I recently chased a no start to a clogged banjo bolt and had to remove all three banjo bolts at the filter. I got replacement washers at the local MB dealer as all of them looked suspect. Anyway, I cannot seem to find the torque specs for those bolts (17mm (2) and 14mm (1)). I would appreciate the information.

Thank you.

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Michael
Southern California/Santa Monica
1986 MB 190D 2.5, 5 Speed Black and Palomino "Mordechai"
1985 Porsche 928S (32V), 5 Speed
1980 Porsche 928 (16V), 5 Speed

For reference, similar size banjo bolts on brake hoses (not necessarily MB brake hoses) get 13-14 ft/lbs. Consider that the fuel filter bolts are going into an aluminum housing, not cast iron.

I always use a short wrench or choke up on a regular wrench to tighten small bolts particularly when going into aluminum.

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85 Merc 300D - Unwinding 31 years of wear
86 VW TD
Mahindra Diesel
Iseki Diesel

In 2007 I didn't own a diesel.