Mrbmwx5-
No I am an ASE certified master technician.
My x has 350,000 miles

And never waxing your car isn't something to be proud of. The paint needs care occasionally too.



If you took that to a shop, they would be laughing once your back was turned.

Any potential buyer or technician would see that as a warning sign to look for other corners cut or shady repairs.

That should not be read to say that it will not work or that you have done any other shady/poor repairs. I was just commenting that it stood out and didn't look nice.
But you should flare the ends so the coolant doesn't leak past the hose clamps.

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