Use these aluminum versions:
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1524_286/aluminum_fuel_rail.html

On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 8:32 AM, Vanderzanden Michael (DCUS/SET21) <
michael.vanderzanden@boschrexroth-us.com> wrote:

> I recently had the third fuel rail failure on my '84 GL.  The metal band
> holding the cap on the end had corroded.  Apparently these rails are no
> longer available from Volkswagon.  What are people doing to solve this
> problem?  Installing a bunch of plumbing tees?  Fabricating replacements
> from metal?  Is there an aftermarket part available?  I am going to see if
> I can put 3/8" pipe threads into the tube and install a 3/8" pipe plug.
>  Has this been tried?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike V.
> 1984 GL
> 1987 Westfalia
>