I too loved RT's idea... and I would also like to do that to the Radiator Hoses... anyone have a source for those ? I mean actual ones.. not the 'covers' some performance shops sell....

Concerning Veggiepups statements , which I believe are all true, what the braid does help protect against... things like fan blades giving way and slicing the oil line... or other stuff contacting the outside of the line which might cause it to fail....make for more peace of mind out on the road in a twenty plus year old car....