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- December 26, 2012 at 4:05 pm #30703
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  650 hours on the tractor and just noticed engine oil dripping from the tractor onto the snow. Jumped down and had a look, coming from the hydraulic pump where the two cases join. I remember reading some posts about this so I guess I have blown the seal. Hydraulics are still working and engine sump has about a quart of extra oil in it. Any tricks or suggestions for seal replacement once I get my hands on one?
  
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- December 26, 2012 at 4:18 pm #35472
  Carl Darnell
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  I'm not sure you have a blown seal. If you did I think there would be more extra oil in the pan than one quart. Also, it may be that only the mounting gasket is leaking.
- December 26, 2012 at 4:26 pm #35473
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  I just put a ratchet on the mounting bolts, one was quite loose and matched where the oil was dripping from. Sounds like you are right. I topped off the hydraulic fluid with about a quart and a half. Maybe I'm getting off easy and just have a gasket to repair.
  
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- December 26, 2012 at 4:47 pm #35474
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  Thanks Carl, you were bang on. Both mounting bolts needed tightening, one more so than the other. The leak has stopped.
  
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- December 26, 2012 at 11:28 pm #35475
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  Highlights the need to go over these machines regularly, and check for loose or missing bolts and nuts. Just might save you from a major, expensive breakdown.
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