crossover hose clamp

I removed my radiator crossover hose to have some repairs done.

What do people use to clamp those? Is the factory style clamp, and I assume special tool, needed? I am not sure if a hose clamp works for a hose that small.

While I have it apart is there any reason to replace the hose? This is on a 2t that never gets very hot so I have not worried about it before.

Thanks

Cross Over Hose

I think the best idea is a piece of fuel injection hose. Tougher and resistant to the elements!

5/16 Fuel injector hose......about a buck.cheap insurance

we use the euro style solid band hose clamps

I had to use a small flat-head screw driver between the clamp and pliers. It's PIA to learn the technique, but gets easy with each one you do.