Fuel Line Anti-abrasion Sleeve Kit

Volkswagen installed plastic sleeves over some of the fuel lines that run through the engine compartment, and there has always been some speculation as to why. Our analysis is that it is for abrasion protection ONLY. These sleeves were constructed of plastic, so heat clearly wasn't a design consideration.

Fuel Resistant Nitrile / PVC Premium Sheeting - The Rubber Company

Fuel Line Anti-Abrasion Sleeve Kit – GoWesty

Fuel Line Anti-Abrasion Sleeve Kit – GoWesty

RGP1/Finch Work Positioning/Adjustable Restraint Lanyard - RIDGEGEAR

Hose Guards & Hose Sleeves

Vanagon - Bundles & Kits – GoWesty

Vapor Block™ Fuel Line Sleeve - 0.375 (10mm) I.D. x 36 - Design Engineering, Inc

Protecting brake lines with protective wrap

Fuel Line Anti-Abrasion Sleeve Kit for Use With a Volkswagen Vanagon : 汽車

Bus – GoWesty

Ansell AlphaTec® Connection Hoses

GoWesty: Van Innovations

Bus - 1978 – GoWesty

Toyota MR2 AW11 1985 - 1989 Braided Stainless Steel Clutch Hose