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    Kubota RTVX900 w/ Hydrolocked Engine

    Another question: would you pull the engine to swap those parts?
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    Kubota RTVX900 w/ Hydrolocked Engine

    The engine seemed pretty healthy to me before the damage. Not sure exactly on the hours, probably around 1500. Cylinder 1 - 350 psi Cylinder 2 - 200 psi Cylinder 3 - 210 psi According to the dealership It was in the creek for probably a couple hours. Not very deep, I almost made it across. I...
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    Kubota RTVX900 w/ Hydrolocked Engine

    Thanks for replying. I've read some of your posts on similar threads and you seem knowledgeable on the subject. I'm assuming I would purchase standard pistons and rod bearings, not the oversized options? We bought this unit new and I'm positive the engine hasn't been touched. I usually order...
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    Kubota RTVX900 w/ Hydrolocked Engine

    Hi all, New to the forums here. Looking for some advice and information sources. I recently drove our RTVX900 through a flooded creek and hydrolocked the engine. Took it to the dealer and they are recommending a new engine at about $10k out the door. The service manager said they pulled the...