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    Well I found a spare engine as a stop gap while Mr Jones works on the one for DDG but when I conencted up the hose the banjo had a leak

    So much for a quick fix changing acouple of seals

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    Fortunately I managed to get it out by drilling out the steel sleeve till nearly broken through to the threads, then the tap broke up what was left
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    All in all a nice save but leave sme with the decision what to do next, reckon I will just fit a standard hose tail and leave the manifold unheated
    / John
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