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trevorno 
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Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 2:12pm |
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As it says, I have a d15 that leaks ps fluid. I've added fluid a lot lately but it always reverts back to 'manual steering mode'. I cant find where its leaking on the ground, is there a way it could be leaking internally? Where should I start looking?
Edited by trevorno - 26 Feb 2018 at 3:16pm
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DrAllis
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Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 2:28pm |
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It's either leaking on the ground or the engine is waaay overfull on oil. Never seen one leak into the engine, so you're on your own.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 2:41pm |
Can it leak into the engine?
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Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 2:46pm |
Or are you implying i may be accidentally overfilling the engine? I'm not, but I dont mind the question.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 3:27pm |
Hi Trevorno. When was the last time that you checked your engine oil dipstick? Like Doc, I haven't heard of power steering fluid leaking into the engine.
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trevorno
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Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 3:30pm |
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I checked it two days ago. It was a little overfull. I just fixed a stuck carb float so I think it's gas that's causing it to be too full. I need to change the oil anyway.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 4:20pm |
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Look under the front of the tractor to see any fresh oil leaking. Clean up any dirty areas first if need be. Doubtful that it would leak into the engine. Also check the lines, some might be loose.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 5:48pm |
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Is it a narrow front and leaking into the pedastal??????
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Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 5:48pm |
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Is it a narrow front and leaking into the pedastal??????
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Posted: 27 Feb 2018 at 7:17am |
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When you go to fill it up next time, use brake fluid. If it's just o-rings that's gotten hard the brake fluid will soften them and there's a good chance they'll soften up and swell and stop leaking. Try dropping an o-ring into some brake fluid and watch it swell up over a few days time.
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Posted: 27 Feb 2018 at 10:57am |
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No, wide front end.
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