3Ts
Elite Member
I have an L235 (about 38 years old) and it's developed a leak that seems to be from the crankshaft grease seal. Got the grease seal replaced and did some more cleaning to remove the old grease & grime that collected from the leak. Oops! That grease had actually plugged a hole in the gear box. The hole is from corrosion and is very ragged and does not seem to be practical to try to repair the hole, so it looks like a gearbox cover replacement is called for. The hole is just under the crankshaft pulley.
My search for a cover has turned up several (including Messick's) companies that either have or can get the part. What my options look like are 1) a used cover for ~$145 or
2) a new cover for ~$450.
So, I'm wondering what kind of condition is a used cover in? and how long will it last? I do I make sure it is "good enough?" and just what is "good enough"? If I get a new cover, then it's a 38 year old tractor, what else is going to break next? Is it really worth spending the money for a new one? Are there any other options? (pulling the cover off and welding in a patch is not a viable option)
My search for a cover has turned up several (including Messick's) companies that either have or can get the part. What my options look like are 1) a used cover for ~$145 or
2) a new cover for ~$450.
So, I'm wondering what kind of condition is a used cover in? and how long will it last? I do I make sure it is "good enough?" and just what is "good enough"? If I get a new cover, then it's a 38 year old tractor, what else is going to break next? Is it really worth spending the money for a new one? Are there any other options? (pulling the cover off and welding in a patch is not a viable option)