as long as you have 'a method ' and it works for you ...great.
I generally do not run fuel hoses through the fire wall ..
there's no reason to usually.
   On one recent conversion the way the hoses laid.....one naturally
wanted to go though a well-protected firewall hole..
but otherwise, why not just go around ?

I'm kinda 'over protective' about fuel hoses and wires ..
they are both built to take touching things ...
but I just like another layer of protection on top of that too.
I'm probably nuttier about wires , especially ones that carry large
amounts of current, than I am about fuel hoses .

scott

On 2/11/2013 2:36 PM, neil n wrote:
> The run of each hose to the new clamps at the firewall isn't too long,
> but thanks. That's something I should look at. I tried to take into
> account drivetrain movement so gave those two hoses a little slack.
>
> FWIW, for my Jetta swap, I installed rubber sleeves on the fuel hoses
> where they passed through the firewall. (the hole in firewall is also
> lined with some Vanagon trim. If that makes sense). The sleeves were
> secured to each hose with a small cable strap.
>
> My point: the fuel hose showed no signs of reaction of wear at these
> points and the sleeves certainly protected them.
>
> Neil.
>
> On 2/11/13, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>> I really like to see covering on fuel hoses,
>> likewaterboxer engines use.
>>     It's likely this expensive extra strong fuel hose will not get rubbed
>> though by those rubber-protected clamps ..
>> and it still looks like a bit of weight/pressure on that one spot on
>> each hose to me.
>>
>> I just 'feel better' with a protective cover over fuel hoses  myself.
>>
>>
>> On 2/11/2013 12:27 PM, neil n wrote:
>>> Some quick pics starting here:
>>>
>>> https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy#5843792119716489410
>>>
>>> I used Gates Ethanol rated 5/16" hose with proper fuel injection hose
>>> clamps.
>>>
>>> As I'm learning (more so lately. See relay posts), "devils in the
>>> details". Even now I see points where the hose might rub. That said,
>>> they're secured well so shouldn't move around.
>>>
>>> Neil.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 11:31 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Yes that is right!
>>>> Disclaimer accepted and reiterated!!
>>>>
>>>> Tony
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 2:15 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Will do.
>>>>>
>>>>> But for the record, I would ask that people understand that they do
>>>>> any Vanagon modifications at their own risk!
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Neil n
>>>
>>> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
>>>
>>> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
>>>
>>> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>>>
>>> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
>>>
>>> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>>>
>>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
>
> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>