2210 Leak Repair

jdeerestl · Mar 7, 2005

Anybody attempt to fix the top link plate leak themselves? I just received my leak two months after the warranty expired. I knew it was going to happen then. I suppose I could go brow beat the dealer into fixing it, but it doesn't look like there is much to it. Like to know what I'm getting into before I pop that thing off there.

JD2210MAN · Mar 7, 2005

My personal opinion is, if Deere knows it is a design flaw... they should cover it. If the time just ended... Car dealers will still cover things months after, if you talk to the right person. I would absolutely try talking with them. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

JDFANATIC · Mar 7, 2005

I agree. My dealer would see this taken care of.

megotatractor · Mar 7, 2005

I keep reading about leaks, are the 2003 the only models affected? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

jdeerestl · Mar 11, 2005

Well, Deere or the dealer won't cover the labor to reseal the plate, being that its three months out of warranty. I said that was fine as I don't mind doing the work myself, but I wanted the new reinforced plate so I only have to do it once. So Deere is exchanging plates for me, but I have to install it. I suppose both parties are happy... for now.

JDFANATIC · Mar 11, 2005

jdeerestl,

I'm glad you're happy with the solution. I'd almost be willing to bet my dealer would still have covered the labor on this.

JD2210MAN · Mar 11, 2005

I am glad they are supplying you with the new plate!
I can't believe they wouldn't back down over 3 months... when it is a Design Flaw. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Strange. It sounds like you have it under control anyway.
Let us know how it turns out. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

jdeerestl · Mar 11, 2005

I agree, it should be fixed under warranty, but it would end up costing me more time and money to rent a trailer and take it down there than it would to just twist a few bolts and swap out plates, not to mention my blood pressure of having to get ugly with them. Plus I have to admit I like doing stuff like this. As I told the service guy, if this is the only thing thats gone wrong with it in two years, I have nothing to complain about. Viva La 2210.

KENSFM · Mar 11, 2005

Any chance that you could post a picture of both plates (old and the new reinforced) side by side so that 2210 owners can tell what plate they have on their tractor.
Thanks,
Ken /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

deere_x475guy · Mar 12, 2005

My dealer is insisting that there is not a new improved plate out. If you have a part number could you please post it so I can get with my dealer again. This will be the third time with the problem with less than 10 months. And BTW I always have an implement on the 3 point.