Kubota LA481 Loader....I cannot find the replacement parts for it

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The middle valve of this is leaking oil. The plastic rings were replaced on it and it's still leaking. A man here in Arkansas wants around $500 labor to fix it after I purchase the rebuilt kit. I can't find the rebuilt kit...he is saying it's too old for them to make anymore. He pointed out an entire value to purchase but it was over $1100. That would put me at $1700-1800 with labor and tax on the part. Can anyone direct me to a website with a rebuild kit for this valve?
 

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The rebuild kit probably only includes "O" rings. Everything else in a valve like that is precise machined and nothing to fix. You can probably get all the "O" rings at a hydraulic repair shop at very little cost.
 
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Like I was saying, the plastic rings were replaced and it still leaks. I called Kubota today and they gave me this below. The kit is still made for the rebuilt kit but it's called a detent kit. I am about to order it. Thanks for the help.

De Tent Kit: $155.69
Part #75536-65400
 

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Like I was saying, the plastic rings were replaced and it still leaks. I called Kubota today and they gave me this below. The kit is still made for the rebuilt kit but it's called a detent kit. I am about to order it. Thanks for the help.

De Tent Kit: $155.69
Part #75536-65400
The detent kit goes on the back of the valve. It isn't going to fix a leak anywhere else. $500 labor to install seals is insane.

Post a picture showing the entire valve and how it's mounted. Plenty of valves that could potentially work and for a lot less than $1500.

Dan
 
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Messick's shows the seal parts in stock. You can probably get them from your dealer. I'm assuming it's leaking around the spool stem?
 

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Is that the valve cost or labor cost or both? Can you send me a link to the valve?
You can install the valve yourself. Disconnect the 7 hoses and unbolt the old one along with the joystick. Put them aside. Bolt the new valve on - you might have to drill two new holes in the plate. Hook up the hoses - you are done.

There are lots of valves you could use. This is just one.


Dan
 
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Thank you so much....this is a much cheaper fix.
I just checked the hydraulic flow on your tractor - you would need the 21 GPM version of that valve. Its just a little more expensive amd don't forget to order the power beyond sleeve.

Edit: Crap - I just noticed the 21 GPM valve is not available with float. KTime to do a little more looking


 
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I just checked the hydraulic flow on your tractor - you would need the 21 GPM version of that valve. Its just a little more expensive amd don't forget to order the power beyond sleeve.

Edit: Crap - I just noticed the 21 GPM valve is not available with float. KTime to do a little more looking


Heres a 25 GPM valve:


Dan
 

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I just checked the hydraulic flow on your tractor - you would need the 21 GPM version of that valve. Its just a little more expensive amd don't forget to order the power beyond sleeve.

Edit: Crap - I just noticed the 21 GPM valve is not available with float. KTime to do a little more looking


So any idea where to look at?