Hydraulic hose break and now a fluid leak

[cgerhardt]

I have a hydraulic leak on my b26. It is a 2015 and I recently had to replace 2 hydraulic hoses that broke. I was doing some heavy bucket work moving dirt and with a heavy disc on the back. I am wondering if this put extra pressure on the hoses that caused that issue. After replacing those hoses, I am now getting a leak with oil coming from the lower pan where you drain the fluid. I can't find where the leak is coming from. It is not from the hoses I replaced. Perhaps a seal? Where should I look. Also, any thoughts as to what may have caused this leak.
Thanks

 

[85Hokie]

I would think that "old hoses" tend to get old! If one broke and you had to replace and then another- chances are ALL of them will need to be replaced at one point.

As for working the machine hard - the hydraulics can ONLY get to "X" psi before the relief valve kicks in - so the pressure may not have been the problem - but the fluid does get rather hot and thus places more strain on those hoses, as does sunlight etc.....

I would find a way to wash away the "leak" area - clean it somehow, some will say take some baby powder and sprinkle it around the area you think is leaking and look for wet powder.

A picture OF THE AREA will help a great deal too

 

[lynnmor]

As for working the machine hard - the hydraulics can ONLY get to "X" psi before the relief valve kicks in

Neil Messick did a YouTube video on that subject showing some high readings. A hydraulic cylinder can act as a pump when it is forced to move.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Neil Messick did a YouTube video on that subject showing some high readings. A hydraulic cylinder can act as a pump when it is forced to move.

Plus the rod end pressure is always higher than base end.

Dan

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Hours matters too ! While only 7 years old, it could have 7000 hrs on the machine....

 

[cgerhardt]

Hours matters too ! While only 7 years old, it could have 7000 hrs on the machine....

900 hours and was garaged.

 

[cgerhardt]

I would think that "old hoses" tend to get old! If one broke and you had to replace and then another- chances are ALL of them will need to be replaced at one point.

As for working the machine hard - the hydraulics can ONLY get to "X" psi before the relief valve kicks in - so the pressure may not have been the problem - but the fluid does get rather hot and thus places more strain on those hoses, as does sunlight etc.....

I would find a way to wash away the "leak" area - clean it somehow, some will say take some baby powder and sprinkle it around the area you think is leaking and look for wet powder.

A picture OF THE AREA will help a great deal too
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Thanks, that's helpful!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

All of your issues could have something to do with a system over pressure.
And if you have a leak in the tank it could be a vent issue causing overpressure.