Guest pitty Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi Can any one help with a dripping banjo on my fuel pump on my mk4 escort xr3i . I have used new copper washers but it just keeps leaking however hard i try . should it be as tight as possible or just hand tight ? also is it okay to use threadlock on this . Any thoughts appreciated as i am getting fed up with this now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinks Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 i had same problem I got two blocks wood with some sand paper on and gently rub the banjo then fit new copper washer work for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I'd lightly sand the surfaces of the banjo, use new washers, and it's supposed to be done up proper tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 If in doubt, heat the washers up and then refit. You are basically reannealing them. Annealing is a heat process whereby a metal is heated to a specific temperature /colour and then allowed to cool slowly. This softens the metal which means it can be cut and shaped more easily. If there is a slight imperfection, this can help overcome it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himanshu Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I have done this job, and found that aluminium washers which the BMW used, to be better. make sure all faces are clean, do not let dirt or grit get on any surface, tighten by hand then nip it up about if you over tighten the damn things will leak. The copper washers I was forever getting leaks or a fuel smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pitty Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Evening all thanks for all the advice .Popped out tonight with one of the wife,s nail files cleaned both sides with new washers and at last its as dry as a bone . I think my tank has loads of crap in it as when i removed the previous pump their seemed to be lots of bits in it and i think this is why the pump sometimes makes noise like it struggling to get fuel . I dont want to have to keep replacing pumps so is their anywhere people would recommend for a new replacement . thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinks Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 take tank off flush it out dirty job but at least youl no you have done it and you might get other tank the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 You can get new tanks from euro car parts for around 50 quid, more than worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himanshu Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I contacted Eurocar parts, late in 2012 and the fuel tank is not available and nearly all parts, bar, the regular service items are not available a MK3 escort, or injection. I have just asked again and they still did not carry the item or could not source it. I bought one from eBay for £120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 they do for the xr3i, maybe not the xr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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