I was wondering if there is a specific torque spec for the feed fuel line banjo bolt to the fuel rail. My manual doesn't seem to mention it. Mentions a torque spec for the service bolt but that's not the same thing. Also, how important is it that I should acquire new crush washers or whatever they are (those brass washers that the banjo bolt fits through), once the banjo bolt has been removed and then ready for reinstallation? My old ones look fine, but I doubt that means anything. I kind of doubt the local auto parts store will have the proper washers, and there's no local honda dealer here either. So if I absolutely should use new ones that means ordering and then having to wait a week, and I really don't wanna hafta wait around for that.
thanks

 

I'm not sure of the torque spec(or if there is one) but it has to be really freaking tight.

Ideally you would get new washers. Whether you do or don't just turn the key to the II position and prime it and check for leaks before actually trying to start it up.

I have had a heck of a time getting those to not spray fuel everywhere in the past.

 

no spec i could find. doesn't have to be super tight, snug it up good. turn the key on and check for leaks. i usually say don't reuse those crush washers, but heck, if it don't leak you should be good. <<<<no guarantee or warranty implied or given

 

Okay, thanks for the replies. One guy says really freaking tight and the next guy says not super tight just snug it up good. Okay maybe I'll shoot for kind of in between those. And I'll at least check the local auto parts store for new crush washers that size.

 

Yeah I mean don't strip the bolt or anything, but not hand tight either. Especially since the washers have already been "crushed" if you will if you decide to reuse them.