Spiky 37 Posted January 5, 2007 just cant stop the fuel filter bottom banjo leaking it was a brand new filter and new washers too should i buy a new one and try again or can i just the banjo's off the end and install a push pit fuel filter type???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luggy 13 Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) Swap the bottom ones for the top, What about your old ones?. If all else fails theres always good old plumbers tape. Just make sure you dont overtorque and strip any threads. Edited January 5, 2007 by luggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted January 5, 2007 where you put the plumbers tape? wrap around the washer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted January 5, 2007 was it a non genuine filter and seals? the pattern filters i've had have come with washers that are much wider (in outside diameter) than the genuine pug ones - the oe pug seals have had a much smaller o/d, which seems to help sealing might help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted January 5, 2007 just checking, my filter came with 2 washers 1 big 1 small but the one i took off had 4??? which of the below pics is correct????? got mine from GSF? should i get it from PUG???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted January 5, 2007 ah ... piccie on left is correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted January 5, 2007 so, as they only gave 2 washers. they fooked up will get a new filter tomorrow then and make sur i have 4 new washers too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted January 5, 2007 just rememebred i bought the fuel filter at a motor spares place, as it was before i relaised cardiff had GSF had a unit in cardiff now it's all clear i'll pop of GSF tomorrow, and get a new filter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted January 5, 2007 the filter's probably fine (although the alloy casing can be relatively soft - you might have compressed the washer into it if you've overtightened it - this might not be be a problem if you have another go with washers with a smaller o/d though). try your local Pug dealer in the morning - i *think* the copper washer part nos are 156256 (x2) and 156244 (x2). they're crush washers, so you shouldn't really reuse them by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 73 2 Cars Posted January 6, 2007 A little side note while reading about fuel filters. The Mk2 2.0 astra uses a similar filtyer, smaller in design, flows just as well and capable of the pressures etc but its setup so you just clamp the fuel hoses either end instead of using the banjo's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
