How to trace a leak, Kymron ZX22

[Jrasband]

My Kymron ZX22 has a hydraulic fluid leak that is baffling me.

I have removed most of the panels and washed everything down with degreaser multiple times. I parked the machine on level ground. I have been able to narrow down the area of the leak to but still am unable to find it. The leak is located under the floor board on the right side, buried underneath all of the hoses in the picture, and is leaking when parked. The oil is pooling on the plate underneath the hoses.

What else can I do to trace this leak? I think I need a inspection mirror as I am not able to look at the underside of where the leak is. The area is basically walled off on the sides as well so I am just able to look from above.

 

[dodge man]

They make a dye you can add and it shows up with a black light, might help.

 

[MossRoad]

They make a dye you can add and it shows up with a black light, might help.

What he said

You can get a kit online or at napa, autozone, etc... I've used it quite successfully in both engine and hydraulic leaks as well as a radiator leak. They make different dyes for different systems.

To make it easier on yourself, clean everything as well as possible. Add the dye. Run the machine for a while, then if you can, park in a garage or barn. Do it in the evening so it'll make it easier to detect the leak with the black light.

Good luck.