As per my last post 6 years ago, I installed the new hose not as deep as the original. The tractor has gone over the 1400 hours mark with no cracks or leaks, confirming my hypothesis of a bad install/design flaw at the Kubota plant. I saved myself replacing that hose twice since. You take the wins where you can.
Slow down on making so many post in a short period of time, I want to stay a head.............
