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There are alot of misinformation about bango fittings . The 2008 CHEVY AVEO automatic transmission cooler is on the radiator with the inlet being a hose with hose clamp and the outlet connected on top side with a hard steel line with a bango fitting.
Questions:
#1- What is the torque spec. For the 19mm bango fitting bolt head?
#2- What size is the crush washers size and /or part number for that particular bango fitting?
Thank you and AVEO ON!
JOHN KENDALL
Fitting comes with a new line. Otherwise match it up at a parts house
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...e-kit-96536664
Thanks , I saw the dealer diagram but did not want to buy the hose twice. Last weekend I replaced the radiator because of a leak and this weekend I am installing a new condenser, compressor, and dryer.
My parts did not show up in time for everything to be done last weekend and I use the car during the week as my big truck is off insurance and tags while the gas prices are high.
Now I just need to know the Torque specs.
I can’t find one either, but I do know it won’t be a really high spec. If I had to guess I would go around 17-22 foot pounds.
I found the same size aluminum crush washers at parts store, but it leaked. I need the correct torquefor sealing bango fitting.
Me too.
When I removed it it was sooo tight. Had to use a breaker bar!
Cleaned up the copper Bangor washers with light sandpaper. Torqued to 27/28 Nm so far and a tiny tiny spot of atf on 1 side of the upper washer.
Hmm maybe try a pair of new washers?
Anybody know the size of these washers?
Haven't found the torque settings yet and still leaking with 28nm using the old washers.
Use fine sandpaper on top a piece of glass. That’ll help make them flat and smooth. I have no idea what the OEM part number is.
Thanks. Yep may have to do that again.
But I heard they loose their initial softness once crushed. Only way to renew them properly is to heat them up with a blow torch which I don't have.
They are 18mm/14mm centre and about 1.5mm thick.
Hopefully on Monday I should be able to order a few new ones.
The rad came with a new one for the lower fitting but not the upper which is a bit daft
Lower fitting sealed perfectly with not much effort.
Thanks
Just take the washer to a plumber, or a car repair shop and ask them to “heat it up”. Just don’t melt it :tongue2:
yes copper washers can be reannealed.
how difficult can it possibly be to find copper washers?? omg very difficult if you don't live in the 1st world!!
Chevy parts shop nothing!!
Local garage who do brake services - apparently they have nothing - don't believe them for a second (most aren't willing to help you with small accessories like this unless they are doing the work themselves)
Some just ghost my messages.
man I wish we had O'Reilys or something. Such a mission - sent out about 8 messages/emails to various parts suppliers here in Uruguay!!
Looked on amazon USA - all parts including drain plugs 'prohibited item to import'!!! What a washer or bolt/nut? Crazy!
Think I'm on #15 supplier shop now :( looking for the right size!!
Might be cheaper to buy your own map gas bottle and nozzle :sad11:
Lol very true.
Just bought a pack of washers after an exhaustive search. They are the right inner diameter and thickness but a little wider. Looking at the bango and radiator fitting I don't think the extra mm on either side will make a difference.
We'll see.
Planning to import a set of varying sizes from USA for future jobs on the car.
Looks like finally success with a good seal on the bango! Wrapped a piece of kitchen paper towel around it and after 2 days no stains of red atf.
Still interested in knowing the torque settings for this.
If anyone knows..
Factory had added a line of paint across the bolt so I guess that had been torqued
I have the OEM books. I’ll look it up tomorrow and post a replyQuote:
Originally Posted by Brit01
just anneal it. people been doin' it for ages. and could you please spell it "banjo"? no jokes about deliverance, either.
Lol bango banjo
Tomatos tomatoes
Maybe my influence of Spanish has twisted some of my words.
Having issues with the mitsubishi lancer 1.3 gl right now.
Not my month!
I'm a bit ocd with torque settings tbh
35 newton meters or 26 pound feet. Take your pick..Attachment 12473
Brilliant thank you.
That's quite high. Good to know Torqued it down to 28 Nm without knowing and that felt tight. No leaks with that.