7tastic

Active Member

• Nov 26, 2012

• #1

I've got a leak that looks like its coming from the union for the oil feed to the turbo. Am I right in thinking I might cure this by removing and replacing the copper washers? If so where can I get replacement washers (I've got a box of halfords copper washers which might contain the right ones)
I dont want to take it off if I cant get it back together properly as its living round my parents house at the moment

any advice appreciated

 

sierrafery

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2012

• #2

afaik there are not just simple copper washers, search for M22 dowty seal and u'll find several supplyers, e.g 10 x M22 METRIC Bonded Dowty Seal Self Centering Washer | eBay

 

7tastic

Active Member

• Nov 26, 2012

• #3

Thanks for that, glad I asked before doing my usual of taking it off first and not being able to get it back together properly.
Not heard of dowty seal before...ordered the one on your link

 

sierrafery

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2012

• #4

i hope i understood well then what you need cos those washers are from the cooler.... the others which are from the banjo bolts might be these Britcar (UK) Ltd > ADU6847L OIL FEED PIPE SEALING WASHER F/L/DIS (G)


you better wait for some confirmation from other guys too cos i'm trying to help but when it comes about mechanics i always say AFAIK (so i'm not sure)

 

Last edited: Nov 26, 2012

7tastic

Active Member

• Nov 26, 2012

• #5

No problem, they look like the ones I've got so I'll have both ends covered

 

Shifty1962

Well-Known Member

• Nov 26, 2012

• #6

Alternatively take off the old washers and heat them up until cherry red. Drop them into cold water and you have then softened or annealed them. Provided the washers are not damaged, such as nicks or gouges, you can do this two or three times before new washers are recommended. Dont over tighten the banjos.