Something like this: http://thelatebay.com/index.php?topic=2523.msg32959#msg32959 other fuel hatch posts are available! or drop the engine, by the time you have removed enough parts to get the bulkhead out, you could have the engine on the floor.
Bear in mind you can actually get at this without dropping the engine with a T4. Although I could now drop my engine a lot quicker, the first time took me around 6 hours what with all the frozen up bolts and cables. To get the bulkhead out with the engine in took me under an hour and I could probably beat that now.
Easy peasy cat. No need to disconnect anything or remove the engine... Remove plastic part of oil filler Remove 3 rear tins (might not have to). Remove 2M10 bolts connecting rear gearbox to hanger Support engine with jack Remove 4 bolts connecting engine bar to chassis hangers Let the jack down an inch or two You can now get the firewall out And then the tank. Before you lower the engine (pivoted on front GB mount) check there's some slack in the fuel line from the tank to the pump.
It's the VW recommended way to remove the engine. Pretty sure you can leave all the tin on thinking about it, but the plastic filler just catches the lip. Obviously removing the engine you'd have to disconnect loads of stuffd, but just lowering it a bit like this you can leave everything if you keep your eye on the petrol pipe.
