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> Most FI type 3 owners have > probably never seen the extra sleeving that was originally provided > over the longer fuel lines in the engine compartment. I've often > wondered if these were there for their thermal insulation properties. I assumed it was for mechanical protection and put it back on - seems to be normal sleeving like the wiring has. You would expect a long length like that to rest on the case. I expect the pulses felt in a fuel line would produce a bit of vibration, like water hammer in pipes. It would incidentally reduce heating a bit too - we'll probably never know the full answer to this one though. Dave. UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/ ------ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe