In a message dated 4/2/99 8:16:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk writes: << I can't remember why fuel is aimed directly at the valves, but I know I've seen somewhere that there's a very good technical reason. >> Yes, isn't it to cool the valves? Frank Santoro 1990 V8 (cleaned up real nice) 1998 A8 (in the garage)