5k hydraulic hose woes - UK perspective

[Paul Heneghan]

> From:	Kneale Brownson [SMTP:knotnook at traverse.com]
> Sent:	Monday, September 18, 2000 6:43 PM
> 
>Is the BOLT size different in the two racks, Paul?  If not, I would think 
>you could use EITHER type of seal (O-ring or crush washer).  If you have 
>different banjo bolt sizes, then you need the newer hose with the 
>O-rings.  Unless, of course, the pump end of the newer hose won't fit your 
>older pump.  I wouldn't expect this to be the case, but if it is, you're in

>need of a custom hose shop, I guess.

The bolt size is the same.  This is certainly worth investigating.  I think
a copper crush ring would probably space the banjo joint out far enough that
it would avoid the rough part of the casting.  I didn't consider this option
because both the Bentley and the Audi dealer warned me not to mix and match
the two types.  I'll give it a go (when it stops raining) and let you know.

Paul

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