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[Dubdaze68@aol.com (Dubdaze68@aol.com)]

If the area around the fuel pump was rusted at all, they probably did use 
wire ties. there's almost no way to fix this area if rotted...Don't know why 
VW chose such an exposed area close to the wheel wells to put rubber lines 
and fuel components.  When you remove the old fuel pump or the tank, 
everything seems to fall apart, especially the container for the fuel pump, 
as the foam insulation seems to trap moisture against the metal and rubber. 
(all that for a little noise insulation for the pump...)  Any GOOD mechanic 
can use wire ties properly(I know that seems like a contradiction in terms, 
but mine was held for a year like that in my Rabbit GTI) to make sure that 
everything is held in the right place.  you might have to wing it or find one 
in good shape, like someplace where they don't use tons of salt on the roads.

Patrick Boyle
'87 Scirocco 16v
'87 Cabriolet
'84 Rabbit GTI
All soon to be sold for a Cooper S?