8540 second remote valve leaks

[millstreaminn]

I bought an 8540 last fall, 2009 with 130 hours on it. It currently has 280 hours and went out of warranty because of its age.... Anyway, I was round baling hay the other day and the top remote valve has developed a small leak. Not around the quick couples, but the end of the valve its self. In the attached picture, you can see where I stuffed a paper towel to sop it up. It's leaking around the flat plate above the towel. My question is this, I downloaded the exploded view of the valve, but how do I know which "O" ring is leaking? Kubota doesn't sell a complete seal kit for the valve either, each ring needs to be ordered individually and there are 17... Anyone ever had one of these apart, and is it a project for a "do it your selfer" with average skills and tools? Thanks for the info. Scott

 

[John Dear]

Hi millstreaminn,

Sent you a pm.

I have the exact same leak as you in my 9540 remote valve. Did you find a solution? Would appreciate answer back from you, (or anyone else regarding issue) especially if you did. I have ripped apart my valve 10+ times now, replacing all orings and still have leak. Kubota dealers clueless. Beyond frustrated here.

Thanks in advance for reply.

john dear