The metal ends seem to be "crimped" to the hose that I have a leak in.(suction hose?) Are you saying that these metal ends can be reused? Also, from your many, many comments in the past, you have convinced me to keep an R-12 system. ( Everyone, now let's keep this a "HOSE" discussion and not a "GAS" discussion!)

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Paul 1987 300 SDL; 2000 ML; '69 MGB; '68 VW Fastback