XG3025 Recall
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Big Blue Florida
Silver Member
We may now have a C.B.T.
Can the block become cracked if the shim/plate are not installed in time ?
If the block is cracked at attachment bolt holes (front operator's right side) is the correction a short block replacement or complete engine ?
Can the ''Cracked Block Tractor'' be operated when the motor oil level is being maintained ?
If you have not guessed by now......this is our situation. Just over 200 hours of loving operation. Everything from basic yard work, storm clean up,
stump removal, construction of tractor port & even charity work.
Can the block become cracked if the shim/plate are not installed in time ?
If the block is cracked at attachment bolt holes (front operator's right side) is the correction a short block replacement or complete engine ?
Can the ''Cracked Block Tractor'' be operated when the motor oil level is being maintained ?
If you have not guessed by now......this is our situation. Just over 200 hours of loving operation. Everything from basic yard work, storm clean up,
stump removal, construction of tractor port & even charity work.
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ehinson
Bronze Member
That should be covered as it was a factory goof and stress was put on the block due to the misalignment.
I wouldn't use it, not to say it couldn't but cracks usually get worse, and if it get coolant in the block, bye bye.
A whole engine replacement would be easier.
Is the shim installed?
When was the crack identified, before or after the shim install, if done?
I would call LS and ask them to have the rep for your area call you.
I wouldn't use it, not to say it couldn't but cracks usually get worse, and if it get coolant in the block, bye bye.
A whole engine replacement would be easier.
Is the shim installed?
When was the crack identified, before or after the shim install, if done?
I would call LS and ask them to have the rep for your area call you.
Big Blue Florida
Silver Member
Ok, up date on my CBT.
Today a dealer from Trenton, FL called & spoke w/ my wife.
He & his top tech guy were here to do the shim & such last week.
First to answer your question about the shim install.
It could not be done because, ''the bolts have separated too far''.
There was an attempt by the tech guy to do the job. I'm standing there listening to their conversation.
So tomorrow AM early they are returning to collect the XG3025H aka CBT.
We should add that our motor oil level was still well between the low & high markers on the dip stick.
Never saw oil dripping out anywhere. There was some oil mist on the driver's right side of oil pan up front; fresh & just dusty enough to not be noticed.
Gentlemen, we all need to know how the other is being treated.
I'm not expecting the worst. In fact after the wife spoke w/ our SE distributor in NC, she felt he was involved in getting the LS owners not just notified but sounded reassuring.
Will keep all updates posted here & we'd like to read how others are getting along w/ their recall work.
****, I already miss the thing.
Today a dealer from Trenton, FL called & spoke w/ my wife.
He & his top tech guy were here to do the shim & such last week.
First to answer your question about the shim install.
It could not be done because, ''the bolts have separated too far''.
There was an attempt by the tech guy to do the job. I'm standing there listening to their conversation.
So tomorrow AM early they are returning to collect the XG3025H aka CBT.
We should add that our motor oil level was still well between the low & high markers on the dip stick.
Never saw oil dripping out anywhere. There was some oil mist on the driver's right side of oil pan up front; fresh & just dusty enough to not be noticed.
Gentlemen, we all need to know how the other is being treated.
I'm not expecting the worst. In fact after the wife spoke w/ our SE distributor in NC, she felt he was involved in getting the LS owners not just notified but sounded reassuring.
Will keep all updates posted here & we'd like to read how others are getting along w/ their recall work.
****, I already miss the thing.
Wow thanks for the update. Two months almost? Any chance of a loaner? Mine is still at the dealer. Hopefully mine isn't as Extreme as yours since it only had under 3 hours on it. But I will post an update when I know.
ehinson
Bronze Member
How many hours did you have on it?
And did you use the loader allot?
I hope they get you all squared away soon.
I finally have mine back to normal, I picked up my replacement bumper from the dealer yesterday and put it on today.
I also pulled the front drive shaft and pan to fix the leak, I threw a couple magnets in there since I had it off.
I looked and looked for any cracks and didn't find any luckily.
And did you use the loader allot?
I hope they get you all squared away soon.
I finally have mine back to normal, I picked up my replacement bumper from the dealer yesterday and put it on today.
I also pulled the front drive shaft and pan to fix the leak, I threw a couple magnets in there since I had it off.
I looked and looked for any cracks and didn't find any luckily.
Big Blue Florida
Silver Member
If you are working a field for planting, then this is your tool (LS tractor). If really in need then lay out your plan.
We use ours (weather permitting) once a wk. We never lend it. We have pushed & pulled trees off the street just after they blew over. Our street is a major route for first responders.
