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Banjo bolts are commonly used on older Mercedes fuel systems and transmissions, and they can also be found on Volvos. They are easy to install and align, but they can be prone to leaks. When removing and replacing a banjo bolt, it is best practice to replace the aluminium or copper sealing washers on each side of the banjo head. However, this is not always possible, so it is important to know how to inspect, recondition and tighten the old washers to prevent leaks.
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What You'll Learn
How to prevent leaks when replacing banjo bolt fuel lines
To prevent leaks when replacing banjo bolt fuel lines, it is best to replace the aluminium or copper sealing washers on each side of the banjo head. If this is not possible, you can inspect, recondition and properly tighten the old washers to prevent leaks.
It is also important to note that hand torquing the high-pressure fuel banjo bolt rarely works. You need to be tight enough to deform the crush ring. An impact gun can be used to tighten the bolt.
If the barb on the banjo fitting came out of the fuel line, it will not hold the pressure created by the main pump. In this case, you will need to replace the line and banjo fitting.
When using rubber fuel hose, make sure to use fuel injector hose, which is rated to higher pressure than standard fuel hose. Flaring both sides of the broken metal line will also help the clamps to press against the line under separation pressure.
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Using an impact gun to tighten banjo bolts
To replace banjo bolt fuel lines, it is best to replace the aluminium or copper sealing washers on each side of the banjo head. However, if this is not possible, you can inspect, recondition and tighten the old washers to prevent leaks.
If you are using an impact gun to tighten banjo bolts, you will need to be tight enough to deform the crush ring. Grip the banjo head with vice grips and then use the impact gun. It is recommended to always have backup fuel lines as they snap easily.
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Using rubber fuel hose to fix banjo bolts
To replace banjo bolt fuel lines, you can use rubber fuel hose. However, you need to get the fuel injector hose (usually about $4 a foot), not the standard fuel hose, which is only rated to about 40psi tops. You will also need to buy fuel injector hose clamps (they look like a ring, not the worm style) and clamp them down. It is also suggested to flare both sides of the broken metal line so that the clamps have something to press against under separation pressure.
When removing and replacing a banjo fitting, it is best to replace the aluminium or copper sealing washers on each side of the banjo head. However, this is not always possible, so you can inspect, recondition and properly tighten them to prevent leaks when reusing the old washers.
Hand torquing the high-pressure fuel banjo bolt rarely works. You need to be tight enough to deform the crush ring. It is recommended to grip the banjo head with vice grips and then use an impact gun to tighten it.
It is also worth noting that even new washers have a tendency to leak if you can't torque the bolt down.
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Upgrading the entire fuel line
If you're using a rubber fuel hose, make sure you get the fuel injector hose, which is rated to a higher pressure than the standard fuel hose. You'll also need fuel injector hose clamps, which look like rings, to hold the hose in place. Before clamping the hose down, flare both sides of the broken metal line so that the clamps have something to press against.
If you're using an impact gun to tighten the banjo bolt, grip the banjo head with vice grips first. This will prevent the banjo bolt from spinning when you tighten it.
Finally, make sure you don't use any sealant on the banjo bolt. This can cause parts to become permanently stuck together.
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How to prevent cross threading when replacing banjo bolt fuel lines
To prevent cross-threading when replacing banjo bolt fuel lines, it is best to replace the aluminium or copper sealing washers on each side of the banjo head. If this is not possible, you can inspect, recondition and properly tighten the old washers to prevent leaks.
When removing the banjo fitting, it is important to grip the banjo head with vice grips and then use an impact gun to tighten it. This will ensure that the banjo bolt is tight enough to deform the crush ring and prevent leaks.
It is also important to use the correct type of fuel hose when repairing a hard fuel line. Standard fuel hose is only rated to about 40 psi, so it is recommended to use fuel injector hose, which is rated for higher pressure. Additionally, flaring both sides of the broken metal line can provide a better surface for the clamps to press against under separation pressure.
Finally, it is advised to avoid using any sealant on the banjo bolt, as this can cause parts to become permanently stuck together.
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Frequently asked questions
A banjo bolt is a type of fitting commonly used on older Mercedes fuel systems and transmissions.
If your banjo bolt fuel line is leaking, it may be time to replace it.
It can be difficult to get the fuel line onto the banjo bolt, and even new washers have a tendency to leak if you can't torque the bolt down.
You will need an impact gun to tighten the bolt, as hand torquing rarely works.
You should use fuel injector hose, which is rated to higher pressure than standard fuel hose.
