While I was changing fuel filters and checking/revising my fuel supply
system I noticed, like people have mentioned, that some of my screw-type
hose clamps are getting rusty.  I didn't think "rust" when I replaced most
of them a few years ago with new from my FLAPS..  So I'm replacing them this
time with SS marine hose clamps, available online or in your local marine
chandlery.  The 'old' clamps that are out of the weather were not even
rusty, but the ones between my tank and firewall, under the van,  are..

Besides having SS for all the parts, the marine clamps are a usually a
magnitude better built..but more costly, of course.

  A different topic:  I've recently run two tanks of premium fuel through my
1.8liter   8-valve Jetta/Golf motor now.  One tankful was burned at some
higher elevations and interstate speed..My fuel consumption remained just
the same....23/24 mpg...as it normally is, using regular 'gas'.  I 'think'
the little 'Mouse-Motor' ran a little better on the premium and perhaps a
bit cooler  (though heat is NOT an issue with the inline)  This motor has no
knock sensors, runs the Digifant fuel injection system.  So I conclude that
regular gas is the best value, premium might be a waste of ca$h.

  Don Hanson