CT235 & EA Grapple

[762MM]

Thanks again for everyone's input. I've been away from home for while, but here is a status update:

Upon closer review, it appeared that the leak(s) are coming from the WRL hose ends/quick connects. I picked up some Permatex hydraulic/pneumatic thread sealant and separated the quick connect coupler and reducer from the two WRL hose ends at the implement connection. I cleaned the threads and pulled all the thread seal tape off. I used the sealant and put everything back together and left town for a couple days. Upon return yesterday and letting everything cure 4 days, the dripping and streaming of fluid still occurs. It might be coming from the crimp fittings of the hose(s). Also to note, it doesn稚 appear the leak is coming from the attachment. Oh, and as an added bonus I noticed a slow drip from the connections at the other end of the hoses (the ones under the floorboard that allow me to remove the loader and keep the hoses attached).

This has become frustrating in several ways. Time and effort sorry, I enjoy a project like the next person, but this has gone from fun to thorn. There are at least 100 stains on my driveway and it痴 a constant visual reminder that I paid to money for this that痴 on me?t was my choice to use the machine with the known leaks.

Anyway, that痴 the update. I am in contact with Travis to see what he thinks.

Again. Thanks for your input.

 

[IslandTractor]

Take the suspect hose to a hydraulic shop. I imagine they can test it and they can certainly put a new crimp fitting on with a loss of an inch or two of hose length.

 

[k0ua]

The hose leak is bad news.. I got mine from surplus center.

They are cheap, and appear to be good quality.. I like mine.. no leaks..

Surplus Center

 

[IslandTractor]

James is right. The cheapest solution is to just get a new hose from Surplus Supply. Just make sure it has the correct ends.

 

[762MM]

Thanks again for all the input. Just a quick follow-up for conclusion/resolution:

Josh at WR Long and Travis at EA were both great to deal with...they never gave up and communicated with me seeking satisfaction of all parties. After speaking with Josh, he sent me 2 new hoses after my attempts of resealing the quick disconnect threads. In fact, it appears two leaks were from the crimp-on connectors, not the threads. Weird and rare from what I am told.

It's a nice treat not leaving a trail of drops or stream of hydraulic all over the place and all over the hood.

Issue resolved and dry!

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Thanks again for all the input. Just a quick follow-up for conclusion/resolution:

Josh at WR Long and Travis at EA were both great to deal with...they never gave up and communicated with me seeking satisfaction of all parties. After speaking with Josh, he sent me 2 new hoses after my attempts of resealing the quick disconnect threads. In fact, it appears two leaks were from the crimp-on connectors, not the threads. Weird and rare from what I am told.

It's a nice treat not leaving a trail of drops or stream of hydraulic all over the place and all over the hood.

Issue resolved and dry!

EA uses Parker hoses and it is a quality product.

Even so, bad crimps can happen and you don't really know until a bad crimp is hit with pressure.

This is from a different vender on a brand new hose.