It appears MC is now recommending using 3M Brand Adhesive on Bravo 1 Bellows instead of their standard bellows adhesive. Both my Bravo 1 bellhousing and gimbal housing water hose openings are slightly worn. The groves and ridges are still there but worn due to years of corrosion. It seems to me that a good coat of 3M adhesive between hose and metal would protect existing threads AND assist the tapered insert in securing the rubber water hose to the bellhousing and transom gimbal housing. However, the manual doesn't state to use 3M on the water hose like it states for the bellows. Any suggestions would be appreciated.