Ok. Good news to report here. :29:Was able to successfully get the banjo bolt in w/ two NEW copper washers. (woo-hoo!) After performing this job now, I do have some useful tips I'd like to share regarding the install of the washer that sits between the oil line and the engine block - as this is a tough one.
1. Purchase a 'grabber tool' from Home Depot or Lowe's (refer to grabber tool.jpg). Magnetic extension tools do not work w/ copper washers! The grabber tool allows you to drop the washer in from directly above to position it perfecly between the oil line and block. There is no way your hands will get in there without this. Refer to copper washer.jpg image to see how the tool grips the washer.
2. After getting the washer in place between oil line and engine block, you are not out of the woods yet. You now need to get the banjo bolt through and lined up to catch the threads. I quickly realized this is also not an easy one. With my father's extra set of hands available, he gently pulled back on the oil line (towards front of car) to put a bit of pressure on the washer so it does not fall out. To align the washer, I used a wire nut (see wire nut.jpg), which worked perfectly to center the washer so the banjo bolt can cleanly catch the threads. The wire nut I used is tapered, which is really what helped center up the inner washer through the oil line.
That's it. After doing this now for the first time, its really not a real tough job. But it does require a bit of patience and an extra set of hands helps too. Now on to my uppipe upgrade!:29: