.25x20
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