GC2400 Front Drive Leak

[ray66v]

I also git rid of the lighter oil and added heavier 90w axle fluid.

This is a misconception.

The hydraulic oil, and the 85w-90 gear oil are about the same viscosity at normal temperatures.

Not enough difference to have any affect on leaks.

 

[walhondingMF]

Thanks everyone. I will search for the thread with the parts information. I'm going to give it a try myself I think. How long of a job am I looking at here? I'm assuming just a seal can't cost that much and the cost of replacing the fluid. I don't have very long eclip pliers so I guess Ill be getting a set of those as well. Seems to me like a pretty typical place for a 10 year old tractor to start having some leaks.

 

[cdaigle430]

Took me half a day but im no mechanic. Take your time and dont cut any corners. Watch the hub covers as they are made of aluminum. I used too much pressure on the pinch bar in the pry point on one. They can be stubborn to remove.

 

[cdaigle430]

This is a misconception.

The hydraulic oil, and the 85w-90 gear oil are about the same viscosity at normal temperatures.

Not enough difference to have any affect on leaks.

Maybe the dealer gave me even thicker oil? I remember it tool a long time to refill it

 

[Dmacleo]

Maybe the dealer gave me even thicker oil? I remember it tool a long time to refill

front axle does take a bit to do, pour some in wait a bit for it to level out pour more in. having the air bleeds on each wheel off does help.

edit: fwiw doing it when its not 26F out helps too.

 

[walhondingMF]

It seems like the most important/ critical tool I will need is a longer set of ering ring pliers. Would anyone that has done this job have a picture of the ones they used? I would like to just order them so I have them ready when I get the time maybe over Christmas break.

 

[cdaigle430]

Ill take a pic tomorrow...i believe I git this one from Advanced Auto

 

[walhondingMF]

So the tractor sat for a month and had a little bit of leakage. Checked fluid and added a little. Cleaned the fill plug really good. Used the tractor for a few hours to move a bunch of firewood. Its been sitting for a few days now and has not leaked. I'm holding out that the breather was just plugged.

 

[Dmacleo]

plugged vent can cause issues.
hopefully all set now.

 

[GeneV]

Just saw a vid the other day, a dude with a GC tractor, talking about the vent holes (hst and the front axle). Regarding the front axle, that vent could get plugged up, so I'd check on that.