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Originally Posted by dannyF
Thanks, Coachgeo. So, since there is still flow around the solid bolt, the only thing that replacement of the hollow banjo bolt with the solid one does is block the flow of air up from the fuel filter and impede somewhat the flow of fluid?
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Yep but I highly doubt it impedes the flow in a manner of consequence.
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...(In OEM arrangement could I) replaced the hollow banjo bolt with the solid one and still run OK?
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Yes and No. The Lift Pump that is in the engine area "sucks" fuel from a fuel tank a good distance away and this vacuum makes it easier for air to get sucked in via hose attachements, bubbles etc. Without the air bleed of the banjo bolt air will occasionaly enter the IP. An IP is made to compress diesel not air and its suppose to inject diesel into the engine and not air. Air in the IP makes the engine run poorly or not at all if there is enough air entering the system.
There are several options for creating some kind of air bleed action going on.
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Last edited by coachgeo; 09-07-2005 at 03:50 AM.
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