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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: I_want_an_Omega on 02 May 2010, 16:52:41

Title: Banjo Bolts?
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 02 May 2010, 16:52:41

Ok, so where are they used in the car, and why are they called Banjo?

Am I going to encounter any if I change my thermostat?

Thanks

Title: Re: Banjo Bolts?
Post by: KW on 02 May 2010, 16:59:18

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Ok, so where are they used in the car,

Anywhere where there is likely to be large amounts of pressure in the fluid line (eg, brakes, clutch, fuel).

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and why are they called Banjo?

Because of their shape.

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Am I going to encounter any if I change my thermostat?

No.

Title: Re: Banjo Bolts?
Post by: Smooth on 02 May 2010, 17:02:27

When i'm cleaning windows!! ;D

Title: Re: Banjo Bolts?
Post by: Zuffenhausen on 02 May 2010, 17:02:50

A Banjo bolt is basicly a ring with a bolt through the centre. The bolt has a hole through the centre and an other hole at right angles to it below the shoulder, the ring will have a hose attached and the combination allows fluid/gas to flow between the two forming what would now be an elbow joint in pipework for low pressure applications. Banjo bolts are usually found in high pressure application such as brake fluid lines.

Title: Re: Banjo Bolts?
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 02 May 2010, 17:27:01

Thanks guys ........

Title: Re: Banjo Bolts?
Post by: tunnie on 02 May 2010, 19:09:43

Main use in the Omega is oil cooler, if you replace it, make sure you buy brand new ones for re-fitting as the little gits have a tendency to sheer off

Title: Re: Banjo Bolts?
Post by: Elite Pete on 02 May 2010, 20:29:05

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Main use in the Omega is oil cooler, if you replace it, make sure you buy brand new ones for re-fitting as the little gits have a tendency to sheer off

Two in the coolant bridge as well ;)