08 CT230/CK30 leak at block and tranny

[Toddinmn]

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Long time lurker first time poster. It is leaking right behind the hose clamp and below the dental pick where I think the engine and tranny meet. There is a big gap on the block side that appears to be a casting flaw perhaps. Has anyone else seen or had this problem or have any solutions? The leak turns to a spray when running.

 

[justman777]

Hello! You've verified the spray is coming from the gap? BTW, not entirely sure which gap you're talking about. Can you circle it or point it out a bit better on the picture? Hydraulic fluid or engine oil?

I think any casting flaw would have presented an issue long before now. If fluid just started spraying, it's probably because either a seal gave out or something broke.

 

[jabelding]

Definitely hyd fluid probably coming from one of those lines. Where is this located on the tractor? Need a better picture if we are going to help.

 

[Toddinmn]

The leak is hydraulic fluid. It is coming from where the arrow is in the picture where the gap is between the block and the tranny.

 

[justman777]

Can you maybe pull back and get more of a macro shot? Maybe a video posted on YouTube or something? Hard to tell what it could go to. Regardless, it's likely broken or has come free somehow.