Andy Blyth Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Does anybody know the thread size of the return line fitting on the power steering rack? I've made a few searches but without finding any info. The one I'm referring to is the line that goes between the steering rack and the stock power steering cooler. It's a banjo fitting. I'm asking as I want to replace the line with a braided Teflon line when I replace the cooler. Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 The easiest way is to still use a banjo fitting, but one to dash whatever hose. or is this what you were intending Andy? I have a Supra TT I am just about to put the engine in, I'll see if I can measure the banjo thread diameter for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger NE Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 The return line isn't very high pressure (unlike the feed line) So I just used ordinary hose and jubilee clips onto the original metal fittings, no leaks . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blyth Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 The easiest way is to still use a banjo fitting, but one to dash whatever hose. or is this what you were intending Andy? I have a Supra TT I am just about to put the engine in, I'll see if I can measure the banjo thread diameter for you. Thanks Chris. I'm in two minds at the moment. Either I'll get a banjo fitting directly on the end of the line or use a fitting that converts a metric (?) thread into a -6 AN thread then use a normal AN Teflon fitting. It really depends on what the clearance is like around the banjo; If there's little clearance then I'll struggle to get a Teflon banjo fitting in there. I'd better get my torch out and have a little look! I'd really appreciate it if you're able to get the diameter and pitch of the bolt. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) M16 x 1.5 (metric fine pitch). Small hex head banjo (17mm). Next time a MKIV is on the ramp I'll try and grab a photo of any clearance issues. You will find an M16 banjo that takes a braided Teflon lined hose direct will be for a dirty big ID hose, so you'll need to use a reducer from say -10 or whatever the banjo fitting would be and then the hose, assuming you will run something like -6 hose. This will make it long and bulky.... I'd be for using Jubilee clip on good quality rubber hose, or stainless braided rubber hose myself. Then you can use the original banjo fitting. Edited April 18, 2014 by Chris Wilson (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blyth Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks very much for measuring Chris; it's much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 No problem at all, I still recall the maths saga for the GPS map you were indefatigable helping me with I still owe you plenty Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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