Spectra Premium VW5A fuel tank for the 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles holds the fuel supply for the engine. Engineering, manufacturing technology and quality control let it meet or exceed the performance of the original equipment it replaces.
A fuel smell, fuel drips under the parked car, or rust or dents on the tank can mean the tank is damaged. These signs alone do not prove the tank is at fault, since a loose fuel line fitting can also leave a fuel smell.
It is a fuel tank for the 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet 4-cylinder 1.8L and for the 1984-1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 4-cylinder 1.8L. This listing is one tank, and the 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet 4-cylinder 1.8L takes one.
Fit and size
Build and materials
One fuel tank with an O-ring. The lock ring, fuel pump, sending unit and mounting straps are not included, so plan on new straps.
Interchange: 576450 · 58745 · TNKVW5A · IVW5A · 155201072 · 155201075C
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Is this Spectra Premium gas tank right for the 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet 4-cylinder 1.8L?
Yes. Spectra Premium VW5A fits the 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet 4-cylinder 1.8L and the 1984-1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 4-cylinder 1.8L.
Does the VW5A fuel tank come with a fuel pump or sending unit?
No. Spectra Premium VW5A comes with the tank and an O-ring. The fuel pump, sending unit, lock ring and mounting straps are not included.
What coating does this fuel tank have?
This fuel tank has a lead-tin coating and a material thickness of 0.029 inch. It is made for electronic fuel injection systems.
What signs can point to a damaged fuel tank?
A fuel smell, fuel drips under the parked car, or visible rust or dents can be signs of a damaged tank. A shop should inspect any suspected fuel leak.
Does this fuel tank have the filler neck attached?
No. The filler neck is not attached to this tank, and it has no baffled sump or attached sump.
No reviews yet — be the first to review this product.
Write a Review
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.