Torque spec?

 

The factory specified torque is 22 ft-lb, but tbh I just tightened the bolt bit by bit until it stopped leaking. 22 ft lb is way too much for that piece of S*** bolt... Also, those things are essentially one time use. I think that they just get so fatigued from all of the vibrations, and then when you put torque on it to take it back out it must weaken it significantly. I have snapped every single damn bolt that I have tried to re-use. Ridiculous.

 

I realize this is bringing this thread back to life but I just wanted to say I ordered the washers in his link because I'm having the same problem so we will see how they seal for me.

 

Ok so bad news.... It wouldn't stop leaking so I kept tightening the bolt until it snapped.... How did you get the broken end of the banjo bolt out of the block with the motor in the car? Not a lot of room to work with. Please help.

 

sounds like your torque wrench is not accurate.

 

I really don't think that was the problem.

When I snapped them off, I think I was able to get them out with a needle-nosed pliers. You could also buy an extractor tool. Something like in the link below.

http://www.harborfreight.com/screw-e...-pc-61981.html

If the rubberized sealing washers aren't working for you, I don't know what to tell ya. Maybe try putting some RTV on it. Make sure you use new crush washers too.

 

Bumping an old thread because I just tried something. I took the advice of somebody above and taped to the banjo bolt with a hammer after I torqued it. I didn't hit it very much just a light tap. Afterwards I went to recheck the torque on the bolt, and it turned a very small amount after. I think tapping it to seat the washer was a good idea.

I had a leak here previously, we'll see how it goes now. To reiterate: I torqued The banjo bolt, tapped slightly with a hammer, then retorqued. I had no idea banjo bolt would need retorquing afterward.

 

Still leaking. I'm putting in a different line, in case the surface of mine is bad and that's why it's leaking.

 

When I click the link for the washers suggested above it populates with a washer that has an 11.7mm internal diameter and 19mm outer diameter. Is this the correct size?

 

Figured I'd post back, they are in fact, the right size.