Mivec Feed Line Banjo Bolt Leak
Oct 13, 2014, 05:31 PM
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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.
Jan 27, 2016, 06:47 PM
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Alright there ya little fetuses! So I finally got around to updating this thread, but in case anybody has this problem in the future, I ended up sealing my leak up using some pressure sealing washers. I got mine from McMaster (http://www.mcmaster.com/#93786a200/=u4fhxf). Put them on initially and it didn't quite seal which PISSED me off, but I tightened it up a little bit today and just went for a drive and when I got back everything was dry! EFFIN HAIL SATAN!!! Thanks for the tips from everyone on the forum, you guys are my best hoes.
Feb 1, 2016, 12:58 PM
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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.
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.
May 4, 2016, 11:10 PM
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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.
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.
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