After running the engine for about 10 hours I am leaking diesel fuel from I believe the top bleed point of the secondary filter. I had quite a bit of fuel on the absorbent pad after motoring for 10 hours this weekend and the side of the fuel filter was covered in fuel. The top bleed point on the filter housing seems to be leaking from the banjo bolt. I tightened it and it seems to help - I don't believe it's leaking anymore, but I have a few questions.
1. Are you supposed to replace the banjo washers each time you replace the filter? I'm assuming they are crush washers so they eventually go bad. 2. The parts manual recommends part number Westerbeke 11944 which I believe is for an M10 bolt, but I don't know the diameter. Does anyone know where I can find the dimensions of this washer so I can find a suitable replacement? I'd like to have a spare for when we leave in case the leak gets bad. I am in Mexico so it might not be possible to purchase the westerbeke part directly.
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