Are copper washers and crush washers the same?
Are copper washers and crush washers the same?
Copper washers are soft, seal well in high pressure systems, the crush ones seal better on a rougher surface (and for larger sizes).
Where is the vacuum diaphragm on an EGR valve?
The hose connects the top of the valve to the throttle body or carburetor. The valve’s metal disk houses a vacuum diaphragm, spring, and plunger. Later models come equipped with electronic-vacuum EGR valves inside a small block or cylinder.
Where is the vacuum diaphragm in a car?
A vacuum diaphragm is located on the front of the master cylinder and assists the driver in applying the brakes, reducing both the effort and travel he must put into moving the brake pedal. The vacuum diaphragm housing is normally connected to the intake manifold by a vacuum hose.
What causes exhaust leak on Dodge Hemi 345?
Broken manifold bolts on the HEMI 345 create an exhaust leak. If it’s bad enough then you may notice power loss. A lot seem to fail even under the warranty period, so initial failures should be fixed by the dealership at no cost. Otherwise, you may be on your own for the repair.
What kind of vacuum does distributor advance diaphragm use?
There are two different kinds of vacuum sources provided to the distributor advance diaphragm. Some automobiles use ported vacuum pressure, while others use manifold vacuum pressure. Both types are controlled in the throttle position and provide an accurate determination of the engine load.
Can a loose banjo bolt cause a brake failure?
There is no way that you would lose 100% of your brake pedal due to the leaking banjo bolt. You have a duplex brakeing system on your vehicle and you should have still had “some” brake pedal left and “some” brakeing ability albeit not great brakes, but some brakes. This has to be a catastrophic failure of the master cylinder.
Is the crush washer leaking from the banjo bolt?
I recently did the rear break caliper service and now I am leaking brake fluid from the banjo bolt. Specifically, it is leaking from the crush washer that is against the caliper. The bolt is torqued to spec, (I believe it’s 40 ft lbs.) but it still leaks when I push on the break pedal.
Why is my banjo fitting leaking on my caliper?
The easy thing to miss on these is most customers will want to keep the line tucked close to the caliper so intuitively angle the line downward. On most metric calipers there will be a relief cut in the casting to clear the crimped portion of the fitting.
What’s the part number for a banjo caliper?
The majority of our kits utilize one of two possible GM mid-size calipers. This is an example of a ’69-’77 GM midsize caliper. These were a great design as they are rugged, light, and easy to service. Our part number is 91031035. This is an example of a ’78-’88 GM caliper, commonly referred to as a “Metric” Caliper, P/N 91031045.
