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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Steam tube idea

Alright, so due to over an hour of frustratingly attempting attempting to remove the banjo bolts on my heads, the simplest solution ended up being to simply cut the line and use the line off of the engine I bought recently. However, my friend and I came up with a new idea. Use a tubing cutter to make a clean slice through the line between the heads, and then clamp a rubber hose between the two. the major idea here is easier removal in the future (I don't forsee having to do this in the near future but...)

If anyone sees any problem with this or has any tips please let me know, I would love the feedback...also does anyone know the cheapest place to get the factory banjo bolts and seals?
Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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People cut the tubing and reattach with a rubber hose all the time.
Old Jun 5, 2010 | 01:03 AM
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I would flare the line I think that would help with it coming off. the seals were like 11.50 each at the dealer ship. so I got copper washers from napa for like a 1 each and they dont leak at all. got about 7,000 miles on them. the parts guy at the dealer told me that would never work and laughed in my face..... good luck
Old Jun 5, 2010 | 02:25 AM
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Glad a read this thread; good idea!
Old Jun 5, 2010 | 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by shoebox
People cut the tubing and reattach with a rubber hose all the time.
Awesome. Did a search and only found completely replacing the line.

Thanks all =)
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