Hey guys,
thought i'd post a final update for those searching later on.
Got the top banjo bolt off easily in the end - just used a 17mm socket and a long extension on my ratchet (there's more elbow room above the level of the engine). Had to give it a bit of muscle, but didn't need a pipe or anything.
However, as 'stillrunning' pointed out, the bottom bolt was a bastard. It seems to be a weird size (bigger than 13mm, and smaller than 14mm), and I don't have a full set of non-metric open-ended spanners (seemed weird that the top would be metric, and the bottom non-metric??).
When I couldn't budge it, and the spanner I was using was starting to cut into the bolt a bit, I stopped, and gave up on it. Took it to the local mechanic who did it for $20 (australian). I was happy when he told me that it was "bloody tight" - made me think i'm not too much of an idiot.
TIP!! for any other noob trying it...keep an eye on the washers if you get like me and only half get it off. The bottom washer on the top bolt got lost somewhere, and I had to put it back with a new washer. Not a major drama, but a pain.
Thanks again for all the tips everyone, and hope this helps someone in the future.
cya
Poiter
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