Hydraulic Leak

[rattler]

I just bought a 2002 B2710 with 402 Loader and noticed the dreaded spot on the floor yesterday. Looks like I've got a leak in the metal line going to the cooler in front of the radiator. There is a coupler right under my feet and figured a quick tightening would do the job but no...not that easy. The line appears to have a welded bracket attached to support it along the frame and it appears the leak may be where the bracket was welded to the line.

Anyone seen this on your tractors or changed out this line before?

Thanks

rattler

 

[cheesehead]

The same line has my 2005 L3130 in the shop right now, but mine is under warranty waiting for a new line.

 

[rattler]

Do you know, by chance, if the leak was at the support weld?

thanks

rattler

 

[cheesehead]

I don't know for sure. The leak appeared on Tuesday and the dripping was by the front axle, making me think that I had a bad drive seal. The shop told me the it was the cooler line.