Banjo fitting leak.

[militarymaxx]

The day was great up until I developed an air leak around the banjo fitting on the carb. It didn't matter how tight I made it. After a few minutes running it would lean itself out and the leak would return. When I sealed the carb I didn't seal this fitting, I was unsure of using copper sealant around such a small opening. My question is, should I seal this as well, or just replace the metal washer/seals instead ? Thanks.

 

[olds97_lss]

I seal mine with high temp sensor safe silicone. I do the banjo fitting as well. It's a bit of a pain in the ass, but it will save you air leaks int the future.

 

[Error401]

This may sound like a noob question, but what the hell is a banjo fitting? School me, I've never ehard that one before.

 

[olds97_lss]

It's the nipple on the high speed needle valve. Basically, its the fuel intake. If you take the high speed needle assembly apart, the nipple is a circle with a nipple on it. It looks kind of like a banjo.

 

[Error401]

LOL, never saw it like that, but yeah I know exactly what part that is. Are the gaskets aluminum or a composite? I've always had the aluminum ones leak, so I can them and put composites on and it solves the problem for me.