Power steering banjo bolt leak - how do I fix it?

[eljay]

So, I have spotted this leak under the banjo bolt on top of the power steering pump. I checked the fluid a it was just a hair lower than min, so I added a little to be safe. I just bought the car recently, so I don't know when the leak started.





I have read many threads on power steering leaks, but they all discuss how to change the entire hose or rack. I believe my leak is only from the banjo bolt or a washer that must be there. Am I correct? In other words, is it possible to simply unbolt the banjo bolt and replace it and a washer?
Is this the bolt I'd need? 8E0422529
Is there a specific washer that is below the banjo bolt? There seems to be another nut below the actual hose connection and the leak seems to come from under that.

Thanks!

[Seerlah]

Try torquing it down more first. Check the tq spec, and dont go much more than that. If that doesnt do it, then there are two washers there that will need to be replaced.

Disclaimer: i go by the feeler method on many parts on my car and some may disagree with my advice. but it wont hurt anything and may be that easy of a fix.

[jonan]

do an auto-rx flush of your power steering fluid...i have 147k miles on my pump and it's dead silent....

[SJorge3442]

Try torquing it down more first. Check the tq spec, and dont go much more than that. If that doesnt do it, then there are two washers there that will need to be replaced.

Disclaimer: i go by the feeler method on many parts on my car and some may disagree with my advice. but it wont hurt anything and may be that easy of a fix.

I'm the same way when it comes to the feeler method. This banjo bolt has 2 copper washers on it I believe. If re-torquing doesnt help, 2 new washers should.

[eljay]

Try torquing it down more first. Check the tq spec, and dont go much more than that. If that doesnt do it, then there are two washers there that will need to be replaced.

Disclaimer: i go by the feeler method on many parts on my car and some may disagree with my advice. but it wont hurt anything and may be that easy of a fix.

Geez, sometimes the most obvious solution never comes to mind as the first thing to try. That makes complete sense! I'll give it a try and see what happens.

@jonan
Yes, the car has 170k, so it may be a good idea to do a flush with fresh fluid.

@sjorge
Do you know the spec for those washers? Are they any special material (kryptonite? :) ) to withstand the PS pressures?

Found the torque spec: 37 lb-ft
Reference: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/po...k-replacement/

[SJorge3442]

Geez, sometimes the most obvious solution never comes to mind as the first thing to try. That makes complete sense! I'll give it a try and see what happens.

@jonan
Yes, the car has 170k, so it may be a good idea to do a flush with fresh fluid.

@sjorge
Do you know the spec for those washers? Are they any special material (kryptonite? :) ) to withstand the PS pressures?

Found the torque spec: 37 lb-ft
Reference: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/po...k-replacement/

I dont know the answer to the torque question, but they should be copper washers.

[deyrag]

You can anneal the copper washers to soften them up again rather than buying new ones. Heat them to a nice bright red and drop in a glass of water. if you don't have a gas torch you can lay them on the burner on the stove.

[eljay]

You can anneal the copper washers to soften them up again rather than buying new ones. Heat them to a nice bright red and drop in a glass of water. if you don't have a gas torch you can lay them on the burner on the stove.

Interesting tip! And I've learned a new word too.

So, stir fry the copper washers in a splash of Rotella oil with a touch of oregano. Got it!

[Seerlah]

Those stock washers are stout. Changed out my high pressure hose like a month or so back, resused those washers (for some odd reason, the 14mm ones i had cpuld not fit over the threads), and have been fine since.

[deyrag]

If you want to anneal aluminum rubs some soap on it first then heat until the soap turns black

[Seerlah]

The stock washers are aluminum and not copper. But a stout aluminum.