2 banjo Bolts broken ??? somethings wrong????

[Sinclair159]

i broke both banjo bolts on my oil feed line within 5 minutes of each other...
the one connected to the tubro was leakin so i went to tightin it up a little bit and it snapped... so then i went to loosen the one connected to the head and it snapped too!!!! lucky me they both were loose enough that i could turn them out with a flathead and hammer... but what should i do go search around for new ones at a local hardeware or auto shop or order oem banjo bolts from mitsu????? i dont feal like waiting a week for delivery if i can go find them from a store???? any opinions????

 

[Quasimondo]

Get new ones from the dealer. Oil line banjo bolts apparently have a lifespan of two uses. I had the same problem when I replaced my turbo. The lower bolt leaked, even with new crush washers, and the top one tightened up fine the first time, but the second time it snapped clean off at the head. New banjo bolts and new crush washers and you should be fine.

 

[Sinclair159]

well thats nice to know that im not the only one that happend to... i thought i was cursed or something.. thanks for the help

 

[luv2rallye]

This thread may also be of help:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147173&highlight=banjo+bolts