Re: Torque Spec for Bango Bolts
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Everything has a torque spec, it's in the FSM.
Since you neglect to specify the application I looked up a 73 A body,
25 ft/lbs with a new gasket.
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Re: Torque Spec for Bango Bolts
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moparx's advice isn't that far off, I have never had much luck using the factory torque spec. With brand new hoses, new gaskets and new Banjo bolts I usually have leaks when using the factory recommended torque; even tightening them to the point of snapping off still doesn't work. I've finally resorted to using rubber gasket/washers.
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Re: Torque Spec for Bango Bolts
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If you use copper washers that are too thin then you get that problem.
Seems the washers provided with new hoses are too think.
Go get some thicker copper sealing washers.
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Re: Torque Spec for Bango Bolts
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I din't say "rubber washers", I said rubber gasket/washers like those pictured below, often called Stat-O-Seals. I tested the rubber's endurance by soaking a couple of them in DOT 3 for six months.
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Re: Torque Spec for Bango Bolts
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And the OEM's tested copper sealing washers for decades, still using them today.
Wonder why they still use them?
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Re: Torque Spec for Bango Bolts
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And the OEM's tested copper sealing washers for decades, still using them today.
Wonder why they still use them? While you're at it, wonder why the internet forums are full of queries about leaking copper gaskets. Must be that "everybody" is not as savvy as you (me included). And, if you want to argue "why didn't the factory........?" you might as well cancel your links to all internet forums. There are lots of examples of improvements on the factory.
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Re: Torque Spec for Bango Bolts
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Yes resistant to swelling and deterioration from oil, fuel, coolant, fire, etc, etc.
Please be wary of ANY product recommendations you see on these forums, folks. There is a reason auto manufactures don't use rubber to seal brake line fittings. Oh, and what's the reason?
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