Are the white plastic/vinyl "sleeves" on the fuel hose in the engine
compartment there mainly for protection against abrasion, or as heat
shields?  I've seen them referred to both ways.

I'm thinking that to avoid the "goo" problem but keep the abrasion
protection, some kind of durable "netting" or open weave sleeve could be
used to allow better breathing of any fuel vapor that permeates the
hose.

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL