Deutz Front Seal Leak

[MossRoad]

Hmmm. So welded the crack in the tub and feel I should have no new oil in the tub. But I do. My engine has been using oil I figured it was just wear but now I am thinking it might be the seal between the engine and the pumps.

Ugh.... If I have to do this I may just do a complete teardown of the machine, send in all the pumps and wheel motors for a rebuild and redo the timing belt as well.

Could be an expensive christmas. Or I just keep my eye on it and it costs me a quart every 20 hours or so.

Have you ever used the black light leak detector fluid that you can get at an auto parts store?

If not, I highly recommend it.

There's a few different kinds... engine oil, anti-freeze, etc... add the appropriate detector to your engine oil, run the machine for a while, then use a black light to find the leaks. I've used it on coolant leaks in my older cars/trucks several times. That's how I found a leaking water pump behind a cover that I couldn't see on one of our Impalas. Works best in the evening or a darkened garage. :thumbsup:

 

[woodlandfarms]

Uhm... have you ever used your 1430. That thing is factory clean.

 

[MossRoad]

I was thinking that, too....

Here's one of my 2001 PT425 for comparison....

 

[MossRoad]

Filthy, aint it?

 

[joshlee]

Outstanding hand controls. :thumbsup:

Thanks, MossRoad. I'll compliment you on how clean your machine is:laughing:

 

[MossRoad]

hee hee, that picture is from 2001. :laughing: