Ferrari Mailing List: Re: What am I doing wrong - fuel leak

[Doug and Terri Anderson (dnt]

In addition to Ricks observation - some banjo gizmos have a small ridge 
which requires centering the washer.  Should that be the case it may be that 
the ridge chopped into the washer.

DOUG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Lindsay" <rolindsay [at] yahoo.com>
To: "DOUG" <dnt [at] dock.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] What am I doing wrong - fuel leak


> Paul, I have had leaks just as you describe and no amount of tightening 
> (dangerous) seems to seal the leak (SU fuel plumbing on old British cars). 
> I believe that the washers DO have a minor bit of crush and when new, 
> there is a bit of rugosity to the surfaces.  I expect matte finish helps 
> them seal against irregularities in the banjo, bolt and regulator.
>
>  Most good parts houses should have an assortment of these washers.  If 
> not in your area, check with a British car supplier.
>
>  In days when less fund$ were available, I have been known to spray the 
> washers with a light coat of gasket sealer and let them dry hanging from a 
> wire.  They will seal after that.
>
>  Best luck,
>
>  rick / ex-Tulsa, now-Houston
>  '79 308GTB #28133
>
> Paul Bennett <pbennett [at] macnet.com> wrote:
>  1980 GTBi Bosch CIS
>
> Removed the pressure tester, replacing the fuel line to the regulator. 
> Banjo bolt - washer - banjo fuel fitting - washer - regulator - moderate 
> torque. It leaks between banjo and regulator. Should those washers be 
> replaced each time? They look to be the same, upper and lower, and not 
> crush type washers. Everything is clean, no score marks. The same system 
> didn't leak when conntected to the tester. What could I be doing wrong?
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