wouldn't asking the question in the community be the best way to get the most answers? the more answers you get the better. I replaced the motor myself with info from this forum alone, couldn't have done it without the help on here. On my GTI, the gas tank wouldn't come out unless the motor was out I believe, as I had the motor out when I removed mine to clean and check. Didn't try to go through the front storage opening. Oil tank is pretty easy, motor out or not.