Power steering leak at banjo

[wingman]

I found some banjo bolts which has cracks inside the winding. Pre-owner tightened them too much. fluid was leaking there.Pics
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/124919/

Thanks Shogun,
I know from experience how easy this can happen. I got a brand new one in now.

[Robert K]

I've done the same repairs and had similar problems. It is true that the surfaces all need to be flat with no nicks or scratches, and no crud in there when tightening. But I've also coated the washers with a slight film of some type of gasket shellac to help seal it all. Worked for me.

Robert K
1991 535i

[wingman]

Thanks Robert. I was talking to a mate last night who is a hydraulic mechanic by trade. He couldn't over stress the importance of clean surfaces. I find it funny that the 'genuine' washers provided by the dealer are steel and not copper?!?! Strange indeed.