S1 cooler on the fuel return

[AlfaSpider]

Hi
I’m in the process of stripping down the car and noticed the mocal style oil cooler on the fuel return line to the tank. Does anyone know if these were standard on the S1? And in a cooler climate is it really necessary.
I’d rather do away with it if possible.

[AlfaSpider]

[AlfaSpider]

Thanks for the link, I’ll try and run without it I can’t see the metering unit getting that hot.

[AlfaSpider]

Just behind it!

[AlfaSpider]

Barkychoc said:

Not something I'd be keen on. A hole in the rad = fuel pi55ing everywhere under pressure

It does seem a bit vulnerable, I’ll try it without. I’d like to know what problems they had that made them think to fit one. If your sat in traffic I can’t see it doing much anyway.