Yeah i thought the same thing, They definitly arnt the most knowlegable people. But is there any product that doesnt crack so easily and availible online?
Yeah i might just ask for a 1/2 mile
Silicone hose from McMaster Carr.
Still not sure that will be enough for the 3.0. While I do defend the 3.0 on a regular basis, I'm sure it was designed by left handed midget contortionists with a passion for vaccum hoses.
Especially that flippin COOLANT BYPASS GASKET!! AAARRGHHH!!!