Re: Insulating fuel lines

[Graham Singleton <grasingleton@avnet.co.uk>]

>Unfortunately FIRESLEEVE on the fuel lines  (in the engine bay) is part of a
>mandatory mod (here in the UK at least) to reduce the possibility of vapour
>locks.

The one place where the insulation is required as well as fireproofing is 
the oil return from the crankcase. The hose will tend to harden and crack 
if it gets regularly cooked, which it will if not protected.
Graham