[AT] Hydraulic leak

[Mike M]

Will do Dennis, Thank you! I'll let you know what I find. She's
hemorrhaging pretty good though. Common sump so at least I have 10
gallons to go through and no snow it sight.

Regards,
Mike M

On 2/12/2021 6:11 PM, Dennis Johnson wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I would start it first and look for a leak. Not all types of fittings
> use an o-ring to seal.
>
> Thanks
> Dennis
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Feb 11, 2021, at 9:19 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>>
>>  Thank you John and Dennis, I did scrub the fitting in question down
>> with brake cleaner, and will check tomorrow for the source of the
>> leak. I have never  worked on hydraulics, so I'm out of league on
>> this one. I did call the dealer today, who functions both as the
>> sales guy and the service man. His advice was to take the connection
>> apart and take a close look at the o-ring, so that's what I'll do.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Mike M
>>
>>
>> On 2/11/2021 8:56 PM, Dennis Johnson wrote:
>>> Mike,
>>>
>>> I agree with John, only way is too clean, and then start it up while
>>> someone tries turning the wheels. Watch and see where oil comes out
>>> first.
>>>
>>> Picture shows the hose to to be a Aeroquip 2 wire braid hose. There
>>> appears to be some spot about 1/8” from the end of the crimp that
>>> looks suspicious. Not sure if it is a cut in the cover, or if it is
>>> just some dirt stuck there. When hoses fail that is a common failure
>>> point. I would wipe that down first and examine that area closer.
>>>
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> On Feb 11, 2021, at 7:35 PM, John Hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>  Only way to find a leak is to wash it spotless first. Otherwise
>>>> you are just guessing if it is running or spraying.
>>>>
>>>> John Hall
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 2/11/2021 8:23 PM, Mike M wrote:
>>>>> Sorry if this came through twice, but here's the problem I'm having.
>>>>> Dealer says it appears to be a power steering hose. I know nothing
>>>>> about
>>>>> hydraulics but would like to get opinions as to this is a hose
>>>>> failure,
>>>>> or an o-ring failure. Any help would be appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Mike M
>>>>>
>>>>>
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