Shelby789
Veteran Member
Before I go into what would seem like the obvious solution, I wanted to check with the gurus. I have recently discovered that the IP on my 97 TDI is leaking....I had hoped it was just the old rubber return line to the IP, but after replacing all with Viton today, it is more apparent that the banjo bolt fittin itself is what is leaking....this was also hiding a second leak, an injector supply line (at the bottom of the block, closet to the valve cover), it was lined up nicely below the first leak, and was not obvious until further investigation.
I had a very bad oil leak, so I cannot say for sure if these leaks are new, and the result of my recent diesel purge treatment, or if they are oil and existing.
Can I simply tighten the fittings, or will I crush and cut a gasket, and make the situation worse? I get about one drop every 30 secs. from each of these two leak points.
I had a very bad oil leak, so I cannot say for sure if these leaks are new, and the result of my recent diesel purge treatment, or if they are oil and existing.
Can I simply tighten the fittings, or will I crush and cut a gasket, and make the situation worse? I get about one drop every 30 secs. from each of these two leak points.