72 350 banjo bolt - Ducati.ms

separatist · Apr 27th, 2011, 6:13 pm

I have a little drip coming from the top right bolt of the banjo bolt/oil conduit. It appears to be seeping through the thread, but i'm afraid to tighten for fear of stripping the head. Anyone have experience with some kind of thread sealant from the banjo bolt to the head? Anyone have solid solutions in case the head does strip?

teckhardt · Apr 27th, 2011, 10:19 pm

You might try these.

Ducati Single OverHead Oil Drain Stat-o-Seal Kit 250 350 450 - $11.00 : Eurotrash Jambalaya, Vintage European Motorcycle Parts

Duccout · Apr 28th, 2011, 12:26 am

I've never had one leak. Have you fitted new washers and tried smearing some silicone over them?

separatist · Apr 28th, 2011, 9:16 pm

Bike's still at the shop for a carb adjust after winter storage, but I took it for a few miles last weekend and had the drip. So no, I haven't tried the washers - I'll plan to get them. And re: the silicone, that was my question - should I use a silicone or thread sealant. Sounds like a little silicone over new washers. Thx.