I've used a steel braided sleeve in the past for abrasion protection.
They're an adjustable, universal fit.
http://www.jegs.com/p/Spectre/744254/10002/-1

Angus

On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 12:10 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:

> 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
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>