Found the water leak.

[vcrick]

Hi all,
I'm a new Kabota owner (actually, it's my first tractor) Just finished splitting the case on my L175. Wow, not very difficult at all. And definitely a lot easier with your help. I think I'm going to enjoy tinkering on this thing.
I've had this thing for about a year, and have always had a minor water leak, figured it was a bad hose, and that I would replace it when I worked on the clutch. Turns out the inlet pipe for the top radiator hose is corroded and needs to be replaced. (on the engine side) Doesn't look too difficult to change out. I was going to order a parts manual but figured I'd ask here. Does anybody know what that plate is called and/or have a part number I an use to find this part?
Thanks,
VCRick-

 

[Russell King]

Go to Kubota.com then to illustrated parts list. Agree to terms and then type in your model number (L175)
Find the area of the tractor (engine) and locate your part number


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[clay45]

Here's one source.
http://www.abilenemachine.com/kubota-tractors-radiator-AM15221-72060.html

Never dealt with them but I keep a link to their site in the event I need something for mine.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I'll help you out because the prints for the L175 are not very clear.

Normally the part you would need would be called the thermostat housing, but since you don't have a water pump there is no need for a thermostat, so they call the part a water flange.
It still looks to be available new.

P/N 15221-72910 and gasket P/N 15296-72920

http://www.colemanequip.com/Parts_Detail.asp?partID=544167

http://www.colemanequip.com/parts/KubotaParts/15296-72920/