hydralic oil leak

[tim1968]

my 2001 new holland tc25d is leaking oil down onto the mower deck. oil is coming out a hole that is between front and rear transmission drain plugs.hole is threaded but has no plug in it and i am able to stick a screwdriver into hole several inches, any suggestions? dealer wasnt much help

 

[Soundguy]

is the hole in the dry area of the bellhousing.. aft of engine oil pan but ahead of trans pan? if so it could be a weep hole.. old fords had them.. was to leat oil escape the clutch housing if the rear main or tranny input shaft seals leaked.

it engine oil or utf fluid?

 

[tim1968]

utf fluid

 

[Soundguy]

tranny input shaft seal...