1995 345 steering cylinder leaking. Repair or replace?

   / 1995 345 steering cylinder leaking. Repair or replace? #1  

cliffblue

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Mooringsport, La.
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John Deere GT275 and 345
I replaced my weak transmission, 1320 hours, with one that had 742 hours. The newer trans feels solid now but the steering cylinder that was barely leaking before, is a steady drip now. Has anybody had luck repairing one or is replacement the way to go? New $284 vs used $120? Opinions? Thanks, Cliff
 
   / 1995 345 steering cylinder leaking. Repair or replace? #2  
Replace it and be done with it --------------------
 
   / 1995 345 steering cylinder leaking. Repair or replace? #3  
I have rebuilt my steering cylinder for $26. Not difficult and will last as long as the original seals did.
 
   / 1995 345 steering cylinder leaking. Repair or replace?
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#4  
Great Dave, thanks. Did you get your parts from JD or a local source?
 
   / 1995 345 steering cylinder leaking. Repair or replace?
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#5  
Bruce, I understand the sentiment. But I enjoy tinkering on things when I can. I will probably try the repair first and see how that goes. Cliff
 
   / 1995 345 steering cylinder leaking. Repair or replace? #6  
Try a local packing company, save a bunch of money. Not sure jd even has a listing for cylinder repair parts....
 
   / 1995 345 steering cylinder leaking. Repair or replace?
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#7  
Thanks
 

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