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Originally Posted by Pine Knob
Soo...should I even try to rebuild this? It seems like I could buy three replacement hydros for the cost of the bearing, shaft and replacement seals. But it would be fun to try.
And yes, everything was filthy. I wonder if the fluid level got low and then all the extra "insulation" led to overheating and failure? The fluid level was definitely well below the hole in the rear end. But never so low that I had drive issues. (Until the end!)
Thanks for all the advice.
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No. Do not try to rebuild it. 1.) Too much money. 2.) You need a clean work area, and you don't appear to have one. 3.) You don't seem too mechanically inclined. (Just calling that one as I see it.) 4.) With that much metal floating around, the piston blocks and valve plates will be junk. No, don't attempt it. You could buy a brand new one for the same money.
The failure was likely caused by water and contaminated oil. Lack of maintenance, who know whether the filter was any good, or even correct. Low on oil wasn't helping.
Time to go shopping for a used one.