In a message dated 2/29/04 5:13:02 PM Eastern Standard Time,
rcharrette@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

> . So I was thinking about just cutting through it at the leak and slipping
> a rubber hose (radiator hose) in between to rejoin it. 2 Question are: I this
> a good Idea? I don't see why not myself

cut out damaged area, and insert copper pipe, then clamp it.  clamping it w/o
inserting pipe will crush the plastic lines..