We also help out some that are in actual need of tractor work. Mostly it has been storm damage (clean up). Not everyone is insured, etc. I work the chain saw, wife works the tractor.
Cannot imagine it would take that long 7wks. But it is my understanding. The R&R of the motor needs to be done by their rules.
Inspection of the offending/damaged area(s). Perhaps this is after the motor is out of the frame & sitting there....all naked & leaking oil from the crack.
Now I'm getting depressed thinking about what has to happen to it.
Maybe there needs to be a stress management seminar for all of the poor emotionally drained/damaged owners....perhaps a fishing trip....sure feeling better already.
We use ours (weather permitting) once a wk. We never lend it. We have pushed & pulled trees off the street just after they blew over. Our street is a major route for first responders.
We also help out some that are in actual need of tractor work. Mostly it has been storm damage (clean up). Not everyone is insured, etc. I work the chain saw, wife works the tractor.
Cannot imagine it would take that long 7wks. But it is my understanding. The R&R of the motor needs to be done by their rules.
Inspection of the offending/damaged area(s). Perhaps this is after the motor is out of the frame & sitting there....all naked & leaking oil from the crack.
Now I'm getting depressed thinking about what has to happen to it.
Maybe there needs to be a stress management seminar for all of the poor emotionally drained/damaged owners....perhaps a fishing trip....sure feeling better already.
ehinson
Bronze Member
I would think the most important part is the frame is not out too much, I'm positive they will measure it down to the mm before putting the engine back in.
Mine was gone almost two weeks and I was counting every day.
You could try some target practice for a release.
Mine was gone almost two weeks and I was counting every day.
You could try some target practice for a release.
Big Blue Florida
Silver Member
Yes we have done a lot of front bucket work. Now well over 200 hrs in all. No long idling .
Mostly lifting stumps w/ a chain & hauling away, as so far as HD work. Recently I made a set of forks for mounting when the front bucket was removed. This is really a tool to move things, even remove old stuff....you'll see. If anyone wants pix for their project would be glad to share.
Sometimes we'd use the back hoe to push & pull stumps out, all the while using a pump from our pond to wash away the sand/clay from around the root system.
We have no rocks to speak of in FL. But we have some incredible clay deposits, red, yellow, blue & grey.
Rain storms will super soak our soil (sand) & the clay below will slow the water soaking into lower levels of soil.
Point here is that the root system of all tree but for the pines will blow over if the big blow takes place w/ a full canopy of leaves.
Winter time, not so much.
We have a lot of lower level flooding everywhere. Add in steady strong winds & there is near nothing holding the massive shallow root system.
The incredible weight of the wet leafy canopy above is just too much.
Sorry for the run on chat about our near countless loss of trees during rain storms when timed close together.
Nothing we can do about it, but clean up the mess & go fishing later.
Good on you & anyone else who take on some of the smaller tasks of insuring our LS keep running at their best.... w/ all 25 ponies.
We lost over 15 major size trees in our yard & two others fell into our yard from our nearest neighbors.
Having this XG3025H has just made everything so much faster & we do a better job than anyone working on their clock.
This is also why we help others. We have a tool made for storm clean ups.
Mostly lifting stumps w/ a chain & hauling away, as so far as HD work. Recently I made a set of forks for mounting when the front bucket was removed. This is really a tool to move things, even remove old stuff....you'll see. If anyone wants pix for their project would be glad to share.
Sometimes we'd use the back hoe to push & pull stumps out, all the while using a pump from our pond to wash away the sand/clay from around the root system.
We have no rocks to speak of in FL. But we have some incredible clay deposits, red, yellow, blue & grey.
Rain storms will super soak our soil (sand) & the clay below will slow the water soaking into lower levels of soil.
Point here is that the root system of all tree but for the pines will blow over if the big blow takes place w/ a full canopy of leaves.
Winter time, not so much.
We have a lot of lower level flooding everywhere. Add in steady strong winds & there is near nothing holding the massive shallow root system.
The incredible weight of the wet leafy canopy above is just too much.
Sorry for the run on chat about our near countless loss of trees during rain storms when timed close together.
Nothing we can do about it, but clean up the mess & go fishing later.
Good on you & anyone else who take on some of the smaller tasks of insuring our LS keep running at their best.... w/ all 25 ponies.
We lost over 15 major size trees in our yard & two others fell into our yard from our nearest neighbors.
Having this XG3025H has just made everything so much faster & we do a better job than anyone working on their clock.
This is also why we help others. We have a tool made for storm clean ups.
chiefcook
Silver Member
My XG3025 shuttle had the shim recall done last week. Took it to dealer one day and picked it up the next evening. Very happy with my dealer. Riggs Cat in Texarkana, AR.