So how much trouble am I in ?
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Well I can answer my own question. I'm in big trouble.
The whole bearing in the rear that held the back end of the PTO shaft is gone. Where it all went and the damage it caused is subject to lots of speculation. Dealer says 4-6k is their estimate, could be lower but they wont know until they inspect the gears and there is the question if metal got into the HST. I pick up the shop manuel on Friday and will speak to the mechanics. I don't think I have a choice but to do the work myself. I might have them help me inspect the parts for damage. They seem willing to help me through the work myself.
First order of business to to dissect the HST oil filter and see what it picked up.
Parts in canada seem about 25% higher even though our dollar is higher so I may be getting may parts from the US.
Derek
The whole bearing in the rear that held the back end of the PTO shaft is gone. Where it all went and the damage it caused is subject to lots of speculation. Dealer says 4-6k is their estimate, could be lower but they wont know until they inspect the gears and there is the question if metal got into the HST. I pick up the shop manuel on Friday and will speak to the mechanics. I don't think I have a choice but to do the work myself. I might have them help me inspect the parts for damage. They seem willing to help me through the work myself.
First order of business to to dissect the HST oil filter and see what it picked up.
Parts in canada seem about 25% higher even though our dollar is higher so I may be getting may parts from the US.
Derek
Called Wengers, They have never had a BX23,24 or 25 as a salavage unit. If anyone know's of a lead for one please let me know. This could be an option if the gears are damaged.
Thanks,
Derek
CajunCurr
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Did the dealer give a reason on how this could happen?
Ouch...
I would initially spend some web time scouring the "world" for used backhalf...might get lucky. Simultaneously disassemble to assess damage...have to assume metal inside, but may not have migrated. Worst-case...part-out and buy another tractor...
I would initially spend some web time scouring the "world" for used backhalf...might get lucky. Simultaneously disassemble to assess damage...have to assume metal inside, but may not have migrated. Worst-case...part-out and buy another tractor...
Nope but that transmission case part has been obsolete three times and it will be interesting to see if there is more meat in the bearing holder. The bearing holder cracked and or the bearing failed. The damage continued as I used it without knowing this happened. Dealer is adamant that the shear pin on the PTO shaft is sized properly for my small tractor.
The tractor has less then 200hours and is 4 years old. I'm not going to part it out. I'll fix it with new Kubota parts and she will be as good as new. Just a question how long it's going to take me and how many tries to get it right.
But I got to tell you this is the last Kubota product I will ever own.
CajunCurr
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If you do go through with repairing it yourself, take pictures and keep us updated. I am curious about how the PTO is made compared to my B2630.
Also, a few Kubota owners have been able to get some finical support from the Regional Sales manager especially if they can prove it is a know problem. See if you can find out if any service bulletins have been issued for that problem. Did you keep records of the service you did or the dealer? Having them will help your case out. I am not sure how CA works though.
Also, a few Kubota owners have been able to get some finical support from the Regional Sales manager especially if they can prove it is a know problem. See if you can find out if any service bulletins have been issued for that problem. Did you keep records of the service you did or the dealer? Having them will help your case out. I am not sure how CA works though.
I'm going to talk to the owner of my dealership on Friday when I pick up the WSM. I'll keep that in mind and ask to see if he will get me in touch with his Kubota rep. I've also learned that the bearing that failed has been obsolete and replaced with a different one. I'd like to think that the new one is better but in the the global economy it could be just because they could get a better price from a new supplier.
Only good news of the day is I found a dealer in the US that will discount the parts I'll need. I'll keep this thread updated with the repair.
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wow.. re-reading this thread makes me happy that I own good OLD classic tractors with beefy castings...
good luck to the OP who is looking for them parts.
call a bunch of salvage yards and other dealers that might have wrecks in t he back of their lot.
soudnguy
good luck to the OP who is looking for them parts.
call a bunch of salvage yards and other dealers that might have wrecks in t he back of their lot.
soudnguy
I understand your sentiment...pursue reason for bearing update. May lead somewhere other than simply sourcing...if so...
If problem related to aluminum housing...other makes use them in that tractor class as well. I know I thought about liberal use of aluminum and strength, but SCUT what I needed...