Thinking about it . I think your right GM I haven't heard the words
vapor lock since I've been driving a Vanagon.And that's been 16 years.
Marcus

> <<  I have a 83.5 watercooled Westy 1.9. What do I need? (PS. I want top
>  quality hose (steel tubing around the engine if possible) and dont forget
>  the clamps.) >>
>
> As far as replacing the rubber/cotton hose with metal, there MAY be a reason
> VW opted not to. I know in the early model Porsche 914s, which used
> (basically) the same motor, there was a *big* problem with vapor lock; (had a
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