oil tank banjo- '71 Commando

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Douglass Harroun

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• Jan 7, 2009

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even with new aluminum washers I get slow seeping from the oil tank banjo. Any trick to fixing?
Doug

 

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chopped850

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• Jan 7, 2009

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Check and make sure the mating surface on the oil tank is flush and clean along with the washers. The smallest piece of dirt will cause your issue.

 

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Keith1069

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• Jan 8, 2009

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Always had the same issue. Tried surfacing the washers and banjo with 400 grit on a glass plate but that didn't work either. Now I smear RTV (lots will hate this but only a smear!) on all surfaces. Much of it gets wiped off but it works. Slight risk I agree but as long as it's not put on heavy works for me.

 

BillT

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• Jan 8, 2009

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I paint the washers with Permatex Aviation form-a-gasket. In fact, I've done that with most of the washers, whether copper or aluminum. Stopped just about all the leaks.

 

Hortons Norton

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• Jan 8, 2009

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I have always used the copper crush type, Maybe try those?

 

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katescottageiom

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oil tank banjo

Go to your local auto parts dealer and order two 1" id aluminum washers with a bonded rubber inner. We include 2 with every oil tank we send out, which are aluminum, but they work with the stock tank also, cost about three bucks for both.