I guess I don't see how they would be considered junk. I mean inside it's still a rubber hose being clamped so wouldn't it be just as secure against leaking?/QUOTE]
Try rolling up a regular radiator hose, like those ones in the link. Betcha you can't.
The rubber is much thinner on those and it's relying on the weave around the outside to hold it together.
If you only drive your car short distances, they "might" work.
If you like driving your car, I would look at another option.
