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john(UK) 07-30-2012 10:04:54 79.76.244.121 Report to Moderator

It is the floor of the castings that cause the problems, they are not flat and hold the oil. The manufacturer goes as far as stating in the Service manual that under no circumstances should you use diesel to wash out the housings. There is also the fact that if you do wash the interior with Diesel there will be metal to metal contact in the Pump and that will not do it any good at all. The oil should be changed at least every 12 month and you wont get deposits like you have in the Transmission and hydraulics. Use Multi-grade 10W/30 oil as that will also help with the problem. Check the rubber boots at the bottom of the Gear lever that they aren't allowing water in the system. You should also check the Draft Control Spring at the Back of the seat, as the felt seal here will be hard and worn and water will also get in there as well. Don't force the adjustment here as it will be seized and you will break or bend the linkage inside if you force it....John(UK)...fergusontractors@hotmail.com [Reply]   [No Email]