BX22 Front hub seal leaking..

[jnjpream]

Has anybody had an issue where oil seeps through the front hub seal where it pivots (vertical axis) ? The dealer replace the seal three times and tried silicone around the seal seating surface but nothing seemed to fix it.

The only thing I can think of is that the prev owner overloaded the front end and bent the casting some how.. But I don't want to spend $200 until I've checked around some.

Any ideas?

Thanks.
Jeff

 

[ultrarunner]

I read on TBN that Kubota switched to a vented dipstick filler to prevent pressure forcing grease through the seals.