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So Thomas, What all have you replaced or had repaired on the RTV with those hours? I have replaced the front driveshaft (rattler) several times the carrier bearing there 2x ,the rear ujoints, ball joints once, I am curious about the longivity of the injector pump and other expensive items. What about adjusting the valves on the engine? I have just over 2800 hrs on mine and use it only on the farm.I do my own repairs unless major stuff. Bordercollie</p>
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Sorry I took so long to reply.. changing buildings and had to scrounge for the records. </p>
Pretty much exactly what you have replaced, I do have one of ours in the shop now that had a pretty good hydraulic leak in the back of the trans between the case and (what I would call) the hyd manifold. I've had quite a few wiring issues, one heater fan, and lots of work lights replaced. Other than that, they have been good machines for us. Sorry to here about the others having problems and next time I talk to the Kubota rep I'll ask him what his thoughts are. There is an upgrade for the driveshaft that he told me about, and I'm anxious to see if it will last. The only other thing that comes to mind was severe rust in one of our RTVs' radiator. I managed to flush it out and one of the local Kubota techs told me that they have had a couple do the same.. there is a nipple in-line, right side by the transmission, that corrodes and causes that (if you have a cab and heater). </p>
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